In response to the alleged rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata’s RG Medical College and Hospital, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) demanded a complete closure of all outpatient departments (OPDs) across the state. This unfortunate incident has outraged medical professionals as hospitals have been thrown into disorder and demonstrations have erupted everywhere […]
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NIRF 2024 Rankings: IIT-Madras and IISc Retain Top Spots; New Categories Introduced
The Ministry of Education announced that IIT-Madras remains the best university in both general and engineering categories for the sixth consecutive year, according to information released through the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024. This new ranking again proves that IIT-Madras has had one of the top rankings in engineering for nine years running now. […]
Supreme Court Dismisses Contempt Case Against Ramdev, Balakrishna Over Patanjali Ads
The Supreme Court has dismissed contempt charges against Baba Ramdev yoga teacher and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. managing Director, AcharyaBalakrishnan, after they agreed to refrain from misleading advertisements of their products. This judgement is a crucial twist in the ongoing legal tussle that started with a 2022 Indian Medical Association (IMA) suit. The IMA’s complaint said […]
BJP Critics Rahul Gandhi for Casting Doubt on Indian Stock Markets
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came under heavy fire from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today for allegedly casting doubt on the integrity of the Indian stock market in the wake of recent claims made by US-based short seller Hindenburg Research. Gandhi was accused by BJP IT Cell director Amit Malviya of “sowing doubt” and trying […]
Stampede at Bihar Temple: Seven Dead, Dozens Injured Amid Lathi-Charge Allegations
Seven worshippers, including three ladies, lost their lives in a terrible stampede at the Baba Sidheshwar Nath shrine in Jehanabad, Bihar, on Sunday night. The tragedy happened during a consecration ritual that is performed yearly during the holy month of Shravan. At least 35 additional people were also hurt in this incident. When the rush […]
Missing Woman Found After 18 Years, Tells High Court She Fled Due to Domestic Abuse
A 50-year-old lady who had been missing for 18 years was recently found and brought before the Madhya Pradesh High Court in an unexpected turn of events. The woman disclosed that she left her husband, Nandkishore Rahangdale, severely abusing her at home in Kharpadia village, Balaghat district, in 2006. Rahangdale started the lawsuit by asking […]
CAS to Rule on Vinesh Phogat’s Appeal Before End of Paris Olympics
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has guaranteed that an appeal judgment on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat will be rendered before the end of the Paris Olympics, allowing her to continue her quest for Olympic gold. Vinesh filed an appeal after being disqualified from the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling final on a technicality that […]
SEBI Eases Certification Norms for Fee-Only Investment Advisors
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced proposed regulatory changes to streamline the certification process for fee-only investment advisors and research analysts. The goal of these changes is to increase the number of professionals who advise people on investments and financial management. This move is a component of SEBI’s larger initiative to […]
Rahul Gandhi Calls for National Disaster Declaration as PM Modi Visits Wayanad
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit Wayanad today to assess the ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts following the recent devastating landslides, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has urged the government to declare the situation a national disaster. The landslides, which occurred on July 30, have resulted in over 400 fatalities and significant destruction […]
Drug Inspector Under Investigation for Links to Smugglers and Family Deposits
The Special Task Force (STF) is investigating Shishan Mittal, a 38-year-old drug inspector, for alleged connections to drug smugglers and significant financial irregularities. Mittal reportedly deposited ₹1 crore each into the accounts of his parents, who were unaware of the funds, while living in poverty in their modest two-room house in Maur Mandi, Bathinda. The […]