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Another senior Haryana BJP leader quits party after being denied poll ticket, says party 'sidelining loyalists'

Sep 11, 2024, at 05:53 am

Chandigarh/IBNS: In another setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) weeks ahead of the Assembly elections in Haryana, its state unit vice president has quit the party accusIing the leadership of prioritising leaders who have never worked for the organisation over those who have been loyal to it.

No festival without justice for RG Kar: Angry protesters send a loud and clear message to Mamata Banerjee

Sep 11, 2024, at 05:18 am

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's call to return to festivals quitting the month-long protests against the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has reignited public fury with the protesters pledging to keep the embers of the outrage burning.

Bengali diaspora in Toronto continues RG Kar protests, joins unrelenting worldwide agitation for justice

Sep 11, 2024, at 04:55 am

Scores of protesters from the Bengali diaspora community in Toronto gathered at Queen’s Park  on Sunday (Sept 8) evening with placards, banners and resolve as they shouted slogans demanding justice for the rape and murder of the junior doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

RG Kar case: Bengal govt shoots email to junior doctors for talks, protesters say 'insulting to us'

Sep 11, 2024, at 04:06 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengal government has written to the junior doctors, who are protesting against the rape and murder of a colleague at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, inviting them to participate in a discussion.

IAF woman flying officer accuses Wing Commander of rape in Srinagar, says was forced into oral sex

Sep 11, 2024, at 02:40 am

Srinagar/IBNS: An Indian Air Force woman flying officer in Srinagar has filed an FIR accusing a Wing Commander of rape, media reports said.

India-Philippines officials agree to enhance cooperation in defence, security during Strategic Dialogue

Sep 11, 2024, at 12:04 am

The 14th India-Philippines Policy Consultation Talks and 5th Strategic Dialogue were held on September 9 in New Delhi when officials of the two countries agreed to enhance cooperation in defence and security.

RG Kar rape and murder: SC deadline ends, junior doctors protest outside Sastha Bhavan in Salt Lake

Sep 10, 2024, at 11:48 pm

Thousands of junior doctors are protesting close to the Swastha Bhavan (the administrative building of the state's Health and Family Welfare) in Salt Lake area on Tuesday to demand justice for the rape and murder of a medic in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Kashmiri school teacher selected for Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Programme

Sep 10, 2024, at 10:07 pm

A Jammu and Kashmir-based school teacher has been nominated for the prestigious  Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Programme (2024-2025) in the United States.

Patiala farmer sets new standard in sustainable agriculture

Sep 10, 2024, at 09:07 pm

In a remarkable display of environmental stewardship, Amarjit Singh, a 25-year-old farmer from the quiet village of Hirdapur in Patiala district, has been setting an inspiring example for his community and beyond.

Manila: Indian Defence Secretary to co-chair 5th India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting

Sep 10, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane will undertake a visit to Manila to co-chair the fifth meeting of India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) on September 11, 2024.

Rahul Gandhi's Sikh rights remarks in the US draws BJP ire, reminds him of Congress-led 1984 riots

Sep 10, 2024, at 08:34 pm

Washington/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has drawn a taunt from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after he talked during his ongoing US visit about religious freedom in India citing Sikh examples, media reports said.

RG Kar: Junior doctors march to Swasthya Bhavan with demands after Supreme Court's deadline to resume work

Sep 10, 2024, at 08:23 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal junior doctors, who are on ceasework demanding justice for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, are marching to the administrative building of state's Health and Family Welfare, Swasthya Bhavan in Salt Lake area.

Malpe and Mulki: Fourth and fifth ships of Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft project launched

Sep 10, 2024, at 07:05 pm

Malpe and Mulki, fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft project, being built by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd, for the Indian Navy, were launched on Sept 9 at CSL, Kochi.

CCTV captures Audi owned by Maharashtra BJP chief's son ramming several vehicles in Nagpur, 2 arrested

Sep 10, 2024, at 05:27 pm

Nagpur/IBNS: An Audi car owned by Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule's son Sanket Bawankule rammed several vehicles on a busy road in Nagpur as captured on CCTV footage, media reports said.

Massive protest erupts after 21-year-old IIT Guwahati student found dead in hostel room

Sep 10, 2024, at 06:09 am

Guwahati/IBNS: A 21-year-old male student from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G), was found dead in his hostel room triggering a massive protest on the campus, media reports said

‘Protest will not die down’: IMA vows despite SC order to Bengal doctors to resume work by 5 pm tomorrow

Sep 10, 2024, at 05:01 am

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal's Indian Medical Association (IMA) Monday pledged unwavering support for the striking junior doctors in the state, despite the Supreme Court’s order directing them to return to work by 5 pm on Tuesday.

India-UAE: Visiting Abu Dhabi Crown Prince plants tree in Delhi's Rajghat in keeping with tradition

Sep 10, 2024, at 03:45 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India and the UAE share a multifaceted relationship of which sustainability partnership forms a key pillar. This special bond is highlighted through a unique tradition of tree planting at Rajghat in New Delhi on Monday by visiting Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

"Do you like it?" Arrested RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh was jailed in Hong Kong in 2017 on charges of molesting male nurse

Sep 10, 2024, at 03:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: It seems like a pandora's box has been opened after the gruesome rape and murder of the trainee doctor at Kolkata's state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital with sexual harassment allegations by a Hong Kong male nurse student in 2017 emerging against Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of the medical facility, arrested by the CBI on corruption charges.

'Will it be a big deal to wait for a few days?' Mamata Banerjee on Kolkata police chief's dismissal calls

Sep 10, 2024, at 01:58 am

New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: As the clamour over Vineet Goyal's resignation grew loud following the Supreme Court's hearing on the RG Kar rape-murder case, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday dismissed the Kolkata Police Commissioner's resignation stating that Durga Puja is coming and he has the experience to maintain the law and order during the festival.

Prez Murmu meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, says India- UAE demonstrated women-led development can deliver effective results

Sep 10, 2024, at 01:00 am

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called on Indian President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday when the Indian leader said both the nations have demonstrated that “women-led development” can deliver more effective results for overall socio-economic development.

'Utsobey Firchi Na': Social media abuzz with rebellious RG Kar posts after Mamata Banerjee urged people to return to festivity

Sep 10, 2024, at 12:10 am

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remark urging people to celebrate the upcoming Durga Puja festival by leaving behind the protests over the rape and murder of a female doctor in state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has triggered a social media reaction of protests with many declaring to toe a different line.

MoD signs Rs 26,000 crore contract with HAL for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30MKI aircraft

Sep 09, 2024, at 10:27 pm

In a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30MKI aircraft at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore.

India-USA hosting Joint Military Exercise in Rajasthan from today

Sep 09, 2024, at 08:48 pm

The 20th edition of India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 commenced at Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan on Monday

Quit agitation, return to festival: Mamata Banerjee to RG Kar protesters after SC asks junior doctors to resume work

Sep 09, 2024, at 08:02 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Soon after the Supreme Court asked the junior doctors, who are on ceasework protesting against the RG Kar rape-murder, to resume work, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday gave a call to focus on festivity leaving behind one-month long massive agitation which was driven by masses.

Delhi to host second International Buddhist Media Conclave, Baichung Bhutia to attend as Guest of Honour

Sep 09, 2024, at 07:53 pm

International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) are set to organise the 2nd International Buddhist Media Conclave on the theme “Mindful Communication for Conflict Avoidance and Sustainable Development”.

Narendra Modi discusses future areas of cooperation between Abu Dhabi, India with visiting Crown Prince

Sep 09, 2024, at 07:26 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Hyderabad House when they discussed bilateral relations and future areas of cooperation between the two nations.

RG Kar case hearing: Supreme Court directs junior doctors to resume work by 5 pm tomorrow

Sep 09, 2024, at 06:54 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has directed junior doctors, who are on ceasework protesting against the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, to resume their services.

Supreme Court asks CBI to file fresh status report on RG Kar rape-murder case

Sep 09, 2024, at 06:19 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a fresh status report on the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital happened last month.

People's fear of BJP vanished after Lok Sabha results: Rahul Gandhi in the US

Sep 09, 2024, at 05:43 pm

Washington/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party in his address to the Indian diaspora in Dallas, Texas in the United States claiming people's fear of the ruling party in his backyard faded soon after the Lok Sabha election results.

Supreme Court to hear RG Kar rape and murder case today amid massive protests in Kolkata

Sep 09, 2024, at 04:06 pm

The Supreme Court will hear the case related to the brutal rape and murder of the female doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Monday.