Explained: Why NMC shut down the MBBS course at Vaishno Devi medical college in J&K

On January 6, 2026, months after granting conditional approval to start an MBBS course, the National Medical Commission (NMC) withdrew permission for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, following a regulatory process punctuated by inspections, complaints and, eventually, political and public unrest.At its core, the…

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‘Nato should be leading the way’: Donald Trump renews push to acquire Greenland, citing security concerns; links takeover to ‘Golden Dome’ defence

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his push for the United States to acquire Greenland, saying the Arctic island is vital for American national security and for the “Golden Dome” defence system he claims Washington is building.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “The…

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Aravalli row: Congress demands resignation of Bhupendra Yadav over redefinition plan; hails SC ruling as ‘a ray of hope’ | India News

Bhupendra Yadav and Jairam Ramesh (ANI images) NEW DELHI: The Indian National Congress on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s directive regarding the redefinition of the Aravalli Hills and demanded the resignation of union environment minister Bhupendra Yadav.Congress leader Jairam Ramesh in a post on X wrote, “In light of this decision, the Union Minister for…

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‘Amazing recovery’: Damien Martyn discharged after meningitis scare, thanks cricketing world for the love | Cricket News

Damien Martyn (Image credit: Instagram) Former Australian batter Damien Martyn is on the road to recovery after a frightening health scare that saw him hospitalised and placed in an induced coma late last year. The 54-year-old, who was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital on December 27 after falling seriously ill with meningitis, has now…

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‘When I don’t bowl well, I can bat’: England all-rounder on his role ahead of T20 World Cup | Cricket News

England’s Sam Curran (AP/PTI) England all-rounder Sam Curran has once again underlined how comfortable he is operating without a rigid brief in the national set-up, a quality that is proving increasingly important as England gather pace ahead of the T20 World Cup. His flexibility stood out during England’s dominant 3–0 T20I clean sweep of Sri…

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Hrithik Roshan, Saba Azad and sons Hrehaan-Hridhaan join Sussanne Khan and Arslan Goni in family pictures from Eshaan Roshan-Aishwarya Siingh wedding |

Hrithik Roshan attended his cousin Eshaan Roshan’s wedding celebrations in December and it wasn’t just another family function. The actor arrived with his sons, Hrehaan and Hridhaan, accompanied by girlfriend Saba Azad. Also present was his ex-wife, Sussanne Khan, along with her boyfriend Arslan Goni, offering a glimpse into their familial bond. Sharing glimpses from…

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Padma Shri for Shashi Shekhar Vempati: Tracing remarkable career of the IIT Bombay alumnus and former Prasar Bharati CEO

Shashi Shekhar Vempati is set to be conferred the Padma Shri today, a recognition that crowns a career spanning technology, public broadcasting, and national institution-building. The civilian honour acknowledges his sustained contributions to public service at a moment when he is also stepping into a pivotal role in India’s sovereign Artificial Intelligence ambitions.An alumnus of…

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