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In a continuing protest over the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, a group of junior doctors has refused to participate in talks with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The protestors demanded that the meeting be live-streamed for transparency, a…

A group of junior doctors protesting the rape and murder of a 31-year-old colleague at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata arrived at the West Bengal state secretariat, Nabanna, on Wednesday, seeking to resolve the ongoing stalemate. Despite the West Bengal government’s invitation to hold talks in the…

In escalating tensions in the West Bank, a 24-year-old Indian-origin Israeli soldier, Staff Sergeant Geri Gideon Hanghal, was killed in the Beit El settlement, as reported on Wednesday. A member of the Bnei Menashe community, Hanghal was serving in the Kfir Brigade’s Nahshon Battalion, according to the Israeli Army. Hanghal,…

On September 11, 2024, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, presented the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan. These awards, established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, honor exceptional nursing professionals for their dedication and outstanding contributions to healthcare. The awards recognize those who have…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the residence of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud for Ganesh Puja has ignited a major political debate. Opposition leaders have raised concerns, with some suggesting that the meeting sends an “uncomfortable message” about the relationship between the executive and the judiciary….

As the final date for filing nominations for the third phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections approached, the BJP ended speculation by confirming that it will contest only 19 seats in the Kashmir Valley. In an official statement released on Wednesday evening, the party clarified that no additional…

The ongoing controversy over the alleged rape and murder of a 31-year-old woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata continues to escalate as protests by junior doctors enter their second month. On Wednesday, the West Bengal government rejected the demands set by protesting doctors for the…

In a significant step toward enhancing geriatric care in India, the government has approved universal health coverage for senior citizens. Announced on Wednesday, individuals aged 70 and above, regardless of income, are now eligible for coverage under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). The expansion, originally…

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, emphasized that the welfare of farmers is a top priority for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing the service of farmers as a form of worship. Recently, Madhya Pradesh farmers expressed concerns as soybean prices fell below the Minimum Support…

Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has given the green light to significant road and bridge projects in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Kerala. These approvals are part of the ongoing efforts to enhance rural connectivity under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)   Approvals: 1….