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How automation could spell trouble for medical professionals

In 2025, AI-driven automation is reshaping healthcare, challenging doctors traditional roles and patient trust. With patients increasingly using AI for medical insights, physicians face new pressures to adapt. Experts stress the need for digital fluency, empathy, and collaboration with AI. The future of medicine depends on embracing change to remain relevant in an automated era.

8 Aug 2025 8:07 am
Amicus counters government stand, says it violates right to autonomy

Senior advocate Indira Jaising argued in Supreme Court against the government's stance on the age of consent, asserting that criminalizing consensual sexual activity between 16-18 year olds violates their autonomy. She highlighted that the age of consent remained static at 16 for 80 years without rational justification for its increase. Jaising proposed an exception for 'close in age', non-abusive consensual relationships, citing early puberty and sexual awareness among adolescents.

25 Jul 2025 12:44 am
'She had fallen off an autorickshaw': Case turns confusing as victim's father denies rape allegations in Kolkata's B-school incident; alleges police coercion

A B-school student in Kolkata was arrested following accusations of drugging and raping a woman psychologist during a counseling session in his hostel room. However, a twist emerged when the woman's father refuted the allegations, claiming police coercion. The student is currently in police custody, while the police are facing non-cooperation from the family.

13 Jul 2025 3:39 am
Tennis player killed in Gurugram: Radhika Yadav was shot four times - Autopsy reveals new details

Tennis player Radhika Yadav was tragically shot dead by her father in Gurugram, with the autopsy revealing four bullets extracted from her body. Deepak Yadav, upset with his daughter's tennis academy and her refusal to close it, confessed to the crime. The incident has shocked the tennis community, highlighting the tragic end to a promising athlete's life and career.

11 Jul 2025 6:13 pm
Pharmacist fudges autopsy report

In a shocking case of alleged honor killing in UP's Sambhal, a pharmacist has been suspended for accepting a bribe to manipulate the autopsy report of a 17-year-old girl. The pharmacist altered the cause of death to hanging instead of strangulation to protect the girl's father and brother, who are accused of murdering her for her relationship.

21 Jun 2025 4:28 am
'Kept staring at me': Woman confronts auto driver over theft attempt; video goes viral

In Bengaluru, a Rapido autorickshaw driver was caught red-handed by a passenger, Janhavi Kshatriyas, while attempting to steal money from her purse. Kshatriyas shared a video of the confrontation on social media, sparking outrage. She urged Rapido to take strict action and enhance background checks, emphasizing passenger safety after the unsettling incident during her ride.

16 Jun 2025 8:19 pm
Meghalaya honeymoon case: Raja's autopsy report reveals two head injuries; killers used sharp cutting weapon

Raja Raghuvanshi was murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, with the autopsy revealing he died from sharp weapon injuries. His wife, Sonam, and three accomplices have been arrested after confessing to a murder-for-hire plot. The investigation is ongoing, with police recovering a machete and pursuing further leads in the case.

9 Jun 2025 6:13 pm
MHA launches e-Zero FIR in Delhi to auto-register cybercrime cases

The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the e-Zero initiative in Delhi, automatically converting cyber financial crimes above Rs 10 lakh reported on the 1930 helpline into FIRs. Home Minister Amit Shah announced the project's imminent nationwide expansion, aiming for swift investigations and cybercriminal crackdown.

20 May 2025 8:11 am