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India Today
10 hours ago
- Health
- India Today
Pramod Sawant overrules Health Minister, assures doctor won't be suspended amid row
A day after Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane lashed out at a senior doctor ordering his immediate suspension, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stepped in, that there would be no Pramod Sawant, on Sunday, said that he reviewed the issue and held discussions with the health minister. "I want to assure the people of Goa that Dr Rudresh Kuttikar will not be suspended," he State Government and our dedicated medical team remain fully committed to ensuring the highest standards of healthcare for every citizen. We also appreciate the tireless efforts and invaluable service of our doctors, who continue to save lives," the chief minister wrote on X. On Saturday, a video of the Goa Health Minister losing his cool and ordering the suspension of a senior doctor at Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) went viral. The incident took place during a surprise visit by Rane to the GMCH premises in Bambolim. The minister was reportedly reacting to a complaint received on his phone, alleging that a doctor was refusing to treat a patient and had doctor in the video turned out to be Dr Rudresh, Chief Medical Officer of Goa Medical College & Goa Congress, in a tweet today, demanded the sacking of "the most corrupt, arrogant, dangerously erratic, and unstable Health Minister intoxicated by power."Expressing solidarity with Dr Rudresh, the party wrote on X, "This is not an isolated incident. It reflects a shameful pattern of abuse, intimidation, and unchecked arrogance. Vishwajit Rane must be held accountable for every doctor, nurse, and healthcare worker he has insulted, threatened, or demoralised."The party further said, "If the Goa BJP government fails to act within the timeline set by GARD & FAIMA, Goa Congress will call upon the people of Goa to march to the CM's residence.".@INCIndia Party stands in full solidarity with Dr. Rudresh and Goa's medical demand that CM @DrPramodPSawant immediately sack the most corrupt, arrogant, dangerously erratic, and unstable Health Minister intoxicated by power @visrane from the is— Goa Congress (@INCGoa) June 8, 2025The national unit of Congress also shared a tweet highlighting the misbehaviour done by the health minister of the BJP-led party further said that Minister Rane is not new to controversy and that the video exposes who he really is, calling him "an arrogant minister intoxicated with power."This is Goa's health Minister Vishwajeet Rane. He misbehaved and publicly humiliated a senior doctor at the Goa Medical College.'Take your hands out of the pocket while standing before me''Take off your mask''Suspend him immediately''Get out of here, before my Congress (@INCIndia) June 8, 2025The video was shared by the Congress on social the video now circulating on social media, Rane is seen rebuking the doctor, saying, "You learn to control your tongue, you are a doctor." He further added, "I generally don't lose my cool, but you have to behave yourself. However loaded, you have to behave properly with patients."Addressing Dr Patil in the video, the minister said, "Replace him with another CMO, I will sign the file for his suspension. I want him to be suspended immediately. I usually don't behave rudely, but I can't tolerate this." Rane also reminded the doctor that he was there to serve the receiving backlash, the health minister issued a statement on X, asserting that his reaction was in response to a complaint. He further assured that this would not be Watch
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Coimbatore engineers develop AI-powered dog robot for multi-tasking
A team of Coimbatore-based electronics engineers has developed an AI-powered dog robot designed to perform a range of tasks across various sectors, from rescue operations to industrial inspections. Visuals showed the robot actively demonstrating its multi-functional capabilities. Rudresh and Suraj, the co-designers of the robot and both electronics engineers, spoke about the innovation's journey and its intended impact. "We are engineering graduates who previously worked in other industries," Rudresh said. "During the COVID-19 pandemic, we felt the need to give back to society and started experimenting with various technologies. Initially, we developed human robots for sectors like hospitality, banking, education, and restaurants. Now, we're working with AI-based dog robots for scenarios where human intervention is difficult or risky." Explaining the robot's potential, he added, "This robot is being tested for use in rescue missions, security patrolling, inspections at construction and manufacturing sites, chemical hazard zones, and bomb squads- anywhere it's unsafe for people to go." Rudresh highlighted its features, saying, "It can handle tough terrains, is water-resistant for up to five hours, and is capable of performing tasks during fires and natural disasters. It can jump, flip, and even serve as a robotic pet. We're still improving its capabilities." Looking ahead, he said, "In the next six months, we aim to integrate new technologies. We also plan to deploy this robot for urban pipe and sewage inspections, including monitoring underground drinking water pipelines." Suraj elaborated on the robot's technical specifications, saying, "It uses AI for autonomous functioning. It has a payload capacity of 5 kg and can reach speeds of up to 20 km/h- nearly matching a human sprint. It can climb slopes of up to 45 degrees and steps up to 15 cm." He added, "The core idea was to develop a robot that can access areas humans can't. One of its key current applications is surveillance in factories. Future prospects are vast and evolving." The team envisions the AI dog robot as a transformative tool across sectors, especially in environments where human access is limited or unsafe.
