Pakistani women refugees tie Rakhi to Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Aug 19, 2024, at 08:49 pm
Delhi-based women refugees from Pakistan tied Rakhi to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan here on Monday.
Silenced by Force: How Pakistan’s social media activists are being abducted
Aug 19, 2024, at 08:27 pm
In an era where the power of social media is undeniable, Pakistan’s intelligence agencies are resorting to a disturbing and increasingly common practice: abducting social media activists and vloggers who dare to criticize the government and military establishment.
Tamil Nadu: 13 girls sexually abused during fake NCC camp in school
Aug 19, 2024, at 08:04 pm
At least 13 girls were allegedly sexually abused during a fake National Cadet Corps (NCC) camp at a private school in Krishangiri region of Tamil Nadu recently, media reports said.
Harbhajan Singh writes to Bengal Guv Bose, CM Mamata Banerjee over RG Kar rape-murder probe
Aug 19, 2024, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Indian cricketer and Aam Aadmi Party MP Harbhajan Singh has written an open letter to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressing "deep anguish" over the delay in the delivery of justice for the victim in the RG Kar rape-murder case.
Aug 19, 2024, at 06:51 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: One person has been arrested for sharing the picture of the 31-year-old post-graduate medical student who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and for issuing threat to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, media reports said.
Global South Cooperation: Development Compact should be central to the Pact of the Future
Aug 19, 2024, at 06:34 pm
Aspirations of the Global South are challenged by growing uncertainties in the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his opening remarks at the third Voice of the Global South Summit has minced no words to stand strongly in solidarity with the Global South to amplify their ‘Voice’ as inequalities grow and ravaging wars spread. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is still being felt across the Global South with worsening realities of climate change challenges.
PM Narendra Modi to visit Ukraine: MEA
Aug 19, 2024, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine, which is going to be his first trip to the war-torn country since its conflict with Russia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday (August 19).
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah moves HC challenging Guv's nod to prosecute him in MUDA scam case
Aug 19, 2024, at 05:41 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has moved the High Court challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval to prosecute him in connection with the alleged irregularities in the land allocation by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
No faith in Mamata Banerjee: RG Kar rape-murder victim's father amid CBI probe
Aug 19, 2024, at 05:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the ongoing CBI investigation into the rape and murder of post-graduate medical student of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the victim's father said the family has no faith in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is at the receiving end of massive public anger over the crime that has sent shockwaves across the country and raised doubts over women's security at work space in the state.
Rotary International condemns RG Kar doctor rape and murder incident amid nationwide outrage
Aug 19, 2024, at 02:44 pm
The Rotary International District 3291 has condemned the rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor in Kolkata's state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and called for zero tolerance against any form of abuse or violence against medical practitioners.
Aug 19, 2024, at 05:35 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film and television personalities, who are often slammed for being bankrolled by the Mamata Banerjee government and her party's eco-system, hit the streets of Kolkata on Sunday evening demanding justice for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old post-graduate medical student at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Kolkata rape-murder: 'We want justice' resonates as multiple protests sweep West Bengal
Aug 19, 2024, at 04:53 am
Tens and thousands of people ignored heavy rains and inclement weather to walk on the streets of Kolkata and in several corners of West Bengal on Sunday night demanding justice for the female doctor who was raped and murdered in state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, an incident which has triggered nationwide demonstrations from all sections of the society.
Aug 19, 2024, at 03:59 am
Taking suo moto cognizance of the rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the Supreme Court on Sunday announced it would take up the matter on August 20.
Aug 19, 2024, at 03:14 am
Indian Coast Guard Director General Rakesh Pal died in Chennai after suffering from cardiac arrest, media reports said.
S Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties with Kuwaiti leaders
Aug 19, 2024, at 02:56 am
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday visited Kuwait when he met Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and thanked him for his guidance and insights on taking ties between the two nations to a higher level.
Indian Naval ship INS Tabar reaches Denmark for a two-day visit
Aug 19, 2024, at 02:00 am
Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar commanded by Captain MR Harish arrived at Esbjerg, Denmark for a two-day visit.
Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim to pay first State Visit to India tomorrow
Aug 19, 2024, at 01:38 am
Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim will pay a State Visit to India on 19-21 August 2024 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
Minor girl raped in state bus in Dehradun; 5 roadways employees arrested
Aug 19, 2024, at 12:01 am
Dehradun: Five employees of the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation were arrested after a minor girl travelling from Delhi to Dehradun on a state bus was allegedly gang-raped at the Dehradun ISBT early Tuesday morning, media reports said.
80 students fall sick after consuming biscuits at Maharashtra school
Aug 18, 2024, at 11:45 pm
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Around 80 students from a district council school in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district were hospitalized after consuming biscuits provided as part of a nutritional meal program, media reports said.
Bengaluru: Biker allegedly rapes college student after taking lift
Aug 18, 2024, at 11:35 pm
A Bengaluru woman was allegedly raped by an unknown biker who had given her a lift on Sunday, media reports said.
Aug 18, 2024, at 11:10 pm
In an unimaginable show of unity between two traditional arch-rivals of Kolkata derby, fans of both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan football clubs on Sunday assembled in thousands outside Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium despite the cancellation of the Durand Cup match and raised slogan for justice for the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder victim. Police allegedly lathi-charged to disperse the supporters of football giants East Bengal and Mohun Bagan who were demonstrating for the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered in RG Kar Medical College Hospital recently. A suspected cover-up attempt triggered a massive protest against the Mamata Banerjee government.
RG Kar rape-murder: CBI starts psycho-analysis of accused
Aug 18, 2024, at 10:56 pm
Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a psychological assessment of the accused in the Kolkata rape-murder case, media reports said.
Drunk patient, his relatives allegedly assault female doctor in Mumbai hospital
Aug 18, 2024, at 10:13 pm
A woman doctor was allegedly assaulted by a drunk patient and his relatives in Sion Hospital in Mumbai on Sunday, media reports said.
JMM's Champai Soren fuels speculation of defection to BJP as he arrives in Delhi
Aug 18, 2024, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi: Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Champai Soren arrived in Delhi today, amid speculation that he may be considering a shift to the BJP, media reports said.
'Mamata Banerjee trying to divert attention, should resign': Nirbhaya's mother on RG Kar rape-murder
Aug 18, 2024, at 07:43 pm
New Delhi: Asha Devi, the mother of 2012 Delhi gang rape victim Nirbhaya, has called for the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that she “failed” to handle the situation following mass protests triggered by the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata
Aug 18, 2024, at 07:38 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Police Sunday summoned Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Shekhar Ray for allegedly spreading misinformation about the details surrounding the brutal rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The summons comes hours after the TMC leader raised serious questions about the conduct of the investigation by the Kolkata Police.
Aug 18, 2024, at 06:59 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Police has summoned actor-turned-BJP leader Locket Chatterjee and two doctors- Kunal Sarkar and Subarno Goswami - for allegedly spreading misinformation surrounding the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Air India cabin crew attacked by intruder in her London hotel room, investigation underway
Aug 18, 2024, at 06:48 pm
London/IBNS: A female Air India cabin crew member was allegedly attacked by an intruder at a London hotel earlier this week.
Aug 18, 2024, at 06:40 pm
Kanpur/IBNS: Hours after 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express derailed near Kanpur, the initial probe has indicated a conspiracy after it found that a huge boulder was placed on the track leading to the accident, media reports said.
Send reports every 2 hours: Centre to states amid protests over Kolkata rape-murder
Aug 18, 2024, at 04:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid nationwide protests and outrage over a trainee doctor's rape and murder in Kolkata's RG Kar College and Hospital during her night duty hours, the Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all states to submit reports on law and order situation every two hours.