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The Indian Medical Association announced 24 hours nation-wide withdrawal of medical services from August 17 to protest against the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata’s R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9 last.

On its third and final developmental flight, the SSLV-D3 put into orbit an earth observation satellite-08 (EOS-08) weighing about 175.5 kg, and SR-0 satellite belonging to the Chennai-based start-up Space Rickshaw.

During the meet, the two leaders are expected to discuss a wide range of bilateral and regional issues, as well as ways to strengthen ties between the world's two largest democracies.

As cases rise against her, including murder accusations, Bangladesh will decide whether to ask India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled to New Delhi last week, the country's Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain said.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday declared a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of medical services starting 6 a.m. on Saturday till 6 a.m. on Sunday in protest against the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.

Lawyers and the Bar have been a constant force of good in our country even after Independence, said Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, in his address on the 78th Independence Day at the Supreme Court. 

Lauding India's "widely-recognised track record of success", Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow attaches great importance to the privileged strategic partnership between the two countries.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday expressed concern over the decline in Hindu population and rise in Muslim population, affecting the demography of the state.

Banned militant outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) claimed on Thursday that its has planted bombs in 24 locations across Assam. The places include Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Nagaon, and at least eight spots in Guwahati.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and greeted the Indian athletes and medal winners of the recently concluded Paris Olympics at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in the national capital on Independence Day.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Thursday hoisted the tricolor here at Agartala Assam Rifles Ground in the event of state function of 78th Independence Day celebration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the country is becoming ‘Aatmanirbhar’ in Defence and is emerging as a global manufacturing hub due to the steps taken by the government in the last few years.

Addressing the nation for the 11th consecutive time on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on all political parties to support the concept of 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) to ensure India's steady progress.

With his 11th consecutive address on Independence Day from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort, Narendra Modi on Thursday became the third Prime Minister to do so.

Addressing the nation on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence against the Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on Independence Day mentioned the atrocities against women taking place in the country and said extensive discussion on those receiving punishment be held so that those sinning understand that this leads to hanging.

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the time has come for the talented youth to design various products in the country for the world.

As 140 crore Indians collectively work towards creating a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, the country is on its way to become the third-largest economy with big reforms across sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.

Journalists belonging to 10 media houses staged a demonstration here on Wednesday wearing black badges to denounce the killing of more than five scribes and the series of attacks on mediapersons in Bangladesh.

Amidst a high-level vigil along the India-Bangladesh border, infiltration from the violence-hit country into Tripura remained unabated as 16 more Bangladeshi nationals including three women were arrested in the state for illegal entry into India.

Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina, who stepped down as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on August 5 at the height of violence over a quota-related issue and fled to India, broke her silence on Tuesday by issuing an address to the people of her country, urging everyone to observe August 15 as 'National Mourning Day'.

The opposition CPI(M) on Tuesday expressed concern over the result of three-tier panchayat election and alleged that the BJP has forcefully captured 71% panchayat seats.

In a heartwarming event held on the eve of the 78th Independence Day, the Vidya Welfare Society in collaboration with Reva, organized a special sit-down drawing competition for Dibyangajan, promoting the mantra "See Ability, Not Disability."

In a show of solidarity with the victim of the recent tragedy at Radha Gobinda Kar Medical College in West Bengal, the doctors and students of Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GB Pant Hospital staged a protest on Tuesday.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday emphasized that the present state government is dedicated to advancing Tripura and called on everyone to join the fight against drug abuse.