FCRA Bill sent to JPC amid Opposition protests; Rijiju challenges parties to cite provision against minorities

The committee has been asked to submit its report to the Lok Sabha by the last day of the first week of the 2026 Winter Session of Parliament
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Foreign capital should be encouraged in the manufacture of medical devices, consumables and specialised medicines for rare diseases, while its application in the direct operation and acquisition of hospitals needs greater scrutiny, the report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare says
How difficult is it to become a doctor or an engineer in India?
The NEET crisis began with a leaked paper and was followed by the resignation of the education minister. But beneath the political storm lies an older Indian story, familiar from 3 Idiots to Kota coaching rooms, millions chasing a small pool of prized seats, even as thousands of other seats go empty.