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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.

Delhi HC refuses to stay trial court order asking IMA chief not to propagate any religion

The complainant had alleged before the trial court that IMA chief J A Jayalal was misusing his position and misleading the nation in order to convert Hindus to Christianity.

‘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'.

Will withdraw complaints against Ramdev if he takes back remarks: IMA chief

The IMA had also sent a defamation notice demanding an apology from the yoga guru within 15 days, failing which it said would take appropriate action for Rs 1,000 crore compensation

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.

Govt issues list of surgeries select ayurveda practitioners can perform, draws flak from IMA

AYUSH Ministry Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said the notification does not amount to any policy deviation & is more in the nature of a clarification.

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

Carnatic musicians indulged TM Krishna for too long. Boycott is just a start

Krishna has slandered an entire community in the name of freedom of speech. But Brahmin musicians numerically dominate the field due to a complex mix of socio-economic factors, not casteism.

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

BRO connects new axis to Ladakh, to be shortest route

The all-weather Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil-Leh Highway.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.