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INDIA bloc covering up crimes of its associates: BJP blasts SP, Bengal govt

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday blasted the Samajwadi Party (SP) as well as the TMC government in Bengal over sexual assault cases, protection of the accused by their political masters and also brazen attempts by INDIA bloc to 'downplay' the tragic incidents.

Aug 13, 2024

Kolkata doctor's rape & murder: Questions raised in court over communication goof-up

Amid the nation-wide outrage over the rape and murder of a female doctor at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College last week, questions were raised in the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday over the communication goof-up on the part of the hospital authorities, including keeping the victim's parents waiting for information even after her bruised body was found at the seminar room on the morning of August 9.

Aug 13, 2024

US denies Hasina's allegations of involvement in Bangladesh's unrest

The US has rejected the allegations of its government's involvement in the Bangladesh crisis, including the protests in the country that led to the deaths of hundreds of people.

Aug 13, 2024

DMK meet scheduled on Aug 16, Udhayanidhi Stalin's elevation as Deputy CM likely to come up

The ruling DMK will hold a meeting of its district secretaries on August 16 to discuss the preparations for the annual 'Mupperum Vizha' celebration. However, there is speculation that the role elevation of State Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin as the Deputy Chief Minister may also be discussed.

Aug 13, 2024

After Taranjit Sandhu, Vinay Mohan Kwatra takes charge as India's ambassador to US

Vinay Mohan Kwatra took charge on Monday as Indian ambassador to the US and succeeds Taranjit Singh Sandhu.

Aug 13, 2024

'Illegal immigration saved my life': Trump recalls why he turned his head in interview with Elon Musk

Trump recalled that he had turned his head towards a chart on illegal immigration and that might have saved his life, agreeing with Musk. "Illegal immigration saved my life. You're right."

Aug 13, 2024

Trump loses cool, calls Kamala Harris names as pre-poll surveys project his declining lead in US Presidential race

Trump has called his Democratic rival for the White house, Vice President Kamala Harris a "radical Left lunatic," exposing his weakness in the wake of declining lead in pre-poll surveys.

Aug 13, 2024

Iran's newly appointed VP Zarif resigns from post within 10 days

Mohammad Javad Zarif has resigned from his new post as Iranian Vice-President for strategic affairs and head of the Centre for Strategic Studies, just 10 days after his appointment.

Aug 13, 2024

Cyberattack delays Trump interview to Elon Musk

The highly anticipated interview of former US President Donald Trump by Elon Musk on the social media platform X that the latter owns was way behind schedule because of technical issues.

Aug 13, 2024

OGW network smashed in Jammu, nine including kingpin arrested

Arrested persons provided all logistics to three Pakistani terrorists killed in the Gandoh area of Doda district.

Aug 13, 2024

J&K GSDP likely to grow at 7.5 percent during current fiscal year

J&K has faced challenges in fiscal management due to the unabated pressures of externally sponsored terrorism: LG Manoj Sinha

Aug 12, 2024

Will hand over doctor's rape & murder case to CBI if police probe not done by Sunday, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday that the probe in the alleged rape and murder of the trainee doctor of Kolkata-based R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital will be handed over to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) if the Kolkata Police is unable to complete the investigation by next Sunday.

Aug 12, 2024

Rahul Gandhi following China's orders, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay

Questioning the alleged silence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on the unrest in Bangladesh, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar.

Aug 12, 2024

Over 700 passengers died in 667 train accidents in last 10 years; 2,087 injured [details]

Indian Railways take some concrete steps including Ultrasonic Flaw Detection (USFD) testing of rails to detect flaws and timely removal of defective rails.

Aug 12, 2024

Doc's rape & murder: 3 PILs filed in Calcutta HC for independent probe

Three Public Interest Litigations (PIL) were filed in Calcutta High Court on Monday in the alleged rape and murder case of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital last week.

Aug 12, 2024