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Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".

Concerns have emerged regarding the CUET-UG 2025 exam due to reported biometric verification gaps and shift-wise disparities. The absence of complete Aadhaar-based biometric authentication and uneven candidate distribution across shifts raise questions about fairness and comparability. Deviations from the syllabus in certain subjects further contribute to doubts about the exam's integrity. Concerns have emerged regarding the CUET-UG 2025 exam due to reported biometric verification gaps and shift-wise disparities. The absence of complete Aadhaar-based biometric authentication and uneven candidate distribution across shifts raise questions about fairness and comparability. Deviations from the syllabus in certain subjects further contribute to doubts about the exam's integrity.

India faces challenges in verifying doctors' credentials due to the lack of an updated medical registry. The National Medical Commission has struggled to verify a significant number of doctors, leading to concerns about unqualified individuals practicing medicine. Hospitals find it difficult to conduct background checks, and specialists are alarmed by the number of doctors practicing without proper specialization. India faces challenges in verifying doctors' credentials due to the lack of an updated medical registry. The National Medical Commission has struggled to verify a significant number of doctors, leading to concerns about unqualified individuals practicing medicine. Hospitals find it difficult to conduct background checks, and specialists are alarmed by the number of doctors practicing without proper specialization.

The incineration of 337 metric tons of toxic waste from the Bhopal Gas Disaster has been completed at the Treatment Storage Disposal Facility in Pithampur, marking the end of a long chapter. Hazardous waste was transported from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal to Pithampur for incineration. The incineration of 337 metric tons of toxic waste from the Bhopal Gas Disaster has been completed at the Treatment Storage Disposal Facility in Pithampur, marking the end of a long chapter. Hazardous waste was transported from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal to Pithampur for incineration.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of the Ax-4 crew, is actively involved in groundbreaking research aboard the ISS, focusing on microalgae's potential for long-duration space missions and studying the impact of spaceflight on cognitive functions. Commander Peggy Whitson is leading cancer research in low-Earth orbit, potentially revealing insights for tackling aggressive cancers. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of the Ax-4 crew, is actively involved in groundbreaking research aboard the ISS, focusing on microalgae's potential for long-duration space missions and studying the impact of spaceflight on cognitive functions. Commander Peggy Whitson is leading cancer research in low-Earth orbit, potentially revealing insights for tackling aggressive cancers.

Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, affectionately known as Papa, supports Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's historic ISS mission as his backup. Their rigorous training, collaborating with international partners, has strengthened their bond and prepared them for future Indian spaceflights. Papa emphasizes the importance of teamwork and acknowledges the collective effort behind their journey, eagerly anticipating India's Gaganyaan mission. Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, affectionately known as Papa, supports Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's historic ISS mission as his backup. Their rigorous training, collaborating with international partners, has strengthened their bond and prepared them for future Indian spaceflights. Papa emphasizes the importance of teamwork and acknowledges the collective effort behind their journey, eagerly anticipating India's Gaganyaan mission.

A devastating explosion ripped through a chemical plant in Telangana's Medak district, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred at the Sigachi Industries facility, with initial investigations pointing to a dryer malfunction as the cause. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities search for those still trapped, while families anxiously await news of their loved ones. A devastating explosion ripped through a chemical plant in Telangana's Medak district, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred at the Sigachi Industries facility, with initial investigations pointing to a dryer malfunction as the cause. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities search for those still trapped, while families anxiously await news of their loved ones.

S. Jaishankar urged the international community to unite against terrorism, emphasizing zero tolerance and accountability. He inaugurated "The Human Cost of Terrorism" exhibition at the UN, showcasing global terror attacks, including the Pahalgam strike. Jaishankar called for exposing state-sponsored terrorism and highlighted the exhibition's tribute to victims, urging the UN to act decisively against this grave threat. S. Jaishankar urged the international community to unite against terrorism, emphasizing zero tolerance and accountability. He inaugurated "The Human Cost of Terrorism" exhibition at the UN, showcasing global terror attacks, including the Pahalgam strike. Jaishankar called for exposing state-sponsored terrorism and highlighted the exhibition's tribute to victims, urging the UN to act decisively against this grave threat.

Mizoram is set to get a direct rail link to Delhi, Kolkata, and Agartala with the approval of a Rajdhani Express, announced Chief Minister Lalduhoma. This follows his request to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Bairabi-Sairang railway line, connecting Aizawl to the national grid, is complete and awaits inauguration by Prime Minister Modi. Mizoram is set to get a direct rail link to Delhi, Kolkata, and Agartala with the approval of a Rajdhani Express, announced Chief Minister Lalduhoma. This follows his request to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Bairabi-Sairang railway line, connecting Aizawl to the national grid, is complete and awaits inauguration by Prime Minister Modi.

The upcoming BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro is set to strongly condemn the Pahalgam terror attack, aligning with India's call for a firm global stance against terrorism. The declaration, to be unveiled during the summit, will denounce the attack and advocate for coordinated international action. India, poised to assume the BRICS chairmanship next year, has played a key role in shaping the agenda. The upcoming BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro is set to strongly condemn the Pahalgam terror attack, aligning with India's call for a firm global stance against terrorism. The declaration, to be unveiled during the summit, will denounce the attack and advocate for coordinated international action. India, poised to assume the BRICS chairmanship next year, has played a key role in shaping the agenda.

A deadly explosion at a Sigachi Pharma factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district resulted in 12 fatalities and 35 injuries, with concerns remaining about individuals trapped under debris. The blast, suspected to be linked to microcrystalline cellulose processing, prompted extensive rescue operations and DNA testing for unidentified victims. A deadly explosion at a Sigachi Pharma factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district resulted in 12 fatalities and 35 injuries, with concerns remaining about individuals trapped under debris. The blast, suspected to be linked to microcrystalline cellulose processing, prompted extensive rescue operations and DNA testing for unidentified victims.