Private medical colleges are saving significant amounts by underpaying or not paying stipends to MBBS interns and resident doctors, despite regulations. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has been ineffective in enforcing standards, leading to disparities and financial exploitation in private institutions.
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The controversy surrounding the Mohanlal-starrer 'L2: Empuraan' has sparked political exchanges in Kerala, with Congress accusing BJP of intolerance due to right-wing criticism of the film. The BJP, while not officially commenting, faces accusations of hypocrisy for welcoming movies critical of Congress but opposing this one.
Nutty Village, a startup in Unnao, will introduce coffee and barbeque flavored peanut butters to honor late US President Jimmy Carter's support of peanut farming and rural development. The company works with local farmers and women's self-help groups to improve livelihoods.
During Dr Manmohan Singh's funeral, the government made a rare exception to allow Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to lay wreaths. Despite not being on the original list, protocol officials deviated from the rules to include them. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge attended in their official capacities.
India's startup ecosystem is rapidly evolving, with cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Gurugram leading the way. Bengaluru, dubbed the 'Silicon Valley of India,' stands out with 98 entrepreneurs and 66 notable companies. Mumbai follows closely as a financial hub. This thriving entrepreneurial landscape is transforming India into a global innovation powerhouse.
Karnataka's Congress government has assigned the CID to investigate the suicide of contractor Sachin Panchala, who left a note alleging threats from an aide of minister Priyank Kharge. With the BJP demanding a CBI probe and Priyank's resignation, state home minister Parameshwara defended the CID's capability to handle the investigation.
The Uttarakhand HC has summoned the DM and SSP of Haridwar regarding the violent Republic Day clash between independent MLA Umesh Kumar and former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion. The court has demanded all evidence, detailed offences, and stringent measures against the accused, with firearm licenses cancelled and security provisions under review.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman wore a handcrafted Madhubani saree by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi on Budget Day. The saree, which took a month to craft, was a gift from Devi during Sitharaman's visit to the Mithila Art Institute. Devi expressed her joy at this honor.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched several major development projects in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur, worth over Rs 33,700 crore, spanning sectors such as power, oil and gas, rail, road, education and housing.
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched a 'Kumbh War Room' at Rail Bhawan ahead of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Operating 24x7, it features live CCTV feeds from 1,176 cameras across nine stations and multilingual announcements. With Rs 5,000 crore invested in infrastructure, 13,000 trains will ensure smooth operations. This enhances coordination between railway officials and district authorities.