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Class 2 boy 'sacrificed' in 'black magic' for school's success in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras | Giriraj Singh, Chirag Paswan slam Mamata after Bihar students appearing for Bengal exams assaulted | Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut convicted in defamation case filed by former BJP MP's wife | I am ready for a direct debate on corruption: Siddaramaiah's dare to PM Modi | Former Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji granted bail in money laundering case | Kangana Ranaut's consistent rant, illogical statements damaging govt's developmental works: BJP's Jaiveer Shergill | Key accused in Bengaluru fridge murder found dead in Odisha, suicide suspected | 'When it comes to secularism, it must be mutual': Pawan Kalyan responds to Prakash Raj on Tirupati laddoo row | Modi-ji, are you against this or up to some mischief? Rahul Gandhi's dig at Kangana Ranaut on farm law's remark | How could the police not overpower the accused? Bombay HC on Badlapur 'encounter'

'Utsobey Firchi Na': Social media abuzz with rebellious RG Kar posts after Mamata Banerjee urged people to return to festivity

Sep 10, 2024, at 12:10 am

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remark urging people to celebrate the upcoming Durga Puja festival by leaving behind the protests over the rape and murder of a female doctor in state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has triggered a social media reaction of protests with many declaring to toe a different line.

MoD signs Rs 26,000 crore contract with HAL for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30MKI aircraft

Sep 09, 2024, at 10:27 pm

In a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30MKI aircraft at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore.

India-USA hosting Joint Military Exercise in Rajasthan from today

Sep 09, 2024, at 08:48 pm

The 20th edition of India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 commenced at Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan on Monday

Quit agitation, return to festival: Mamata Banerjee to RG Kar protesters after SC asks junior doctors to resume work

Sep 09, 2024, at 08:02 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Soon after the Supreme Court asked the junior doctors, who are on ceasework protesting against the RG Kar rape-murder, to resume work, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday gave a call to focus on festivity leaving behind one-month long massive agitation which was driven by masses.

Delhi to host second International Buddhist Media Conclave, Baichung Bhutia to attend as Guest of Honour

Sep 09, 2024, at 07:53 pm

International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) are set to organise the 2nd International Buddhist Media Conclave on the theme “Mindful Communication for Conflict Avoidance and Sustainable Development”.

Narendra Modi discusses future areas of cooperation between Abu Dhabi, India with visiting Crown Prince

Sep 09, 2024, at 07:26 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Hyderabad House when they discussed bilateral relations and future areas of cooperation between the two nations.

RG Kar case hearing: Supreme Court directs junior doctors to resume work by 5 pm tomorrow

Sep 09, 2024, at 06:54 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has directed junior doctors, who are on ceasework protesting against the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, to resume their services.

Supreme Court asks CBI to file fresh status report on RG Kar rape-murder case

Sep 09, 2024, at 06:19 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a fresh status report on the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital happened last month.

People's fear of BJP vanished after Lok Sabha results: Rahul Gandhi in the US

Sep 09, 2024, at 05:43 pm

Washington/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party in his address to the Indian diaspora in Dallas, Texas in the United States claiming people's fear of the ruling party in his backyard faded soon after the Lok Sabha election results.

Supreme Court to hear RG Kar rape and murder case today amid massive protests in Kolkata

Sep 09, 2024, at 04:06 pm

The Supreme Court will hear the case related to the brutal rape and murder of the female doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Monday.

Indian army foils infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, two terrorists killed

Sep 09, 2024, at 02:46 pm

The Indian Army on Monday killed at least two terrorists and foiled an infiltration bid at the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.

Amid corruption allegations on Siddaramaiah, power tussle intensifies in Karnataka Congress for CM post

Sep 09, 2024, at 06:27 am

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's struggle with corruption allegations has triggered a power tussle within the state Congress, with several leaders expressing interest in the chief minister's position, media reports said.

UP Police files case against SP leader for raping and blackmailing female lawyer

Sep 09, 2024, at 05:51 am

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police has filed a case against Virender Bahadur Pal, a former state secretary of the Samajwadi Party (SP), for allegedly raping a female lawyer who worked as his assistant, media reports said.

Kolkata: Thousands take out rallies, protest, demand justice for victim a day before SC hears RG Kar case

Sep 09, 2024, at 03:55 am

Thousands of people from different walks of life, including doctors, students, rickshaw pullers and artisans, shouted slogans demanding justice for the RG Kar rape and murder victim with Kolkata witnessing multiple rallies across various points in the city on Sunday.

'Should we have garlanded him': Rajnath Singh slams Omar Abdullah for comments on 2001 Parliament attacker Afzal Guru's execution

Sep 09, 2024, at 12:59 am

Srinagar: Defence Minister and senior BJP stalwart Rajnath Singh took potshots on National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday for his comments on the execution of Afzal Guru, the 2001 Parliament attack convict, describing the remarks as "unfortunate."

India successfully launches Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-4

Sep 09, 2024, at 12:47 am

India on Friday successfully launched Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-4 from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur region.

Bangladesh: International Crimes Tribunal Chief says former PM Sheikh Hasina will be extradited from India, tried on mass killing charge

Sep 09, 2024, at 12:15 am

Newly appointed International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Md Tajul Islam on Sunday said all necessary steps will be taken to extradite former PM Sheikh Hasina from India and try her on the charge of mass killings during the student-led protests in July and August.

Madhya Pradesh: Man arrested for filming rape on busy footpath in Ujjain

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:45 pm

Ujjain: The Madhya Pradesh police have arrested a man accused of recording the rape of a woman on a busy sidewalk in Ujjain district, The Indian Express reported, citing police officials.

BJP tells Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to refrain from comments on Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia

Sep 08, 2024, at 10:28 pm

Gurugram: The BJP has asked former party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to avoid making statements against Olympic wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, media reports said.

India – Gulf Cooperation Council Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: S Jaishanakr arrives in Riyadh

Sep 08, 2024, at 07:36 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday arrived in Riyadh city to attend the  First India – Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

BJP will benefit in J&K elections if Congress-NC alliance fails: Ex-RAW chief Amarjit Singh Dulat

Sep 08, 2024, at 06:27 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief Amarjit Singh Dulat has suggested that the Congress-National Conference alliance will benefit from voters in Jammu but if it fails to remain intact, the Bharatiya Janata Party will secure a win and that J&K will have a Hindu chief minister for the first time in history.

Bihar teen dies after fake doctor operates on him watching YouTube videos

Sep 08, 2024, at 06:22 pm

Patna/IBNS: A teenage boy has died in Bihar's Saran after a fake doctor allegedly performed surgery to remove a stone from his gall bladder by merely relying on YouTube videos, media reports said.

Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar decides to resign over RG Kar protest, writes to Mamata Banerjee

Sep 08, 2024, at 06:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Responding to the spiralling RG Kar protest over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar has written to West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee expressing his decision to resign from the upper house of Parliament as a lawmaker. He also cited corruption in TMC as one of his reasons to step down. 

Ajit Doval will travel to Moscow this week aiming for resolution in Russia-Ukraine conflict: Report

Sep 08, 2024, at 05:42 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will be visiting Moscow this week to hold discussions aimed at arriving at a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, media reports said.

After 25 years, Pakistan Army admits its involvement in Kargil War

Sep 08, 2024, at 05:34 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: After 25 years the Pakistani Army has, for the first time, admitted its involvement in the 1999 Kargil War.

'I am truly delighted': Rahul Gandhi gets warm welcome in US's Texas

Sep 08, 2024, at 05:19 pm

Dallas/IBNS: Leader of Opposition in Loka Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived in the US state of Dallas where he was given a grand welcome by members of the Indian diaspora and the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC).

2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's execution served no purpose: Omar Abdullah

Sep 08, 2024, at 05:09 am

Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and  Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah's recent remark that the execution of Afzal Guru, who was convicted in the 2001 Parliament attack, served no meaningful purpose has sparked a strong reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.

Aadhaar cards to be issued only for NRC applicants: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma sets condition

Sep 08, 2024, at 04:37 am

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that the state government would not issue Aadhaar cards to individuals who did not apply for the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in 2014, media reports said.

12 candidates die during Jharkhand Excise Constable recruitment drive

Sep 08, 2024, at 02:53 am

Ranchi: As many as 12 candidates died while completing the mandatory 10 km run, which is the initial stage of the Jharkhand Excise Constable Competitive Examination conducted by the Jharkhand Police, media reports said.

Fresh violence claims 6 lives in Manipur

Sep 08, 2024, at 02:06 am

Imphal: Six people were killed in a fresh spate of violence on Saturday morning in Manipur's Jiribam district, media reports said.