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RG Kar financial scam: Sandip Ghosh sent to 8 days CBI custody

A special court in Kolkata on Tuesday sent R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital's former principal Sandip Ghosh, arrested over alleged financial irregularities at the state-run college, to eight days Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody.

Sep 3, 2024

K'taka govt has gone into 'coma' due to scams, says BJP

Karnataka BJP on Tuesday criticised the state government, saying that it has gone into a "coma" due to various cases like MUDA and Tribal Welfare case.

Sep 3, 2024

Under pressure, Kolkata Police lift barricades to allow junior doctors to march ahead

Nearly 24 hours after junior doctors began a sit-in demonstration after being prevented by the cops from marching towards the Kolkata Police headquarters in Lalbazar demanding the resignation of Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal.

Sep 3, 2024

Fan murder case: Charge sheet against Darshan ready, to be submitted in one or two days

Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda said that the police, investigating fan murder case, are ready with the charge sheet to be submitted to the court.

Sep 3, 2024

J&K polls: Cong leader threatens to contest as Independent against Omar Abdullah

Congress district president of J&K's Ganderbal district on Tuesday threatened to fight as an Independent candidate against National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah if denied candidature by the party.

Sep 3, 2024

PM Modi arrives in Brunei Darussalam on historic two-day visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Bandar Seri Begawan Airport Tuesday afternoon as he began a two-day visit to Brunei Darussalam - the first ever bilateral trip by an Indian PM to the southeast Asian nation - at the invitation of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.

Sep 3, 2024

J&K Assembly Elections: Special polling stations along LoC in Poonch to boost voter turnout

To ensure full voter participation in the upcoming Assembly elections, the Poonch district administration has established 10 special polling stations across the fence on the Line of Control (LoC).

Sep 3, 2024

Bill seeking death penalty for rape convicts passed in Bengal Assembly

The 'Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill', which seeks the death penalty for convicts in rape and murder cases or in cases of rape where the victim is left in a vegetative state, was passed through a voice vote in the state Assembly on Tuesday.

Sep 3, 2024

RG Kar issue: Orthopedic Association terminates membership of Sandip Ghosh

A prominent doctor's body, the West Bengal Orthopedic Association (WBOA), on Tuesday, terminated the membership of Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Sep 3, 2024

PM Modi embarks on 3-day visit to Brunei, Singapore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday embarked on a three-day official visit to Brunei Darussalam and Singapore.

Sep 3, 2024

Sexual assault case: Film director Ranjith moves Kerala HC seeking anticipatory bail

Malayalam film director Ranjith on Tuesday approached the Kerala High Court with an anticipatory bail plea in connection with a sexual assault case.

Sep 3, 2024

Bill seeking death penalty for rape convicts brought in haste: Bengal LoP

'Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill' was brought in haste, claimed Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday.

Sep 3, 2024

High-stakes electoral clash: BJP president to contest from Nowshera, Congress chief from Central Shalteng

All parties cleared candidates for the first and second phases of elections in Jammu and Kashmir. J&K BJP president of contest from his traditional Nowshera assembly segment of Rajouri district.

Sep 3, 2024

Two devotees killed as massive landslide hits Mata Vaishno Devi track; rescue underway

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expresses grief over the loss of lives and announces ex-gratia.

Sep 2, 2024

Swati Maliwal assault case: SC grants bail to Bibhav Kumar

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar in the Swati Maliwal assault case.

Sep 2, 2024