3 Things Jammu Medical College row, an honour killing, and a 500% tariff threat
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Jan 9, 2026 Anonna Dutt, a staff reporter for The Indian Express specializing in Jammu and Kashmir, discusses the escalating controversy over the new medical college's admissions process. She reveals the impact of protests on regulatory inspections and the challenges faced by displaced students. Kiran Parashar, a reporter focused on Karnataka, dives into the shocking honour killing of Manya Patil, exploring the caste dynamics and ongoing investigations. They also analyze a proposed US law that threatens steep tariffs, igniting fears about international repercussions for India.
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Inspection Found Major Staffing And Patient Gaps
- The inspection found major shortages: 39% faculty gap, 65% fewer tutors/demonstrators/residents, low OPD and bed occupancy.
- NMC argued these deficits would harm students' medical education quality.
Seat Quota Request Was Denied
- The college sought 100% All-India-Quota seats to alter student demographics but the Health Ministry refused.
- Anonna Dutt explains only central institutions can allocate all seats to the All-India quota by rule.
Protesters Credited With Prompting Inspection
- A pro-RSS group claims it triggered the complaints that prompted NMC's surprise inspection.
- Anonna Dutt says NMC acts on any complaints but the speed of action here was unusually fast.