The National Medical Commission has pulled back the Competency Based Medical Education Guidelines, 2024, due to controversy over reintroduced topics like ‘sodomy and lesbianism’ as unnatural offences. Other outdated medico-legal subjects were also included. The NMC will revise and release updated guidelines soon.
Indian cricketer Sanju Samson etched his name in T20 history for an unfortunate record during the second T20I against South Africa. He became the first Indian player to be dismissed for a duck four times in a calendar year in T20 internationals. This came after a streak of two centuries, highlighting his fluctuating form.
A global commission gathered by The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology magazine argues that BMI, the conventional method for assessing obesity, yields inaccurate results. They recommend confirming obesity through additional body measurements like waist circumference or direct body fat measurement and categorizing it into clinical and pre-clinical obesity based on symptoms and functional impairment.
Aam Aadmi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party intensify their rivalry ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections with poster campaigns targeting each other’s leaders, Ramesh Bidhuri and Arvind Kejriwal respectively, accusing them of derogatory remarks and disrespecting the Purvanchal community.
The West Indies triumphed over Bangladesh by a resounding 201 runs in the first Test. Shoriful Islam’s injury-induced retirement sealed the win for the Windies after Alzarri Joseph’s impactful bowling spell. Joseph dismissed Jaker Ali and Hasan Mahmud, leaving Bangladesh at 132-9. Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales also contributed significantly to the West Indies’ victory.
The State-Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) has released the Assam Police Constable admit card for the upcoming Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which begin on October 3, 2024. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website using their application number or phone number and date of birth. The admit…
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge experienced health issues while speaking at a rally in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. After a brief pause, he continued his speech, committing to fight for statehood and promising to stay alive until PM Modi is removed from power. The region prepares for the final phase of assembly elections.