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Major Rohit Bachwala, an Indian Army doctor, performed an emergency delivery at Jhansi railway station using only a hair clip and pocket knife after a pregnant woman went into sudden labor on the platform. With no medical equipment available, he improvised to safely deliver a baby girl, ensuring both mother and child were stable before transferring them to a hospital. The act has been widely praised for its quick thinking and dedication.

Dr Aniljeet Kamboj, father of Punjabi actor Tania, was critically injured after being shot at his Moga clinic by men posing as patients. The assailants, linked to Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh Landa, were arrested following a police encounter. Dr Kamboj had previously received extortion threats and remains in critical condition after surgery. The attack has raised concerns over doctor safety and extortion-linked violence in Punjab.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has blacklisted a senior doctor who served as an assessor after he was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in May for allegedly accepting a ₹10 lakh bribe. The bribe was reportedly given in exchange for a favourable assessment report for a private medical college in Karnataka. The NMC's action comes amid a broader crackdown on regulatory corruption in medical education.

A Mangaluru-based doctor was defrauded of Rs 4.2 lakh after receiving a fake job offer purportedly from Dubai's NMC Hospital. The scam involved convincing the doctor to pay for processing and other fees. A police complaint has been filed, highlighting ongoing risks of overseas healthcare job scams targeting Indian professionals.

A recent public spat has reignited debate over whether Ayurveda and Homeopathy practitioners are 'doctors.' In India, these practitioners are legally recognised, hold degrees like BAMS and BHMS, and are registered under the Ministry of AYUSH, granting them the right to use the 'doctor' title within their systems. However, courts and regulations strictly prohibit AYUSH practitioners from prescribing allopathic medicines unless specifically authorised by state provisions. The sector is seeing i...

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Ax-4 crew are conducting neuroscience and muscle atrophy experiments aboard the ISS. Using VR, voice analysis, and fNIRS, they study cognition, stress, and neuromuscular stimulation. Findings could inform new diagnostics and therapies for cognitive fatigue, stress, and muscle loss in Indian clinical settings.

A major randomized trial finds that immediate coronary angiography does not improve survival or neurological outcomes at 30 days or 1 year in patients resuscitated from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest without ST-segment elevation. Delayed or selective angiography remains the preferred strategy, as immediate intervention may not confer clinical benefit and could potentially increase harm in this population.

A Thiruvarur consumer court has ordered a private doctor to pay Rs 20 lakh compensation for 'deficiency in service' after delayed treatment for jaundice led to the death of a government doctor's father. The patient, post spinal surgery, was admitted with jaundice but faced delayed intervention and was discharged for referral, dying days later. Expert opinions supported the finding of negligence.

The National Medical Council has relaxed faculty eligibility norms, allowing more experienced doctors—including diploma holders and senior consultants—to become professors. New colleges can now start UG and PG courses simultaneously, and bed/faculty requirements have been rationalized. These reforms are expected to accelerate the addition of 75,000 new medical seats and address faculty shortages, especially in underserved regions.

A senior government doctor, Dr Divya, was administered incorrect treatment for gastric discomfort by a technical staff member, not a qualified physician, while traveling on the New Delhi-Patna Tejas Rajdhani Express. The staff gave her antibiotics and charged Rs 350 for the visit, exceeding the official railway fee. No receipt was provided for the consultation. The incident has raised concerns about the quality and oversight of medical assistance on Indian trains, prompting an official inquir...

India’s private hospital sector is rapidly expanding, with major chains adding thousands of beds and reporting double-digit revenue growth. However, this growth is driven by higher charges for urban, insured patients, while most Indians remain underinsured and dependent on capped government schemes. Doctors should anticipate increased regulatory scrutiny and pricing controls as public pressure mounts for affordable care.

A Bengaluru consumer court directed Tata AIG to pay over Rs 4 lakh to a senior advocate after rejecting his surgery claim on 'unjustifiable grounds.' The case highlights the importance of transparent disclosure and fair claim processing, especially for senior citizens. Doctors should advise patients to thoroughly review policy terms and maintain clear medical records to avoid similar disputes.

A long-term study found that women with elevated blood pressure or hypertension in early midlife face a significantly higher risk—up to four times—of developing arterial stiffness nearly three decades later, compared to those with normal BP. This association was not observed in men, highlighting the need for early BP management in women to prevent future cardiovascular disease.

Three months after Ayushman Bharat’s rollout in Delhi, the scheme is providing crucial financial relief for low-income families needing major surgeries. However, most large private hospitals remain unempanelled due to low reimbursement rates and pending payments, limiting access to advanced care. Doctors should expect ongoing negotiations and possible changes in scheme participation.

Suraksha Diagnostic has announced a ₹46 crore investment to establish Eastern India's largest and one of Asia's most advanced genomics laboratories. This initiative will enhance access to precision diagnostics, genetic testing, and personalized medicine for clinicians and patients across India.