Survey Exposes Security and Hostel Crisis for 5,800 Resident Doctors in Maharashtra

December 13, 2025

Survey Exposes Security and Hostel Crisis for 5,800 Resident Doctors in Maharashtra

A Central Maharashtra survey finds serious shortages in security guards, poor hostel conditions, and delayed stipends affecting over 5,800 resident doctors across 18 government medical colleges. Safety fears and financial stress threaten both doctors and patient care. The doctors demand urgent government action.

2,400 Tamil Nadu Contract Staff Demand Permanent Jobs; TANSACS Denies Provision

December 13, 2025

2,400 Tamil Nadu Contract Staff Demand Permanent Jobs; TANSACS Denies Provision

Around 2,400 contract workers at Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society seek permanent employment. TANSACS says rules prevent regularisation under NACO guidelines. Protests will continue.

Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates to Severe, Stage 3 GRAP Imposed Immediately

December 13, 2025

Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates to Severe, Stage 3 GRAP Imposed Immediately

Delhi’s air quality worsened to ‘severe’ on December 13, 2025, triggering Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan. Construction banned and classes shifted to hybrid in parts of NCR.

Delhi's Air Quality Nears 'Severe' Level with AQI at 397 on December 13, 2025

December 13, 2025

Delhi's Air Quality Nears 'Severe' Level with AQI at 397 on December 13, 2025

Delhi woke up under a thick smog with AQI hitting 397, almost 'severe'. Twenty-one stations recorded levels above 400, showing dangerous pollution.

Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Sparks Global Moves to Protect Children Online

December 13, 2025

Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Sparks Global Moves to Protect Children Online

Australia has banned social media for under-16s, inspiring Europe, the UK, US states, and others to consider similar laws to protect children online from harmful content.