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SC reserves verdict on Kejriwal's plea challenging CBI arrest, seeking bail

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and seeking bail in the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam.

Sep 5, 2024

PM Modi hails report showing India's rapid strides in Swachhta Abhiyaan, dip in infant mortality

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed a research work spotlighting the outcome of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in ushering in hygienic conditions in both rural and urban India, pivotal in checking infant mortality across the country.

Sep 5, 2024

India committed to work with world for green future: PM Modi

India has taken many massive strides in green energy and is committed to working with the world for a green future

Sep 5, 2024

GST rate much below revenue neutral rate to lessen burden on taxpayers: FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the goods and services tax (GST) rate is much below the revenue neutral rate (RNR), originally suggested at 15.3 per cent, which means less burden on taxpayers.

Sep 5, 2024

NEET aspirant from UP commits suicide in Kota

A NEET aspirant from Mathura district in Uttar Pradesh committed suicide in Rajasthan's Kota district, confirmed officials on Thursday.

Sep 5, 2024

RG Kar: CBI gets clues about Sandip Ghosh's letter for renovation near crime scene

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probing the rape and murder of a woman doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital has found a crucial document showing that former principal Sandip Ghosh gave instructions to the state public works department (PWD) to conduct renovation in areas adjacent to the scene of the crime a day after victim's body was recovered.

Sep 5, 2024

Kerala HC to constitute special bench to deal with cases related to Hema Committee report

As allegations against Malayalam film stars pile up since the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which revealed the appalling work conditions of women in the Malayalam film industry and their sexual exploitation, the Kerala High Court on Thursday decided to form a special bench to hear such cases.

Sep 5, 2024

J&K Assembly polls: After Omar files nomination, uncertainty looms over Farooq joining electoral battle

After the announcement of Assembly polls in J&K on August 16, NC president Dr. Farooq Abdullah announced that he was ready to contest the elections.

Sep 5, 2024

Hijab row: Way principal treated kids is an issue, says K'taka Edu Minister on withholding award

Commenting on withholding for now the 'Best Principal Award' to the Kundapur Government Pre-University College principal for making girl students wearing hijab stand in the Sun, Karnataka Minister for Education Madhu Bangarappa stated on Thursday that the way the principal treated the children was the issue.

Sep 5, 2024

Punjab hikes fuel rates, scraps power subsidy above loads of 7 KW

The cash-strapped AAP government in Punjab on Thursday increased the petrol price by 61 paise and diesel by 92 paise per litre and also scrapped subsidised electricity above loads of 7 KW.

Sep 5, 2024

CBI made 'insurance arrest' to prevent release in excise policy case, Kejriwal tells SC

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) made an "insurance arrest in hurry" to prevent his release on bail in the alleged excise policy scam case.

Sep 5, 2024

PM Modi to address three election rallies in J&K, says BJP leader

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address three election rallies in J&K, said BJP's J&K general secretary Ashok Koul on Thursday.

Sep 5, 2024

Calcutta HC directs CBI to look into derogatory social media posts using RG Kar victim's photo

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to look into derogatory social media posts using the picture of the junior doctor who was raped and killed within the RG Kar Medical College & Hospital premises in August.

Sep 5, 2024

RG Kar case: CBI finds Sanjay Roy's polygraph test statements contradictory

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials probing the ghastly rape and murder of a woman doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital have found discrepancies in the statements of Sanjay Roy, the arrested civil volunteer, during the polygraph test.

Sep 5, 2024

Malayalam actor Pauly files complaint with police to probe sexual assault allegations

Two days after actor Nivin Pauly denied allegations of sexual assault leveled by a woman against him and five others, the upcoming star filed a complaint with the State Police Chief (SPC) seeking a probe into what he termed were "baseless" accusations.

Sep 5, 2024