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Assam is currently enduring an intense heatwave, compelling local authorities to implement urgent measures to safeguard public health. In Dibrugarh, the District Magistrate has revised school timings in response to soaring temperatures, adjusting the start of the school day to 6:30 AM instead of the usual 9:00 AM.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has inaugurated a pioneering Diabetes Research Centre, marking a significant stride in the fight against the disease. The centre, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), aims to address the escalating challenges of diabetes through cutting-edge research and innovation.
Students at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai are staging protests following the suspension of PhD scholar Ramadas Prini Sivanandan, who has been barred from entering any TISS campus for two years.
On Saturday, September 21, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) began questioning Dr. Birupaksha Biswas as part of their ongoing investigation into the rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. This inquiry comes on the heels of the arrest of former principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh, who has been implicated in the case.
The rising incidence of layoffs and excessive work pressure is becoming a pressing concern for professionals across various industries in India. Recent reports indicate that many employees are forced to push themselves beyond their limits to secure their jobs, leading to detrimental effects on their health and work-life balance.
In Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, a psychological counsellor named S Sathyaprakash has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly sexually harassing female students at a government children's home.
Ajay Maken, a veteran Member of Rajya Sabha representing the Indian National Congress (INC), has marked a significant personal achievement by earning a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics with a focus on Data Analytics from the renowned Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in Kolkata.