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Puja Khedkar, an IAS officer, applied for certificates from Aundh and YCMH hospitals. While Aundh rejected the duplicate application, YCMH granted a 7% disability for an ACL tear. Previously an IRS officer at SAI, she has multiple disabilities including vision impairment and depression. A 2023 Central Administrative Tribunal order confirmed these, and UPSC listed her OBC status.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir intensify operations after recent encounters with terrorists. Four Indian Army personnel lost their lives in a gun battle. The region, previously peaceful, now faces a resurgence of terror attacks.

A recent animal study has proven green jackfruit flour’s potency in treating fatty liver and liver cancer. An expert group of doctors, scientists and researchers are coming together to initiate an elaborate clinical trial on this

Over 200 ex-Lok Sabha MPs in Lutyens' Delhi, who breached the one-month deadline to vacate official houses post-Lok Sabha dissolution, received eviction notices. They must surrender bungalows promptly to expedite new ministers' allotments. The Union housing ministry’s directorate of estates and Lok Sabha house committee manage accommodations for ministers and MPs respectively, sources said.

Spain’s men’s national team might have endured a fallow period in the last decade or so, but the country’s teams have not. Since 2001, Spanish men’s teams — either the international version or its clubs — have faced foreign opponents 23 times in major finals. They have won all of them.

HCLTech CEO confirms no plans to link variable pay with office attendance. Insourcing limited to large players. Growth expected in AI investments. Company working on 200 GenAI proofs of concept.

Amit Mishra, a former Indian spinner, expressed his candid opinion on Tuesday regarding the selection of India's T20I captain for the Zimbabwe series. He stated that his choice would not have been Shubman Gill, but rather Ruturaj Gaikwad. Mishra, a veteran of 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for India, confessed that the decision to name Shubman as captain caught him off guard. Shubman guided India to a convincing 4-1 series victory in the recently concluded T20I series against Zimbabwe.

Brian Lara believes former West Indies teammate Carl Hooper possesses more talent as a batter than himself and Sachin Tendulkar. Lara highlights Hooper's exceptional skills, especially his impressive performance as captain and critical role in significant matches. Hooper's aptitude, especially during leadership responsibilities, makes him one of the best players.