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Topic: Doctors

Retirement age of central govt doctors in administrative posts likely to be raised to 65 yrs

At present, doctors in administrative posts have to retire at 62 and then continue solely in a clinical capacity. This had been 'leading to ego clashes and problems of hierarchy'.

Doctors aren’t using health apps that track the data of millions of people

Research shows that a well-designed health app that talks to both the user and healthcare providers increases the likelihood of better treatment and health.

Delhi govt to nominate doctors, health workers who fought against Covid for Padma awards

CM Arvind Kejriwal asked Delhiites to recommend those whose work deserves to be recognised and said a screening committee headed by Deputy CM Manish Sisodia will take the final call.

SusbcriberWrites: Covid proves that systems need to change and it’s time to prioritise health

Poor planning, unscientific outlook were recipes for disaster during second wave of pandemic and doctors faced the disease in its most horrendous form, writes Dr Poonam Jain.

Bharat Ratna for entire medical fraternity, says Kejriwal to Modi

In a letter to the prime minister, Kejriwal said necessary changes should be made in rules so that the medical community can be awarded the highest civilian award.

Modi says govt committed to safeguarding doctors, hails their contribution during Covid

Speaking on the occasion of National Doctors' Day, Modi highlighted 'limitations' in medical infrastructure in India over several decades and how it was neglected in earlier times.

This Doctors’ Day is extra special — it’s time we thanked them for standing against Covid

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No clinical exposure due to online classes compromising quality of India’s future doctors

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Bihar resident files plea to book Ramdev for sedition for remarks against modern medicine

The petition has dubbed Ramdev's remark as 'fradulent' & sought invoking of IPC sections pertaining to sedition and cheating besides the Disaster Management Act.

Resident doctors needed in hospitals, order to extend training not unreasonable, says HC

Several doctors in DNB Super Speciality courses have challenged a notice that has apparently led the National Board of Examination to extend their courses beyond the given period.

On Camera

That one sentence from US central bank changed gold prices

Central bank communication now holds as much significance as central bank action. A single clause in a press conference can move markets more than a 25-basis-point adjustment.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.