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In response to the recent rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) has announced a nationwide suspension of elective services in hospitals starting Monday, August 12. This move is in solidarity with the residents of the state-run…

Kolkata, August 11, 2024 — A second-year postgraduate student from the chest medicine department at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata was found dead in the seminar hall of the institution. The Kolkata Police have arrested Sanjoy Roy, accused of the rape and murder of the trainee doctor….

In an open letter released on Friday, five prominent figures—two from Bangladesh, two from Nepal, and one from Sri Lanka—called on India to stop interfering in the internal affairs of their countries. They argued that New Delhi’s political, bureaucratic, and intelligence interventions over the years have contributed to ongoing political…

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct the NEET PG 2024 examination today, August 11, 2024. The exam will take place in two shifts. After the examination concludes, NBEMS will release the provisional answer key. Candidates can download the NEET PG Answer Key PDF from the…

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Dili, Timor-Leste, today (August 10, 2024), marking the final leg of her State Visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste. This historic visit is the first by an Indian Head of State to Timor-Leste. In a warm welcome, President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste personally received…

In a tragic incident during a cordon and search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, two soldiers lost their lives, and three others were injured in an encounter with terrorists on Saturday. The confrontation occurred in the dense Ahlan Gagarmandu forest, a remote part of the Kokernag area. Based…

Obaidul Hassan, appointed as the Chief Justice of Bangladesh’s Supreme Court last year and considered a close ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has agreed to resign “in principle” under intense pressure from student protesters. The decision comes after protesters surrounded the Supreme Court, demanding his resignation, . The…

In response to the alleged rape and murder of a junior woman doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, junior doctors across state-run medical institutions in West Bengal initiated a widespread work stoppage on Saturday. Doctors from various institutions, including Calcutta Medical College, NRS Medical College,…

Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in the Maldives on Friday, August 9, for a three-day official visit aimed at revitalizing the bilateral relationship between India and the Maldives. This visit comes after a strain in relations following the November 2023 election of Mohamed Muizzu, who is known for…

On August 9, 2024, a significant milestone was celebrated as 1,389 Agniveers, including 214 women, successfully graduated from INS Chilka, marking the conclusion of 16 weeks of rigorous naval training. The Passing Out Parade (POP) for the fourth batch of Agniveers (01/24) took place in a unique post-sunset ceremony, reviewed…