Facing shortage, Mamata idea: diploma for doctors
The CM said that it takes five years for a person to study medicine and then he/she is hired by hospitals as a junior doctor. By introducing diploma, the shortage in primary health centres can be met by hiring such diploma holders as doctors, she said. Key Points
The Indian ExpressOver 1.55 lakh posts vacant in three forces, maximum in Army, says govt
The Indian armed forces have a shortage of about 155,000 personnel, with the army accounting for the largest number of vacancies at 136,000, according to Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt. The Navy is lacking 12,428 personnel, while there is a shortage of 7,031 personnel in the Air Force. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian rupee faces rout over acute shortage of dollar
The rupee's gains for the year have been wiped out due to an acute dollar shortage, caused by uncertainties surrounding the US debt ceiling and concerns over further rate increases. The cash-tom rate was at 0.1 points, indicating the dollar shortage and a global dollar shortage is expected due to the US debt ceiling talks. Traders said interventions by the Reserve Bank of India have helped the domestic currency recover, and have also helped ease some of the dollar shortage in the system. Key Points
Economic TimesLabour pangs: Punjab businessmen offer incentives
Attendance and referral incentives, financial assistance, coolers and cold beverages at workplaces…the Punjab industry is going the extra mile to... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaFiles piling up, staff overstretched — Karnataka govt depts at half capacity as posts lie vacant
There are over 2.55 lakh vacancies in Group A-D & other categories in state & districts, as per govt estimates. shortage is not limited to Grade A-D & can also be seen at IAS level. Key Points
ThePrint
Onion shortage could trigger a global food crisis. Here’s what’s happening
People in many countries are being forced to keep the humble onion out of their daily dishes due to skyrocketing prices. Find out why onion prices are going up in several countries and how it could lead to a global food crisis. Key Points
India TodaySaline hung from ropes: 300 people who ate 'prasad' treated on road in Maharashtra
More than 300 people fell sick after consuming 'prasad' during a week-long religious event in Maharashtra's Buldhana. Several patients were treated on road with saline bottles hung from ropes hooked to trees due to shortage of beds at the hospital. Key Points
India TodayNavy has shortage of 10,896 personnel: Govt
The Indian Navy is facing a shortage of 10,896 personnel, including 1,777 officers, according to the defence ministry. Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt stated that 9,119 posts of sailors are vacant. The sanctioned strength of officers and sailors is 11,979 and 76,649. Key Points
Economic TimesHospitality sector on hiring spree as festive season nears
The hospitality sector in India is experiencing a shortage of staff and is now hiring additional talent for various roles in hotels and restaurants. The Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council is conducting a study to analyze the skill gap in the industry nationwide. Key Points
Economic TimesBarbie allegedly movie causes pink paint shortage: Did it really happen?
Warner Bros.' "Barbie" film supposedly caused a global shortage of pink paint, but the reality involves pandemic disruptions and prior setbacks. | Hollywood Key Points
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Aircraft shortage hampering growth plans amid travel boom: IndiGo CEO
India's aviation market is booming as demand for air travel picked up pace from the pandemic lows. However, given the global demand for new planes Boeing and Airbus are scrambling to meet the overflowing orderbook. Key Points
India TodayUK fresh foods shortage: Why tomatoes, cucumbers and everyday vegetables are proving hard to find
The shortage is a result of multiple factors, such as high energy costs in the UK in the past winter and weather conditions in southern Europe and North Africa. The situation could continue for the next two to four weeks. Key Points
The Indian ExpressA Major GLP-1 Drug shortage Is Over. Some Patients Aren’t Celebrating
Mounjaro and Zepbound are now out of shortage. This should be good news—but because so many patients are taking compounded versions of these GLP-1 medications, it’s a complicated situation. Key Points
WIREDExclusive: Drive to recruit 10,000 Indian construction workers in Israel begins in Haryana
A drive to recruit more than 10,000 Indian construction workers in Israel began at the Maharshi Dayanand University in Haryana's Rohtak. The drive was being held as Israel is facing a labour shortage in the wake of its war against Hamas. Key Points
India TodayBelgium bans use of Ozempic for weight loss until summer
Belgium has decided to temporarily ban the use of Novo Nordisk's (NOVOb.CO) diabetes drug Ozempic as a weight loss treatment amid a shortage of the medicine, according to a royal decree published in the country's Official Gazette on Tuesday. Key Points
Reuters
State to appoint 1,700 constables, 300 officers at jails
The state cabinet has approved the recruitment of 1,700 constables and 300 officers at jails in Maharashtra, where there has been no recruitment since 2006. The prison department currently has a shortage of 400 constables. The recruitment process is expected to take eight months, followed by a year of training. The department is also in talks with TCS for the recruitment of 215 technical personnel. There is also a proposal to get Indian Police Service officers to work as senior superintendents, but so far none have shown interest. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia's Coromandel counts on drone startup to tackle farm labour shortage
Chemical maker Coromandel International (CORF.NS) is betting its drone startup Dhaksha will help Indian farmers cope with an ongoing labour shortage in the agriculture sector, a top executive told Reuters on Friday. Key Points
ReutersFisker misses second-quarter production target due to parts shortage
Fisker (FSR.N) missed its production target for the second quarter due to shortage of components, the electric vehicle startup disclosed on Friday, sending its shares down 2% in premarket trading. Key Points
ReutersSmall U.S. homebuilders tap the brakes as credit squeeze, rising rates hurt
Small U.S. homebuilders are backing off from bringing more houses to the market, discouraged by a banking crisis-led credit squeeze and rising borrowing costs, industry experts said, exacerbating the shortage of new homes. Key Points
ReutersHaryana facing severe crunch of doctors, teachers, says Abhay Chautala
INLD MLA Abhay Singh Chautala criticizes Haryana government for severe shortage of teachers and doctors in government offices, and poor results in board exams. He also alleges that the chief minister is behaving like a dictator during Jan Samvad programmes and that BJP supports cow vigilantes who create rifts in society. Key Points
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Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic back in supply in US after months of shortage
Novo Nordisk's best-selling diabetes treatment drug Ozempic is back on the shelves in the United States after months of shortage, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website showed on Friday. Key Points
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