Data: While the Number of Arrests Under the NDPS Act Increased in Recent Years, Convictions Remain Very Low
Increasing Drug abuse has been a major concern across the world. The United Nations (UN)…
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Data: Medical Visas Issued by India Down More Than 20% in 2024 on Account of Political Unrest in Bangladesh
India introduced the Medical Visa in June 2005. In the last many years, India has…
Review: Parliamentary Standing Committee highlights delays & under-utilization of funds in setting up of new AIIMS
The department-related parliamentary standing committee of the ‘Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’ recently submitted…
Review: SC makes important observations about exclusion criteria of pre-existing illness in medical insurance
In this roundup of court judgements, we look at Constitutional Courts’ remarks & directions about…
Review: Government body calls for self-reliance in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) are essential for the manufacture of various drugs. The Indian pharma…
Fact-Check: Is India exporting more Medical Equipment & importing less?
During her budget speech for 2020-21, the finance minister made multiple claims related to reduced…
Explainer: What is the National Medical Commission Bill & Why are Doctors protesting?
Among other legislations, the Parliament passed the National Medical Commission bill during the current session.…
Explainer: Are Medicine prices controlled in India?
Are Medicine (Drug) prices controlled in India? Is there any government scheme that provides medicines…
Does India receive aid from Foreign Countries?
Kerala floods have given rise to a controversy around India receiving aid from foreign countries.…
Only 16% Indians with Foreign Medical Degrees are fit (eligible) to Practice in the country
Thousands of Indian students go abroad for their Medical Education owing to fewer seats &…
