Indian stock markets saw a decline, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 ending in the red, driven by profit booking and global concerns. Meanwhile, the National Medical Commission sparked controversy by reintroducing lesbianism as a ‘sexual offense’ in its curriculum. PM Modi’s visit to Singapore aimed to bolster bilateral ties and attract investment.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) in India has sparked outrage by revising its forensic medical curriculum to reintroduce ‘lesbianism’ as a ‘sexual offence,’ contradicting a 2022 Madras High Court directive. The updated curriculum also emphasizes the ‘importance of the hymen’ and defines ‘virginity’ and ‘defloration,’ further fueling concerns about perpetuating outdated and discriminatory practices.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) in India has mandated all hospitals and medical colleges to publicly disclose details of their fellowship programs for foreign nationals. This move aims to streamline the temporary registration process for international students and prevent exploitation by unscrupulous institutions.
The Supreme Court has directed the National Medical Council (NMC) to review its guidelines for assessing disabilities in medical students, particularly those with mental health conditions. This comes after an MBBS aspirant challenged the denial of reservation under the Persons With Disabilities (PwD) quota due to a mental health condition. The court has asked for an affidavit from the NMC within eight weeks.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) is introducing face recognition attendance for medical faculty to combat the issue of ‘ghost faculty’ using fake thumb impressions to mark attendance. This move comes after concerns about the quality of medical education being affected by absenteeism among faculty staff. The NMC is taking a serious approach to address this problem, with potential penalties ranging from 10 lakh to 1 crore for colleges that fail to comply with regulations.
A nationwide inspection by the National Medical Commission (NMC) has revealed that approximately 80% of Indian medical colleges fall short of the minimum criteria set by the regulator. The inspection uncovered severe deficiencies, including absenteeism of faculty, inadequate infrastructure, and student grievances related to ragging, poor hostels, and strained student-teacher relationships.
