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RG Kar tragedy: Confidentiality of autopsy process compromised, states CFSL report

CFSL report reveals confidentiality breach in post-mortem process and suggests further research to determine if rape and murder was committed by one or multiple individuals.

Dec 27, 2024

Power bill levy cut by 50 pc due to our protests: Delhi BJP chief

Electricity bills of all consumers in Delhi are set to see a drop with the power regulator directing discoms to reduce the Power Purchase Adjustment Cost collected every month, said Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Friday, claiming credit for the almost 50 per cent cut in the levy

Dec 27, 2024

Maruti 800 architect Osamu Suzuki passes away; leaves behind a legacy

Osamu Suzuki, the visionary who revolutionized India's automobile market with the introduction of the Maruti 800 has passed away at the age of 94. Suzuki who led Suzuki Motor Corp for over four decades succumbed to lymphoma on December 25 as confirmed by the company's statement.

Dec 27, 2024

Kerala HC directs govt to proceed with estate acquisition for Wayanad rehabilitation

The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to expedite the acquisition of two estates identified for rehabilitating families affected by the Wayanad landslides. Delays in acquiring these estates have hindered the construction of proposed townships for the displaced families.

Dec 27, 2024

Greatest economist who shaped nation's economy: K'taka Cong pays tributes to ex-PM Singh

The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a condolence meeting organised at the CPED grounds in his honour.

Dec 27, 2024

100 Bangladeshi, Rohingyas held in 5 months at Agartala railway station alone

Around 100 infiltrators including 87 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested during the past five months at the Agartala railway station alone, while hundreds of other intruders from across the border were nabbed in different places of Tripura.

Dec 27, 2024

Will remember Manmohan Singh in prayers, says Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama pays tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh, praising his selfless nature and contributions to India's development, as nation mourns his demise.

Dec 27, 2024

'Nothing short of a miracle': Siddaramaiah on late PM Manmohan Singh's life

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday termed late Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, one of the most respected figures in Indian politics and that his life was nothing short of a miracle.

Dec 27, 2024

Dr Singh's final farewell on Saturday; mortal remains to be kept at Congress HQs

As the nation pays heartfelt tributes to its beloved 14th Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on his demise, his final farewell is set to begin from the Congress headquarters on Saturday.

Dec 27, 2024

Farmers' protest: SC seeks compliance report from Punjab over Dallewal's health, safety

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a compliance report from the Punjab government regarding hospitalisation of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast unto death.

Dec 27, 2024

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul, Kharge pay tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday led the party in paying tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence on Friday.

Dec 27, 2024

Allu Arjun to virtually appear before court in theatre stampede case

Actor Allu Arjun is set to appear virtually before the Nampally Court later on Friday in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case.

Dec 27, 2024

Another illegal Bangladeshi infiltrator arrested from Kolkata hotel

Kolkata Police on Friday arrested an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant from a city hotel where he was staying for quite some time posing as an Indian citizen on the basis of fake identity documents.

Dec 27, 2024

MUDA case petitioner seeks Centre's protection, writes to PM, HM

Petitioner Snehamayi Krishna in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case in which Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is named as the first accused, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking central protection for himself and his family.

Dec 27, 2024

Tharoor, Pilot, other Congress leaders pay tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh

Senior Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Sachin Pilot expressed profound grief on Friday over the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, describing him as a transformative leader and a compassionate statesman.

Dec 27, 2024