Manipur RIMS Doctors, Nurses, Staff, and Students Stage Protest Demanding Justice

Doctors, nurses, staff, and students at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Manipur recently staged a protest demanding justice following the assault of a senior consultant during an agitation over the death of a woman patient.

As a result of the protest, emergency services, outpatient departments, and routine operations at the hospital remained shut, impacting healthcare services across the facility.

In response to the incident and ongoing unrest, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has urged the Union Health Ministry to intervene and conduct a thorough review of the hospital administration to ensure the safety of medical personnel and the smooth functioning of the institution.
https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/manipur-rims-doctors-nurses-strikes-after-senior-consultant-assaulted-in-hospital-23595250

Microsoft is bringing back a feature that many Windows users have longed for: video wallpapers.

This exciting update allows users to personalize their desktops with dynamic, moving backgrounds instead of static images. The return of video wallpapers promises to enhance the visual experience and add a new level of customization to the Windows environment.

Stay tuned as Microsoft rolls out this feature, giving users more creative freedom to express themselves through their desktops.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/microsoft-reintroduces-video-wallpapers-in-windows-11/story

HONG KONG, China – Asian markets fluctuated between gains and losses Monday as investors took a step back after last week’s rally fueled by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut.

Tokyo led the winners following an announcement from Japan’s central bank that it would gradually sell off its huge stock of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a move that had sparked a sell-off earlier.
https://business.inquirer.net/548374/asian-markets-mixed-as-traders-take-stock-after-fed-fueled-rally

MANILA, Philippines – Security Bank Corp. will raise at least P5 billion from the debt market to support its lending activities and expand its funding base.

In a regulatory filing on Monday, the bank announced that the five-year fixed-rate peso bond offer would have a yield of 6 percent per year.

The offer period will run soon, as the bank moves to strengthen its financial position and provide more lending capacity.

https://business.inquirer.net/548337/security-bank-to-raise-p5b-from-bond-market

Osaka Bluteon is excited to welcome Alas Pilipinas captain Bryan Bagunas for the upcoming Japan V.League season next month.

The prolific Filipino spiker showcased his world-class talent during the country’s first-ever FIVB World Championship appearance, solidifying his reputation on the international stage.

Despite coming off a knee injury, Bagunas excelled by emerging as one of the top three scorers in the preliminary round, further proving his resilience and skill.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641121/osaka-veterans-thrilled-at-prospect-of-playing-with-alas-star-bagunas

MANILA, Philippines – Collins Akowe was glad to put on a strong impression for the University of Santo Tomas in his debut performance, which came at the expense of last year’s UAAP champion, the University of the Philippines.

The Nigerian center dominated on the Growling Tigers’ home floor, delivering an outstanding performance with 29 points and 17 rebounds, leading UST to a victory over the Fighting Maroons.

https://sports.inquirer.net/641110/uaap-usts-collins-akowe-shows-why-hes-a-sought-after-recruit

MANILA, Philippines — Belgium reached the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship final eight for the first time in 55 years after sweeping Finland, 25-21, 25-17, 25-21, on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The Belgians, who did not qualify for the previous World Championship in 2022, continued their dream run by staying unbeaten in four games.

https://sports.inquirer.net/641140/fivb-mens-world-belgium-sets-up-italy-rematch-in-quarters

MANILA, Philippines — Angiolino Frigoni shared a moment with his former player Alessandro Michieletto after Italy advanced to the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship quarterfinals on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The Italian Alas Pilipinas coach headed to the mixed zone shortly after Italy’s straight-set victory over Argentina, winning 25-23, 25-20, 25-22. Michieletto was a key contributor in the match, delivering 15 points to help secure the sweep.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641092/fivb-world-alas-coach-still-does-his-homework-supports-ex-player

Obiena Triumphs at World Pole Vault Challenge in Makati City

MANILA, Philippines—Buoyed by the support of the home crowd, EJ Obiena delivered a spectacular performance at the World Pole Vault Challenge held on Sunday at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City.

Obiena cleared 5.80 meters in just two attempts, narrowly edging out France’s Thibault Collet for the gold medal through a countback.

Poland’s Piotr Lisek completed the podium, securing the bronze medal.

https://sports.inquirer.net/641071/ej-obiena-wins-gold-in-front-of-home-fans-at-world-pole-vault-challenge