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Three-day 89th State-level annual conference in Bidar from Oct. 27

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) will organise the three-day 89th Karnataka State-level annual Medical Conference ‘Medicon’ at Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS) from October 27.

The Hindu

It is a long and endless wait for victims of IMA scam

Basheera Begum, 65, lost her life savings to IMA 'halal' investment Ponzi scheme in 2017. Her husband died of COVID-19, and she had to get her leg amputated due to gangrene. Thousands of poor, working-class Muslims were cheated of their savings. A court approved the distribution of ₹69 crore in…

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Court clears second tranche of settlement for IMA investors

: Relief for IMA investors as court approves 2nd tranche of settlement. Competent Authority to disburse ₹69 crore to 55,126 investors in 20 days. Funds to be distributed based on returns on investment, ranging from 2.7%-17%. Further settlement to be done as new funds become available.

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Blood donation camp in Yadgir

Yadgir IMA & VBR Multi-Speciality Hospital organised a blood donation camp to mark National Blood Donation Day. Former MLA Venkatareddy Mudnal encouraged donating blood as it helps reduce cholesterol & control BP. Several people donated blood & were supported by District Health Officer, IMA President & hospital staff.

The Hindu

Hollywood video game actors vote to strike if talks fail

‘It’s time for the video game companies to stop playing games and get serious’

The Independent UK

IMA asks Centre to reduce cut-off marks for NEET-PG 2023

“We request you to reduce the NEET PG 2023 cut off percentile up to 30%,” the letter said.

The Hindu

Holding back directive mandating generic medicine prescription welcomed

NMC suspends directive on generic medicines; doctors express approval. IMA thanks PM Modi, Union Health Minister for decision. NMC should consult all stakeholders to develop effective policy. Govt should encourage manufacturers to produce generic drugs. NMC should gather info before reconsidering regulation.

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Health Ministry withdraws fiat mandating doctors prescribe only generic drugs

NMC suspends proposed regulations on prescribing generic drugs, ending stand-off between it and IMA. Health Ministry buys time for both parties, allowing doctors to prescribe drugs with generic names, but no penal provisions. IMA fears poor quality of generic drugs, while NMC says they are cheaper and can reduce health…

The Hindu

Vijayawada to host Indian Medical Association’s Doctors Olympiad-2023 in November

IMA to host 'Doctors Olympiad 2023' in Vijayawada from Nov 22-26. Over 2,000 doctors from across India to participate in 84 sports events in 22 disciplines. Logo and brochure released. Meet aims to give doctors a break from professional pressure. First time national games for doctors held in South India.

The Hindu

Indian doctors rebel over diktat to prescribe cheaper drugs

Indian Medical Association says that testing is substandard in the manufacture of generic medicines with ‘no guarantee of quality’

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Can’t be forced to do the work of chemists or prescribe poor quality drugs to patients: IMA

Indian Medical Association (IMA) demands government intervene to stop forcing doctors to prescribe generic drugs, citing quality concerns. It suggests ordering pharma companies to manufacture drugs without brand names. It questions why branded drugs should be licensed if doctors can't prescribe them.

The Hindu

IMA national meet in Thiruvananthapuram

IMA 98th National Meet to be held in Thiruvananthapuram from Dec 26-28. R.V. Ashokan to assume office as National President. Scientific sessions, public health policy formation, women & youth wing sessions, mega medical exhibition planned. 10,000 delegates from India & abroad expected.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Reforms in civic governance a mirage for Bengaluru, and more

The Hindu

IMA case: HC quashes CBI’s chargesheet against IPS officer Ajay Hilori

In a relief to IPS officer Ajay Hilori, the High Court of Karnataka has quashed the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against him for allegedly not acting against the promoters of I-Monetary Advisory (IMA), which has allegedly cheated thousands of depositors of around ₹4,000 crore.

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InsideEVs

Genesis GV90 Luxury EV Could Ride On HMG’s eM Platform, Use Samsung Chips

The Genesis GV90 will be the brand's flagship electric SUV based on Hyundai Motor Group's IMA system-based eM platform

Zenger

Israeli Health Minister Files Injunction Against Medical Association’s 24-Hour Strike

Strike deemed harmful to patients and not meeting protest strike criteria, says Minister Arbel

The Hindu

Appoint only medical postgraduates as teachers in medical colleges: IMA

IMA urges Health Ministry to ensure only medical postgraduates are appointed in medical colleges to uphold CBME syllabus, and adjust non-medical postgraduates within 15% limit.

The Hindu

Indian Medical Association seeks a relook at proposed exit exam for MBBS students

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has appealed to the National Medical Commission (NMC) to take a relook at its proposed exit examination for all MBBS students in the country, which will now be the licentiate exam and post graduate selection exam.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Senate Democrats, business groups at odds over biometric privacy law

The Illinois Supreme Court all but begged the General Assembly to take another look at the Biometric Information Privacy Act in a ruling that could ultimately cost the White Castle burger chain billions for collecting employee fingerprint scans.

The Hindu

Alappuzha doctor bags IMA award

Dr. K. Venugopal, chief consultant in respiratory medicine at General Hospital, Alappuzha, has been selected for an award instituted by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to commemorate National Doctors’ Day on July 1.

InsideEVs

Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric Trucks Are On The Horizon: What To Expect

Upcoming IMA-based electric trucks from Hyundai and Kia could help HMG tap into a large and competitive North American pickup truck market.

The Hindu

IMA demands hospital attacks audit

Indian Medical Association has demanded that a monthly audit on hospital attacks in the State be made and a report on action taken be prepared.

Dynamite News

IMA Dehradun: Army Chief General Manoj Pande reviews Academy's passing out parade

According to the official statement, 374 cadets from India and abroad passed out in the passing out parade. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Army chief Manoj Pande advises IMA graduates to evolve with changing times to be combat ready

Chief of Army Staff Gen. Manoj Pande on June 10 asked Indian Military Academy (IMA) graduates to keep updating their skills to deal with the challenges of rapidly changing dynamics of combat.

The National (Scotland)

Home Office delays left EU citizens struggling post-Brexit, watchdog says

EU CITIZENS were left struggling to work, rent homes and open bank accounts because of UK Government failures post-Brexit...

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