Chhattisgarh’s medical education sector receives a significant boost. The National Medical Commission has approved 61 new postgraduate seats in government medical colleges. This increases the total number of government PG seats to 377. The state government anticipates more specialist doctors and improved healthcare access for the public. This development strengthens health services across Chhattisgarh.
A Karnataka High Court division bench overturned a single bench order in the Yezdi trademark dispute. The court ruled that Ideal Jawa (India) Ltd lost its trademark rights due to non-use and non-renewal since 1996. This decision allows Classic Legends and Boman R Irani to use the Yezdi mark.
A fugitive of Indian origin, Nicholas Singh, has been apprehended in Toronto after an 18-month evasion. Previously on Canada’s ‘most wanted list,’ Singh was serving a lengthy sentence for armed robbery and other offenses. Authorities discovered him with a firearm, leading to new charges including illegal possession of a regulated weapon.
Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi has voiced grave concerns over Delhi’s hazardous air quality, with the AQI reaching alarming levels. She highlighted the severe health impacts and the need for stronger political leadership, advocating for Prime Minister’s intervention to coordinate multi-state efforts.
The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) expanded its talent search to 101 cities before the third season, uncovering hidden cricketing gems from across India. Former India cricketer and ISPL head selector Jatin Paranjape highlights the growing depth and quality of players, many with prior leather-ball experience. He urged IPL scouts to witness this burgeoning talent…
Hikaru Nakamura defended tossing D Gukesh’s king into the crowd at an exhibition event, stating it was part of the organizers’ entertainment format. He clarified it was not an insult, emphasizing the difference between a serious tournament and a purely entertainment-focused match. Nakamura also playfully suggested Gukesh could dance on the chessboard if he wins…
Anuparna Roy made history at the Venice Film Festival, securing the Best Director award in the Orizzonti section for ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees,’ backed by Anurag Kashyap. The film, which explores the lives of migrant women in Mumbai, was the sole Indian entry in competition. Priyanka Chopra celebrated Roy’s win, highlighting the film’s global resonance.
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Executed with the highest degree of secrecy, the full scale and impact of the operation are only gradually emerging. Here’s what the Centre’s recent Gazette notification reveals
