The National Medical Commission (NMC) in India has issued guidelines stating that physicians should not use large signboards or include unnecessary information on them. The NMC also emphasizes that the use of titles such as “consultant” or “specialist” should be limited to those who are qualified in the specific specialty. An e-book released by...
Read MoreThe Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, has announced that the state will conduct a caste census similar to Bihar in order to develop targeted welfare programs. However, he stated that this can only happen if his party is re-elected. The decision is in line with the party’s Raipur declaration and comes after demands...
Read MoreIndia’s promise to prevent its airports from becoming graveyards for leased aircraft and engines has led to the Aviation Working Group (AWG) lifting its red flags for leasing planes to Indian carriers. The government estimates that leasing costs for Indian carriers could drop by $1.3 billion as a result.
Read MorePrathamesh Jawkar, a compound archer from Maharashtra, has repaid a loan taken by his father using the prize money he won at the World Cup. After winning a gold medal at the Asian Games, Prathamesh is now eligible for a government job and plans to help his father, who is a farmer. His journey...
Read MoreThe Punjab government has shifted its support to the PR126 paddy variant, leading to a decline in the use of the once dominant PUSA44 variant. Developed to address Punjab’s shrinking water table, PR126 offers quick growth and harvest, allowing farmers to grow an additional crop. PUSA44 was banned due to its susceptibility to disease...
Read MoreTulasi Hegde, a 15-year-old girl from coastal Karnataka, has become a sensation in the world of Yakshagana, a traditional dance-drama form. Tulasi started performing on stage at the age of three and has since portrayed various complex characters from Hindu epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata, and the Gita. She has given over 800 performances across...
Read MoreA court in New Delhi has vacated its previous order restraining the Rajya Sabha Secretariat from evicting AAP leader and MP Raghav Chadha from his government accommodation. The court stated that Chadha had no right to continue occupying the bungalow after the cancellation of the allotment. The court observed that Chadha’s status was akin...
Read MoreWork on a bus terminus in Thirumazhisai, Chennai, which began three years ago, is only 50% complete. Passengers are currently forced to board buses outside the congested Poonamallee bus stand. An additional 243 crore rupees will be needed to complete the project, according to an RTI reply. The deadline for completion has been extended...
Read MoreA school in Mangaluru, India, has five pairs of identical twins in the same class, posing a challenge for their teacher to differentiate between them. The twins, all girls, have been studying together since grade one and will continue to do so until they complete high school. The headmistress of the school admits to...
Read MoreA 32-year-old man in Delhi has been sentenced to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment for aggravated sexual assault of a minor under the Pocso Act. The court deemed the convict as having a perverse mind and not deserving of leniency. The court also sentenced him to five years of rigorous imprisonment for criminal intimidation....
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