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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

UP Police files case against SP leader for raping and blackmailing female lawyer

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police has filed a case against Virender Bahadur Pal, a former state secretary of the Samajwadi Party (SP), for allegedly raping a female lawyer who worked as his assistant, media reports said.

Amid corruption allegations on Siddaramaiah, power tussle intensifies in Karnataka Congress for CM post

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's struggle with corruption allegations has triggered a power tussle within the state Congress, with several leaders expressing interest in the chief minister's position, media reports said.

Indian army foils infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, two terrorists killed

The Indian Army on Monday killed at least two terrorists and foiled an infiltration bid at the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.

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

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.

Kashmir polls: Jailed separatist leader fielded against National Conference leader Omar Abdullah

Srinagar/IBNS: A day after former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah claimed the Centre is conspiring to defeat him by fielding candidates from jail, a separatist leader behind the bars has been pitted against him in two seats of the valley which will head to polls this month.

New Delhi is conspiring to silence me: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah

Srinagar/IBNS: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has alleged that New Delhi is aiming to keep him silenced by fielding candidates who are lodged in jail, media reports said.

False news: RG Kar Hospital rejects Abhishek Banerjee's claim that boy died due to doctors' non-attendance over ceasework

Kolkata/IBNS: The administration of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where junior doctors are on ceasework demanding justice for the rape-murder of a trainee doctor last month, has outrightly rejected Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's claim that a boy died due to no treatment.

Should I grant him bail? Court slams CBI lawyer for late arrival at Sanjoy Roy's hearing in RG Kar case

Kolkata/IBNS: A city court on Friday slammed the Central Bureau of Investigation lawyer for his late arrival at the hearing on civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy's bail plea in the case pertaining to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Should I grant him bail? Court slams CBI lawyer for late arrival at Sanjoy Roy's bail plea hearing in RG Kar case

Kolkata/IBNS: A city court on Friday slammed the Central Bureau of Investigation lawyer for its late arrival at the hearing on civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy's bail plea in the case pertaining to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

An elderly man dies in rocket attack by Kuki insurgents in Manipur's Moirang town

Imphal/IBNS: An elderly man from the Meitei community was killed in a rocket-propelled bomb attack by suspected Kuki insurgents in Manipur's Moirang town Friday while he was offering prayers amid fresh tension in the state, media reports said. 

Hours after joining Congress, Vinesh Phogat bags Haryana poll ticket from Julana

New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after joining the Congress, wrestler Vinesh Phogat was Friday given a ticket by the party to contest Haryana polls from Julana.

CBI rules out gangrape in RG Kar horror, says Sanjay Roy lone accused: Report

Kolkata/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has ruled out gangrape in the RG Kar case, where a junior doctor was brutally raped and murdered last month, and said that available evidence indicates only Sanjay Roy, arrested by the Kolkata Police, was involved in the crime, NDTV quoting sources reported on Friday.

CBI rules out gangrape in RG Kar horror, says Sanjay Ray lone accused: Report

Kolkata/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has ruled out gangrape in the RG Kar case, where a junior doctor was brutally raped and murdered last month and that available evidence indicates only Sanjay Roy, arrested by the Kolkata Police, was involved in the crime, NDTV quoting sources reported on Friday.

'Article 370 is history, will never be restored': Amit Shah in J&K ahead of polls

Srinagar/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ruled out the restoration of Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and said the provision has now "become history" as he unveiled the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections here.