He also mentioned that the number of medical colleges has increased from 387 to 766, and the number of MBBS seats has risen from 51,000 to 1.15 lakh. He added that 85,000 more seats will be added in the next five years
31 March,2025 06:10 PM IST | PTIKerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty criticised ASHA workers for shaving their heads in protest, urging them to take their demands to the Centre. He also accused BJP representatives of infiltrating the agitation and defended the state's wage structure for ASHAs
31 March,2025 06:00 PM IST | PTIPunjab Police arrested a smuggler with ties to drug syndicates in Pakistan and the US, seizing 15 kg of heroin in an intelligence-based operation in Tarn Taran
31 March,2025 05:59 PM IST | PTIThe woman, identified as Renuka alias Banu alias Chaite alias Saraswati, a resident of Kadvendi district, Warangal, was shot during the exchange of fire that took place at the encounter site, which started at 9 a.m. today.
31 March,2025 02:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday for banks on March 31, 2025, to facilitate year-end financial transactions. However, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed for trading
31 March,2025 02:08 PM IST | Anisha ShrivastavaApril 2025 brings multiple bank holidays across India, including Mahavir Jayanti, Ambedkar Jayanti, Good Friday, Bohag Bihu, and Basava Jayanti. Check the full state-wise holiday list to plan your banking activities
31 March,2025 01:32 PM IST | Anisha ShrivastavaFlagging the threat to marine life, the Congress leader said opening up offshore mining blocks to private players without any rigorous assessment of its impact was concerning
31 March,2025 01:19 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe two new species were uncovered while examining specimens after a routine biodiversity survey conducted by researchers, V. Balaji and Gaurav Shinde
31 March,2025 01:09 PM IST | A CorrespondentAuthorities had also decided to produce Koratkar before the court via video-conferencing for safety reasons, as attempts were earlier made to heckle him while he was being escorted from the court complex on March 24
31 March,2025 12:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe remarks made by Mamata Banerjee came after a massive clash erupted between two groups in the Mothabari area of West Bengal's Malda district, where 61 people have been arrested. Internet services were suspended in three areas following the clashes, which broke out on March 27.
31 March,2025 12:26 PM ISTThe injured, labourers from Chhattisgarh, were rushed to a nearby hospital and are said to be out of danger. They have suffered a fracture in their legs, police said
31 March,2025 11:18 AM IST | PTIStay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today
31 March,2025 10:44 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentMedical teams, police and revenue officials are present at the spot and coordinating the rescue and relief operations, Kullu Sub Divisional Magistrate Vikas Shukla told reporters at the spot
31 March,2025 09:59 AM IST | Shimla | PTISingh added that the train service will initially begin from Katra due to the renovation work at the Jammu railway station. Once the work is completed, around August, the train will start running from Jammu
31 March,2025 09:45 AM IST | Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | ANIThe government has already announced that liquor shops will be closed permanently in 17 holy towns, including Maihar, across the state from April 1
31 March,2025 09:43 AM IST | Bhopal | PTIThe law for six months beginning April 1 after a review of the law and order situation in these northeastern states
31 March,2025 09:32 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesA specialised rescue team from Indian Army’s 50 (I) Para Brigade has also been swiftly deployed, officials said
31 March,2025 09:31 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies“The people of Bengal are witnessing what is happening here. The police of the state are working as the cadre of the ruling TMC,” Majumdar, also the BJP’s West Bengal unit president, told reporters
31 March,2025 09:30 AM IST | Kolkata | AgenciesBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar assures Amit Shah that he would “never again” ditch the Bharatiya Janata Party
31 March,2025 09:29 AM IST | Patna | AgenciesGelatin sticks kept allegedly by a man at a mosque had triggered a blast in Maharashtra's Beed district early on Sunday, the police said
30 March,2025 11:05 PM IST | Beed (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondentShirdi Airport will now handle 11 flights daily (22 movements), serving approximately 3,000 passengers per day
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While the ongoing investigations reveal details about Saurabh Rajput’s gruesome murder, accused Muskan's mother Kavita made an emotional appeal to the said, " I want to tell all the children out there that never hide anything from your parents. My child has committed a big mistake. I used to ask her continuously what the problem was, but she kept losing weight; she had lost 10 kg in 2 years. She hid a lot of things from us and that's why she is in jail today. We have no idea if she was brainwashed or did drugs...had she shared something with us, she wouldn't have been in this condition..."
Meanwhile, foreign aid and international rescue teams have started arriving in Myanmar after the military junta issued a rare plea for help
31 March,2025 09:58 AM IST | Naypyidaw | ANIThe Russian leader recently said that Zelenskyy lacks the legitimacy to sign a peace deal and suggested that Ukraine needed external governance
Ukraine said that Russia fired 111 exploding drones and decoys. It said 65 of them were intercepted and another 35 were lost, having likely been electronically jammed
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In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees
26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you
The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts
Hyderabad’s template is now being emulated by all the other teams who have seen how a flying start can take the game away from the opposition
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