Recent cases of sexual assault in Indian hospitals highlight a concerning trend. Reports from Alwar, Gurgaon, Pratapgarh, Kozhikode, and Cuttack in 2024 indicate that female patients were sexually assaulted by healthcare staff. Despite the frequency of such incidents, studies specifically addressing violence against patients in Indian hospitals are lacking, and grievances often go unreported...
Read MoreIndia’s visa applications in the first half of 2024 have exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 2%, according to VFS Global. Popular destinations include the US, Canada, and several European countries. Despite the surge, visa processing delays persist, especially for the US. VFS Global urges applicants to apply early and use its free appointment system.
Read MoreRBI launched the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) to facilitate frictionless loans based on digital information flow and land records, aiding small businesses and rural borrowers. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das highlighted ULI’s success and potential, aiming for a nationwide launch. He also discussed AI integration and cross-border payment systems at a digital infrastructure conference in...
Read MoreA 43-second video went viral, showing people at the crime scene where a resident doctor’s body was found at RGKMCH on August 9. Authorities cordoned off a 40ft section of the seminar hall. Police maintained that the scene was not tampered with and those present outside the zone included family members, hospital officials, and...
Read MoreTulsi Gabbard, former Democratic leader, Monday officially endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Detroit and said she is confident that Trump will take the country back from the brink of war. ”We can’t be prosperous unless we are at peace and we can’t be free as long as we have a government that...
Read MoreAt the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, members from the Indian American community actively supported Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential candidacy. With over 700,000 eligible Indian American voters in key battleground states, their engagement was notable, reflecting their growing political involvement. Organizers and leaders expressed optimism about their influence in the upcoming election.
Read MoreThe GoM on GST rate rationalisation deferred reworking slabs but reviewed rates in the 12% and 18% categories. Focus areas include health insurance, restaurants, and some food products. Despite strong lobbying, no changes were made to the 28% levy on online gaming. Further rate changes are expected after discussions at the GST Council meeting...
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi updated US President Joe Biden on his recent visit to Kyiv, emphasizing India’s stance on dialogue and diplomacy for peace. They also discussed concerns about Bangladesh, stressing the need for law and order and minority protection. Both leaders committed to strengthening the Quad and enhancing bilateral relations.
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