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How difficult is it to become a doctor or an engineer in India?

The NEET crisis began with a leaked paper and was followed by the resignation of the education minister. But beneath the political storm lies an older Indian story, familiar from 3 Idiots to Kota coaching rooms, millions chasing a small pool of prized seats, even as thousands of other seats go empty.

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Government suspends Table Tennis federation recognition over governance issues

The ministry also asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to set up an ad-hoc committee to oversee the administration of table tennis in the country until a proper governance structure is restored.

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Charged Rs 30 for carry bags, Red Tape told to pay Rs 26,000 compensation

A Gurugram consumer commission found Red Tape guilty of unfair trade practices. The company charged a customer thirty rupees for three shopping bags. This action was deemed a deficiency in service by the commission. Red Tape was ordered to refund the amount and pay compensation. The company must also pay fifteen thousand rupees for mental

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CEO sends ‘urgent message’ to Australian Police after undersea cables damaged

Australian Federal Police are investigating two undersea communication cable faults. These faults occurred within minutes of each other near Perth. A marine vessel was reportedly near the location at the same time. Company founder Bevan Slattery urged an urgent probe into the incident. Authorities are assessing the information and have not confirmed sabotage.

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Open Channels FM: Open Source Changes, WordPress Vulnerabilities, and WordCampUS Community Conversations

Open Channels News covers a WordPress supply chain attack, user preferences in plugins, and highlights WordCampUS in Phoenix.

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‘Aap thoda badal gaye ho’: Modi-Kharge banter at Supriya Sule’s daughter’s reception

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders interacted at a wedding reception. Modi exchanged pleasantries with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Mallikarjun Kharge joined the conversation, noting the Prime Minister had changed. The leaders shared a brief, light-hearted moment during the event. Several prominent political figures attended the high-profile gathering.

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‘India not banana republic’: Rijiju says FCRA important to keep eyes on foreign fundings

Union minister Kiren Rijiju said India was not a “banana republic” and that there should be rules and regulations to spend foreign funds. The proposed legislation, aimed to manage the gap in the regulation of foregin fundings to NGOs and curb the proselytisation, was fiercely criticised the opposition that termed the bill “anti minority”. Union

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Dog parents were right: Dogs can tell when you’re sad, scared or angry

New research confirms dogs can differentiate human emotions through facial expressions. Their brains process happy faces in a unique reward region, showing emotional significance. Dogs also distinguish between fear, anger, and sadness with distinct brain activity patterns. This ability developed through domestication, aiding their social understanding of humans. Understanding these emotions does not mean dogs

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