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NEET-PG postponed as 'precautionary measure' amid exam leak controversy

The ministry announced that it will undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the examination procedures for NEET-PG to ensure they remain strong and impartial

NTA chief removed amid NEET-UG, UGC-NET irregularities allegations

The Ministry of Personnel announced that Singh's services will be kept in compulsory wait in the department of personnel and training till further orders

Centre forms high-level committee to look into functioning of NTA

Panel to recommend reforms in exam process and submit report in 2 months

NTA postpones Joint CSIR UGC-NET exam due to 'unavoidable circumstances'

The testing agency also said that a revised schedule for the conduct of this examination will be announced later through the official website

Govt to form high-level committee to improve functioning of NTA: Pradhan

Calling paper leaks an institutional failure of NTA, Pradhan said that the reform committee will be notified in some days and will consist of technocrats, scientists, administrators, and academicians

UGC-NET cancelled to protect students' interests: Education ministry

A fresh date for the exam is expected to be announced soon

Health ministry asks all states, UTs to release daily heatstroke cases data

The advisory instructs state administrations to spread public awareness about the precautions to be taken to safeguard against extreme heat

'Integrity compromised': NTA cancels UGC-NET exam, matter with CBI

The education ministry has said a fresh examination will be conducted, for which information shall be shared separately

Health min Nadda directs special heatwave units in central govt hospitals

Nadda's instructions to his officials come amid blistering heat that has swept major parts of the country

Rare disease patients ask for sustained funding from health ministry

LSDs are primarily treated with Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT), which is a lifelong treatment and can cost anywhere between Rs 17 lakh to Rs 50 lakh depending on the weight of the patient

NEET-UG row: Even 0.001% negligence should be dealt with, says SC

Allegations such as the question paper leak and the grant of grace marks to over 1,500 medical aspirants led to protests and the filing of cases in seven high courts and the Supreme Court

NPPA fixes retail prices for 54 drug formulations and 8 special products

Prices have been fixed for drugs and formulations meant for diabetes, hypertension, heart issues, multivitamins, bacterial infections, and allergies

Govt's 100-day agenda: Expansion of Ayushman Bharat scheme a priority

According to data available on the National Health Authority dashboard, the scheme has, so far, covered over 345 million citizens who received free health insurance of Rs 5 lakh for hospitalisation

USFDA closes inspection of Lupin's facility with zero 483 observations

The inspection of the Nagpur facility was carried out by the US drug regulator from June 10 to June 13, 2024

Over 52% urban Indians availed of Ayush benefits, says Mospi survey

Ayush refers to the six Indian systems of medicines, namely Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homeopathy are majorly prevalent in the country

NEET-UG row: Grace marks of 1,563 students scrapped, re-test on June 23

The government's decision follows allegations of irregularities and unfair marking in the nationwide medical entrance exams

Central govt funding spurs health spending by states, reveals CSEP study

According to the study, this finding suggests that greater resource transfers from the central government to states will spur health spending

Weather changes drove Indian pharma market growth to 5.2% in May

Anti-infectives, respiratory therapy areas clock double-digit value growth

Ayushman Bharat, Schedule M on health ministry and DoP's top agenda

Industry sources say Centre is considering increasing coverage under Ayushman Bharat scheme to Rs 10 lakh from the current Rs 5 lakh

Ensure fire safety in hospitals: Health ministry to all states and UTs

This comes as the national capital has had three major hospital fire incidents in the last two weeks, with short circuits being claimed as the cause of fire in at least two incidents