At around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, the tall barricades set up to prevent the protesters -- who were also joined by the common people -- from marching forward were lifted, allowing the agitators to proceed further towards the next barricade put up near the entry gate of the police headquarters.
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RG Kar financial scam: Sandip Ghosh sent to 8 days CBI custody
A special court in Kolkata on Tuesday sent R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital's former principal Sandip Ghosh, arrested over alleged financial irregularities at the state-run college, to eight days Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody.
Centre urges state govts to include marginalised workers under PM housing scheme
The Centre on Tuesday requested state governments to extend the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) to disadvantaged workers, to ensure social justice and enhance ease of living.
India’s medium-term outlook remains positive amid strong growth: World Bank
The Indian economy continues to grow at a healthy pace despite challenging global conditions, a World Bank report said on Tuesday, adding that the country's medium-term outlook remains positive.
Will abide by high command's decision: K’taka CM Siddaramaiah on leadership change
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Tuesday, said that he will abide by the decision of the party high command and MLAs amid talks of his replacement from the top post.
RG Kar issue: Orthopedic Association terminates membership of Sandip Ghosh
A prominent doctor’s body, the West Bengal Orthopedic Association (WBOA), on Tuesday, terminated the membership of Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Cabinet okays 7 schemes worth about Rs 14,000 crore to boost farmers’ livelihoods
It has provision for soil profile, digital crop estimation, digital yield modelling, connect for crop loan, modern technologies like AI and Big Data, connect with buyers and bring new knowledge on mobile phones.
Cabinet greenlights Rs 18,036 cr project to connect Mumbai, Indore via shortest rail route
The Cabinet on Monday approved a new 309-km railway line project worth Rs 18,036 crore to connect the commercial hubs of Mumbai and Indore through the shortest rail route.
SC sets up panel to resolve grievances of protesting farmers at Punjab-Haryana border
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered formation of a committee to amicably resolve the grievances of the farmers protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border.
PM Modi-led Cabinet approves Rs 3,300 crore semiconductor unit
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday approved the proposal of Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to setup a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat, with an investment of Rs 3,300 crore.
K’taka: 19 acres of govt land given for free for trust run by Kharge’s family, says BJP
Karnataka BJP has levelled serious allegations against AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge’s family that the Congress government had allotted 19 acres of land for free to International Institute of Pali, Sanskrit and Comparative Philosophy in Kalaburagi, run by the Siddhartha Vihara Trust managed by the Kharge family.
Saina Nehwal reveals arthritis battle, to decide on retirement by end of the year
Ace India women’s badminton player Saina Nehwal has revealed that she is battling with arthritis and added that she will decide on her playing career by the end of this year, citing the ailment making it very difficult for her to train as per usual schedule.
K'taka Governor seeks clarification from Chief Secy on Kharge family land issue
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sought clarification from Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh on the complaint of alleged illegal land allotment against Congress chief Mallikarjuna Kharge’s family members by the Siddaramaiah government.
MUDA case: K’taka HC starts hearing; CM, Guv cancel all engagements
The Karnataka High Court on Monday began hearing the writ petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot, seeking interim relief in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.
Mamata govt to table 'Aparajita Women & Child Bill' in Assembly on Tuesday
The new Bill that seeks capital punishment for convicts in rape and murder cases to be introduced during the two-day special session of the West Bengal Assembly has been named 'Aparajita Women & Child Bill', said sources on Monday.
Andhra floods claim 15 lives, affect 4.48 lakh people
Heavy rains and floods in Andhra Pradesh have so far claimed 15 lives and affected more than 4.48 lakh people across seven districts, officials said on Monday.
MUDA case: RTI activist who highlighted K'taka CM's role gets life threat from land mafia
A Mysuru-based RTI activist who highlighted the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's role, on Monday claimed he was getting life threats from land sharks and the real estate mafia.
Shot in arm for BJP as two Jat faces join party in poll-bound Haryana
In a big shot in the arm for BJP in poll-bound Haryana, two Jat faces, Devender Singh Babli and Sunil Sangwan, on Monday joined the party in the presence of national General Secretary Arun Singh.
ED arrests AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan following raid at his home
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday afternoon following raids at his residence in Delhi.
Rahul Gandhi raises plight of DTC workers, bats for 'equal work and equal pay'
The Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday sought to draw the nation's attention to the plight of Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) employees, including the Home Guards and lamented over their "job of great responsibility" being reduced to "a state of compulsion."
Videos of Trinamool minister, leader making adverse comments against RG Kar protesters go viral
Two videos have gone viral since Monday morning allegedly showing a Trinamool Cabinet minister and a local ruling party leader making adverse comments about the people protesting against the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital.
'India is elated': PM Modi congratulates Nishad Kumar on winning silver medal in Paralympics
The 24-year-old Nishad, who is a reigning Para Asian Games champion, soared to a height of 2.04m in the final, losing the gold medal to the USA’s Roderick Townsend. This was Nishad’s second Paralympic medal. He won the silver medal at Tokyo Games with a clearance of 2.06m.
Indian Navy's P-8I lands in France for 'Varuna', marking its first ever deployment in Europe
The Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft has touched down at Air Base 125 Istres-Le Tube in France marking its first-ever deployment in Europe where it will participate in the 22nd edition of 'Exercise Varuna', said officials here.
PM Modi to launch BJP’s mega membership drive, to become party’s first member
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to launch the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) colossal membership drive on Monday. He will receive the certificate of the party’s first member from BJP President JP Nadda, this evening.
RG Kar tragedy: CBI examines other rooms for additional clues
CBI officials are now closely examining some other rooms adjacent to the seminar hall, the reported spot of rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here, to get additional clues about the crime.