Doctors in Kerala staged a strong protest on Monday against a directive issued ahead of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar’s scheduled visit to a medical college hospital, which allegedly asked them to taste the food prepared for the dignitary to ensure safety. The controversial order, seen as demeaning and insulting by the medical fraternity, has sparked…
In a significant legal development, the Calcutta High Court on Monday dismissed the West Bengal Medical Council’s (WBMC) order that had suspended the medical licence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Santanu Sen. The verdict comes as a major relief for Sen, who had challenged the council’s decision on grounds of…
In a shocking incident highlighting medical negligence, a 56-year-old man from Tamil Nadu underwent surgery on the wrong knee at a private hospital in Salem, triggering widespread outrage among citizens, healthcare experts, and patient rights groups. What Happened? Rajendran, a farmer from Namakkal district, had approached the hospital last month after experiencing persistent pain in…
Popular actor Rashmika Mandanna, who is basking in the success of her recent Bollywood and South Indian releases, has found herself at the centre of an unexpected controversy. In a recent interview, she proudly introduced herself as the first actress from the Kodava community, a statement that sparked an immediate backlash from various Kodava groups,…
India’s creator economy has expanded rapidly over the past five years, touching an estimated 45 lakh creators across platforms, but only 6 lakh earn any meaningful income. While short video formats such as Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts remain the biggest revenue drivers, analysts caution that the sector’s structural challenges hinder its full potential. The…
India has placed a final trade offer worth $150–200 billion on the table to conclude a broad trade agreement with the United States, reports indicate. However, the talks remain tense as India has refused to yield ground on agricultural concessions, a key demand from the Trump administration. With negotiations reaching a decisive phase, global trade…
India is bracing for another Bharat Bandh on Tuesday, 9 July 2025, as over 25 crore (250 million) workers and employees across sectors are expected to participate in the nationwide strike. The bandh, called by a joint platform of central trade unions and supported by several farmer organisations, aims to press for multiple long-standing demands…
As the United States under President Trump intensifies tariff threats on key imports to bolster its ‘America First’ strategy, Mexico finds itself navigating an increasingly unpredictable economic environment. The nation is caught between its heavy reliance on US markets and China’s aggressive global economic expansion, forcing policymakers and businesses to recalibrate strategies to safeguard growth….
With President Donald Trump’s administration planning fresh rounds of tariffs on steel, autos, and electronics imports, emerging economies across Asia, Africa, and Latin America are accelerating efforts to deepen trade and investment ties among themselves to mitigate risks of a global trade slowdown. The proposed tariff hikes, ranging between 10% to 25%, threaten export-dependent growth…
India has reportedly extended a significant trade offer worth between $150 billion and $200 billion to the United States, aiming to avert proposed new tariffs by President Donald Trump’s administration and to build a deeper strategic economic relationship. Senior government sources confirmed that while the modalities are still under discussion, the final call now rests…
