‘Adversely affected overall merit’: SC slams bias in evaluating women officers for Permanent Commission | India News

Supreme Court (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that the denial of Permanent Commission (PC) to women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers in the armed forces stemmed from a flawed and discriminatory evaluation system, particularly in the way their performance was assessed.A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and…

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Centre flags unapproved drug combinations, raises safety concerns | India News

NEW DELHI: In a major public health alert, India’s top drug regulator has flagged around 90 medicines—ranging from painkillers and antibiotics to cough syrups and vitamin supplements—being sold without approval, raising concerns over patient safety and gaps in enforcement.In a communication to all state drug controllers, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) said multiple…

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Dhoni jokes ‘I don’t like you’ to Bravo; Raina trolls with ‘Korbo, lorbo, jeetbo’ – WATCH | Cricket News

MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings’ current stars and former legends came together under one roof during an event hosted by the five-time champions at Chepauk. From exhibition matches and cracking jokes to nostalgia-filled moments, recalling memories, juniors picking up tips from seniors, big hits, playful teasing, and…

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Govt tightens watch on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs amid concerns over unauthorised sales | India News

NEW DELHI: The Drugs Controller of India is intensifying its regulatory surveillance against the illegal sale and promotion of weight loss drugs (GLP-1), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday.According to the ministry, the move aims to ensure ethical pharmaceutical practices across the drug supply chain.“With the recent introduction of multiple generic…

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‘I F****G Love cricket, I F****G love this team’: Ben Stokes hits back at critics | Cricket News

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England Test captain Ben Stokes has admitted that the past three months have been the most challenging period of his captaincy, following England’s disappointing 4-1 defeat in the Ashes in Australia.Despite the setback, Stokes has reaffirmed his commitment to leading the team forward alongside head…

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