A significant number of doctors, 429, have resigned from 20 AIIMS institutions between 2022 and 2024, with AIIMS Delhi experiencing the highest number of departures. This exodus coincides with a critical shortage of faculty, as nearly one-third of faculty positions remain vacant across all AIIMS.
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India. The visit is likely to occur by the end of 2025. Rahul Gandhi raised concerns about election integrity. He alleged voter fraud and accused the Election Commission of partiality. NDA leaders held a meeting to discuss the Vice-Presidential election.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's voter fraud allegations, suggesting a mental deficiency. Fadnavis dismissed Gandhi's accusations against the Election Commission of India as baseless, following Gandhi's claims of ECI collusion with the BJP to manipulate elections, particularly in Maharashtra. The ECI has consistently denied any misconduct.
An Air India flight AI 2797 from Delhi faced an hour-long delay at Raipur airport due to a technical snag, leaving 160 passengers stranded. The aircraft's door malfunctioned upon landing, causing confusion and concern among passengers, including Congress MLA Atal Srivastava. Initial lack of explanation from the crew and a temporary power outage heightened unease.
The Centre conveyed to parliamentarians that US penalties on Indian imports due to Russian oil purchases are regrettable, emphasizing India's neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The foreign ministry highlighted that the US decision is based on flawed assumptions and disregards global energy market realities and India's sovereign choices. They also criticized the double standards in the international community.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has filed a privilege case against four Jharkhand officials following an FIR against him and others, including MP Manoj Tiwari, for allegedly entering the Deoghar temple's sanctum sanctorum during a VIP entry ban. Dubey, a temple trustee, claims the complainants were improperly allowed inside.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asserted that India owes its independence to Bengal, highlighting the contributions of Rabindranath Tagore and Subhas Chandra Bose. Speaking at the Kanyashree scheme's anniversary, she condemned discrimination against Bengalis and emphasized Bengal's commitment to unity.
Rahul Gandhi has intensified his conflict with the Election Commission of India, alleging compromised democratic processes and launching a public support platform. He demands transparency and access to digital voter rolls for public auditing, citing potential 'vote theft' in the recent Lok Sabha elections.