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

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

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

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

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

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 

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'

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

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

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

Jamshedpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi 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, at a rally in Jamshedpur.

One killed, two injured as SUV hits bike in Mumbai

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Arvind Kejriwal announces to resign as Delhi Chief Minister, calls for polls in November

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.

Arvind Kejriwal to resign as Delhi Chief Minister, calls for polls in November

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

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

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

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.

IndiGo's Mumbai-Doha flight delayed over 'technical snag', stranded passengers complain of massive inconvenience

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kolkata/IBNS: Sandeep Ghosh, the former principal of  RG Kar College and Hospital who was in custody already over financial scam, 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

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.

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

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

Dhaka: Bangladeshi Islamic radical Jashimuddin Rahmani Hafi, released by the interim government following 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

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

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

A delegation of junior doctors arrived in south Kolkata's Kalighat area on Saturday evening to meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at her residence