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1 month ago | 
edexlive.com | Lovely Majumdar
In a significant development in the case for disabled rights in India, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), represented by Advocate S Gopakumar, was filed on Friday, March 21, 2025, before the Kerala High Court, which highlighted the "pathetic and inhuman treatment" faced by disabled students in medical colleges across Kerala, as well as in the country.
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1 month ago | 
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Research scholars under the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) scheme, an initiative by the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) to support minority community students pursuing PhD degrees, are once again battling delays in stipend disbursements.
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1 month ago | 
edexlive.com | Lovely Majumdar
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) examination has faced a whirlwind of challenges in recent times, leaving aspirants grappling with uncertainty. From last-minute cancellations to the introduction of dual-shift exams, the journey since 2024 has been anything but smooth.
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1 month ago | 
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Singapore’s recent broadening of work visa options stands in sharp contrast to the US’s tightening immigration stance under former President Donald Trump, creating divergent prospects for Indian professionals and students. Singapore is rolling out the red carpet for global talent with longer-term job opportunities, while Trump’s proposed 2025 immigration overhaul could close avenues for skilled Indian workers in the US.
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1 month ago | 
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With candidates navigating internships, back-to-back exams, and determining personal preparation strategies, the journey to medical specialisation continues to test their resilience, and dedication to the service. The coming months will determine how effectively these aspiring doctors manage their time and preparation under pressure. To effectively prepare for the NEET-PG exam in the final months, expert Dr Utsav Bhattacharjee emphasises the importance of focused revision.
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1 month ago | 
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As medical aspirants gear up for two crucial postgraduate entrance examinations, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduation (NEET PG) 2025 and All India Institute of Medical Sciences Institute of National Importance - Combined Entrance Test (AIIMS INI-CET) 2025, medical aspirants across the country are grappling with intense preparation schedules.
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1 month ago | 
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Dr DY Patil Medical College in Pune, Maharashtra, has come under the scanner of the National Medical Commission's (NMC) Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB). A letter was issued to the institute highlighting various allegations like financial fraud, non-payment of stipend, poor infrastructure, to name a few. The institute, in a statement, cleared the air saying that it has responded to the queries of NMC.
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1 month ago | 
edexlive.com | Lovely Majumdar
Infosys has announced a policy requiring employees to work from the office for at least 10 days a month, starting March 10, 2025. According to reports, this will be further enforced through attendance software, which will cap the number of work-from-home (WFH) days employees can request. The policy applies to employees at job level 5 (JL5) and below, including software engineers and consultants, however, managers and senior ranks remain unaffected.
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1 month ago | 
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The National Medical Commission (NMC) has raised serious concerns over financial irregularities, inadequate infrastructure, and deficiencies in medical training, at Dr DY Patil Medical College, Hospital, and Research Centre in Maharashtra's Pune.
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2 months ago | 
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"This probably would be the first time such a situation has occurred. We hadn't expected that we would be forced into a limbo, with uncertainty looming over our future," shared an aggrieved Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG) from West Bengal, on the condition of anonymity. The FMG student from Ukraine is one among many West Bengal domicile students who were not allocated seats for their internship, which is compulsory if they wish to practice medicine in India.
