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National Medical Commission has issued multiple notices to medical colleges after receiving disturbing ragging complaints from MBBS students. Reports indicate various forms of abuse, including physical humiliation and coercion, mostly from colleges in Rajasthan and a single college in Karnataka. Colleges are urged to conduct impartial inquiries and ensure no retaliation occurs against complainants. Enforcement of strict actions against guilty students largely rests with state authorities and med

Rahul Gandhi raises concerns over the integrity of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by questioning the Election Commission's voter classification. Meanwhile, a serious communications error led to a nationwide flight stoppage, affecting more than 1.5 million passengers. Jensen Huang faces notable financial setbacks following his departure from Nvidia but still holds significant wealth in the company's shares.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi challenged the legitimacy of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections during the Bharat Summit in Hyderabad. He stated that 140 million voters were incorrectly labeled as non-existent or non-voters, raising concerns about election integrity. Gandhi highlighted the controversial influence of big business on politics, particularly criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's connections with businessman Gautam Adani.

Chirag Paswan took a strong stance against Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of using unverified phone-tapping claims to disrupt parliamentary proceedings. He highlighted Gandhi's consistent irresponsibility and the ineffective nature of his previous allegations, including issues of voter deletions. Paswan pointed out the lack of public support for Gandhi's rallies, emphasizing that such tactics have failed to gain traction.

Indian residents travelling temporarily abroad during Census 2027 will be counted at their usual residence. They must return within 35 days to qualify for inclusion in the count. The online self-enumeration exercise will start on November 16 and last until November 30. Door-to-door enumeration will occur from December 1, 2026, to January 4, 2027. Final census data is expected to be released in April 2027.

Rakesh Asthana, the former CBI special director, rebutted Sonia Gandhi's memoir regarding the Godhra train fire's cause. He emphasized that investigations confirmed the fire was deliberately set, supported by court verdicts. The Nanavati Commission and the Supreme Court-appointed SIT reinforced the findings of the Gujarat Police investigation. During the 2002 incident, 59 people died when a train was set on fire.

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has stood firm on the Mekedatu Dam project, amidst objections from Tamil Nadu Congress president Manickam Tagore. He emphasized that the project is a right for Karnataka and dismissed the political backlash. To foster dialogue, Shivakumar encouraged Tamil Nadu officials to engage in conversations about the dam's advantages, reaffirming that Karnataka would respect the Supreme Court's ruling on water distribution.

Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao has alleged that party leaders have been placed under house arrest. This action is reportedly taken to prevent their peaceful protests against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit. Rao criticized the Congress government for misusing taxpayers' money and failing to fulfill promises. Meanwhile, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KTR questioned Rahul Gandhi's motives during the event.

BJP has called for the return of 51 cartons of documents belonging to Jawaharlal Nehru. The documents were allegedly taken by Sonia Gandhi in 2008 while the UPA was in power. BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan emphasized the importance of these letters for India's heritage and research. Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders paid tribute to Nehru on his birthday, highlighting his contributions to the nation.

BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari on Saturday targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his year-old remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chhath Puja, demanding a public apology for allegedly calling the festival "drama". Bhandari questioned the Congress's respect for Hindu sentiments. The attack came amid Chhath celebrations and a day after MNS chief Raj Thackeray accused the BJP of "divide and rule" over the festival.