In his letter to the commissions and DGP, the MLA cited instances of police harassment, torture, assault persisting inside police stations of Tripura and stated, “Even, proper medical attention is not being awarded to the arrested persons ignoring the specific guidelines of the Supreme Court of India.”
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BJP’s membership drive gaining ground; CM Dr Manik Saha attends membership drive in his AC
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, who was also the former state president of the party on Sunday took part in the BJP’s membership drive and claimed that the party’s membership drive has been gaining ground and is on its way to achieve that target of 12 lakh memberships.
Five Indians held while exfiltrating to Bangladesh: BSF
As per BSF on 20th October on specific information of BSF, five Indian national including 01 minor were detained by troops of Border Out Post Harnakhola under West Tripura District while they were trying to exfiltrate to Bangladesh.
Tripura rights body serves notice to DGP after man dies due to 'torture in police custody'
The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has asked the Director General of Police Amitabh Ranjan to submit an interim report within 15 days on the death of a 34-year-old man, who died at his residence on October 17 allegedly due to injuries sustained from the "torture in police custody", rights body officials said on Saturday.
Bengalis worried of their citizenship in India; Amra Bangali argues SC’s declaration of Bangladeshis entering Assam after March 25, 1971 as illegal immigrants
A Bengali community body – Amra Bangali in Tripura on Saturday argued the Supreme Court’s declaration of all Bangladeshi migrants who entered Assam on or after Mar 25, 1971, as illegal migrants.
Congress protests Tripura Human Rights Commission’s inaction on growing crimes in Tripura
The opposition Congress party on Saturday accused the Tripura Human Rights Commission of its inaction in incidents of crime taking place in the state of Tripura.
Pradyot calls to stand up against growing communal violence in Tripura
Expressing his concern over the escalating communal violence in the state of Tripura, the TIPRA Motha Chief Pradyot Kishore Deb Burman on Saturday called the youth body of his party to stand up against it and promote peace and unity.
TSR personnel kill self at Chhattisgarh
One Rifle man of Tripura State Rifles (TSR) posted at Chhattisgarh for security duty has reportedly killed self with his service rifle on Friday late night.
RG Kar: Hunger strike by junior doctors enters day 15
The fast-unto-death demonstration by a group of junior doctors against the ghastly rape and murder of their colleague at R. G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata has entered the 15th day on Saturday.
Musk’s SpaceX wins $733 million launch contract from US Space Force
The US Space Force’s Space Systems Command issued Launch Service Task Orders (LSTOs) totalling $733,566,001 to SpaceX under the “National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1.”
Yahya Sinwar died from gunshot to his head
The autopsy reports of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's body revealed that he was killed by a gunshot wound to his head during an intelligence-based ground raid in southern Gaza.
Zeeshan Siddique makes a cryptic statement after father Baba Siddique’s murder
As the number of arrests in NCP leader Baba Siddique’s assassination rose to nine, his son Zeeshan Siddique made a post on social media, that as of now, is inscrutable.
US, Germany say Sinwar's death 'can create momentum to end conflict' in Gaza
"Sinwar stood in the way of a ceasefire in Gaza. His death can create a momentum to end the conflict. All hostages must be released," they said after their meeting in Berlin earlier on Friday.
Looking forward to welcome PM Modi at BRICS Summit in Kazan, says Russian envoy
The Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov, has expressed his optimism in welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside 40 other heads of state and leaders, at the upcoming BRICS Summit in Kazan.
Pannun 'murder plot': Gupta pleads not guilty, asks for Hindi-speaking lawyer, return of prayer book
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Defence Secretary Austin reaffirms US, NATO's long-term commitment to Ukraine
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India’s ancient richness transformed world: Historian Dalrymple
The 13th edition of the three-day Khushwant Singh Litfest took off to a grand start on Friday with the recitation of Gurbani and Sant Kabir's couplets.
Drugs valued at Rs 6.40 crore seized in Assam, Arunachal; 3 held
Heroin, smuggled from Myanmar, worth over Rs 6.40 crore was seized and three persons were arrested in two separate operations by the police personnel in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh on Friday, officials said.
Drug menace rose in NE after military coup in Myanmar, unrest in Manipur: Officials
After the military coup in Myanmar in February 2021 and the ethnic turmoil in Manipur since May 2023, illegal drug-related activities and smuggling into the country's northeastern region increased, officials said on Friday, stressing the need to step up vigilance and action to curb the drug menace.
RG Kar protest: Total cease-work to resume again unless demands fulfilled by Monday, cautions junior doctors
“If the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee does not accept our demands by Monday, from Tuesday we will be forced to go for total cease-work at medical colleges & hospitals from Tuesday,” Halder said on Friday night.
India’s green energy push to spur quality of life for the world: Piyush Goyal
India’s foray into green hydrogen, green ammonia and greater storage sectors will holistically help in combating climate change and reduce the country's import bill on crude oil, lowering trade deficits and the need for forex, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Friday.
SC dismisses PIL seeking content monitoring on OTT and digital media platforms
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a direction to the Centre for the establishment of a proper board to monitor and manage content on different OTT and digital media platforms.
Adani Foundation donates Rs 100 crore for Telangana’s Young India Skills University
In a bid to create a lasting legacy that will uplift generations to come, the Adani Foundation on Friday announced a donation of Rs 100 crore towards the establishment of the Young India Skills University in Telangana.
Indian petrochemicals sector to reach $300 billion by 2025: Hardeep Puri
The market size of the Indian chemicals and petrochemicals sector is expected to grow to approximately $300 billion by 2025, up from its current market size of $220 billion, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday.
RG Kar case: Judicial custody of Sandip Ghosh, Abhijit Mondal extended till Nov 4
Also, the CBI's request for a narco-analysis test of Sandip Ghosh and a polygraph test of Abhijit Mondal was not cleared by the court as both refused to give consent to go through the tests.