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17 Aug 2024

Jaipur

Jaipur: E-rickshaw driver beats scooter rider to death after crash 

A 36-year-old man died after he was beaten by an e-rickshaw driver and two others following an argument in Jaipur, police said on Saturday.

17 Aug 2024

Calcutta High Court

What is Kamduni case, in spotlight amid Kolkata doctor's rape-murder  

The recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has reignited discussions about the 2013 Kamduni case.

17 Aug 2024

Bengaluru

'Missing' Bengaluru techie fled to escape wife's constant 'shouting, torture'

A teary-eyed woman took to social media last week, begging for help in finding her husband, who had gone missing since August 4.

'Entire Cabinet with me': Siddaramaiah reacts to governor's prosecution sanction

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reacted to the prosecution sanction issued against him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scam.

17 Aug 2024

Gurugram

DLF Mall in Noida, Gurugram Ambience Mall receive bomb threats 

The DLF Mall of India in Noida was evacuated on Saturday morning after it received a bomb threat.

17 Aug 2024

Bhiwandi

Woman injures man's genitals with spatula over unwanted sexual advances

A 30-year-old man was hospitalized after a woman defended herself against his alleged sexual advances by injuring his genitals with a metal spatula, in Maharashtra's Thane district.

17 Aug 2024

High Court

Karnataka MUDA scam: What is it and who's involved

Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot has approved the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam.

17 Aug 2024

Bhagalpur

Bihar's under-construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge collapses into Ganga again

The under-construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge in Bihar has hit another roadblock again.

17 Aug 2024

Siddaramaiah

Karnataka governor approves prosecution of Siddaramaiah in land scam case 

The Karnataka governor has given his permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case.

17 Aug 2024

Ahmedabad

22 Sabarmati Express coaches derail near Kanpur after hitting boulder 

The Sabarmati Express (19168), en route from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, derailed between the Kanpur and Bhimsen stations in Uttar Pradesh early Saturday morning.

17 Aug 2024

Navi Mumbai

Video: Cabby, cops save woman jumping off Atal Setu

A quick-thinking taxi driver, with the help of police, saved a woman who allegedly tried to jump off the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Trans Harbour Link Bridge (Atal Setu) in Nhava Sheva, Mumbai.

17 Aug 2024

Kolkata

NCW finds security, infrastructure lapses in Kolkata doctor's rape-murder case 

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has identified significant shortcomings in security and infrastructure at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

Why poll body didn't announce Maharashtra Assembly election dates

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced the dates for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana.

16 Aug 2024

Calcutta High Court

CBI questions ex-principal who dismissed Kolkata doctor's rape-murder as 'suicide' 

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday interrogated Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in connection with the rape and murder of the 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor.

16 Aug 2024

Bangladesh

'Was assured Hindus' safety: Modi after speaking to Bangladesh's Yunus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the Bangladesh interim government, for the first time.

16 Aug 2024

Central Government

Rahul Gandhi citizenship row: Subramanian Swamy moves Delhi High Court 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy has moved the Delhi High Court over the issue of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's citizenship.

16 Aug 2024

Assembly

Election Commission announces assembly election dates for J&K, Haryana   

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana.

16 Aug 2024

Delhi

File FIR within 6 hours of violence: Centre to hospitals 

The Union Health Ministry has directed all government hospitals, whether central or state-run, to file police complaints within six hours of any act of violence on their premises or against their staff and health workers.

16 Aug 2024

Bandipora

J&K: Over 200 officials transferred ahead of assembly elections

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has announced the transfer of over 200 officers in the Union Territory ahead of the Election Commission's announcement regarding the assembly elections.

16 Aug 2024

Calcutta High Court

'Provide photos proving rape-murder crime scene intact': Court to Bengal 

The Calcutta High Court on Friday asked the West Bengal government to submit photos to prove that the crime scene of the recent rape and murder of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata is still intact.

16 Aug 2024

Kolkata

Kolkata rape-murder: Mamata to lead march seeking death penalty 

Following the brutal rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced plans to lead a rally on Friday evening.

16 Aug 2024

Kolkata

Decomposed body of Uttarakhand nurse found, was raped and murdered 

The decomposed body of a nurse from Uttarakhand was found at an empty plot in Uttar Pradesh nine days after she went missing.

16 Aug 2024

Kolkata

Man removes pants, tries to molest Coimbatore house surgeon; arrested

A man has been arrested for allegly attempting to molest a woman house surgeon at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH).

16 Aug 2024

Azad Maidan

Kolkata rape-murder: IMA announces 24-hour nationwide medical shutdown  

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a 24-hour nationwide strike of doctors in protest against the recent rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

16 Aug 2024

Assembly

Election Commission to announce dates for assembly polls today 

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for upcoming Assembly elections on Friday.

15 Aug 2024

Bangladesh

At 98 minutes, Modi's 78th Independence Day speech longest ever 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest Independence Day speech on Thursday, clocking in at 98 minutes.

15 Aug 2024

Fastag

Punjab toll plaza charges man who's at home ₹220 

A man in Punjab was left baffled after he was charged ₹220 at a toll plaza while he was at home.

15 Aug 2024

Abhishek Banerjee

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: 9 arrested for vandalism at hospital

Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the vandalism at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Wednesday night.

15 Aug 2024

Bihar

Odisha announces 1-day menstrual leave for women employees

The Odisha government has announced a one-day menstrual leave policy for women employees in both state government and private sector establishments.

15 Aug 2024

Delhi

Why Red Fort is venue for PM's Independence Day speech

Every year, on August 15, the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag and addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi.

15 Aug 2024

Bangladesh

PM Modi's top quotes on Independence Day 

In his first Independence Day address since winning a historic third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the government is committed to major reforms.

15 Aug 2024

Kolkata

Mob 'with swords' vandalizes hospital where doctor was raped, murdered 

A mob armed with swords and rod stormed RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata around 12:30am on August 15, destroying the property and pelting police personnel with stones.

15 Aug 2024

Independence Day

Independence Day 2024: Creative ways to wish people today

Today is Independence Day and what would be a better occasion to celebrate the amazing history and culture of our great nation?

14 Aug 2024

Independence Day

Independence Day 2024: Perfect ideas to celebrate India's spirit

India is all set to celebrate its 78th Independence Day.

15 Aug 2024

Independence Day

Independence Day 2024: Revisiting India with pride

There'll always be complaints, something to be unhappy about, but we can't ignore the very significant event that happened 77 years ago: India became independent.

15 Aug 2024

Narendra Modi

Existing civil code divisive, we need secular civil code: Modi 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech, strongly advocated for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India.

'Instill fear of punishment': Modi's first reaction to Kolkata rape-murder

Prime Minister Narendra Modi indirectly reacted to the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in his Independence Day speech.

15 Aug 2024

Narendra Modi

We are making preparations to host 2036 Olympics, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all athletes and players who participated in the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics on Independence Day.

15 Aug 2024

Narendra Modi

Working to reduce government interference in people's lives: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech said his government is "working to ensure minimum government interference" in the lives of middle-class families.

15 Aug 2024

Narendra Modi

'We carry blood of 40cr people who overthrew colonialism': Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the 11th consecutive year on Independence Day.