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Major reforms coming in MBBS curriculum
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the Medical Council of India are giving final touches to major reforms in the MBBS curriculum with an emphasis on thinning down courses for undergraduate medical students.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 30th Oct 2017
Law panel wants more autonomy for tribunals
The Law Commission of India has recommended that a Committee led by the Chief Justice of India should be in charge of the appointments of Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Judicial Members of the various central tribunals, which form a pillar of the country's justice delivery system.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 30th Oct 2017
Set up centres for vulnerable victims under all High Courts: SC
Vulnerable witnesses in criminal cases, often minor survivors of rape or victims of sex abuse, should testify without fear or intimidation in a conducive environment, the Supreme Court has said.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 30th Oct 2017
Don’t deny food items for lack of Aadhaar
The Centre has instructed the States not to deny PDS benefits to any person who does not have Aadhaar or has not linked the ration card to the 12-digit biometric identifier, and warned them of strict action for violations.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Oct 2017
Rajasthan passes Bill to hike OBC quota
The Rajasthan Assembly passed a Bill which has increased reservation for Other Backward Classes in government jobs and educational institutions from 21% to 26%.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Oct 2017