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RG Kar tragedy: Statement of forensic doctor who took pictures of victim's body crucial for CBI

The statement of one particular doctor in the team of forensic experts conducting the autopsy of the body of the lady junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital -- who was raped and murdered within its premises in August -- and who took some pictures of the victim's body before the autopsy, has become crucial for CBI trying to establish if tampering was done with the evidence in the case.

Dec 12, 2024

Over 1 lakh micro food processing enterprises get assistance under PMFME scheme: Minister

A total of 1,08,580 micro food processing enterprises have been approved for assistance under the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme (till October 31)

Dec 12, 2024

CM Stalin, EPS wish Rajinikanth on his birthday

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin extended his heartfelt wishes to superstar Rajinikanth on his 74th birthday.

Dec 12, 2024

Jal Jeevan Mission empowering women in rural areas, says PM Modi

Jal Jeevan Mission is facilitating the empowerment of more women in India, especially in the rural areas, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.

Dec 12, 2024

Fresh snowfall in J&K, minimum temperature improves due to cloud cover

Higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Thursday as the minimum temperature improved with Srinagar city recording minus 0.5 degrees Celsius as the lowest temperature.

Dec 12, 2024

Veteran actor Mohan Babu booked for attempt to murder

Police have booked an attempt to murder case against veteran Tollywood actor Mohan Babu for attacking a television journalist at his residence recently.

Dec 12, 2024

3-judge Special Bench of SC to hear today pleas against Places of Worship Act

A three-judge Special Bench of the Supreme Court is slated to hear on Thursday a clutch of petitions challenging the validity of certain provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

Dec 12, 2024

Jewar Airport to get license soon: Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu said on Wednesday that the validation flight at Jewar Airport, also known as Noida International Airport, was conducted successfully and officials were looking to get license for the airport as soon as possible.

Dec 12, 2024

Indian Americans urge UN to recognise plight of Hindus in Bangladesh as 'ongoing genocide'

Urging governments, global organisations, private companies and individuals to stand with the Hindus of Bangladesh, a diverse coalition of American NGOs, scholars, religious leaders, human rights advocates, and civil rights leaders have jointly called for an immediate intervention to stop the "ongoing genocide" of religious minorities in the country under the "military-Islamist" interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

Dec 12, 2024

'Darbar Move' will be restored to preserve Jammu's uniqueness: Omar Abdullah

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday assured civil society members in Jammu that the annual 'Darbar Move' will be restored to preserve the uniqueness of Jammu.

Dec 11, 2024

Protest wins over power: PoJK drops controversial protest ban; key autonomy issues linger

The government of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoJK) repealed a controversial law prohibiting unauthorized public gatherings due to widespread protests.

Dec 11, 2024

Seven injured as speeding car hits two vehicles of Rajasthan CM's convoy

An accident involving the convoy of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma occurred at the Akshaya Patra crossing in Jagatpura, Jaipur, which left seven people, including five police officers injured.

Dec 11, 2024

B'luru suicide: 'Pour my ashes into gutter if harassers not found guilty', reads goodbye letter

A part of the suicide note left behind by a 34-year-old man who ended his life here on December 9, besides disclosing shocking details, also reveals his wish to get ashes poured into a gutter outside the court if those who harassed him are not found guilty.

Dec 11, 2024

Addressing ethical challenges of AI, making social media accountable on fake news: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ethical issues in artificial intelligence (AI) and spread of fake news are global concerns and India is committed to addressing these challenges through robust debate and responsible innovation, while fixing accountability on social media platforms, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Wednesday.

Dec 11, 2024

UNHCR team visits Rohingya refugees in Jammu amid heated debate on illegal immigration

Political parties in J&K are divided over dealing with foreigners, including Rohingyas and Bangladeshis, settled in Jammu and adjoining localities. BJP demands immediate deportation of Rohingyas and Bangladeshis, while NC, Congress, and other parties emphasize a humane approach.

Dec 11, 2024