The number of foreigners visiting India for medical purposes has risen steadily post-pandemic, reaching nearly 6.6 lakh in 2023. Also, foreign tourist arrivals in the first half of 2024 showed 90% recovery compared to the same period in 2019, indicating a strong rebound.
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard is optimistic about strengthening economic and trade ties between India and the US. She highlights that President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi are in direct dialogue to find solutions that benefit both economies, focusing on positive opportunities beyond tariff issues.
Women from Haryana are excelling in the military, with 34 cadets currently in the National Defence Academy. After the Supreme Court allowed women to take the NDA exam post-Class XII, there are now 121 women cadets. Women have been inducted since the 1990s but now also receive permanent commissions and can be promoted to higher ranks.
IIT-Bombay will implement more activity-based learning, hands-on training, and discussion-oriented classroom interactions from the next academic year. The initiative includes voluntary summer internships for first-year students to address local issues in their hometowns. Faculty, students, and alumni have collaborated to develop these innovative teaching methods.
Lion sightings in Diu have increased, especially near forested areas close to Nagoa beach. On Sunday evening, a lion was spotted within 1km of the airport, causing traffic to halt as onlookers gathered to capture the moment. Forest officials directed the lion back towards the creek.
NASA has confirmed that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth a day earlier than planned due to improved weather conditions. The astronauts, stranded on the ISS for over nine months, will be brought back aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, with a splashdown scheduled for March 18.
Kolkata Knight Riders aim to secure their fourth IPL title with Ajinkya Rahane as the new captain. Retaining key players like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, and adding talents such as Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje, KKR have a balanced squad. Despite a few weaknesses, their mix of experience and new additions positions them well for a successful season.
The National Board of Examinations (NBEMS) has confirmed that the NEET PG 2025 exam will be held on June 15, 2025. The exam will be conducted in two shifts: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The internship completion deadline is set for July 31, 2025. Further details, including the full schedule, will be released soon. Aspirants can check the official NBEMS website for more information.
Pakistan cricketer Khushdil Shah has been fined 50% of his match fee for a Level 2 ICC Code of Conduct breach during the first T20I against New Zealand. Khushdil collided with bowler Zakary Foulkes, deemed a careless contact. He accepted the charge, receiving three demerit points. Pakistan struggled, scoring just 91 runs, leading to a nine-wicket loss.
