
AIIMS Doctors Advocate for NExT to Streamline Medical Education
Doctors, students, and faculty at AIIMS are advocating for the implementation of the National Exit Test (NExT) to standardize and improve medical education in India.
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Doctors, students, and faculty at AIIMS are advocating for the implementation of the National Exit Test (NExT) to standardize and improve medical education in India.
Nisha Mehta, a nurse trained at AIIMS Delhi, has been appointed as Nepal's new health minister.

The director of AIIMS has authored an article discussing the importance of developing artificial intelligence systems that are specifically designed to care for Indian patients, addressing unique healthcare needs.

A 32-year-old man, Harish Rana, has been moved to AIIMS for passive euthanasia after the Supreme Court upheld his right to die with dignity. Rana has been in a vegetative state since 2013 due to severe head injuries. The process involves withdrawing life-sustaining treatment while ensuring comfort and pain relief.

AIIMS doctors have highlighted a case of a 12-year-old unable to log off social media for 12 hours, offering guidance on how to use technology responsibly to prevent addiction.

Approximately 30 students at AIIMS-Mangalagiri have fallen ill with diarrhoea, with 10 of them currently under observation.
AIIMS graduate Anuj Agnihotri has clinched the top spot in the Civil Services Examination 2025, with 958 candidates recommended for various services. Medical, engineering, law, and commerce graduates once again dominated the prestigious exam. Rajeshwari Suve secured the second rank, followed by Ekansh Dhull at third.

The Delhi High Court has directed AIIMS to examine the health of Jaideep Sengar, brother of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar, who sought relief citing Stage-IV oral cancer amidst allegations of fake medical documents.

A doctor from Nagaland was allegedly molested and stalked for 1.5 km at AIIMS Gorakhpur, prompting strong condemnation from Meghalaya's Chief Minister.

A Rajkot court has granted bail to five classmates accused of abetment in the suicide case of an AIIMS MBBS student. The incident involves a student from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Nisha Mehta, an alumna who pursued a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Delhi AIIMS from 2006 to 2010, has been named the new Health Minister of Nepal.
Harish Rana, India's first patient granted passive euthanasia by the Supreme Court, has died at 31 after 13 years in a vegetative state and was cremated in Delhi, marking a quiet end to a case that ignited national debate.

The Delhi Cabinet has approved two major road projects to alleviate congestion, including clearing Rs 1,635 crore for the final leg of the Barapullah elevated corridor and a six-lane elevated corridor on the Mehrauli-Badarpur road.

The director of AIIMS Delhi clarified that doctors are using AI as a filtering and triage tool in healthcare, emphasizing that final medical decisions remain with human professionals.

The Delhi government is considering establishing a new medical institute on the lines of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) by integrating four major government hospitals. This move aims to enhance medical infrastructure and provide advanced healthcare services in the capital.

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has permitted the withdrawal of medical treatment for Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man in a vegetative state. The apex court has instructed Delhi's AIIMS to facilitate the discontinuation of life support for Rana, who has been in this condition for a considerable period.


The Delhi High Court has cancelled the AIIMS fellowship results for the January 2026 session, citing specific reasons for its decision.
The Kerala High Court has ordered a Health Ministry official to appear before it, likely in connection with the establishment or progress of an AIIMS facility in the state.
The BJP's election manifesto for the 2026 Kerala assembly elections has been unveiled, promising welfare initiatives such as a Rs 3,000 monthly pension for needy women and seniors, 20,000 litres of free water, two free LPG cylinders annually for poor families, and a Rs 2,500 pledge. The manifesto also includes commitments for an AIIMS hospital and a significant Sabarimala pledge, detailing development-focused policies.

Surgeons at AIIMS Delhi successfully performed a high-risk operation to remove a 21.8 kg uterine sarcoma tumor from a Delhi resident who had been suffering from progressive abdominal fullness for four months and was recently diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension.

Police reported that a Dalit AIIMS intern had attempted suicide in January and was undergoing treatment at the time.
The investigation into the tragic death of a final-year MBBS student at AIIMS Rajkot has taken a significant turn.

The memorandum aims to promote joint research aligned with ISRO’s priority areas, with a shared objective of advancing human health, performance and safety during human space missions, says the space agency


According to the UPSC, a total of 937,876 candidates applied for the examination, with 576,793 actually appearing for the preliminary exam on May 25, 2025.

India has begun the rollout of the HPV vaccine, with oncologists expressing optimism that this marks a significant step towards eradicating cervical cancer in the country.

Ahead of an election, Kerala is contemplating a potentially costly name change, with public sentiment suggesting a preference for an AIIMS hospital instead.