Medical student’s late-night breakdown sparks debate on parental support and academic pressure

Medical student’s late-night breakdown sparks debate on parental support and academic pressure

A viral social media video has once again highlighted the growing academic pressure faced by students preparing for competitive professional courses. Medical student’s late-night breakdown sparks debate on parental support and academic pressure Photograph: (File) A viral social media video has once again highlighted the growing academic pressure faced by students preparing for competitive professional

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Carbine, semi-automatic pistols seized in major arms trafficking bust in Bhubaneswar; 2 arrested

Carbine, semi-automatic pistols seized in major arms trafficking bust in Bhubaneswar; 2 arrested

The Commissionerate Police’s Special Crime Unit on Saturday arrested two suspected members of an illegal arms trafficking network and seized a substantial cache of weapons, including a carbine and more than ten semi-automatic pistols. Officers also recovered ammunition, a vehicle and several mobile phones. The two accused are residents of Angul and Dhenkanal districts. The

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IndiGo crisis pushes airfares sharply up at Bhubaneswar; domestic tickets now three to four times higher

IndiGo crisis pushes airfares sharply up at Bhubaneswar; domestic tickets now three to four times higher

Airfares on multiple routes from Bhubaneswar have climbed steeply following the ongoing IndiGo operational crisis, with tickets that were priced between Rs 7,000 and Rs 15,000 a week earlier now being quoted at several times those levels. The surge in pricing has forced passengers to purchase high-priced seats as cancellations and rescheduling continue nationwide, reported

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Police launch NDPS financial crackdown in Kandhamal; cash and gold seized in first major raid

Police launch NDPS financial crackdown in Kandhamal; cash and gold seized in first major raid

A specialised NDPS financial investigation has begun in Odisha’s Kandhamal district to curb the flow of black money generated through ganja cultivation and smuggling. Police launch NDPS financial crackdown in Kandhamal Photograph: (File) A specialised NDPS financial investigation has begun in Odisha’s Kandhamal district to curb the flow of black money generated through ganja cultivation

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Over 6.23 lakh Subhadra Yojana applications still under consideration: Odisha Deputy CM

Over 6.23 lakh Subhadra Yojana applications still under consideration: Odisha Deputy CM

Over 6.23 lakh applications of beneficiaries for inclusion under the Subhadra Yojana are still under consideration, informed Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida in the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Saturday. While replying to a question raised by BJD MLA Ganeshwar Behera, the Dy CM said the applications are undergoing scrutiny and verification at various levels before

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Govt Forms 4-Member Panel To Probe IndiGo Crisis, Sets 15-Day Deadline to Submit Report

Govt Forms 4-Member Panel To Probe IndiGo Crisis, Sets 15-Day Deadline to Submit Report

Updated 5 December 2025 at 18:54 IST The inquiry will examine what went wrong at IndiGo, determine accountability for appropriate actions, and recommend measures to prevent similar disruptions in the future, ensuring passengers do not face such hardships again, according to a PIB release. Govt Forms 4-Member Panel To Probe IndiGo Crisis, Sets 15-Day Deadline

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Rupee at 90: RBI Governor Malhotra says no targeted band, market will decide currency level

Rupee at 90: RBI Governor Malhotra says no targeted band, market will decide currency level

Synopsis Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated the central bank does not target specific levels for the rupee, allowing market forces to dictate its value. He emphasised that the RBI intervenes only to curb extreme volatility, not to support the currency. Listen to this article in summarized format Reuters Reserve Bank of India

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Fired employee gets Rs 26 lakh severance pay, but didn’t pay income tax; loses tax battle in ITAT Hyderabad for this key reason

Fired employee gets Rs 26 lakh severance pay, but didn’t pay income tax; loses tax battle in ITAT Hyderabad for this key reason

On November 19, 2025, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Hyderabad decided that any severance package an employee receives from their employer after their employment ends, whether in lump sum or otherwise, will be treated as profits in lieu of salary and thus subject to income tax. This means that if any terminated employee

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IndiGo crisis: Lost bags, queues & flight tickets costlier than Taylor Swift concert, what passengers are dealing with at airports

IndiGo crisis: Lost bags, queues & flight tickets costlier than Taylor Swift concert, what passengers are dealing with at airports

IndiGo is facing one of its worst operational breakdowns in recent memory. For the fourth straight day on Friday, widespread cancellations and major delays have created chaos across airports, leaving thousands of passengers stranded with lost baggage, disrupted travel plans, and little to no communication from airline staff. Read more: Why IndiGo flights are getting

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