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Why are nearly 2,000 MBBS seats vacant in India? Private and state medical authorities ask NMC to step in
Despite numerous rounds of counseling, approximately 2,000 MBBS seats in India still remain empty. High tuition fees are deterring potential candidates from enrolling, especially in states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, where significant vacancies persist. Authorities are contemplating lowering eligibility cut-offs to fill these spots, prompting discussions on the accessibility of medical education and its future ramifications for students.
UK Green Party adopts anti-Zionist stance, Israel bars leader Zack Polanski
The UK Green Party has formally adopted an anti-Zionist position at its recent conference in 2026. This decision has led to Israel barring the party's leader, Zack Polanski, from entering the country. The resolution defines Zionism as an ethnonationalist political project and not to be confused with antisemitism. Israel's Foreign Ministry criticized the resolution, stating it legitimizes violence against the state.
What is the BDS movement that Zohran Mamdani supports? Details New York residents must know
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is in the spotlight for supporting the BDS movement against Israel. He says it is a peaceful way to make Israel follow international law. But many Jewish leaders and opponents fear his stance could create tension in the city’s large Jewish community.
Hyderabad student shot dead in US; MLA Harish Rao seeks repatriation of body
An Indian student from Hyderabad was shot dead in the United States, former minister and BRS MLA T Harish Rao said on Saturday. Rao identified the victim as Pole Chandrashekar, a Dalit student from L B Nagar, who had completed his BDS degree in India before moving to Dallas for higher studies.
Delhi: 10 bombs recovered last year in Holambi Kalan safely disposed of
Last year, ten country-made bombs were found in the Holambi Kalan area and were safely disposed of on Monday by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and National Security Guard (NSG). The explosives were linked to an FIR filed under the Explosive Substances Act. Authorities neutralized all ten bombs successfully, following safety protocols, ensuring public safety and preventing any potential threats.
Smaller disposal, detection teams can be formed for bomb threats: Police to Delhi HC
The Delhi Police have announced plans to form smaller teams from their existing five bomb disposal squads (BDS) and 18 bomb detection teams (BDT) to meet the need for more units in case of emergencies. The police also mentioned 23 BDS/BDT units of the Central Armed Police Forces stationed in the national capital, which can be deployed after approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Five batches of BDS/BDT, each with 15 personnel in each batch, will be trained in this regard.
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How to not get caught boycotted
Amidst widespread political unrest globally, many voices have called for boycotts as a form of protest against products, services, brands, and even entire nations. One such movement is BDS (boycott, divestment, sanctions), aiming to pressure Israel into altering its policies towards Palestinians through economic and political actions. The movement gained prominence in the early 2000s and has targeted multinational corporations like Nestle, Burger King, Disney, Siemens, HP, Puma, Carrefour, and others believed to support Israel, either openly or discreetly.
McDonald's Malaysia sues Israel boycott movement for $1 million in damages
Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd (GAR), which is the licencee of McDonald's in Malaysia, is suing the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia movement for a series of social media postings allegedly linking the fast-food franchise, among other companies, to Israel's "genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza".
China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System acts a force multiplier for military
China is encouraging countries to replace GPS with its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), but there are concerns about espionage, surveillance, and coercion. Unlike other global navigation networks, BDS is a two-way communication system that can identify locations and transmit data back to satellites. China is expanding the reach of BDS, particularly in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) member countries.
Supreme Court seeks Centres specific reply on lowering of cut-off marks for NEET-BDS courses
At the outset, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, submitted a note to the bench and said that after the preparation of the note, the results have been declared for all stray vacancies and 111 seats in government colleges have been allotted.
J&K: Security forces recover, destroy over 200 detonators in Poonch
The operation was carried out by a joint team of the Indian Army and Bomb Disposal Squads (BDS) of the Army and police.
China successfully launches last satellite for its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System
The satellite was launched on Tuesday morning from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
BDS to open 1000 outlets in Kerala in a year
BDS chairman said that the society uses the services of a total of 13,000 farmers. It sells the calves and chicken to the farmers for rearing and buy them back at a price by excluding middlemen.
China's navigation system gets powerful chip to improve positioning
The chip supports the new generation of BDS-3 satellites for high-precision navigation and positioning, the report said.
China's BeiDou GPS system to expand co-op to S Lanka, Southeast Asia
BeiDou established the first batch of three overseas Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) and its networking in Chonburi Province, eastern Thailand.
Homegrown satellite navigation system 'reliable, free': China
By 2020, BDS is expected to serve global users and it will "provide open satellite navigation services free of charge," the report said.
China launches 23rd navigation satellite BeiDou Navigation Satellite
The 23rd satellite in the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province yesterday.
States can't conduct medical entrance tests for MBBS, BDS: Supreme Court
The apex court refused to modify its order by which it had allowed Centre and CBSE to conduct a single common entrance test for admission to MBBS and BDS courses through NEET.
NEET for admission into MBBS and BDS course has the potential of affecting the tenets of federal structure: Tarun Gogoi
Gogoi said: "We fully understand the apprehensions of the students and their parents as the Government has decided to file a review petition before the Supreme Court."
MBBS, BDS entrance tests through NEET as per schedule, says SC
The court said it will go into the issue of modification in due course after the parties file their applications in this regard.
Assam to seek review of SC’s judgement for holding NEET for admission into medical courses
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said the decision to hold single test for medical entrance might prove counter-productive for the students of Assam.
China's GPS performing well after tests
The 18th and 19th BDS satellites are the first that can communicate with each other, helping with distance measurements, said Wang Ping, chief engineer on the project.
China to deploy Beidou navigation system to track flights
China will use its Beidou satellite navigation system to track civilian flights, in an attempt to avoid mysterious disasters like the crash of Malaysian MH370.
China launches first "new generation" satellite for BeiDou GPS
BeiDou is the Chinese equivalent of the United States NAVSTAR Global Positioning System and Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System.
Madras High Court upholds fee structure for MBBS and BDS courses
Madras High Court has upheld the fee structure fixed for students, doing their MBBS and BDS courses in Raja Muthiah Medical College.
Delhi High Court comes to the aid of admissison-seekers in MBBS/BDS courses
The Delhi High Court today came to the rescue of students who could not apply for the admission despite clearing the NEET for MBBS/BDS courses.
Rajasthan hikes MBBS, BDS internship allowances
The Rajasthan government tonight approved a proposal to hike internship allowance of MBBS and BDS students from Rs 3,500 to Rs 4,500 month.
MBBS, BDS courses to include tobacco control?
For the first time, India is planning to introduce "tobacco control and cessation" into the curriculum of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
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