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After stonewalling patient appeals for years, NMC lobs ball to health ministry’s court
The National Medical Commission’s ethics board has deferred a decision on patient appeals to the health ministry, after rejecting hundreds for five years. This follows an RTI activist’s challenge to the board’s interpretation of the NMC Act, which he claims illegally barred patients from appealing state medical council decisions.
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‘Kohli is a huge name in Australia right now’: Deputy PM after RCB’s title
Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles praised RCB’s IPL 2026 title win as a symbol of the strong India-Australia partnership. Highlighting the contributions of Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David, Marles said their combined success reflected growing cooperation between the two nations. He also noted Kohli’s popularity in Australia and described meeting Kapil Dev
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Britain’s steel safeguard, carbon tax sticking points in implementation of India-UK trade pact: Sources – ThePrint
Britain’s steel safeguard, carbon tax sticking points in implementation of India-UK trade pact: Sources ThePrint
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‘Serious differences with leadership for months’: Annamalai to quit BJP, launch new political party
Sources indicate former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai is set to quit the party, with a meeting with top BJP leaders in Delhi expected to precede an announcement. This development follows mounting speculation about his political future, fueled by supporter posters and his own cryptic remarks.
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No Instagram, no TikTok till 16: Malaysia bans social media accounts for teens
Malaysia has banned children under 16 from social media, requiring platforms to verify ages and remove underage users. This move aims to protect minors from harmful content and cyberbullying. While some parents support the restrictions, others worry about unintended consequences and the potential for children to bypass the rules.
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Fiscal consolidation: Govt meets FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP
Provisional data from the Controller General of Accounts indicates the Centre met its 4.4% of GDP fiscal deficit target for 2025-26, an improvement from the previous year’s 4.8%. Government revenue reached 98.8% of revised estimates, while total expenditure also stood at 98.8% of the revised target for the financial year.
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India-US Trade Deal Nears Completion As Piyush Goyal Says ‘All Major Points Settled’ – Outlook India
India-US Trade Deal Nears Completion As Piyush Goyal Says ‘All Major Points Settled’ Outlook India
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Evening news wrap: Vijay targets ‘family politics’ in first big rally; India, US inch closer to interim trade deal & more
Actor Vijay has declared the Tamil Nadu political landscape a direct contest between his party and the DMK, criticizing “family politics.” Meanwhile, escalating Middle East tensions saw US strikes on Iranian facilities after a drone incident. K Annamalai’s Delhi visit fuels speculation about a potential new political direction, while India and the US are nearing