Aug 20, 2024, at 07:06 am
The Kerala High Court Monday dismissed an appeal filed by cine star Ranjini against an order of single-judge allowing the release of Justice Hema Committee Report on working conditions of women in the Malayalam film industry.
Top CBI women officers who handled Hathras, Unnao take charge of Kolkata rape-murder case
Aug 20, 2024, at 05:22 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The responsibility of the investigation into the brutal rape-murder case at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital and Medical College has been handed over to two of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s top women officers, who have handled a few such notorious cases earlier, with considerable success, media reports said.
Choreographer arrested for raping 21-year-old within 10 hours of committing the crime in Bengaluru
Aug 20, 2024, at 03:56 am
The Bengaluru Police Monday arrested a man suspected of raping a 21-year-old final-year degree student on Aug 18.
'No action till Aug 29': Karnataka HC gives interim relief to Siddaramaiah in MUDA scam case
Aug 20, 2024, at 02:42 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the trial court to not take any action against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah following Governor Thawaar Chand Gehlot's approval to prosecute him in connection with the alleged irregularities in the land allocation by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
Aug 20, 2024, at 12:54 am
A large number of doctors in Kolkata on Monday took out a procession and formed a human chain to protest against the rape and murder of their colleague in state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, an incident that sparked a nationwide socio-political firestorm.
Uttar Pradesh: 10 labourers die after pickup van collides with bus
Aug 20, 2024, at 12:09 am
At least 10 labourers died and 27 others were injured after a pickup van collided with a bus in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr area on Sunday.
Prime Minister Modi congratulates Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra following her appointment
Aug 19, 2024, at 11:54 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished Paetongtarn Shinawatra after she was elected as Thai PM.
Jammu and Kashmir: CRPF jawan killed in terror attack in Udhampur
Aug 19, 2024, at 11:42 pm
At least one CRPF officer was killed during an ongoing encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Monday, media reports said.
Aug 19, 2024, at 10:46 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will host Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yoko Kamikawa for the 3rd India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on August 20, 2024.
Aug 19, 2024, at 09:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the doctors' indefinite protests at hospitals across the state over RG Kar rape-murder, the medical fraternity on Monday marched to city police headquarters Lal Bazar with Dr. Kunal Sarkar and Dr. Subarna Goswami, who have been summoned by Kolkata Police over their alleged social media posts spreading misinformation.
Pakistani women refugees tie Rakhi to Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Aug 19, 2024, at 08:49 pm
Delhi-based women refugees from Pakistan tied Rakhi to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan here on Monday.
Silenced by Force: How Pakistan’s social media activists are being abducted
Aug 19, 2024, at 08:27 pm
In an era where the power of social media is undeniable, Pakistan’s intelligence agencies are resorting to a disturbing and increasingly common practice: abducting social media activists and vloggers who dare to criticize the government and military establishment.
Tamil Nadu: 13 girls sexually abused during fake NCC camp in school
Aug 19, 2024, at 08:04 pm
At least 13 girls were allegedly sexually abused during a fake National Cadet Corps (NCC) camp at a private school in Krishangiri region of Tamil Nadu recently, media reports said.
Harbhajan Singh writes to Bengal Guv Bose, CM Mamata Banerjee over RG Kar rape-murder probe
Aug 19, 2024, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Indian cricketer and Aam Aadmi Party MP Harbhajan Singh has written an open letter to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressing "deep anguish" over the delay in the delivery of justice for the victim in the RG Kar rape-murder case.
Aug 19, 2024, at 06:51 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: One person has been arrested for sharing the picture of the 31-year-old post-graduate medical student who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and for issuing threat to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, media reports said.
Global South Cooperation: Development Compact should be central to the Pact of the Future
Aug 19, 2024, at 06:34 pm
Aspirations of the Global South are challenged by growing uncertainties in the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his opening remarks at the third Voice of the Global South Summit has minced no words to stand strongly in solidarity with the Global South to amplify their ‘Voice’ as inequalities grow and ravaging wars spread. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is still being felt across the Global South with worsening realities of climate change challenges.
PM Narendra Modi to visit Ukraine: MEA
Aug 19, 2024, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine, which is going to be his first trip to the war-torn country since its conflict with Russia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday (August 19).
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah moves HC challenging Guv's nod to prosecute him in MUDA scam case
Aug 19, 2024, at 05:41 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has moved the High Court challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval to prosecute him in connection with the alleged irregularities in the land allocation by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
No faith in Mamata Banerjee: RG Kar rape-murder victim's father amid CBI probe
Aug 19, 2024, at 05:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the ongoing CBI investigation into the rape and murder of post-graduate medical student of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the victim's father said the family has no faith in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is at the receiving end of massive public anger over the crime that has sent shockwaves across the country and raised doubts over women's security at work space in the state.
Rotary International condemns RG Kar doctor rape and murder incident amid nationwide outrage
Aug 19, 2024, at 02:44 pm
The Rotary International District 3291 has condemned the rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor in Kolkata's state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and called for zero tolerance against any form of abuse or violence against medical practitioners.
Aug 19, 2024, at 05:35 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film and television personalities, who are often slammed for being bankrolled by the Mamata Banerjee government and her party's eco-system, hit the streets of Kolkata on Sunday evening demanding justice for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old post-graduate medical student at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Kolkata rape-murder: 'We want justice' resonates as multiple protests sweep West Bengal
Aug 19, 2024, at 04:53 am
Tens and thousands of people ignored heavy rains and inclement weather to walk on the streets of Kolkata and in several corners of West Bengal on Sunday night demanding justice for the female doctor who was raped and murdered in state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, an incident which has triggered nationwide demonstrations from all sections of the society.
Aug 19, 2024, at 03:59 am
Taking suo moto cognizance of the rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the Supreme Court on Sunday announced it would take up the matter on August 20.
Aug 19, 2024, at 03:14 am
Indian Coast Guard Director General Rakesh Pal died in Chennai after suffering from cardiac arrest, media reports said.
S Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties with Kuwaiti leaders
Aug 19, 2024, at 02:56 am
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday visited Kuwait when he met Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and thanked him for his guidance and insights on taking ties between the two nations to a higher level.
Indian Naval ship INS Tabar reaches Denmark for a two-day visit
Aug 19, 2024, at 02:00 am
Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar commanded by Captain MR Harish arrived at Esbjerg, Denmark for a two-day visit.
Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim to pay first State Visit to India tomorrow
Aug 19, 2024, at 01:38 am
Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim will pay a State Visit to India on 19-21 August 2024 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
Minor girl raped in state bus in Dehradun; 5 roadways employees arrested
Aug 19, 2024, at 12:01 am
Dehradun: Five employees of the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation were arrested after a minor girl travelling from Delhi to Dehradun on a state bus was allegedly gang-raped at the Dehradun ISBT early Tuesday morning, media reports said.
80 students fall sick after consuming biscuits at Maharashtra school
Aug 18, 2024, at 11:45 pm
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Around 80 students from a district council school in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district were hospitalized after consuming biscuits provided as part of a nutritional meal program, media reports said.
Bengaluru: Biker allegedly rapes college student after taking lift
Aug 18, 2024, at 11:35 pm
A Bengaluru woman was allegedly raped by an unknown biker who had given her a lift on Sunday, media reports said.