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College student held in Kolkata for provocative post against Mamata Banerjee

College student held for provocative post against Bengal CM

Kolkata Police arrested an undergraduate female student of a city college on charges of making a provocative social media post against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Aug 19, 2024

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: CBI sleuths grill Sandip Ghosh for 4th consecutive day

Kolkata doctor case: Hearing on Principal Sandip Ghosh's plea in HC postponed

Calcutta High Court, on Monday, postponed the hearing on a plea filed by Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, seeking police protection.

Aug 19, 2024

Kurukshetra's 'Chakravyuha' has come back to India: LoP Rahul Gandhi

Lateral entry into bureaucracy is an attack on Dalits, OBCs and Adivasis: Rahul Gandhi

The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, renewed his attack on the Modi government on Monday over the lateral entry scheme into the bureaucracy, which the Centre described as a well-thought-out move to fill in the gaps in ministries and departments requiring expertise and certain skill sets.

Aug 19, 2024

Gandhi siblings post heartfelt Raksha Bandhan messages, share photos

Raksha Bandhan: Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka share photos, post messages

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra extended their best wishes to the nation on Monday on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, sharing heartfelt messages and photos of each other on their X handles.

Aug 19, 2024

Indian mission advises use of eCARe facility for transporting mortal remains

Indian Consulate in Shanghai Advocates eCARe for Efficient Repatriation of Mortal Remains

The portal integrates all stakeholders, including consignees, Airport Health Organizations, and airlines. The eCARe portal is a significant advancement in repatriating mortal remains, promising a smoother and faster process.

Aug 19, 2024

Adani Portfolio clocks 50 pc surge in net profit, stands at Rs 10,279 cr in Q1

Led by emerging businesses, including solar and wind manufacturing as well as airports and roads, the Adani Portfolio's net profit soared 50.1 per cent to Rs 10,279 crore (year-on-year) in the first quarter of this fiscal, while EBITDA reached Rs 22,570 crore -- up 32.9 per cent YoY

Aug 19, 2024

Pawan Khera questions success of lateral entry scheme under NDA, calls it "Privatization of IAS"

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday questioned the success of the BJP-led Central government's scheme of lateral entry into bureaucracy in 2016, 2017, and 2018, which was implemented based on the recommendations of the Administrative Reforms Commission.

Aug 19, 2024

Bangladesh raises cash withdrawal limit to 300,000 taka via cheques

Bangladesh liberalises cash withdrawal limit from 100,000 taka to 300,000 taka via cheques

The central bank of Bangladesh has set a new cash withdrawal limit of 300,000 taka (2,542 U.S. dollars) via cheques per account per day starting from Sunday.

Aug 19, 2024

PM Modi meets Foxconn Chairman, discusses investments in 'futuristic sectors

Foxconn India biz surges to $10 bn, Apple India operations at $23.5 bn in value

Foxconn's business in India has grown to $10 billion, driven by the 'Make in India' initiative and production-linked incentive scheme, with plans for further investment and job creation.

Aug 19, 2024

Sensex gains 42 points, but analysts predict market uncertainty ahead over tension in Middle East

Sensex trades higher on positive global cues, gains 200 points; Nifty up 80pts

Indian equity benchmarks opened in the green on Monday, following positive sentiments in global markets.

Aug 19, 2024

Assembly elections in J&K: Banks asked to report any suspicious transaction during electioneering

All banks are directed to exercise heightened vigilance in identifying and reporting suspicious transactions that could be linked to electoral malpractices.

Aug 19, 2024

Ex-Minister Zulfikar Ali joins BJP ahead of Assembly polls in J&K

After granting Scheduled Tribe status to the ethnic Pahari tribe, the BJP successfully roped in a prominent Gujjar leader of Poonch and Rajouri districts before Assembly polls in J&K

Aug 18, 2024

Ghulam Nabi Azad's party rejects Congress merger speculations; calls them 'false'

After veteran politician Taj Mohi-ud-Din resigned from the party, rumours are rife in the air that Ghulam Nabi Azad's DPAP will merge with Congress.

Aug 18, 2024

Study discovers gene that can prevent autism

ASD Breakthrough: Gene Discovery Sheds New Light on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Scientists at Rockefeller University have identified a gene, Astrotactin 2 (ASTN2), that could potentially prevent autism. Defects in the ASTN2 protein disrupt neural circuitry in the cerebellum, affecting children with neurodevelopmental conditions. The absence of ASTN2 in mice led to autism-like behaviors and changes in the cerebellum, reinforcing its role in cognitive functions. Future research will focus on examining human cerebellar cells with ASTN2 mutations and investigating other autism-linked genes.

Aug 18, 2024

WHO declares mpox an emergency; 13 African countries, Sweden & Pakistan report cases: Time to panic?

Last week, the Africa CDC reported that the virus has spread to at least 13 African countries and the infected numbers are up by 160 per cent compared to the same period last year, while the deaths increased by 19%.

Aug 18, 2024

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India

College student held for provocative post against Bengal CM

Kolkata doctor case: Hearing on Principal Sandip Ghosh's plea in HC postponed

Lateral entry into bureaucracy is an attack on Dalits, OBCs and Adivasis: Rahul Gandhi

Raksha Bandhan: Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka share photos, post messages

Indian Consulate in Shanghai Advocates eCARe for Efficient Repatriation of Mortal Remains

Adani Portfolio clocks 50 pc surge in net profit, stands at Rs 10,279 cr in Q1

Pawan Khera questions success of lateral entry scheme under NDA, calls it "Privatization of IAS"

Bangladesh liberalises cash withdrawal limit from 100,000 taka to 300,000 taka via cheques

Foxconn India biz surges to $10 bn, Apple India operations at $23.5 bn in value

Sensex trades higher on positive global cues, gains 200 points; Nifty up 80pts

Assembly elections in J&K: Banks asked to report any suspicious transaction during electioneering

Ex-Minister Zulfikar Ali joins BJP ahead of Assembly polls in J&K

Ghulam Nabi Azad's party rejects Congress merger speculations; calls them 'false'

ASD Breakthrough: Gene Discovery Sheds New Light on Autism Spectrum Disorder

WHO declares mpox an emergency; 13 African countries, Sweden & Pakistan report cases: Time to panic?

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh