An NMC survey found that 28% of undergraduate and 15% of postgraduate medical students suffered from mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression. Additionally, 16% of UG and 31% of PG students had suicidal thoughts. Concerns like stigma and confidentiality hinder seeking help, prompting NMC to recommend the Tele-MANAS initiative and limiting work hours for better mental health support.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights the significance of this year’s Diwali as the first to celebrate Lord Ram at the newly constructed Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya. He also praises the Rozgar Mela providing jobs to 51,000 youth and Haryana’s efforts in youth employment.
Two security personnel and twelve Maoists were killed following a fierce encounter in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. The clash, which took place in the early hours of Sunday, also left two jawans injured. Security forces launched the operation based on intel about senior Maoist cadres in the area.
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board released the exam city slip for the 2024 constable recruitment exam, originally postponed due to a paper leak, on August 16, 2024. Exams are rescheduled for August 23-31, over five days, in two shifts daily. Admit cards will be available three days before the exam.
India’s bowling combination for the third Test in Brisbane is under scrutiny after their Adelaide defeat. The team management is contemplating changes to the pace attack, considering Akash Deep’s impressive net performance and Harshit Rana’s listless show in Adelaide. The third Test begins at the Gabba in Brisbane on December 14.
The aviation color code over the area has been changed from green to yellow as a precaution, the Icelandic meteorological office said.