Politics

Bengal Police SIT submits papers to CBI on financial irregularities at RG Kar Hospital

Going by a Calcutta High Court order passed on Friday directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the probe into the alleged financial irregularities in the state-run RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of West Bengal police handed over all related papers to the central agency officials on Saturday.

Aug 24, 2024

Nepal bus mishap: India rushes Minister Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu

The Indian government flew Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu on Saturday to meet the passengers injured in Nepal's bus accident that occurred on Friday and oversee the repatriation of the remains of those killed in the mishap

Aug 24, 2024

Bandh banned: MVA leaders mark silent sit-in protests in Maharashtra

Undeterred by the Bombay High Court order restraining the Opposition-sponsored Maharashtra bandh, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Saturday began symbolic, silent, sit-in protests all over the state to highlight the growing atrocities on women.

Aug 24, 2024

PM Modi's Historic Visit Strengthens India-Poland Ties

Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit to Poland marked a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between the two nations. Modi extended an invitation to Polish companies to join the 'Make in India, Make for the World' initiative, transforming their bilateral relationship into a strategic partnership. The leaders discussed deepening the India-Poland partnership across various sectors and expressed concern over the conflict in Ukraine. Modi's visit highlighted the shared history and cultural ties between the two nations, further cementing their bond.

Aug 23, 2024

New Bangladesh Govt revokes diplomatic passport of ex-PM Hasina

Bangladesh's Home Affairs Ministry orders former PM Sheikh Hasina, ex-ministers, and MPs to surrender diplomatic passports, to be replaced with general passports.

Aug 23, 2024

Supreme Court sets Sept 5 as hearing date for Delhi CM Kejriwal's petitions

The Supreme Court on Friday fixed September 5 for hearing pleas filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking bail and challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the alleged excise policy scam.

Aug 23, 2024

Kamala Harris vows to be president who unites all Americans

US Vice President Kamala Harris has formally accepted the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nomination to fight against her Republican rival Donald Trump pledging to be the "president who unites" Americans.

Aug 23, 2024

US Elections: Kamala Harris remembers her mother in acceptance speech again

Kamala Harris while accepting the Democratic nomination for US president at Democrats convention in Chicago on Friday remembered her Indian mother, reminiscent of her Vice President nomination acceptance speech five years ago.

Aug 23, 2024

NC chief Farooq Abdullah confirms pre-poll alliance with Congress in J&K elections

Former J&K Chief Minister and president of National Conference Dr Farooq Abdullah said on Thursday that a pre-poll alliance between the Congress and the NC has been finalised and paperwork was being finalised.

Aug 22, 2024

Pharma unit blast in AP: CM Chandrababu Naidu announces Rs 1 Cr ex-gratia for families of deceased

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday announced Rs 1 crore ex-gratia each for the families of those killed in a reactor blast in pharma company in Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone near here.

Aug 22, 2024

Kolkata hospital horror: SC asks WB Police not to disrupt peaceful protests and allows CBI probe to continue

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the West Bengal Police not to disrupt the peaceful protests in the wake of the horrific incident at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a trainee doctor was raped and murdered earlier this month.

Aug 22, 2024

Govind Mohan takes over as Union Home Secretary succeeding Ajay Kumar Bhalla

Senior IAS officer Govind Mohan will assume the role of Union Home Secretary on Thursday, succeeding Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who will conclude his five-year term in the position.

Aug 22, 2024

Representation of J&K people & statehood is most important: Rahul Gandhi

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that the representation of the people of J&K and giving back the statehood is most important for the Congress.

Aug 22, 2024

Centre provides Z-Plus security cover to Sharad Pawar

The Central government on Wednesday accorded the highest Z-Plus security cover to Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President Sharad Pawar.

Aug 22, 2024

Rahul Gandhi to hold two meetings in J&K on Thursday, media interaction also on cards

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday, is scheduled to hold two meetings with the Congress workers ahead of the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir to be held in three phases on September 18, September 25, and October 1.

Aug 22, 2024