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What could really be behind govt’s decision of lowering NEET PG cut-off

Govt has allowed General & Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates with 15 percentile and reserved category students with just 10 percentile in NEET PG to register for counselling.

Admit 100 patients in 15 days, or else…Mathura medical college’s order to make PG doctors ‘work hard’

Circular issued by administration of Krishna Mohan Medical College & Hospital has infuriated PG students at institution and become a major talking point among residents nationwide.

Patanjali ad case saw flouting of rules. India needs to fix its Magic Remedies Act

The IMA has said that through repeated advertisements, Patanjali had been disparaging modern medicine while offering a permanent solution for lifestyle disorders.

Why are 1,445 medical PG seats in India vacant after counselling? Govt forms panel to review reasons

After 3 rounds of counselling, 862 MS, MD and Diplomate of National Board (DNB) seats under all-India quota vacant, 583 vacant under state quota. Govt considering 4th round of counselling.

Who is Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Taliban leader who trained at IMA in Dehradun

Stanikzai joined the IMA’s Bhagat Battalion's Keren Company in the 1980s after studying political science in Afghanistan. He is now Taliban’s head of political office in Doha.

‘Keep quiet, I’m talking’ — Dr Jayesh Lele, IMA head who took on Ramdev in Covid fight

IMA's calls for FIR and sedition charges against Ramdev over his unfounded claims on allopathy have been led by Dr Lele. Colleagues say Ramdev brought out the 'original Lele'.

IMA wants Ramdev booked for sedition over vaccine remarks, writes to PM Modi

IMA calls Ramdev's remarks a 'clear-cut case of sedition', urges PM Modi to stop yoga guru's 'misinformation campaign'.

‘Oxygen crisis to attacks on doctors, who is going to control this’: IMA asks govt to ‘wake up’

In scathing public statement, Indian Medical Association blames civil administration for current Covid mess, claims its suggestions have been receiving a cold response from govt.

Covid-forced break in medical education could have long-term effects on society, says IMA

IMA releases handbook for medical students in which it lists challenges due to Covid. Also suggests early graduation if students are willing to join frontline efforts.

Homoeopathy for coronavirus: Is AYUSH commitment to alt meds healthy or promoting quackery?

AYUSH ministry issued a health advisory Wednesday for the prevention of coronavirus infections through homoeopathy and ayurveda.

On Camera

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

In a first, Indian small arms maker to bid for UK Project Grayburn to replace British Army’s SA80 rifles

Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has made public its bid for a major foreign military contract, targeting UK’s ambitious SA80 successor programme with its home-tested weapons.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.