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S Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties with Kuwaiti leaders

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

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

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.

RG Kar rape-murder: East Bengal, Mohun Bagan supporters in rare unity demonstrate outside Salt Lake Stadium, police resort to 'lathi-charge'

In an unimaginable show of unity between two traditional arch-rivals of Kolkata derby, fans of both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan football clubs on Sunday assembled in thousands outside Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium despite the cancellation of the Durand Cup match and raised slogan for justice for the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder. Police allegedly lathi-charged to disperse the supporters of football giants East Bengal and Mohun Bagan who were demonstrating for the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered in RG Kar Medical College Hospital recently. 

Minor girl raped in state bus in Dehradun; 5 roadways employees arrested

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

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

A Bengaluru woman was allegedly raped by an unknown biker who had given her a lift on Sunday, media reports said.

RG Kar rape-murder: East Bengal, Mohun Bagan supporters demonstrate outside Salt Lake Stadium, police resort to 'lathi-charge'

Police on Sunday allegedly lathi-charged to disperse supporters of football giants East Bengal and Mohun Bagan who were demonstrating close to the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata by raising slogans demanding justice for the female doctor who was raped and murdered in RG Kar Medical College Hospital recently, an incident that triggered nationwide outrage.

RG Kar rape-murder: CBI starts psycho-analysis of accused

Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a psychological assessment of the accused in the Kolkata rape-murder case, media reports said.

Drunk patient, his relatives allegedly assault female doctor in Mumbai hospital

A woman doctor was allegedly assaulted by a drunk patient and his relatives in Sion Hospital in Mumbai on Sunday, media reports said.

JMM's Champai Soren fuels speculation of defection to BJP as he arrives in Delhi

New Delhi: Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Champai Soren arrived in Delhi today, amid speculation that he may be considering a shift to the BJP, media reports said.

USA: Three members of Indian-origin family die in road mishap in Texas, teen son left behind

At least three members of an Indian-origin family have died in a car crash in the US city of Texas, media reports said.

'Mamata Banerjee trying to divert attention, should resign': Nirbhaya's mother on RG Kar rape-murder

New Delhi: Asha Devi, the mother of 2012 Delhi gang rape victim Nirbhaya, has called for the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that she “failed” to handle the situation following mass protests triggered by the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata

USA: Three members of Indian-origin family die in road mishap in Texas

At least three members of an Indian-origin family have died in a car crash in the US city of Texas, media reports said.

Kolkata Police summons TMC MP Sukhendu Shekhar Ray after his 'sniffer dog' claim in RG Kar rape-murder case

Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Police Sunday summoned Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Shekhar Ray for allegedly spreading misinformation about the details surrounding the brutal rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The summons comes hours after the TMC leader raised serious questions about the conduct of the investigation by the Kolkata Police.

Kolkata Police summons BJP's Locket Chatterjee, 2 doctors over 'fake news' in RG Kar rape-murder case

Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Police has summoned actor-turned-BJP leader Locket Chatterjee and two doctors- Kunal Sarkar and  Subarno Goswami - for allegedly spreading misinformation surrounding the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Air India cabin crew attacked by intruder in her London hotel room, investigation underway

London/IBNS: A female Air India cabin crew member was allegedly attacked by an intruder at a London hotel earlier this week.

Conspiracy behind Sabarmati Express derailment? Initial probe says a boulder was placed on track leading to accident

Kanpur/IBNS: Hours after 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express derailed near Kanpur, the initial probe has indicated a conspiracy after it found that a huge boulder was placed on the track leading to the accident, media reports said.

Send reports every 2 hours: Centre to states amid protests over Kolkata rape-murder

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid nationwide protests and outrage over a trainee doctor's rape and murder in Kolkata's RG Kar College and Hospital during her night duty hours, the Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all states to submit reports on law and order situation every two hours.

Kolkata Police imposes prohibitory order in and around RG Kar Hospital for next 7 days

Kolkata: The Kolkata Police on Saturday issued a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for a period of seven days in and around RG Kar Hospital due to ongoing protests over the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor.

'Uddhav Thackeray in hearts of Maharashtrians': Sanjay Raut on MVA's CM face in Maharashtra polls

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday defended party chief Uddhav Thackeray's call for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies to announce the alliance’s chief ministerial candidate ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, dismissing suggestions that it was a form of pressure politics.

'I am here': JMM leader Champai Soren dismisses reports of him joining BJP

Ranchi: Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Champai Soren dismissed rumours about him joining the BJP ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections, media reports said.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls Guv's prosecution nod against him in MUDA site allotment case 'unconstitutional'

New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Saturday refuted allegations of wrongdoing soon after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot green-lit his prosecution in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case, media reports said.

Extremism over diplomacy: Undermining Canadian trade, growth and progress

Recent events in Surrey, British Columbia, have brought to the forefront reality of Khalistan extremism, a movement that has far-reaching implications for India-Canada relations, international trade, and the stability of the global economy.

RG Kar doctor's rape-murder: Calcutta HC raps Mamata Banerjee's govt over demolition near hospital crime site

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court has raised concerns about the West Bengal government's "urgency" in renovating areas near the RG Kar Hospital's seminar hall, where a trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered, media reports said.

What multinational departures reveal about Pakistan’s deeper woes

Pakistan is at a crossroads, but not one of hopeful promise—rather, one of foreboding decline.

The RG Kar Effect: Bengali filmdom faces people's boycott and trolls for 'sycophancy, drama and selective outrage'

Kolkata/IBNS: From relentless online trolling for their many actions to demand for social boycott and public shaming, celebrities in West Bengal are at the receiving end of an outburst of people's anger since the RG Kar rape-murder and its alleged coverup came to fore.

RG Kar doctor's rape-murder: Calcutta HC wraps Mamata Banerjee's govt over demolition near hospital crime site

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court has raised concerns about the West Bengal government's "urgency" in renovating areas near the RG Kar Hospital's seminar hall, where a trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered, media reports said.

RG Kar doctor's rape-murder: Calcutta HC wraps Mamta Banerjee's govt over demolition near hospital crime site

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court has raised concerns about the West Bengal government's "urgency" in renovating areas near the RG Kar Hospital's seminar hall, where a trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered, media reports said.

Jammu Kashmir polls: Omar Abdullah says this would be Assembly's top priority once elected

Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah announced that the priority of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly after the election would be to pass a resolution opposing the central government's decision to revoke the region's statehood and special status.