Tag: India
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Bribery Ordeal After Daughter’s Death: Retired BPCL CFO’s Harrowing Experience and Cops’ Suspension
Unfolding tragedy in a city hospital corridor In Bengaluru, a family’s most personal tragedy has intersected with allegations of extortion and official misconduct. A retired chief financial officer of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) shared a harrowing account of paying bribes to ambulance personnel and hospital staff amid the death of his daughter. He says…
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Chabahar Port sanctions waiver boosts India’s Afghanistan plan
US extends Chabahar Port waiver: What changed and why it matters The United States has extended sanctions waivers related to Iran’s Chabahar Port for India, a move that keeps India’s broader plan for regional connectivity on track. The waiver, announced and extended until early next year, preserves a pathway for India to leverage the port’s…
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Chabahar Waiver Boosts India’s Afghanistan Strategy
US Extends Chabahar Sanctions Waiver: A Strategic Policy Move The United States has renewed a sanctions waiver for India related to Iran’s Chabahar Port, extending relief into early next year. The move, announced in mid-2024, preserves a critical corridor that helps New Delhi advance its regional connectivity ambitions. By maintaining access to Chabahar, India can…
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Bengaluru Engineering Campus Rape Case Highlights Safety Gaps
Incident on a Bengaluru private engineering campus raises alarm A disturbing incident at a private engineering college in Bengaluru has drawn intense scrutiny over campus safety and the protection of students. Police say a 22-year-old student, Jeevan Gowda, was arrested and remanded to judicial custody after a senior female student filed a police complaint alleging…
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Bengaluru engineering student rape on campus: case details
Timeline of the incident A disturbing case from Bengaluru has brought campus safety back into the spotlight. A 22-year-old student was arrested on Friday after allegedly raping a senior on her private engineering college campus, with reports saying the assault occurred on October 10 and was only reported five days later. The survivor, a seventh-semester…
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Injury Forces Australia into Squad Change for India ODIs
Australia face shake-up as Cameron Green sidelined for India ODIs The Australian cricket setup has been hit by an injury setback ahead of the three-match ODI series against India, with all-rounder Cameron Green ruled out of the forthcoming fixtures. Green, who has battled back issues in the past, reported low-grade soreness at training this week…
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CBI Arrests Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Bhullar in Bribery Case
Overview of the Case The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar on charges related to bribery. The agency alleges Bhullar extorted a monthly payment of Rs 5 lakh from a scrap dealer connected to an ongoing case. In a parallel development, the CBI also took…
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TALK ICU SURVEY: Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of ICU Communication in India
Understanding the TALK ICU SURVEY and its Purpose Effective doctor–patient communication is the cornerstone of compassionate care in the ICU. The TALK ICU SURVEY was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of communication among ICU trainees across India. By examining how future intensivists convey daily updates, discuss prognoses, and handle end-of-life decisions,…
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CBI Arrests Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Bhullar on Bribery Charges
CBI Arrest Shocks Punjab Police: DIG Harcharan Bhullar in Bribery Case The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar on charges of bribery. The agency reports that Bhullar was extorting a monthly payment of Rs 5 lakh from a scrap dealer connected to an ongoing investigation,…
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TALK ICU Survey: Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of ICU Communication Across India
Overview: Why TALK ICU Matters Effective doctor–patient communication is the cornerstone of compassionate ICU care. The TALK ICU survey explores how Indian critical care trainees understand, feel about, and practice communication with patients and their families. It highlights gaps, barriers, and opportunities for building stronger relationships at the bedside, especially during daily updates, end-of-life care…