Narendra Modi in Poland: PM pays tribute at The Dobry Maharaja Memorial in Warsaw
Indian PM Narendra Modi laid a wreath and paid tribute to The Dobry Maharaja Memorial in Warsaw on Wednesday.
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Narendra Modi visits Kolhapur Memorial in Warsaw
Indian PM Narendra Modi laid a wreath and paid tribute at the Kolhapur Memorial in Warsaw on Wednesday.
Why was the crime scene not secured? Supreme Court's tough question for Bengal govt in RG Kar case
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed the West Bengal government over why the crime scene at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered, was not secured, media reports said.
RG Kar: Haven't seen a case like this in 30 years, Bengal not following criminal procedure code, says Supreme Court
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday said the West Bengal government is not following the criminal procedure code while hearing on the case pertaining to the brutal rape and murder of the 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's major state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Misusing Faith: How some Sikh Institutions are failing the community
The Sikh diaspora, known for its generosity and commitment to community service, has long been a pillar of support for gurdwaras and Sikh institutions worldwide.
Poor people cannot be left in lurch: Supreme Court urges doctors protesting against RG Kar case to resume work
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday urged the junior doctors, who are protesting across West Bengal demanding justice for the 31-year-old post-graduate medical student's brutal rape and murder, to resume their duties, media reports said.
We need strong laws, severest punishments, not empty promises: Abhishek Banerjee amid demand for justice in RG Kar case
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress national general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee, who has remained mum over his party facing massive backlash related to the RG Kar rape-murder case, on Thursday spoke in favour of strict laws, speedy trials and strict punishments in rape cases that he pointed out have been on rise across India.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Bengal govt accepts list of students' demands, cancels Sandip Ghosh's appointment
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government on Wednesday introduced changes in the top administrative posts of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where junior doctors are on ceasework protesting against the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old post-graduate medical student.
PM Modi highlights India's foreign policy shift in his address to Poland's Indian community
Warsaw/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Poland – a first for an Indian Prime Minister in more than four decades, joked that the "first" had been one of the biggest headlines back home.
Mob tries to set ablaze school bus with children on board during Bharat Bandh in Bihar's Gopalganj
Gopalganj/IBNS: A school bus with several children on board was saved from a potentially fatal attack thanks to the timely intervention of police in Bihar's Gopalganj on Wednesday as a mob tried to set the vehicle on fire.
India's long-delayed census likely to begin in Sept: Report
New Delhi: The Centre is likely to start a long-delayed population census in September, Reuters reported, citing two sources.
RG Kar case: Diary found near trainee doctor's body which documented gold medal, top hospital dreams
Kolkata/IBNS: A torn diary was recovered near the body of the Post-Graduate trainee doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, which documented her big dreams of winning a gold medal and other honours in medicine, media reports said.
15 killed, 17 injured as fire breaks out at Andhra Pradesh pharma firm
Hyderabad/IBNS: At least 15 people were killed and 17 others injured after a fire broke out at a pharmaceutical firm unit in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district on Wednesday, media reports said.
If jawans desert borders to demand justice for Pulwama? TMC's Kunal Ghosh questions protesting doctors
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid nationwide doctors' protests in the wake of the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, senior Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh has asked how the medicos would respond if security forces went on strike to demand "justice" against perpetrators of the 2019 Pulwama attack.
EU, India to discuss current, emerging threats in online radicalisation
The European Union (EU), in collaboration with organising partner Global Counter-Terrorism Council (GCTC) and with India’s Ministry of External Affairs as a strategic partner, will be hosting a crucial regional conference on August 21-22, to discuss the current and emerging threats in online radicalisation and find ways to jointly counter the exploitation of online spaces by extremist and terrorist actors.
My visit will add momentum to the India-Poland friendship, posts PM Narendra Modi on X after arriving in Warsaw
Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Poland, marking the visit of the first Indian PM in past 45 years.
Indian diaspora members feeling excited about Modi's Poland visit
Indian community members in Warsaw are excited about PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Poland.
Growing Crimes involving Sikh extremists stain community reputation
Canada is witnessing a troubling surge in violent incidents linked to a handful of Sikh miscreants, raising alarm within communities across the nation and globally.
Rajnath Singh to visit USA on August 23 to further deepen defence strategic partnership
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commence his four-day visit to America when he will aim to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Malaysia may consider extradition of Zakir Naik if evidence is submitted, hints Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim has hinted that his administration may consider the extradition of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to India and said he is "open to any ideas and evidence submitted".
RG Kar case: Ex-principal Sandip Ghosh used to sell unclaimed dead bodies, claims former staffer
Kolkata/IBNS: Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital where 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered, used to sell unclaimed dead bodies, claimed his ex-colleague.
Shashi Tharoor comes out in support of Modi's lateral entry scheme despite Congress opposition
While Rahul Gandhi opposed it, another Congress MP Shashi Tharoor came out in support of the Centre's lateral entry scheme and said it is an indispensable method for the government to acquire expertise.
Central force deployed at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital as per Supreme Court order
Kolkata/IBNS: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Wednesday took over the security of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a 31-year-old junior doctor was raped and murdered, following the Supreme Court order.
Narendra Modi describes Poland as key economic partner in Central Europe ahead of his first visit to the country
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday described Poland as a 'key economic partner' in Central Europe ahead of his visit to the country.
Sikkim: Landslide destroys NHPC's 510 MW power station in Teesta Stage 5 dam
Balutar (Sikkim): A massive landslide on Tuesday morning destroyed the power station of NHPC's 510 MW Teesta Stage 5 dam in Balutar, Sikkim.
J&K polls: Congress ready to ally with any anti-BJP force
New Delhi: In the lead-up to the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress party said on Tuesday that it is open to forming alliances with any party that opposes the policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.
Though well-intentioned, does not address core problems: Doctors' body on SC directive to provide CISF security
New Delhi/IBNS: The doctors' body is not yet ready to call off its protest even after the Supreme Court's appeal to them over returning to work notwithstanding in connection with the brutal rape and murder of the female trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital and Medical College.
Hyderabad intellectuals write to Rahul Gandhi opposing decision to install his father's statue in place of Telangana Talli
Hyderabad/IBNS: Intellectuals from different sections of the Telangana society have written an open letter to Rahul Gandhi expressing their opposition to the Congress government’s decision to install a Rajiv Gandhi statue in front of the Secretariat, a place meant for Telangana Talli.
Telangana intellectuals write to Rahul Gandhi opposing decision to install his father's statue in front of Secretariat
Hyderabad/IBNS: Intellectuals from different sections of the Telangana society have written an open letter to Rahul Gandhi expressing their opposition to the Congress government’s decision to install a Rajiv Gandhi statue in front of the Secretariat, a place meant for Telangana Talli.
Supreme Court dismisses Calcutta HC order asking adolescent girls to control their sexual urges
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed the controversial judgment by the Calcutta High Court delivered on October 18, 2023, asking adolescent girls to “control their sexual urges”.