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Nmc Tells Medical Colleges To Stop Charging MBBS Fees Beyond 4.5 Years

According to the NMC, the MBBS programme consists of 54 months of academic study, followed by a one-year Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI). The commission said the internship is a mandatory training phase, but it does not form part of the formal academic teaching period, and therefore fees should be restricted to the academic component alone.

UN ESCAP Pegs India’s Growth At 6.4% In 2026, 6.6% In 2027 Amid Global Headwinds

The report said economies in South and South-West Asia grew 5.4% in 2025, up from 5.2% in 2024, and noted that the improvement was driven largely by India’s strong performance. It added that India’s growth had accelerated to 7.4% in 2025, supported by robust consumption, especially in the rural economy, along with GST rate cuts and export front-loading ahead of U.S. tariff actions.

Ins Nireekshak Reaches Colombo For India-Sri Lanka Diving Exercise Divex 2026

According to the official release, the exercise is designed to improve interoperability, cohesion, and the exchange of best practices between the two navies. The visit began with a ceremonial welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy, and Commander Sailesh Tyagi, Commanding Officer of INS Nireekshak, also met Rear Admiral SJ Kumara, Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Area, to discuss matters of mutual interest.