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RG Kar case: CBI to submit fresh progress report on probe today

Doctors hint fresh stir after Calcutta HC's 'rape or gang-rape' query in RG Kar case

The observation by a single judge bench of Calcutta High Court, asking the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to clarify whether the ghastly R.G. Kar rape and murder case in August last year was a case of "rape or gang-rape" has encouraged different organisations spearheading the movement to start a fresh stir.

Mar 25, 2025

Ajay Seth Takes Helm as New Finance Secretary

Ajay Seth, an IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary. Seth's experience spans budgeting, tax policy, foreign investments, and public-private partnerships.

Mar 25, 2025

Dy CM Shinde on Kunal Kamra: Taken 'supari' and action causes reaction

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in his first reaction to stand-up comedian Kunal Karma's controversial remarks against him, has said the latter made the statement after taking 'supari (contract) and every action has a reaction.

Mar 25, 2025

Delhi Budget: Rs 5,100 crore allocated for Mahila Samridhi Yojana, women to get Rs 2,500 monthly aid

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, presenting the biggest budget of Rs 1 lakh crore on Tuesday, announced Rs 5,100 crore for the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, the ambitious women-centric scheme announced before the Delhi elections.

Mar 25, 2025

Mumbai Police serve summons to Kunal Kamra in controversial remarks case

Mumbai Police serve summons to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in controversial remarks case

Mumbai Police on Tuesday issued a summons to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra to remain present to record his statement in a case registered against him in connection with his controversial statement against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Mar 25, 2025

Tarun Bajaj new Revenue Secretary in major bureaucratic reshuffle

In a major reshuffle at the Centre on Tuesday, senior IAS official Tarun Bajaj was appointed as new Secretary, Revenue, in the Finance Ministry, while Ajay Seth replaces him as Secretary, Economic Affairs.

Mar 25, 2025

Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat over Venezuela oil imports would hit India

Trump's 25% tariff threat over Venezuela oil imports would hit India

US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on exports from countries that buy oil from Venezuela would hit India which already fears reciprocal US taxes next month.

Mar 25, 2025

'Not against the law to poke fun at our leaders': Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise for 'gaddar' remark on Eknath Shinde, questions vandalism on venue

'I don't fear this mob, won't be hiding under bed': Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise for 'gaddar' remark on Eknath Shinde

On March 25, 2025, the Khar Police in Mumbai sent a summons to Kamra's residence, asking him to appear before the investigating officer at 11 AM over his remarks. However, Kamra is currently not in Mumbai, police confirmed.

Mar 25, 2025

'You left your real party, formed another party for power. Isn't that an insult of Balasaheb?': Jaya Bachchan supports Kunal Kamra amid Row over 'Gaddar' remark on Eknath Shinde

Jaya Bachchan supports Kunal Kamra amid row over 'Gaddar' remark on Eknath Shinde

Several political leaders, including Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, have also come forward to defend Kunal Kamra's right to free speech and condemned the vandalism at Mumbai's Habitat venue, where his show was filmed. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant supported Kamra, asserting that every remark in his comedy special Naya Bharat was factually accurate.

Mar 24, 2025

Prez Murmu calls to end Maoism, praises exemplary traditions of Chhattisgarh Assembly

The silver jubilee of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly marked a historic moment with a strong call for eradicating Maoism, as leaders and dignitaries celebrated the state's democratic journey. President Draupadi Murmu, while addressing the occasion on Monday in Raipur, highlighted unity, empowerment, and development as pivotal for shaping Chhattisgarh's future.

Mar 24, 2025

Chhattisgarh Assembly sets unique example of parliamentary conduct: President Murmu

President Murmu on Monday said that the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly has set a unique example of parliamentary democracy in India.

Mar 24, 2025

India must transition from service-based to product-based industry model: NITI Aayog

India must transition from a service-based to a product-based industry model, said Dr. V. K. Saraswat, Member (Science & Technology), NITI Aayog.

Mar 24, 2025

Cash at home: Delhi HC withdraws Justice Varma from judicial work; MPs seek discussion

The Delhi High Court on Monday revised the Roster for sitting judges taking Justice Yashwant Varma off judicial work in keeping with a direction from Chief Justice of India (CJI), Sanjiv Khanna who has constituted a three-member panel to investigate the alleged recovery of cash at the former's home. The controversy also saw two Congress MPs giving Adjournment Motion notices in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, seeking an immediate discussion on the matter.

Mar 24, 2025

Over 12.3 crore rural homes given tap water connection in last 6 years: Minister

More than 12.3 crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections as of March 17 this year under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal scheme which was launched in August 2019, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Mar 24, 2025

Delhi Assembly goes paperless with Budget App, iPads for MLAs; CAG report on DTC tabled

The Delhi Assembly on Monday took its first step towards paperless work with Speaker Vijender Gupta announcing distribution of new iPads to all legislators and uploading of all documents related to Budget 2025-26 on the Delhi Budget application.

Mar 24, 2025

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Doctors hint fresh stir after Calcutta HC's 'rape or gang-rape' query in RG Kar case

Ajay Seth Takes Helm as New Finance Secretary

Dy CM Shinde on Kunal Kamra: Taken 'supari' and action causes reaction

Delhi Budget: Rs 5,100 crore allocated for Mahila Samridhi Yojana, women to get Rs 2,500 monthly aid

Mumbai Police serve summons to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in controversial remarks case

Tarun Bajaj new Revenue Secretary in major bureaucratic reshuffle

Trump's 25% tariff threat over Venezuela oil imports would hit India

'I don't fear this mob, won't be hiding under bed': Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise for 'gaddar' remark on Eknath Shinde

Jaya Bachchan supports Kunal Kamra amid row over 'Gaddar' remark on Eknath Shinde

Prez Murmu calls to end Maoism, praises exemplary traditions of Chhattisgarh Assembly

Chhattisgarh Assembly sets unique example of parliamentary conduct: President Murmu

India must transition from service-based to product-based industry model: NITI Aayog

Cash at home: Delhi HC withdraws Justice Varma from judicial work; MPs seek discussion

Over 12.3 crore rural homes given tap water connection in last 6 years: Minister

Delhi Assembly goes paperless with Budget App, iPads for MLAs; CAG report on DTC tabled

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]