SC grants big relief to medical students; strikes down domicile-based reservation in PG medical admissions

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNew Delhi, January 29 (STC): In A big relief to students of medical studies, the Supreme Court (SC) today held domicile-based reservations in postgraduate (PG) medical courses impermissible and declared them unconstitutional for violating Article 14 of the Constitution.By virtue of this decision, the court provided relief to students who are currently…

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Land of the Free, Home of the Stateless: America’s Immigration Policies Driving Away Talent

Peerzada Masarat ShahIn the latest chapter of the U.S. immigration saga, a substitute teacher in Fort Worth, Texas, has sparked outrage by allegedly urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to raid a local high school, lamenting that many students “don’t even speak English.” The comment, steeped in xenophobia, underscores a broader problem that has long…

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Dual power structure in J&K hindering governance: CM Omar Abdullah

He expressed optimism about the restoration of statehood, stating that the government continues to pursue its goals. STC NEWS DESKSrinagar, January 28 (STC): J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed the commitment of the elected government that restoring the statehood of J&K will remain a priority.Speaking at a program organized by a Gulistan television channel, the…

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