Normalcy has been restored at emergency departments of different medical colleges and hospitals including R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, as protesting junior doctors resumed work on Saturday.
Category: INDIA
Will respond to bullets from across LoC with ‘goli’ not ‘boli’, says HM Shah
Union Home Minister, Amit Shah said on Saturday that if bullets are fired from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), those would be responded to by bullets not dialogue.
'Size of your car equals my mother's house': When PM Modi left US President Obama speechless
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ability to connect with global leaders on a personal level, often drawing from his own life experiences, has been a key factor in building strong diplomatic relationships for India.
A glimpse into PM Modi's US travel diaries reveal stories of simplicity and long-term vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day visit to the US to attend the Quad Leaders' Summit and the United Nations' 'Summit of the Future', and further strengthen India's long-standing relationship with the US and other Indo-Pacific allies.
K’taka BJP files police complaint against LoP Rahul for remarks on STs, SCs, OBCs in US
The Karnataka BJP on Saturday lodged a police complaint with the High Grounds police station in Bengaluru against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.
Major train mishap averted after fishplates, keys found on tracks in Gujarat
Yet another attempt to derail a train was reported, this time in Gujarat's Surat district as the fishplates and keys of the railway tracks were found removed on Saturday, raising concerns over nefarious plans of anti-national elements to cause a derailment.
Maratha leader Jarange-Patil’s health fails on fifth day of hunger strike
The health of Shivba Sanghatana leader Manoj Jarange-Patil started deteriorating on the fifth day of his sixth hunger strike here on Saturday, his party leaders said.
Amid Tirupati row, Raj govt to run special campaign for prasad quality check
Amid the ongoing controversy over animal fat and fish oil found in Tirupati temple laddus, a special campaign will be launched by Rajasthan's Food Safety Department from September 23 to 26 to check the quality of bhog and prasad in temples.
India, Brazil reaffirm commitment to boost energy sector collaborations
India and Brazil have reinforced their commitment to strengthen existing collaboration in the energy sector, including Indian upstream investment, mutually beneficial relationship in bilateral trade and cooperation in sustainable fuels, particularly biofuels, it was announced on Saturday.
JPC on Waqf Bill to hold meetings across 5 states from September 26
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is set to hold informal discussions across five states between September 26 and October 1, engaging various stakeholders in an effort to refine the proposed changes to the Waqf Act.
Sri Lanka presidential election today; first after 2022 crisis
As many as 38 candidates are in the fray for the top job in an election that will be keenly watched by India and China as the island nation is of strategic importance to both the countries.
PM Modi to fly to US on Saturday for Quad meet, UNGA Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to leave on Saturday morning for the US, where he will take part in the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit, which is being hosted in Delaware by US President Joe Biden, and address the 'Summit of the Future' at the United Nations General Assembly.
RG Kar case: CBI custody of Sandip Ghosh, Abhijit Mondal extended till Sep 25
Both Ghosh and Mondal have been accused of misleading the initial phase of the investigation into the incident conducted by the Kolkata Police before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was handed the charge of the probe by the Calcutta High Court.
RG Kar Tragedy: Junior doctors' sit-in lifted officially after rally to CBI office
The sit-in protest by the West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Forum (WBJDF), in front of the state Health Department headquarters at Salt Lake, against the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital last month was officially lifted on Friday evening.
Delhi coaching centre deaths: SC asks high-powered panel to file interim report within 4 weeks
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the high-powered panel, formed by the Union government following the deaths of three UPSC aspirants in Delhi's Old Rajendra Nagar in July, to file an interim report within four weeks.
SC issues notice on petition challenging lack of transparency in NEET-PG exam
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the National Board of Examinations (NBE) on a petition, challenging the lack of transparency in the conduct of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance (NEET)-PG 2024 examination.
Andhra CM seeks report from TTD over animal fat in Tirumala laddu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday sought a report from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on the alleged presence of animal fat in Tirumala laddu, purportedly during the regime of YSR Congress Party.
PM Modi slams Congress for keeping SC, ST, OBCs away from progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the Congress of keeping the SC, ST and OBC communities away from progress, adding that the BJP-led government at the Centre paid attention to the neglected artisans through PM Vishwakarma initiatives.
Supreme Court's YouTube channel hacked
The Supreme Court on Friday temporarily disabled its YouTube channel after it was hacked and broadcasted videos promoting a cryptocurrency developed by a US-based company.
'DVC responsible for Bengal flood situation', Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Friday, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of being responsible for the current flood situation in the state.
The guilty must not be spared: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tirupati laddu row
Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, on Friday, said that the use of animal fat in the iconic Tirupati laddu is an attack on the faith of millions of people, and whoever is found guilty of desecration must not be spared.
Role of food regulators more crucial to protect consumers' health: JP Nadda
As the world is faced with challenges like foodborne illnesses, nutraceutical safety, novel foods and micro-plastics, the role of food regulators has never been more crucial and it demands continuous collaboration, relentless innovation and a commitment to constant improvement in the food safety systems, the government said on Friday.
YSRCP seeks probe by Andhra HC into Naidu’s claim of animal fat in Tirumala laddu
The row over animal fat in the Tirupati laddu took a new turn on Friday with the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) approaching the Andhra Pradesh High Court to seek a probe into the allegations.
Trinamool councillor arrested on charges of abducting Tripura-based businessman
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of West Bengal Police have arrested a Trinamool Congress councillor on charges of abducting a Tripura-based businessman.
J&K Assembly elections start on high note as enthusiastic voters take first phase turnout to 59 pc
The first phase of the elections covered 24 Assembly constituencies in Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama, and Shopian districts in the Kashmir Valley and Ramban, Doda, and Kishtwar districts in the Jammu division.