January 4, 2026

Delhi Court Acquits 2009 Acid Attack Accused, Highlighting Justice Gaps for Survivors

A Delhi court acquitted three accused in a brutal 2009 acid attack case. Survivor Shaheen Malik’s 16-year fight ended in setback. Only 16 convictions in 703 cases in 2023 highlight low justice rates.

January 3, 2026

Lab Technician Arrested for Welder's Death After Injection in Pudukkottai

A 35-year-old lab technician was arrested in Pudukkottai for the death of a 34-year-old welder after giving him an injection. The technician had been treating patients illegally at home after losing his government job.

January 3, 2026

All BDS Seats Filled in Karnataka for 2025 as Demand Surges, Nursing Seats Remain Largely Vacant

Karnataka sees full booking of 2,709 BDS seats in 2025 after years of vacancies. Dental courses gain popularity while nursing and pharmacy seats stay empty.

January 3, 2026

Stray Dog Attack at Kerala Hospital Sparks Safety Alarm

A patient was attacked by stray dogs outside a Kerala hospital lacking a protective wall. Officials call for urgent action to secure the area and relocate dogs to shelters.

January 3, 2026

IIIT-B Creates Affordable Webcam Eye-Tracker to Spot Survey Fatigue

IIIT Bangalore is building a low-cost eye-tracking system using regular webcams to detect distraction and fatigue during surveys, aiming to improve public health and social survey data quality.