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Hunger strike by junior doctors enters 5th day

WB doctors' strike enters 11th day; SC to hear RG Kar case today

The fast-unto death demonstration by junior doctors against the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has entered the 11th day on Tuesday.

Oct 15, 2024

Maha govt amends Stamp Duty Act, expects to mop up additional Rs 2,000 cr annually

Maha govt brings ordinance on Stamp Duty Act, to generate extra Rs 2K Cr annually

The MahaYuti government has released an ordinance to amend the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958 proposing the increase in stamp duty on affidavits, agreements and related documents to Rs 500 from the present Rs 100. The stamp duty on share capital has been increased to Rs 1 crore from Rs 50 lakh.

Oct 15, 2024

PM Modi opens 8th ITU-WTSA, highlights India's telecom revolution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 8th edition of the International Telecommunication Union-World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (ITU-WTSA) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Tuesday, emphasising India's rapid strides in telecom and digital technology.

Oct 15, 2024

Apex Court declines to hear plea against LG's power to nominate five MLAs

Senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi representing the petitioner, Ravinder Sharma, who contested Sections 15, 15A, and 15B of the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 in the Apex Court. The Supreme Court directed the petition to approach the High Court.

Oct 14, 2024

Delhi CM Atishi calls on PM Modi, first time after taking oath

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Monday. This is the first meeting after she became chief minister of Delhi.

Oct 14, 2024

J&K LG invites Omar Abdullah to form govt; oath-taking on Wednesday

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday invited NC Vice President Omar Abdullah to take the oath of office as the Chief Minister of the UT on Wednesday.

Oct 14, 2024

India downgrades diplomatic ties with Canada; withdraws its envoy, other 'targeted diplomats'

India decided to withdraw its High Commissioner and "other targeted diplomats and officials" from Canada following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's continued "hostility" towards the country.

Oct 14, 2024

India labels Canada's latest allegations as 'preposterous imputations', slams Trudeau's political agenda

Labelling them as "preposterous imputations", India on Monday slammed the Canadian government led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, asserting once again that it has "consciously provided" space to violent extremists and terrorists to harass, threaten and intimidate Indian diplomats and community leaders in Canada.

Oct 14, 2024

After communal tension, prohibitory orders in K'taka's Hubballi city

BJP seeks K'taka Guv's intervention to revoke cabinet decision on withdrawal of Hubballi riot cases

Karnataka BJP has sought Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's intervention to revoke the cabinet decision on the withdrawal of cases against the Hubballi riot accused.

Oct 14, 2024

On Day 10 of doctors' hunger strike, Bengal govt and associations meet today

The fast-unto-death agitation by junior doctors over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital entered the 10th day on Monday. A crucial meeting of various doctors' associations and the West Bengal government is scheduled for the day to find a solution.

Oct 14, 2024

Pakistan eagerly awaits EAM Jaishankar's arrival for SCO meet

All eyes are fixed on the visit of India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar as Pakistan hosts the two-day SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting in Islamabad starting Tuesday.

Oct 14, 2024

Delhi govt imposes ban on firecrackers till January 1 to combat air pollution

Delhi govt imposes ban on firecrackers till January 1 to tackle air pollution

The Delhi government on Monday imposed a complete ban on the production, storage, sale and use of firecrackers till January 1, 2025. The measure is part of the city government's ongoing effort to curb rising air pollution levels during the winter season.

Oct 14, 2024

RG Kar case: Sandip Ghosh's 10 confidant doctors expelled

Calcutta HC junks Sandip Ghosh's plea for fast-track hearing on registration cancellation

A vacation bench of Calcutta High Court, on Monday, rejected a plea by Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, seeking a fast-track hearing in the matter of the cancellation of his medical registration by West Bengal Medical Council last month.

Oct 14, 2024

Khushi Kapoor cries, avoids seeing her mother's portrait as she inaugurates late Sridevi Kapoor Chowk in Mumbai with her father Boney Kapoor

Boney Kapoor along with his younger daughter, Khushi Kapoor, inaugurated Sridevi Kapoor Chowk in Mumbai's Lokhandwala. JanhvI Kapoor wasn't present during the inauguration.

Oct 14, 2024

Joint Committee on Waqf Bill to hear views from Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind

Delhi: Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill to hear views of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, other stakeholders

The Joint Committee of Parliament will meet in the Parliament Annexe on Monday, to discuss on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill under the chairmanship of Jagdambika Pal. During the meeting, the Committee will hear the views of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and other stakeholders.

Oct 14, 2024

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WB doctors' strike enters 11th day; SC to hear RG Kar case today

Maha govt brings ordinance on Stamp Duty Act, to generate extra Rs 2K Cr annually

PM Modi opens 8th ITU-WTSA, highlights India's telecom revolution

Apex Court declines to hear plea against LG's power to nominate five MLAs

Delhi CM Atishi calls on PM Modi, first time after taking oath

J&K LG invites Omar Abdullah to form govt; oath-taking on Wednesday

India downgrades diplomatic ties with Canada; withdraws its envoy, other 'targeted diplomats'

India labels Canada's latest allegations as 'preposterous imputations', slams Trudeau's political agenda

BJP seeks K'taka Guv's intervention to revoke cabinet decision on withdrawal of Hubballi riot cases

On Day 10 of doctors' hunger strike, Bengal govt and associations meet today

Pakistan eagerly awaits EAM Jaishankar's arrival for SCO meet

Delhi govt imposes ban on firecrackers till January 1 to tackle air pollution

Calcutta HC junks Sandip Ghosh's plea for fast-track hearing on registration cancellation

Khushi Kapoor cries, avoids seeing her mother's portrait as she inaugurates late Sridevi Kapoor Chowk in Mumbai with her father Boney Kapoor

Delhi: Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill to hear views of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, other stakeholders

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