Two more arrested in Jadavpur University student's death case
Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Police have arrested two more boys in the alleged ragging and subsequent death of 18-year-old Jadavpur University student, Swapandeep Kundu, earlier this week.
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Prithviraj Chavan expresses doubt over release of NCP's Nawab Malik on bail
Satara/IBNS/UNI: Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Saturday raised a question over the manner in which Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik was arrested and released on bail.
16 students injured in lightning strike in Odisha
Kendrapara: A lightning strike on Saturday injured 16 students of a state-run school in Odisha's Kendrapara district, media reports said.
Elon Musk's playful image with son becomes an instant hit on X
Elon Musk is frequently making headlines, whether it's for the modifications he's introducing to his microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter) or for his opinions on current events. However, this time, the owner of Tesla and SpaceX shared a heartwarming photo with his son X AE A-XII on social media, capturing a beautiful father-son interaction.
Gurugram Police arrests TV Channel editor for alleged false, misleading post on Nuh violence
New Delhi: The editor of a Hindi news channel was taken into custody by Gurugram Police on Friday for allegedly posting inflammatory content on social media related to the communal violence in Nuh and other districts of Haryana.
The timing of the dissolution of Pakistan’s parliament hours after Imran Khan’s 3-year jail term leaves little to the imagination
Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi, on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on 9 August approved dissolution of Pakistan’s parliament, thereby paving the way for the holding of fresh general elections in November.
Chandigarh: UT police arrest girl for stabbing alcoholic father
Chandigarh: Police arrested a 19 year-old girl for stabbing her alcoholic father to death in the Union Territory.
Jammu and Kashmir hosts one-day cultural festival
Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) recently hosted the ‘One-Day Cultural Festival’ at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Amira Kadal area of the UT on Thursday to celebrate the cultural heritage of the region.
Jammu and Kashmir: Uri hosts five-day ‘Say No to Drugs’ campaign
Jammu and Kashmir's Uri region recently hosted a five-day ‘Say No to Drugs’ campaign with an aim to eradicate the drug menace from society.
Uttar Pradesh: Two arrested for murder of businessman, his wife
Lucknow: Two persons, including a law student, were arrested for murder of a businessman and his wife during an armed robbery in Brahmapuri area of Meerut district here in Uttar Pradesh, a senior officer said here on Saturday.
Tenth Line of Credit Review Meeting: India-Nepal officials review progress of projects
India and Nepalese officials recently met in Kathmandu for the 10th Line of Credit (LOC) Review Meeting when the two sides reviewed the progress of projects which are at various stages of implementation.
Russian government proposes visa-free tourist deal to India
Moscow: Russia has sent a proposal to India to launch a visa-free tourist group exchange programmes for citizens of both the nations, media reports said.
Modi will always fight for your freedom: African-American singer Mary Millben backs Indian PM on Manipur issue
New Delhi: African-American actress and singer Mary Millben recently backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Manipur issue and said the Indian leader will always fight for the women of North East.
Kolkata G20 Meeting: UK Minister Tom Tugendhat says corruption threatens Britain's security
UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat on Saturday attended the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meet in Kolkata where he said corruption damages global prosperity.
UK strengthens resolve against Khalistan extremism: New funding signals firm action
In a significant move aimed at curbing the rise of the extremist Khalistan movement and addressing past violent transgressions, UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has announced a substantial funding initiative of £95,000 (approximately Rs 1 crore) to bolster the nation’s capacity to combat “pro-Khalistan extremism.”
Jammu and Kashmir: CRPF jawan dies by suicide in Pulwama
Srinagar: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in Jammu Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said.
Indian President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday granted assent to the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 (DPDP Bill) after it was passed by both houses of the Parliament.
Uttar Pradesh: Youth hacked to death by father in Ghazipur
Ghazipur: A 35-year-old youth was hacked to death with a spade allegedly by his father over a petty dispute in Baresar area of Ghazipur district in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Saturday.
Uttar Pradesh: Two killed, 2 injured as jeep rams into tree
Lalitpur: Two persons were killed and two others injured when a jeep rammed into a tree in Mahrauni area of Lalitpur district here in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, police sources said here.
PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Ravidas Memorial
Sagar/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Madhya Pradesh later Saturday.
G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial meet: Narendra Modi says India follows strict policy of Zero Tolerance against corruption
New Delhi/Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meet in Kolkata when he said India follows a strict policy of Zero Tolerance against corruption.
The horror story of Jadavpur University hostel: Another student narrates experience on Facebook
Kolkata/IBNS: A day after a first-year student fell to death in Kolkata's Jadavpur University, another fresher has come out with his claims of suffering ragging forcing him to quit the prestigious educational institution.
Kashmir: Police book 3 wanted drug smugglers under PIT-NDPS Act in Baramulla
Srinagar/UNI: Police on Saturday booked three most wanted notorious drug smugglers under Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, in Jammu Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Kashmir: CRPF jawan dies by suicide in Pulwama
Srinagar/UNI: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in Jammu Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said.
2024 Lok Sabha polls: JP Nadda arrives in Bengal to review BJP's organisational preparation
Kolkata/UNI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Jagat Prasad Nadda, who arrived in the city on Friday night, is scheduled to address the Panchayati Raj Sammelan of the party's eastern regional leaders at Howrah on Saturday in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi might virtually attend, party sources said.
Renowned nuclear physicist Bikash Sinha dies at 78
Kolkata/IBNS: Renowned nuclear physicist Bikash Sinha died at the age of 78 here on Friday.
India- Angolan officials participate in Foreign Office Consultations meeting, decide to strengthen ties in key sectors
Indian and Angolan officials decided to strengthen the relationship in several sectors, including defence and science and technology, while participating in the inaugural Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the two countries on Friday.
Har Ghar Tiranga: Narendra Modi asks citizens to upload photos with 'Tiranga'
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi has asked citizens to upload photos with Tiranga on harghartiranga.com under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative between August 13 to August 15.
Bangladesh announces four transit routes for Tripura, boosting trade prospects
Agartala/IBNS: The Bangladesh government has formally unveiled four transit and trans-shipment routes designated for the state of Tripura.
Dimapur Railway Station chosen for Rs 283 crore modernization under "Amrit Bharat Station Scheme"
Dimapur/Nagaland: Dimapur Railway Station, among 508 selected stations for transformation under the "Amrit Bharat Station Scheme," is set to undergo a world-class upgrade with a budget of Rs 283 crore.