Telangana college suspends protesting interns over unpaid stipends

Sixty-four MBBS interns at a private medical college in Telangana were suspended for a week after protesting unpaid stipends, sparking criticism and national attention. The Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences (CAIMS) suspended the interns for allegedly blocking vehicles during a protest, despite a government order mandating a monthly stipend of ₹25,906. Students claim they are only receiving ₹2,000 monthly. Medical associations, including FAIMA, have called for intervention, citing widespread underpayment of interns in Telangana's private medical colleges and urging the NMC to prevent academic repercussions for the protesting students.