NEW DELHI: Even as the NMC issues yet another warning to medical colleges — this time on overcharging MBBS fees — questions are being raised over the effectiveness of such directives, with similar warnings in the past having hardly any impact.In a notice dated April 7, 2026, the regulator said colleges must not charge fees…
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Government of India, has announced a major recruitment drive for technical positions across its mines and establishments. The notification invites online applications for 1,055 posts, including Mining Sirdar, Dy Surveyor, and Assistant Foreman (Electrical). With all positions offered under T&S Grade-C and…
State elections 2026 top developments: BJP eyes third term in Assam, NDA-INDIA face-off in Puducherry and a three-way contest in Kerala NEW DELHI: Voting began across Kerala, Assam and Puducherry on Thursday, with early turnout figures till 9 am indicating steady participation. According to the Election Commission of India, Kerala recorded 16.23% turnout, Assam 17.87%,…
NMC caps MBBS fees to 4.5 years, bars charges for internship period The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a clarification directing all medical colleges and institutions to charge MBBS fees strictly for the prescribed academic duration of 4.5 years, and not for the entire 5 or 5.5 years of the programme.The directive follows complaints…
The CM vs ex-CM clash between N Rangasamy (left) and V Vaithilingam makes Thattanchavady the most high-profile seat The Union territory of Puducherry, a former French colony, heads to the polls on Thursday, with the ruling All India NR Congress (AINRC)–BJP combine seeking a second straight term in power.The Congress–DMK alliance has emerged as the…
OTET 2026 registration ends today OTET 2026 registration: The application window for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 will close today, April 9, 2026, giving candidates one last chance to apply for the exam. Conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, OTET is required for those who want to become teachers in government…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged voters in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry to turn out in large numbers as polling got underway in the three states.In a post on X, PM Modi emphasised the importance of strong participation in Kerala, calling on voters—especially youth and women—to take part actively in the democratic…
Top 50 in GATE 2026? IIT Kharagpur offers PhD fellowship up to ₹90,000 per month The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has introduced a prestigious new opportunity for research aspirants through its Director’s Platinum Jubilee Excellence Ph.D. Fellowship (DPEF) scheme. Targeted at high-performing candidates in GATE 2026, the fellowship aims to attract top-tier talent into…
NEW DELH: Voting for the 2026 assembly elections in Puducherry began at 7 am on Wednesday, with an unusual attraction at a polling booth in the VOC Government School where a robot named “Nila” welcomed voters arriving to cast their ballots.The robot is seen all decked up and holding a flower tray to welcome the…
Rohtak: Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), a premier business school located in Greater Noida, India, hosted its annual flagship event, Hermes’ Dialogue 6.0, organized by the PGDM-International Business program. The event serves as a platform for global dialogue, where ideas converge to foster meaningful international discourse.The event concluded with Team LeBroom from IIM Rohtak…
