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RG Kar: Mamata Banerjee invites junior doctors again for talks sans live-streaming or video recording

Sep 16, 2024, at 06:02 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: After two failed attempts, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday invited junior doctors, who are on ceasework demanding justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim, to hold talks yet again amid the deadlock on the issue.

Indira Jaising, who had opposed execution of Nirbhaya's rapists, to represent junior doctors in RG Kar case

Sep 16, 2024, at 05:45 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Senior advocate and former Additional Solicitor General Indira Jaising, who had opposed the execution of the convicts in the 2012 Delhi gangrape case, will represent the West Bengal junior doctors, who are on ceasework demanding justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim.

Modi govt to implement 'One Nation, One Election' in present term: Reports

Sep 16, 2024, at 04:50 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, which is headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to implement the system of holding simultaneous elections both at the Centre and States in the ongoing term.

Uttar Pradesh: 13-year-old hurt after wolf attacks him in Bahraich

Sep 16, 2024, at 03:51 pm

Continuing the trend of recent attacks, a 13-year-old was injured after a wolf targeted him in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich area on Sunday.

Typhoon Yagi hits Myanmar, Indian govt commences rapid preparation to deploy humanitarian aid, disaster relief

Sep 16, 2024, at 03:32 am

The Indian Navy has commenced rapid preparations to deploy Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in response to the flash floods in Myanmar.

Punjab police arrest army-deserter with 12.5 kg heroin with Pakistan marking on it 

Sep 16, 2024, at 01:03 am

The Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence have arrested an army-deserter and recovered 12.5 kg heroin with Pakistan markings on it, officials said on Sunday.

Congress, BJP mock Arvind Kejriwal's resignation from Delhi CM post as 'gimmick', 'PR Stunt'

Sep 16, 2024, at 12:56 am

New Delhi: The BJP and Congress ridiculed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation announcement, dismissing it as a gimmick aimed at improving his public image.

Ola scooter user places a placard on vehicle to urge people not to buy it

Sep 16, 2024, at 12:45 am

An Ola scooter owner has expressed her frustration over her EV in an unconventional style by placing a placard in the front of her vehicle where she urged people not to buy it.

'I am senior-most': Haryana BJP's top leader Anil Vij stakes claim for CM post

Sep 15, 2024, at 11:01 pm

Ambala (Haryana): Senior BJP leader and former Minister Anil Vij said on Sunday that he intends to stake a claim for the chief minister's position, citing his seniority, if the party wins the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections.

'JMM aligning with Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, hurting tribal interests': Modi in Jamshedpur rally

Sep 15, 2024, at 10:09 pm

Jamshedpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), accusing the party of aligning with the Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators and compromising the interests of the tribals.

One killed, two injured as SUV hits bike in Mumbai

Sep 15, 2024, at 08:54 pm

Mumbai: A man was killed and another injured after a speeding car hit a motorcycle in Mumbai's Dahisar on September 13 around 4 p.m., media reports said.

Train engine derails, veers into field in Bihar's Gaya

Sep 15, 2024, at 08:00 pm

Gaya (Bihar): A train engine was spotted in the middle of a field in Bihar’s Gaya, leaving people surprised and wondering how it managed to leave the tracks and reach the field, media reports said.

Arvind Kejriwal announces he will resign as Delhi Chief Minister in 48 hours, calls for polls in November

Sep 15, 2024, at 06:57 pm

In a suprise move, Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced his resignation from the post of Delhi Chief Minister, just days after he was freed from the Tihar Jail on bail.

'Will end liquor ban within one hour if voted to power': Prashant Kishor

Sep 15, 2024, at 05:47 pm

Patna/IBNS: As he gears up for his party's foundation day on Oct 2, political strategist-turned-Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishor has vowed to end the liquor ban in Bihar immediately if elected to power.

Flyers made to wait 5 hours inside IndiGo flight in Mumbai after 'technical snag' delays take-off

Sep 15, 2024, at 05:17 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Qatar's Doha was delayed on Sunday with passengers alleging that they were made to wait inside the aircraft for nearly five hours.

6 pilgrims killed in Rajasthan accident, cops launch search for 'unknown' vehicle

Sep 15, 2024, at 04:32 pm

At least six pilgrims died and three others received injuries when the car they were travelling in collided with an "unknown" vehicle in Rajasthan's Bundi district on Sunday morning, media reports said.

5 held for throwing stones on Vande Bharat Express in Chhattisgarh days before flagging off by PM Modi

Sep 15, 2024, at 03:01 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The police arrested five people for allegedly throwing stones at the Vande Bharat Express train during its trial run in Chhattisgarh, media reports said on Sunday. 

Army guns down three militants in Jammu Kashmir's Baramullah hours before PM Modi's poll rally in Doda

Sep 15, 2024, at 06:24 am

Srinagar: The Indian Army killed three unidentified militants in a gunfight on Saturday in Kreeri, Baramulla, North Kashmir.

CBI arrests already held RG Kar ex-principal Sandeep Ghosh and a cop over evidence tampering in rape-murder case

Sep 15, 2024, at 04:27 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Sandeep Ghosh, the former principal of  RG Kar College and Hospital who was in custody already over financial scams, and a station house officer (SHO) of Tala PS in Kolkata were arrested on Saturday by the CBI on charges of tampering of evidence in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor on Aug 9. The crime sparked an unprecedented people's protest in Kolkata and the rest of the country. 

RG Kar faceoff: Protesting junior doctors return from Mamata Banerjee's residence without talks in battle of nerves

Sep 15, 2024, at 04:01 am

Kolkata/IBNS: In a dramatic turn of events, the talks between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the protesting junior doctors failed to take place at the residence of the CM after the delegation was told that the proposed meeting had been timed out owing to their delay in arriving at a decision on live-streaming. This followed after the CM came out of her Kalighat residence first to reason with the protesters to hold a meeting without any videography or live-streaming from their side.

Bangladeshi radical Islamist leader calls on Mamata Banerjee to 'free West Bengal from Modi rule' in viral video

Sep 15, 2024, at 03:31 am

Dhaka: Bangladeshi Islamic radical Jashimuddin Rahmani Hafi, released by the interim government following Awami League chief and Prime Minsiter Sheikh Hasina's departure, has called on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to "liberate Bengal from Modi's rule and declare its independence."

Juice vendor, minor detained for allegedly mixing human urine in drinks in UP's Ghaziabad

Sep 15, 2024, at 02:13 am

Ghaziabad (UP): A juice vendor and a 15-year-old boy were detained on Friday in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad for allegedly mixing human urine in fruit juices they sold to customers, media reports said. 

'Son of India insulted in US': Modi attacks Congress over assault on journalist in United States

Sep 15, 2024, at 02:01 am

Doda (J&K): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jab at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who often portrays himself as a symbol of tolerance and inclusivity with his ‘Mohabbat ki dukaan’ pitch, during a gathering in poll-bound Jammu Kashmir’s Doda on Saturday, media reports said.

RG Kar impasse: Agitating junior doctors' delegation arrives in Kalighat to meet West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Sep 15, 2024, at 12:23 am

A delegation of junior doctors arrived in south Kolkata's Kalighat area on Saturday evening to meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at her residence. However, the standoff over live-streaming of the talks continued with no headway till 8-30 pm. A battle of nerves raged between the Chief Minister and the junior doctors. 

RG Kar deadlock: Junior doctors to meet Mamata Banerjee at her residence, protesters demand 'transparency'

Sep 14, 2024, at 11:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal junior doctors, who are on ceasework demanding justice for RG Kar rape-murder, will meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at her residence on Saturday evening.

Ragpicker injured after blast occurs in central Kolkata

Sep 14, 2024, at 11:37 pm

A ragpicker was injured after a blast occurred in Central Kolkata on central Kolkata on Saturday.

RG Kar deadlock: Ready for meeting but on 5-point demands, junior doctors tell Mamata after CM's dharna visit

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:47 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal junior doctors, who are on ceasework demanding justice for RG Kar rape-murder victim, have said they are open for talks with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee remaining firm on five demands as the key agenda of the meeting.

Delhi rains: SUV submerges in Faridabad underpass, private bank manager and cashier die

Sep 14, 2024, at 09:17 pm

A private bank manager and a cashier died after the SUV in which they were travelling submerged in water in a flooded underpass in the Faridabad region of Delhi on Friday amid heavy rains that have disrupted normal life in the Indian capital city.

PM Modi welcomes new member Deepjyoti at his residence

Sep 14, 2024, at 09:12 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed a new member at his residence in the national capital New Delhi.

RG Kar: Mamata Banerjee shows up at junior doctors' protest site, requests them to join work with promise of justice

Sep 14, 2024, at 07:38 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In a dramatic crisis-management move, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday made a surprise visit to the protest site of junior doctors, who are on ceasework demanding justice for the RG Kar rape-murder victim, and assured to act against anyone found guilty.