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Srinagar, Jul 15: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges and counselling authorities across the country, mandating strict adherence to the approved MBBS intake capacity for the 2026-27 academic session, warning that admissions beyond the sanctioned seats will invite regulatory and penal action under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.In a communication issued to medical colleges, state medical education departments, and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the NMC directed institutions to ensure that admissions are made strictly against the approved number of MBBS seats and asked all stakeholders to comply with the instructions issued by the Medical Assessment and…
Published on Jul 16, 2026 02:15 am IST Fresh satellite imagery has fuelled claims of extensive damage to U.S.-linked military infrastructure in the Gulf following Iran’s latest wave of missile and drone attacks. As Washington intensified strikes on Iranian military targets, Tehran claimed to have hit American positions across Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Several battlefield claims from both sides remain independently unverified. Home / Videos / World News / Satellite images reveal Iran’s fury; US bases in Oman, Kuwait left in ruins as Mojtaba hits back Source link
LONDON/CHANDIGARH: A 24-year-old Indian mother has been stabbed to death in what appears to be a random unprovoked attack at her west London home.Kirandeep Kaur, an Indian national who hails from Piddi village in Tarn Taran district of Punjab, was found dead at a house in Hayes on Sunday morning. She leaves a new-born baby aged a few months.A man, aged in his 20s, was also found outside the property with stab injuries. He remains in hospital; his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.Kirandeep was in the UK on a work permit, having arrived two years ago on a…
Argentina vice president Victoria Villarruel stirred controversy ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against England by invoking the Falkland Islands dispute and describing the Three Lions as “pirate usurpers” in a post on X.”Tomorrow we play against the pirate usurpers. It’s not just another match. I’m not going to be politically correct or indifferent. Against the English, it’s always something more. It’s the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), it’s Diego (Maradona), it’s Leo’s (Messi’s) last one, and it’s about standing up to the invaders. Long live Argentina! Because until our last breath, we’ll keep demanding what’s ours!” she wrote, translated…
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday gave conditional permission to Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool to observe Martyrs’ Day rally on July 21 at the Birla Planetarium area in Kolkata. Although the party had sought place for 20,000 people, the court allowed an assembly of 2,500 people, said Kalyan Bandopadhyay, Trinamool MP and advocate, who fought the case for Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday.Martyr’s Day commemoration has reached a flashpoint between the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool and Ritabrata Banerjee’s dissident Trinamool with both seeking the Victoria House location in Esplanade to hold the function. Martyrs’ Day was celebrated in a big way by…
High humidity, sudden downpours, and constant sweat can make the monsoon tough on both skin and hair. In this week’s HT Health Talk — Hindustan Times’ weekly medical advice series — Dr Shireen Furtado, senior consultant, medical and cosmetic dermatology at Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, busts common rainy-season myths and answers your most pressing questions. Also read | HT Health Talk: You asked, our experts answered how to manage migraineDermatologist Dr Shireen Furtado busts common monsoon skincare and haircare myths on HT Health Talk. (Freepik)Skipping sunscreen because the sky is grey? Dr Furtado called that a major mistake. Washing your…
Tamil Nadu has increased the number of MBBS seats in its government medical colleges by 150 for the 2026-27 academic year, following approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC).Central MARD, BMC MARD, the FAIMA, and the IMA jointly condemned the doctor’s death and the misinformation campaign around her. (Unsplash/Representational Image)Announcing the development, Tamil Nadu Minister for Health and Family Welfare K G Arunraj said the state government had earlier secured approval for 50 additional MBBS seats under the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the NMC. Through sustained efforts, the approval has now been enhanced to 150 additional seats.The…
Engineer, educator and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk is in the news for his indefinite hunger strike over the alleged NEET paper leak and is on his 18th day. Seeking Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, Wangchuk has reportedly lost more than 8 kg since beginning the protest on June 28, while a drop in his blood pressure has sparked concerns about his health. As messages of support poured in from across the country, actor Omi Vaidya, who played Chatur Ramalingam in 3 Idiots, shared an emotional post that read, “I don’t want Phunsukh Wangdu to die.”Omi’s reference to Phunsukh Wangdu reignited a…
India exports $140 million worth of goods to UK as FTA takes effect NEW DELHI: India exported goods worth over $140 million to the UK at zero import duty on the first day of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) coming into force on Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said.More than 50 export consignments valued at over USD 140 million were flagged off from over 20 ports, airports, Inland Container Depots (ICDs), Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and factories across the country.The consignments included electronics, pharmaceuticals, gems and jewellery, textiles and other products, and were shipped through gateways such…
Key eventsThe comedian Josh Thomas has weighed in on the row over the LGBT theatre based in a converted church in Sydney which is facing eviction after its landlord ordered it to cease “offensive trade”The promoter and founder of Divine Playhouse says the venue faces significant operational, legal and financial challenges after the landlord, KCSYD Pty Ltd, said the theatre caused offence to “millions of Christian Australians”.Thomas has described the situation as a “David v Goliath” battle. double quotation markThe tenants invested so much time and money into this venue in good faith … Surely they knew it was going…