A disturbing case of assault and harassment has emerged from the prestigious Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Rohtak, where a first-year dental student was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted by a resident doctor. The accused, Maninder Kaushik, an MD anatomy resident, was arrested by the police on August 16.
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R G Kar Medical College mired in controversy over alleged rape and murder of student
The R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has become the epicentre of a disturbing controversy following the alleged rape and murder of a 24-year-old student. The case has ignited widespread outrage, with various rumours and misinformation circulating on social media, further fueling public anxiety.
Teachers in Pune protest delayed appointments, demand immediate action
Over 100 teachers took to the streets of Pune today, staging a protest against the delayed appointments to vacant teaching positions in the city. The protestors, who had completed the selection process months ago, expressed their disillusionment over the prolonged wait for their official appointments.
IIT Madras leads, IISc Bangalore tops university category
The much-anticipated National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 rankings have been unveiled, with IIT Madras securing its position as the top institution in India for the overall category. IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay are closely followed, reinforcing the dominance of the Indian Institutes of Technology in the higher education landscape.
Chandigarh sees significant drop in student dropout rate
The Chandigarh education system has achieved a significant milestone, with a remarkable decline in the student dropout rate over the past three years. Recent data reveals that the dropout rate has dropped from 5.35% in the 2019-20 academic year to just 1.53% in 2022-23, signalling a significant improvement in student retention.
Health Ministry boosts security at Central Hospitals by 25%
The Health Ministry has approved a 25% increase in the deployment of security personnel at central hospitals. This move is part of a broader initiative to enhance safety measures in these critical healthcare facilities.
Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling 2024 provisional merit list released
The long-awaited moment has arrived for thousands of medical aspirants in Tamil Nadu as the provisional merit list for NEET UG Counselling 2024 has been officially released. This milestone marks a significant step in the journey for students competing for coveted spots in the state's prestigious medical colleges.