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RG Kar rape and murder case: Verdict to be out in few hours

Amid apprehensions and hope, a special court in Kolkata will be delivering the verdict within a few hours in the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata within the hospital premises in August

Jan 18, 2025

Para-archer Rakesh Kumar bags Arjuna Award; brings laurels to J&K

Rakesh Kumar, a para-archer from J&K's Reasi district, has been conferred the prestigious Arjuna Award by President Droupadi Murmu. Overcoming immense challenges, including a life-altering accident, Rakesh has achieved extraordinary success in para-archery, securing medals in the Asian and World Championships and the Paralympics.

Jan 17, 2025

Release of Kangana's 'Emergency' halted across Punjab amid fear of protests

Filmmaker-actress Kangana Ranaut's latest release "Emergency" has once again faced a road-block as it has been halted in Patiala, Amritsar and Bathinda amid fear of protests.

Jan 17, 2025

Delhi polls: Sandeep Dikshit declares assets worth Rs 11.12 crore

Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit, contesting from the New Delhi constituency, has declared a net worth of Rs 11.12 crore in his nomination papers filed on Thursday.

Jan 17, 2025

Mysterious deaths in J&K's Rajouri: CM Omar Abdullah urges action amid rising criticism

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed health and police departments to expedite their investigations as the opposition stepped up attacks on the government over the handling of mysterious deaths in Rajouri's Badhaal village.

Jan 17, 2025

US Consulate inaugurated in Bengaluru: What it means for India-US relations

The US inaugurated its consulate in Bengaluru, marking a significant step in strengthening India-US diplomatic ties. The consulate provides a platform for the people of Karnataka to connect with global aspirations.

Jan 17, 2025

Prashant Kishor mentally weak, needs treatment: Bihar Health Minister

Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Friday ridiculed political strategist and Jan Suraaj Founder Prashant Kishor, saying he is mentally weak and needs treatment.

Jan 17, 2025

Centre urged to hike import duties on aluminium products

A panel of industry experts and retired bureaucrats has called for urgent policy intervention to raise import duties on primary and downstream aluminium products to 10 per cent and impose a 7.5 per cent duty on aluminium scrap to check the surge in cheap imports coming into the country.

Jan 17, 2025

SC stays HC decision ordering Delhi govt, Centre to enter MoU on Ayushman Bharat scheme

In an interim order passed on Friday, the Supreme Court paused implementation of the Delhi High Court's decision, which had asked the city government and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for implementing Ayushman Bharat scheme in the national capital.

Jan 17, 2025

3 individuals gave Rs 1.54 cr loan to Sisodia's wife for son's Canada education, shows affidavit

Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia sent his son for higher education in Canada by taking personal education loans of Rs 1.54 crore in his wife's name, shows the AAP leader's affidavit filed in Jangpura Assembly constituency.

Jan 17, 2025

Defamation case: K'taka High Court stays proceedings against Rahul Gandhi

The Karnataka High Court on Friday stayed the proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in connection with the defamation case filed by the state unit of the BJP.

Jan 17, 2025

RG Kar rape-murder case: Court to pronounce verdict tomorrow

The crucial verdict on the rape and murder of a woman doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata will be delivered at a special court in the city on Saturday

Jan 17, 2025

2 AAP councillors from West Delhi join BJP ahead of Assembly polls

Just weeks ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, the BJP welcomed two AAP councillors from West Delhi into its fold on Friday. City unit president Virendra Sachdeva described their defection as evidence of the "sinking ship" that is Arvind Kejriwal's party.

Jan 17, 2025

Another JEE aspirant dies by suicide in Kota, third this month

A JEE aspirant in Kota committed suicide by hanging himself from a fan, said police officials on Friday.

Jan 17, 2025

SC denies bail to ex-PFI Chairman, grants liberty to approach trial court

The Supreme Court on Friday turned down a plea filed by Erappungal Abubacker, the former Chairman of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), seeking bail on humanitarian and medical grounds.

Jan 17, 2025