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NEET-PG cut-off reduction didn’t alter merit, only expanded pool—Centre reiterates stand in SC

The affidavit is the government's third submission to the SC in response to a writ petition filed by social worker Harisharan Devgan & others challenging the January cut-off revision.

NMC revamping National Medical Register, NExT rollout to follow wider talks—chairman Abhijat Sheth

Dr Sheth also spoke about staffing gaps at NMC, action taken against medical colleges for non-compliance, MBBS fee regulation, and the rollout of the National Exit Test (NExT).

3 of its teaching doctors linked to Red Fort blast, Faridabad’s Al-Falah medical school under NMC lens

Al-Falah University in Faridabad is under scrutiny after staff members at its medical school—Umar Mohammad, Muzammil Shakeel and Shaheen Shahid—were linked to the Red Fort blast.

‘Calculated step’, or ‘disastrous’ in long run? NMC relaxes medical faculty recruitment norms

Norms unveiled 5 July are a major step towards unlocking existing human resource potential within govt health systems & optimising medical education infra, says Commission.

SC strongly slams NMC’s ‘both hands intact’ rule for MBBS aspirants with disability. What it said

The top court’s criticism of rules for admission to medical courses came during the hearing of a case of an aspirant with 58% disability. Court has asked NMC to issue revised guidelines.

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.

NMC decides to hold NEET-UG in pen & paper mode again this year. Not online, as govt panel advised

NTA, which conducts NEET-UG 2025, advises candidates to use APAAR ID for registration. Meanwhile, students and coaches ask why Radhakrishnan panel’s recommendations were ignored.

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.

3,200 new MBBS seats approved, but NMC goes back on new faculty & infra norms for medical colleges

Seats have been permitted based on MSR-UG 2020 and not MSR-UG 2023 that nearly doubled hospital beds, faculty & patients required to set up new colleges or increase seats in existing ones.

Advertisement norms for doctors, corporate hospitals can’t be different, says NMC panel

NMC panel agrees on provisions prescribing 'ethical standards' for ads by healthcare institutions, extending norms applicable to doctors.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.