The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is now handling the case of a female trainee doctor's rape and murder at a state-run medical college in Kolkata. This decision came after the Calcutta High Court ordered the CBI to take over the investigation on August 13. The tragic Kolkata rape and murder case happened on August 9 at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court has instructed the Kolkata Police to promptly provide all relevant documents to the CBI. Many doctors who had been protesting about the case welcomed this decision with relief and happiness, hoping that the CBI's involvement will lead to a thorough investigation and justice.
14 August,2024 11:37 AM IST
Narendra Modi, the PM-designate, is poised to take his third oath as India's Prime Minister on June 9. With the BJP-led NDA securing 293 seats in the Lok Sabha polls, Modi was declared the coalition leader. Preparations for the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan are underway, while the Delhi Police have implemented stringent security measures in the capital. Multi-layered security is in place for the presence of global dignitaries, including Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan PM. The event marks a historic moment, drawing attention from around the world
09 June,2024 03:15 PM IST
Amid ongoing hostilities, Hamas expresses openness to a comprehensive agreement contingent upon Israel ceasing military actions. Ceasefire talks mediated by Egypt and Qatar have repeatedly stalled amid mutual accusations. Despite an International Court of Justice order to cease attacks, Israel continues its offensive in Rafah. Hamas cites aggression, siege, and alleged genocide as reasons for halting negotiations. They propose a prisoner exchange as part of a broader peace deal. The global "All eyes on Rafah" trend highlights solidarity with Gaza, countered by Israel questioning past attention. Israel, perceiving Hamas as a threat, rejects previous offers, focusing its offensive on rescuing hostages and targeting Hamas militants. Gaza's Health Ministry reports nearly 36,000 Palestinian casualties. Israel initiated the operation following Hamas-led attacks on southern Israeli communities on Oct 07. Watch video for more.
31 May,2024 05:22 PM IST
Alia Bhatt talks about wanting to become an actor since the age of 4 and being a dreamer. The actress also addresses the challenges that comes with the job, the criticism and the need to have a thick skin. She also reflected on her 20s and her upbringing that keeps her humble
15 May,2024 07:23 PM IST | Mumbai
Rekha Patra, BJP candidate from Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency after talking to PM Modi said that the PM has given her a big responsibility and she will fulfill every responsibility, she added that PM Modi has shown trust in her by giving poor woman ticket and she will fight for the victims of Sandeshkhali. Rekha Patra said, "We will fulfill the responsibility given by PM Modi. He has shown his trust by giving a ticket to a poor woman like me from Basirhat... The mothers and sisters who are being tortured in Sandeshkhali, we will fight for them. Our efforts will take their fight forward."
27 March,2024 10:52 AM IST
As the threat of mischievous drone attacks and piracy bids loom large in Arabian Sea, Indian Coast Guard Director General Rakesh Pal assured that the organisation is ready to tackle threats of drone attacks in Arabian sea and protect India’s maritime interests. “We have got eyes and ears everywhere, we have got aviation assets are flying day and night. When we generally spot hostile ships or vessels, we generally track them down. If the ships are not responding we zero on to them and make sure they are boarded,” said ICG DG Rakesh Pal while talking to ANI on the drone attacks in the Arabian Sea.
01 February,2024 06:18 PM IST
The rescue operations at the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site continued for Day 11 on Nov 22. No stone is being left unturned to evacuate 41 trapped labourers from inside the tunnel’s rubbles. Prepared for any undesired occurrence, 4 ambulances have been stationed at the operation site. 35-36 more ambulances are expected to reach the site soon. Mahmood Ahmed, Additional Secretary Technical, Road and Transport held a press conference and said, “An additional 800 mm pipe has also been pushed 21 metres inside the tunnel. Around 12:45 am, we started drilling through the auger machine and so far, we have pushed three more pipes...As long as we reach 45-50 metres inside the tunnel, we will not be able to give you the exact time. We are also doing horizontal drilling, we have entered around 8 metres from there as well.”
22 November,2023 04:24 PM IST
The Israel-Hamas conflict is getting worse with each passing day as it entered day 09. As the Israel-Palestine war escalated, Israel Defense Forces prepared for a ground assault on Gaza. Intensifying ‘Operation Iron Swords’, Israel has deployed troops and tanks near the Gaza border. Earlier, the people of Gaza City packed their belongings and headed to South on Oct 13. The developments came after Israel’s military called for all civilians to relocate south within 24 hours. Also, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on October 14 visited the frontline at Gaza border. He interacted with Israeli soldiers on the front line and gave them a morale boost. Notably, the conflict was initiated after Terror group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7. Till now, the deadly war has seen killings of more than 1,300 Israelis including innocent civilians.
15 October,2023 11:41 AM IST
Union government has constituted a ‘One Nation, One Election’ Committee on September 1. The committee has been formed under the chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind. Committee will explore the possibility which envisages holding of general, states polls simultaneously. CEC Rajiv Kumar said that EC is ready to conduct elections as per legal provisions. Earlier, AIMIM Chief Owaisi rejected the possibility of ‘One Election’ Bill and called it “unconstitutional”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on several occasions pitched the idea of One Nation, One Election.
07 September,2023 01:42 PM IST
As the date for lift-off nears for India’s first solar mission ‘Aditya-L1’, ISRO shared photos of satellite. The satellite arrived at Sathish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota from U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru. ‘Aditya-L1’, India’s first solar mission is a space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun. ISRO is set to launch the ‘Aditya-L1’ mission to the sun on August 26 from PSLV-XL rocket. Initially, spacecraft will be placed in a low earth orbit; subsequently, using an on-board propulsion system, spacecraft will be put in Lagrange point L1. Spacecraft will carry 7 payloads to observe the photosphere, chromosphere and the outermost layers of the Sun. The total travel time from launch to L1 would take about four months for ‘Aditya-L1’.
14 August,2023 05:36 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
