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Friday, November 28, 2025
TopicIndian Medical Association

Topic: Indian Medical Association

Now there’s an LED bulb to fight bacteria. Question is, do we really need it

With Crompton pushing its anti-bacterial LED bulb, ThePrint takes a look at the appeal of such products and the impact of a germ-free environment.

Indian Medical Association to go ahead with June 17 strike in support of Bengal doctors

The apex medical body demanded a comprehensive central law in dealing with violence on doctors and healthcare staff, and in hospitals.

Harsh Vardhan wants states to bring in law to protect medical professionals from violence

The Union Health Minister has written to all chief ministers saying that it's the duty of State to ensure safety and security of all doctors. 

There is a law to protect doctors from assault but this is why it doesn’t work

At least 19 states, including West Bengal, have passed the Medical Protection Act that shields doctors, but it’s the implementation that’s a problem.

IMA asks govt to reconsider restrictions on importing, manufacturing Oxytocin

The government had restricted the manufacturing of Oxytocin, a life-saving drug for new mothers, to just one organisation, a move IMA says will create a shortage.

India ranks a poor 145 on Lancet’s healthcare index, UP and Assam worst performers

Among South Asian countries, with a score of 41.2 on the HAQ, India ranks after Bangladesh and Bhutan.

Governments have to step in to lay down the rules of the game, not close down the hospital

Under the principles of natural justice, you have to hold an enquiry, give a show-cause notice, wait for the reply and then pass the order.

Lodha Committee on medical education shut shop days before govt snub

The Supreme Court panel to regulate functioning of Medical Council of India disbanded itself at the end of its contentious one-year tenure without any report so far of having fulfilled its mandate. RAMA LAKSHMI

On Camera

China detains and harasses an Indian citizen. New Delhi must do more than issue a démarche

The baseless claim of Arunachal Pradesh as 'Southern Tibet' cropped up once again when an Indian national was harassed by Chinese immigration officials at Shanghai Airport.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

Airbus & Embraer in the mix, IAF plans revamp of military transport fleet with MTA as new workhorse

Once acquired by IAF, the medium transport aircraft (MTA) will replace both AN-32s and IL-76s, it is learnt. The idea behind the revamp is to meet modern operational needs.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.