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News18
a day ago
- Health
- News18
FMGE Admit Card 2025 Released At natboard.ac.in, Steps To Download
Registered candidates can get their FMGE admit card 2025 by entering their roll number and date of birth on the official website, The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will release the FMGE 2025 admit cards today, July 22. The Foreign Graduate Medical Examination (FMGE) is scheduled for July 26, and the results are expected by August 26, 2025. Registered candidates can download their FMGE admit cards by entering their roll number and date of birth on the official website, The FMGE is a screening test required for a provisional or permanent license to practice medicine in India, issued by the Medical Council of India or state medical councils. Candidates who are Indian nationals or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) must have a basic medical degree recognised by the relevant Indian Embassy before they can register as medical doctors in the country where the degree was awarded. Candidates appearing for the FMGE 2025 exam must bring a printed copy of their NBEMS admit card and a valid government-issued photo ID. Failure to present these documents will result in being barred from taking the exam. FMGE Admit Card 2025: How To Download Step 1: Visit the official website of NBEMS, Step 2: Select the notification link marked 'FMGE admit card 2025'. FMGE Admit Card 2025: Exam Pattern The FMGE exam is conducted via computer in the English language and consists of 300 multiple-choice questions, divided into two parts (150 each). The exam has a duration of 300 minutes (5 hours) to complete the test with a scheduled break between both the parts. Take a look at the exam timings below: To clear the exam, the candidates need to score a minimum of 150 marks out of 300. No marks will be deducted for any wrong attempts. view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 18:27 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Techday NZ
2 days ago
- Techday NZ
Tenable reveals RCE flaw in Oracle Cloud editor, highlights risks
Tenable has announced the disclosure of a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's (OCI) Code Editor, raising questions about risks inherent in interconnected cloud services. Researchers at Tenable identified a flaw in the OCI Code Editor, a tool used by developers working within Oracle's Cloud Shell ecosystem. The vulnerability potentially allowed attackers to remotely execute code in a victim's environment without direct access, simply by tricking a user into clicking a malicious link while logged into their Oracle Cloud account. RCE vulnerability explained The flaw, now resolved by Oracle, was caused by insufficient origin checks on the Code Editor's file upload feature. This allowed malicious websites to manipulate a user's browser to upload harmful files to their Oracle Cloud Shell account without their knowledge. When the targeted user subsequently opened their Cloud Shell, the uploaded file could automatically execute malicious commands. Tenable emphasised the possible consequences of this vulnerability, stating that an attacker could "silently hijack a victim's Cloud Shell environment, with just one click by the victim and potentially move across other OCI services." The ability to execute arbitrary commands from this position could have exposed sensitive credentials and enabled horizontal movement to other services such as Resource Manager, Functions, or Data Science, increasing the scope for system compromise, data theft, or persistent backdoors. The 'Jenga Concept' The RCE flaw illustrates broader concerns highlighted by Tenable around the architecture of cloud service providers. Tenable refers to this as the Jenga Concept, a notion capturing the compounding risks when providers build new services on the foundations of existing ones. "Similar to the game of Jenga, extracting one block can compromise the integrity of the whole structure," said Liv Matan, Senior Security Researcher at Tenable. Matan continued, "Cloud services, especially with their deep integrations and shared environments, function similarly; if a hidden integration or shared environment introduces a weakness, those risks can cascade into dependent services, significantly increasing the potential for security breaches. Our OCI research underscores the critical importance of scrutinizing these interconnected systems." Potential impact and implications If exploited, Tenable reports the vulnerability could have allowed attackers to take the following actions: Silently take over a victim's Cloud Shell environment Run unauthorised code on the victim's Oracle Cloud services Access sensitive data and secrets within the victim's OCI environment Pivot into other integrated services such as Resource Manager or Data Science to deploy new resources or exfiltrate data Oracle has issued a patch to address the issue and no further action is required from users currently, according to Tenable. Security recommendations Despite the issue being fixed, Tenable is recommending that organisations take steps to reduce risks from similar vulnerabilities in the future. These include implementing a least privilege model to restrict unnecessary permissions and limit the scope of potential compromises, mapping dependencies and integrations among cloud services to reveal possible attack surfaces, reviewing logs for indicators of compromise, and consistently monitoring for unusual access patterns or unauthorised file modifications. Matan commented on the wider lesson for cloud security professionals, stating, "This RCE vulnerability found in OCI underscores that cloud security isn't just about reacting to threats, but actively preventing them. As cloud environments become more intricate, security teams must stay ahead, identifying and fixing weaknesses before they can be exploited."
Observer
3 days ago
- Business
- Observer
SGIVS Global begins operations for Indian passport, visa services
Muscat: SGIVS Global has commenced operations at its first centre in Oman to provide consular, passport, visa, and other services at Al Raid Business Centre, Qurum. All applicants must book appointments online at The company said it plans to open branches in other parts of the country to offer easy access to passport and visa services. In Oman, SGIVS will offer visa Services (Tourist, Business, Entry, etc.), Indian Passport Services (reissue, new passport), Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) applications, Surrender Certificate Services, attestation services, police clearance Certificate, and apostille services. Earlier, the Embassy of India in Muscat announced that its Consular, Passport, and Visa services will be handled by SGIVS Global Services, who will establish 11 new dedicated application centres across the Sultanate, including Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Ibri, Sur, Nizwa, Duqm, Ibra, Khasab, Buraimi, and Barka. Full operations at these centres are expected to commence by August 15, 2025.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Harassed by mall mgmt, says Thai woman; faces FIR too
Noida: A Thai woman running a clothing business at Spectrum Mall in Sector 75 has accused its management of causing mental harassment. She, too, faces an FIR for alleged misconduct. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Azra Siyawala, who has been operating 'Azra Ethnic' from four kiosks at the mall since Aug 2023, has filed a police complaint against five persons, including the mall's operation in-charge Amit Tyagi and neighbouring shopkeeper Gaurav Arora. She also informed the Thai Embassy about the alleged harassment. Siyawala, who lives with her daughter at Amrapali Sapphire in Sector 45, holds an OCI (overseas citizen of India) card. According to her complaint filed at Sector 113 police station on Thursday, the mall management allegedly demolished two of her kiosks in May this year and repeatedly cut off electricity supply. She claimed that when she protested, Tyagi demanded Rs 1.5 lakh as broker charges. A case was registered against the five persons under multiple sections, including criminal intimidation, mischief, extortion, and defamation. Apart from Tyagi and Arora, the FIR names Rahul Tripathi, Vineet Jajodia, and Raj Dagar of the mall management. The controversy has now taken a new turn with Arora, the neighbouring shopkeeper, alleging harassment by Siyawala and her daughter. He alleged the mother-daughter duo had been creating false evidence by recording videos of themselves crying outside his shop. Arora, who purchased two kiosks four months ago, also alleged that he faced a "deadly attack" on June 26 when he refused to vacate his shop. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The mall management has refuted Siyawala's allegations. It has released a statement saying, "The complaint contains false, baseless, and factually incorrect allegations." It has also claimed that Siyawala has a history of "inappropriate behaviour towards the mall staff and visitors" and has consistently violated mall regulations despite warnings. "An FIR was filed against her due to her persistent misconduct. A formal communication has been initiated with the concerned embassy," the management stated.
5 days ago
- Business
Complaints pile up against only agency providing Indian consular services in Canada
Every time Prashant Vashista thinks of BLS International — the sole company sanctioned by the Indian consulate to handle services like visas and passport renewals in Canada — his mind goes back two years to his mother's death. Grief-stricken, he drove an hour to BLS's Brampton location to arrange for emergency visas so he could see his family in India. Even though he picked up the visas himself, Vashista said employees demanded he pay a $45 courier fee for himself, his daughter and his wife, totalling $135. I was in dire need. So I had to pay, he told CBC Toronto. It wasn't the first or last time BLS allegedly pushed him to pay for services he didn't need — and his experience isn't unique. CBC spoke with numerous people who described being pressured to pay extra charges at BLS, many of whom felt their ability to visit India or legally stay in Canada depended on it. Former employees at one BLS branch say they're not surprised, saying staff were encouraged to charge clients as much as possible and find minor errors in their forms or photos to sell services or reduce the backlog of applications. I knew 100 per cent that we are wrong… and we are [over]charging the clients, said one former supervisor. BLS says it has reputation for 'service excellence' BLS has locations across the country that provide services like passport renewal, police criminal record checks, and Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards, which function as lifelong visas. A quick web search reveals a trove of public Facebook posts, Reddit threads and online petitions — one of which has more than 7,000 signatures — created by frustrated BLS clients. The company has also been awarded an F rating by the Better Business Bureau. In response to CBC Toronto's questions about the complaints, BLS said the company has a longstanding reputation for transparency, compliance, and service excellence. Enlarge image (new window) BLS's Brampton location, where Prashant Vashista says he was pressured to pay for unnecessary courier fees. Photo: CBC / Saloni Bhugra We remain fully aligned with the standards and expectations of the governments and authorities we work alongside, BLS communications manager Pooja Arora wrote. Where concerns are raised, we will always investigate them thoroughly and take appropriate steps to improve. For its part, the Consulate General of India in Toronto says it is committed to prompt, efficient service, adding that BLS International was selected through a competitive bidding process. Client describes 'legalized plunder' During a visit to the Mississauga location in April, one client says his OCI application ran aground when staff pressed him for extra documents not mentioned on the BLS website and found minor issues with his photos and application forms. CBC Toronto has agreed to protect his identity because he fears repercussions from BLS during future visits. In a complaint he later sent to the company, he says staff used scare tactics to push him to pay for extra fees, called his wife dumb and threatened to blacklist him when he asked to see an itemized receipt before paying. Harpreet Hora, a lawyer based in Kenora, Ont., says he had similar experiences during two separate visits to Toronto BLS locations. They forced me to take a courier service… which I had never asked for, he said. Shivam Nehra says he had to make multiple trips to the BLS offices, with new mistakes on his form being pointed out each time. Photo: CBC / Paul Smith Though he later received refunds after complaining to both the company and the consulate, he described the ordeals as obviously stressful and a sort of harassment. You see that this is legalized plunder from people, Hora said, pointing out that few people have the time or patience to pursue refunds. Another client, Shivam Nehra of Oakville, says he was pressured to pay $100 for a premium lounge service to bypass the long lineups outside while he faced down a looming permanent residency application deadline. I went there three to four times to get my documents corrected and every time, these guys will point out any different mistake, he said. The story on the inside It appears the situation wasn't better on the other side of the counter. Three former employees, all of whom worked in the Brampton location within the last five years, say they were kept on short-term contracts and felt pressured to find issues with applications or add extra charges. CBC Toronto has agreed to protect their identities over concerns about impacts to their careers. You need to find a reason where you can take out money from a client, one said. If you're not selling, you will be kicked off, they continued, describing internal staff competitions over who could sell the most services, with gift baskets going to the winners. Enlarge image (new window) An image from inside of Brampton's BLS office, shared by a former employee, that appears to show a sign displaying internal staff competitions. Photo: Submitted With little guidance on official standards, reasons to reject applications could be as minor as a missing comma or writing ave. instead of avenue on a form. They also said some mistakes were unavoidable because of how the company's own online application forms were formatted. Two employees also said they would push unwilling clients to use their courier service and charge families multiple times, despite deliveries going to the same address. 'I know what you're doing' The same employee who described looking for misplaced commas said they ultimately left the company because they were disturbed by having to lie to clients they often sympathized with. There are students who are doing their applications for their permanent residency, not having jobs… or getting minimum wage, but still BLS is charging them like two or three hundred dollars [for] a thing which could be done [for] $40. All three also say they eventually found themselves returning to BLS for services, where they or their families were charged for add-ons they didn't want. I was like, 'Man, I have worked at this location and I know what you're doing,' the same employee recalled telling a Brampton staff member, who charged them an unnecessary courier fee, which they say they had no choice but to pay. The search for accountability As a private company contracted by a non-Canadian consulate in Canada, BLS operates outside of the purview of any federal or provincial immigration ministry. Global Affairs Canada says that while it authorizes the establishment of consular posts, it has no authority over a company contracted by a foreign state, recommending instead that people with issues reach out to their local consumer protection office, or, in the event of a criminal complaint, the police. Consumer Protection Ontario, meanwhile, says it has received just one complaint related to BLS International in the last three years, but declined to comment on the outcome. An overnight lineup outside the Brampton BLS office in 2023, during a rush to apply for OCI cards following India's suspension of visa services for Canadians. Photo: Radio-Canada / Saloni Bhugra The only body with authority to fire or discipline BLS is the Consulate General of India, who said in a statement to CBC Toronto that every effort is being made — including through internal reviews, coordination with BLS, and process improvements — to ensure that service standards continuously improve. Former client Harpreet Hora isn't so sure. For the last three years, he's found himself researching BLS, including several right-to-information requests with the Indian government over how many complaints they've received about the company. Much to my surprise, the Indian consulate says they do not have data of this, he said. The consulate did not comment on Hora's claim that it had no data on complaints, when asked by CBC Toronto. I feel cheated by the Indian consulate, said Hora. Reason being… I'm making complaints to you, and you're not taking action. Naama Weingarten (new window) · CBC News · Reporter Naama Weingarten is a reporter with CBC News based in Toronto. You can reach her at or follow her on X @NaamaWeingarten.
