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Calcutta Medical College: Where India’s first pulse of western medicine began to beat

Founded in 1835 under Lord William Bentinck, Calcutta Medical College was India’s first institution to teach Western medicine in English. It broke barriers with human dissection, nurtured freedom fighters, and shaped legendary doctors like Kadambini Ganguly. From resisting colonial orthodoxy to pioneering innovation, the college remains a symbol of healing, courage, and national transformation.

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‘Unprecedented threat’: Delhi HC junks Turkish-based Celebi’s plea against revocation of security clearance; cites national security

The Delhi High Court upheld the revocation of Turkey-based Çelebi’s security clearance by the BCAS, citing national security concerns. This decision followed intelligence inputs suggesting Çelebi’s operations posed a risk, particularly given geopolitical tensions. Çelebi, responsible for ground handling at several Indian airports, argued the revocation violated natural justice, but the court sided with the…

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Real estate: Institutional funding jumps 122% in Q2 as sector draws $1.8 billion; commercial segment dominates

India’s real estate sector witnessed a significant rebound in Q2 2025, with institutional investments soaring by 122% to $1.80 billion, driven primarily by foreign investors targeting commercial assets. Despite this quarterly surge, overall inflows remained 42% lower year-on-year, reflecting a cautious approach amid global economic uncertainties.

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Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania to discourage asylum-seekers

Poland has reimplemented border controls with Germany and Lithuania, mirroring Germany’s earlier restrictions aimed at curbing asylum-seekers. This decision follows pressure from far-right groups alleging migrant transfers from Germany into Poland. The reinstated controls, initially set for 30 days, have raised concerns about potential traffic disruptions, particularly along the Polish-Lithuanian border, while EU emphasizes border…

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