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Supreme Court hears Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in CBI case linked to liquor policy scam

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court is on Thursday hearing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in the case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam, media reports said.

Kolkata-based IVSC remembers Vietnam's Bamboo Diplomacy and communist icon Ho Chi Minh on its 79th National Day

Kolkata/IBNS: Indo-Vietnam Solidarity Committee (IVSC), Kolkata, a city based NGO that was set up to foster friendship between India and Vietnam, celebrated the 79th National Day of  the Southeast Asian nation at its office where communist icon and freedom fighter Ho Chi Minh was remembered along with a discussion on the Bamboo Diplomacy of the country.

RG Kar: Cry for justice grows louder in Kolkata as people reclaim night undeterred by Supreme Court hitch

Kolkata/IBNS: From the Shyambazar five-point crossing in old quarters of Kolkata in the north to the Jadavpur 8B bus depot across the  Jadavpur University campus of young Turks in the south, people sang, danced, performed and shouted one slogan- 'We want justice'.  This time as much to the political classes and the investigating agencies as the judiciary.

BJP releases first list of 67 candidates for Haryana polls, CM Nayab Singh Saini to contest from Ladwa

Chandigarh/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Haryana Assembly polls, declaring names for 67 out of the state's 90 constituencies. 

RG Kar: Rituparna Sengupta, earlier trolled for blowing conch shell, receives 'Go Back' slogan at night vigil

Kolkata/IBNS: Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta, who was earlier trolled for her way of blowing conch shell demanding justice for RG Kar rape-murder victim, received 'Go Back' slogans at a night vigil on Wednesday.

RG Kar protest: Suspected TMC supporters attack protesters in Bengal's Cooch Behar

Kolkata/IBNS: Amid a massive peaceful night vigil across West Bengal seeking justice for the junior doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a suspected group of Trinamool Congress supporters attacked protesters at Mathabhanga in Cooch Behar.

'Kolkata Police offered us money,' RG Kar victim's father alleges joining massive night vigil

Kolkata/IBNS: The family members of the Kolkata junior doctor brutally raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Wednesday joined the massive protest and have raised serious charges against the Kolkata Police questioning why the body was cremated in such a hurry despite the sensitivity of the case.

No Supreme Court hearing in RG Kar rape-murder case tomorrow

New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India will not be hearing the suo motu case over the RG Kar rape and murder case on Thursday as per the schedule, an official notice stated this evening.

Looking forward to various meetings aimed at boosting India-Singapore friendship, posts Narendra Modi on X

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Singapore on Wednesday after completing his visit to Brunei.

No relief for Kangana Ranaut's Emergency as Bombay HC refuses to direct CBFC for certification

Mumbai/IBNS: Actress-MP Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency, which is based on the 1975 Emergency period which was called by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, got no relief from the Bombay High Court on Wednesday, media reports said.

Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia join Congress, set to contest Haryana polls

Chandigarh/IBNS: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia on Wednesday joined the Congress ahead of the assembly elections in Haryana, media reports said.

PM Narendra Modi meets Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, both leaders welcome elevation of bilateral ties

PM Narendra Modi arrived at the Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan on Wednesday, where he was warmly greeted by Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei.

Growing anti-Khalistan sentiments pinning SFJ in Europe, US, and Canada

In recent years, the once-radical fervor of Khalistani separatism, which sought to carve out a Sikh homeland from India, is increasingly finding itself at odds with the Sikh diaspora across Europe, the United States, and Canada.

Indian Navy, South African Navy sign implementing agreement to enhance submarine rescue transport cooperative

In a significant milestone to develop bilateral naval cooperation, the Indian Navy and the South African Navy have signed an Implementing Agreement (IA) that ensures the safety of the South African Navy’s submarine crew in times of distress or accident.

Kolkata rape-murder case: Calls made from an overseas number to RG Kar officials and doctors under CBI scanner

Kolkata/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation has tracked the calls the officials and doctors at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered last month, received from an overseas number on August 9 morning, media reports said.

TRAI disconnects 2.75 lakh mobile numbers, blacklists 50 entities for spamming users

New Delhi/IBNS: In a major crackdown on spam calls made by unregistered telemarketers, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) — the regulator of the telecommunications sector in the country — has blacklisted 50 companies and disconnected more than 2.75 lakh telecom resources  under Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018.

There is a limit: Calcutta HC fumes at Bengal govt for hiring contractual employees in govt offices and courts

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday lashed out at the West Bengal government for seeking appointment of contractual employees in lower courts, media reports said.

RG Kar protests: People set to claim the night again today before key SC hearing on doctor's rape-murder

Kolkata/IBNS: After the historic 'Reclaim the Night' protest on August 14, Kolkata and its neighbouring districts are on Wednesday set to witness a similar event demanding justice for the 31-year-old trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last month.

USA: Road mishap in Texas leaves four Indians dead

At least four Indians died in a road mishap in Texas state of the USA on Friday.

RG Kar case: After arrest by CBI, Bengal health ministry suspends ex-Principal Sandip Ghosh

Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal Health Ministry Tuesday suspended Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a female junior doctor was brutally raped and murdered last month, a day after the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested him in connection with alleged irregularities at the hospital during his tenure.

PM in Brunei: Narendra Modi visits Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan

Indian PM Narendra Modi visited the iconic Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan on Tuesday, hours after he arrived in Brunei.

PM in Brunei: Narendra Modi inaugurates new Chancery premises of India High Commission

Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Chancery premises of the High Commission of India in Brunei today. On the occasion, he lit a lamp and unveiled a plaque.

Congress, AAP to ally in Haryana Assembly polls? Seat negotiation talks soon, says report

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have reached an understanding to fight the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Haryana Assembly election, scheduled to take place next month, NDTV Tuesday evening.

Congress, AAP to ally in Haryana Assembly polls? Seat negotiation talks to begin soon, says report

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have reached an understanding to fight the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Haryana Assembly election, scheduled to take place next month, NDTV Tuesday evening.

RG Kar protests: Kolkata witnesses 14-km-long human chain by doctors; citizens join them in solidarity

People from diverse backgrounds on Tuesday joined healthcare professionals in forming a human chain along a 14 km long stretch of Kolkata demanding justice for the 31-year-old medical student, who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last month.

Mamata Banerjee's govt passes Aparajita Bill laying death penalty for rape convicts

Kolkata/IBNS: Facing massive protests and criticisms over the rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the West Bengal Assembly Tuesday passed the Aparajita Bill to amend some provisions of the criminal code, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, to be applicable for the state.

RG Kar rape and murder: Delegation of junior doctors submit deputation to city police chief Goyal, medics form human chain in Kolkata demanding justice for victim

A delegation of 22 doctors met Kolkata police commissioner (CP) Vineet Goyal and submitted their deputation to him, over 20 hours after the medics began their “Lalbazar Abhiyan”, the headquarter of the city police, demanding justice for the Kolkata rape and murder victim.

PM visits Brunei: Indian community members gear up to welcome PM Narendra Modi

The Indian community members are gearing up to welcome PM Narendra Modi during his ongoing visit to Brunei.

RG Kar rape and murder: Delegation of junior doctors submit deputation to CP Goyal, medics form human chain in Kolkata demanding justice for victim

A delegation of 22 doctors met Kolkata police commissioner (CP) Vineet Goyal and submitted their deputation to him, over 20 hours after the medics began their “Lalbazar Abhiyan”, the headquarter of the city police, demanding justice for the Kolkata rape and murder victim.

Sikhs rejoice as saroops return from Qatar

The Sikh community across India is celebrating the safe return of precious Sri Guru Granth Sahib Saroops (sacred texts) that were held in Qatar.