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New Delhi: In an important policy update affecting India’s military healthcare workforce, the Union government has amended existing service rules to recognize officers of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) as ex-servicemen. The change was introduced through a notification modifying the Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979. The revision clarifies that commissioned […]

Austin, Texas: The University of Texas at Austin has appointed Dr Kavita Radhakrishnan, a Mumbai-born nurse scientist and academic leader, as the interim dean of its School of Nursing, effective March 11, 2026. The appointment places an Indian-origin scholar at the helm of one of the leading nursing education institutions in the United States. Dr […]

At the India AI Summit, Col (Dr) Sarvjeet Kaur, Secretary of the Indian Nursing Council (INC), made a compelling case for placing digital literacy and artificial intelligence at the heart of nursing education and professional development in India. Speaking on behalf of over 2.2 million registered nurses — and potentially 3 million when all registrations […]

There are moments in policy history that quietly shift the direction of an entire system. The launch of SAHI and BODH at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 may well be one of them. Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda formally launched two pioneering digital health initiatives — SAHI (Strategy […]

The UKMSSB has officially released its 2025 notification calling for applications to fill 587 Nursing Officer (male/female) posts across government medical institutions in Uttarakhand. The online application window will open on 27 November 2025 and close on 17 December 2025 (05:00 PM). This recruitment drive presents a promising opportunity for qualified nursing professionals aiming for […]

The National Medical Commission (NMC), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has taken a major step forward to strengthen India’s clinical-research infrastructure by introducing dedicated PhD programmes. The move aims to foster home-grown innovation in medical devices, therapies and public-health solutions, and integrate research more deeply into the nation’s healthcare and […]

The United States Department of Education has announced a major revision to the definition of “professional degree” programs for federal student-loan purposes. Under the new regulations, Nursing and several other established fields will no longer be classified as “professional degrees”. The change is part of a broader restructuring of the U.S. federal financial-aid system and […]

New Delhi, November 18, 2025: The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has released Notification No. 18 of 2025, introducing revised guidelines for reserving seats for foreign students across nursing institutions in India. The update is expected to significantly boost international student enrollment in Indian nursing programs, which continue to attract global attention for their affordability and […]

New Delhi, October 2025 — The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has announced an extension of the last date for admission to ANM, GNM, and B.Sc. (Nursing) programs for the academic year 2025-26. The new deadline for admissions is now 30th November 2025. This decision comes following requests from various States, seeking additional time to complete […]

Bengaluru, India – In a historic moment for global nursing, Maria Victoria Juan, a distinguished Consultant at the Philippine Army Health Services and Colonel in the Reserve Force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, has been crowned the winner of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024. The glittering ceremony, held in Bengaluru, India, honored her […]

Marking a symbolic celebration of India’s rich cultural heritage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the second phase of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi on Dhanteras, coinciding with Dhanvantari Jayanti. Emphasizing the significance of this timing, PM Modi stated that the day is not merely a coincidence but reflects the deep-rooted […]

New Delhi, India – October 28, 2024 — The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has unveiled a landmark initiative aimed at transforming healthcare delivery and enhancing nursing specialization through three highly targeted Nurse Practitioner (NP) residency programs in Anesthesia, Nephrology, and Pediatric Nursing. This ambitious program aligns with India’s National Health Policy (NHP) of 2017, which highlights the importance of a […]