Allahabad HC quashes 79% reservation in UP govt medical colleges, directs fresh admissions – The Times of India

Allahabad HC quashes 79% reservation in UP govt medical colleges, directs fresh admissions – The Times of India

Lucknow, India: The Allahabad High Court has struck down Uttar Pradesh government orders that had resulted in over 79 per cent of seats being reserved in government medical colleges in Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Jalaun and Saharanpur districts.The Lucknow bench directed the state to re-fill the seats strictly in line with the Reservation Act of 2006,…

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Ganjam tragedy: Odisha man with no medical degree conducts delivery; mother, newborn die | India News – Times of India

Ganjam tragedy: Odisha man with no medical degree conducts delivery; mother, newborn die | India News – Times of India

A shocking case has emerged from Odisha’s Ganjam district, where a nursing home proprietor has been arrested for allegedly conducting a delivery without any medical qualification, leading to the death of both a mother and her newborn. Police said Mangulu Charan Pradhan (35), a resident of Dengausta, carried out the procedure inside his nursing home…

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8 medical schools in the US beyond the Ivy League – Times of India

8 medical schools in the US beyond the Ivy League – Times of India

When it comes to medical education in the United States, Ivy League names like Harvard, Yale, and Columbia often dominate the conversation. However, some of the most prestigious, innovative, and highly-ranked medical schools in the country exist outside this elite circle. For 2025, several institutions have emerged as global leaders in research, clinical training, and…

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Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro temporarily leaves house arrest for medical exams

Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro temporarily leaves house arrest for medical exams

Brazil’s Former President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily left house arrest Saturday to undergo medical exams in Brasilia, after a judge authorized him to spend six to eight hours at a hospital. Doctors at DF Star hospital said Bolsonaro was admitted for evaluation of fever, cough, persistent gastroesophageal reflux and hiccups. Tests revealed residual signs of two…

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Maiden EU-India medical research project eyes better understanding of dengue infection – The Times of India

Maiden EU-India medical research project eyes better understanding of dengue infection – The Times of India

MUMBAI: In a first of its kind joint initiative in the field of medical research, the European Union (EU) and India have come together to combat dengue, one of the major virus-induced diseases of recent years affecting millions across continents. Although there is still no specific therapeutic medicine, a vaccine has been developed and approved…

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New steel ministry rules rattle medical device makers: Medical device makers seek BIS exemption; industry warns of system disruption – Times of India

New steel ministry rules rattle medical device makers: Medical device makers seek BIS exemption; industry warns of system disruption – Times of India

Representative image (AI-image) Medical product manufacturers face potential supply disruptions due to new steel ministry regulations, which require raw materials used in steel products to meet Indian standards.Industry leaders expressed concerns about their inability to comply with the latest rules that mandate BIS certification for imported raw materials like hot rolled steel and ingots. Previously,…

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Harvard research stalls as federal funding freeze halts medical and scientific projects – Times of India

Harvard research stalls as federal funding freeze halts medical and scientific projects – Times of India

Harvard University, long regarded as a global epicenter of academic research, now finds itself at an unexpected impasse. With nearly $2.6 billion in federal research funding withdrawn, entire laboratories have ground to a halt, leaving promising breakthroughs in limbo, as reported by the Associated Press. Cryogenic freezers preserve years of blood samples and data collected…

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Govt says National Medical Commission rules allow complaints against docs, but commission rejects them | India News – Times of India

Govt says National Medical Commission rules allow complaints against docs, but commission rejects them | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Responding to a Parliament question on whether the National Medical Commission (NMC) was biased towards doctors, the health ministry has stated that the ethics regulation of 2002 provided for complaints against doctors. However, NMC’s ethics section has been rejecting all patient appeals claiming that the NMC Act prevails over the 2002 ethics regulation.The…

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From industrial town to medical city: Uttar Pradesh chief secretary lays foundation stone for 500 crore DJ Medicity in Modinagar | India News – Times of India

From industrial town to medical city: Uttar Pradesh chief secretary lays foundation stone for 500 crore DJ Medicity in Modinagar | India News – Times of India

Uttar Pradesh’s ambitious push into world-class healthcare infrastructure takes a giant leap forward with DJ Medicity’s groundbreaking ceremony.In a power move that signals Uttar Pradesh’s serious intent to dominate India’s healthcare sector, the state’s top bureaucrat laid the foundation stone for what promises to be a game-changing medical city in Modinagar. This ceremony wasn’t just…

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