The West Bengal government has transferred the Superintendent of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata following allegations of lapses that led to the rape and murder of a female postgraduate trainee doctor on Friday. The decision came after doctors protested, demanding stricter action. On Sunday, junior doctors and…
PM Launches 109 High-Yielding, Climate-Resilient, and Biofortified Crop Varieties
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today unveiled 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified crop varieties at the India Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. During the event, the Prime Minister engaged with farmers and scientists, highlighting the significance of these newly developed crop varieties. He stressed the critical role of value…
Paris Olympics 2024, Day 16 Live Updates: PR Sreejesh and Manu Bhaker Named India’s Flag Bearers for Closing Ceremony
PR Sreejesh and Manu Bhaker have been chosen as India’s flag bearers for the closing ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled for early Monday morning. 12:29 PM : PR Sreejesh and Manu Bhaker will lead the Indian contingent at the closing ceremony. Bhaker, who earned two bronze medals, and Sreejesh, who…
PM Unveils 109 High-Yielding, Climate-Resilient, and Biofortified Crop Varieties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified crop varieties at the India Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. During the event, he interacted with farmers and scientists, emphasizing the importance of value addition in agriculture. The Prime Minister highlighted the benefits of these new crop varieties,…
PM Modi Assures Full Support for Wayanad Landslide Relief Efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern for those affected by the landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, and assured that the Central Government will provide every possible support to aid in relief efforts. He emphasized that the Centre stands firmly with the State Government to assist in all aspects of relief…
Resident Doctors to Suspend Elective Services Nationwide in Response to Kolkata Rape-Murder
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 Tragedy: Trainee Doctor’s Body Found in Seminar Hall; Autopsy Uncovers Signs of Assault and Fatal Injuries
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….
Experts from Three Nations Urge India to Cease Interference in Their Domestic Politics
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…
NEET PG 2024 Exam Underway Today; Provisional Answer Key and Results Expected Soon
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 of India in Timor-Leste: Meets President and Prime Minister, Receives Highest Civilian Honor
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…