Category: India

FOGSI has urged the National Medical Commission to immediately review and withdraw repeated reductions in the NEET-PG qualifying percentile. The body expressed concern that lowering the threshold dilutes meritocracy, compromises academic rigor, and raises questions about specialist training quality and patient safety. …

Prime Minister Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman on the BNP’s decisive election victory, pledging India’s support for a democratic Bangladesh. The BNP secured a significant majority, signaling a new political era after months of unrest. Rahman, son of a former president, is poised to become prime minister, marking a shift after…

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind have strongly objected to the government’s notification mandating the recitation of all six verses of ‘Vande Mataram’. They deem the order unconstitutional and a violation of religious freedom, threatening legal challenges. Left parties and Trinamool Congress also oppose the move,…

Jammu and Kashmir government informed the assembly it has no plans for a separate women’s commission, citing the National Commission for Women’s dedicated “J&K and Ladakh Cell.” This decision drew criticism from Sajad Lone, who questioned the delay in reconstituting the commission, a move approved in 2022. Over 5,000 cases…

Ladakh’s major political groups, LAB and KDA, were informed by the Centre that neither Sixth Schedule status nor statehood will be granted. Instead, a ‘territorial council’ model was proposed, which leaders dismissed as a ‘farce.’ Disagreements arose over the Sixth Schedule’s effectiveness and Ladakh’s financial viability for statehood. …

Jammu & Kashmir’s transport minister has refuted claims of irregularities in the procurement of 133 luxury vehicles for FY 24-25. He stated purchases by departments and PSUs adhered strictly to norms, denying any extra burden on public funds. While admitting some norm relaxations for challenging terrains and operational needs, the…

Delhi government launched the Chief Minister Skill Development Scheme to empower artisans in khadi, handloom, and unorganised sectors. The initiative offers structured training, financial aid, and digital market access, including ONDC integration. Beneficiaries will receive stipends and toolkits, with a focus on skill enhancement and sustainable livelihoods for thousands of…

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has clarified that the investigation into the June 2025 Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad is ongoing, refuting reports of conclusions that balmed the pilot for the incident. The AAIB emphasized that investigations are technical and evidence-based, with the final report to be…

The 33rd Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore will be held on February 15th. The festival will be celebrated from 6 pm on the 15th, before Adiyogi, and will continue until 6 am the next morning. …

Rahul Gandhi said the Modi government’s decision to import American “corn, soybeans, and fruits” is just a beginning and that the Centre would “open the doors of the entire agriculture market​​ for his friends, for people like Adani and Ambani, and for foreign powers.” He reiterated his “PM Modi has…

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has slammed a fabricated AI-generated video falsely attributing praise for Pakistan’s diplomatic handling of a T20 World Cup boycott to him. Tharoor clarified the video was fake, stating neither the language nor voice was his, and had previously called Pakistan’s boycott “disgraceful.” …

Supriya Sule emphasized fulfilling Ajit Pawar’s unfinished dreams. She mentioned merger discussions remain private. Sule also addressed concerns about the plane crash, noting a detailed inquiry is promised. She thanked leaders from various parties for their support during Sharad Pawar’s hospitalization. The family is mourning and not commenting further at…

India’s Defence Acquisition Council approved a Rs 3.6 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale jets and other defense equipment. Meanwhile, the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, an Indian student killed by a Seattle police vehicle, received a $29 million settlement. …

Sarla Maheshwari, one of the most recognisable faces of Doordarshan’s retro era, passed away on Thursday. Maheshwari became a household name during the 1980s and 1990s, when Doordarshan dominated the television news space in India. For nearly three decades, from 1976 until 2005, she delivered Hindi news bulletins with composure…