The fast-unto-death agitation by junior doctors over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital entered the 10th day on Monday. A crucial meeting of various doctors' associations and the West Bengal government is scheduled for the day to find a solution.
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India surpasses 200 GW-mark in renewable energy production
As per latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the renewable energy-based electricity generation capacity (including small and large hydro, biomass and co-generation and waste-to-energy) crossed the 200 GW-mark in September.
Mumbai-New York Air India flight diverted to Delhi after bomb threat
The aircraft is currently stationed at Indira Gandhi International Airport, and authorities added that all standard safety protocols are being followed to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
Man with shotgun arrested near Trump's California rally
A man in illegal possession of a shotgun and a loaded handgun was arrested at an intersection near former US President Donald Trump's rally in Coachella, California, the police said as per media reports.
SC to hear plea seeking restitution of provision in new panel code akin to Section 377 of IPC
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Monday against the "missing" protection in the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) about non-consensual unnatural sex against male, female, transgender and bestiality.
US-India Strategic Partnership Forum begins as EAM Jaishankar highlights ways to strengthen relations
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) aims to create a powerful partnership between the US and India. As the only independent not-for-profit institution dedicated to strengthening the US-India partnership.
Drugs valued at Rs 4.5 cr seized in Assam, 4 held
Drugs worth nearly Rs 4.5 crore have been seized and four drug peddlers were arrested from southern Assam’s Karimganj district on Sunday, officials said.
Union Tribal Affairs Minister discuss Eklavya model school with Nagaland CM
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram on Sunday held a meeting with Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and discussed various developmental works and the central government’s projects and schemes, now being under implementation in the northeastern state.
Dengue in Manipur: 4 killed, 1360 positive cases reported so far this year
Amidst the ethnic troubles, at least four people were killed in Dengue and the number of positive cases due to the vector-borne diseases recorded 1,360 in Manipur so far this year, health officials said on Sunday.
Baba Siddique murder: One accused gets police custody till Oct 21; another sent for medical test
A Mumbai court on Sunday remanded one of the two prime accused behind the killing of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Ziauddin Siddique to police custody till October 21 and the other for a medical test to determine his age status.
Tripura: Man kills wife, mother-in-law over social media post
A 51-year-old man in Tripura has allegedly killed his wife and mother-in-law following an altercation that happened over pictures posted on social media by his spouse, the police said on Sunday.
Centre directs Ola to let consumers choose preferred refund mode as complaints rise
The government on Sunday directed Bhavish Aggarwal-run Ola to implement a mechanism allowing consumers to choose their preferred method of refund, and to provide consumers with a bill or receipt or invoice for all auto rides booked through its platform.
Farmers squat on railway tracks, national highways in Punjab over 'tardy' paddy procurement
Farmers on Sunday squatted on railway tracks and national highways at several places in Punjab as part of a protest called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha over the "tardy" procurement of paddy.
Security beefed up at residences of Maha Chief Minister, two Dy CMs
A day after NCP leader and former Minister Baba Siddique was shot dead, security was beefed up at the official residences of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar situated in the Malabar Hill area in south Mumbai.
RG Kar case: IMA announces 24-hr nationwide hunger strike on Oct 15
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a 24-hour nationwide hunger strike on October 15 to support doctors in West Bengal, seeking justice for the young doctor who was raped and murdered at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
Congress intended to exploit farmers for political gain in Haryana: BJP
After Gurnam Charuni, the Bhartiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) chief, expressed disappointment over Congress' loss in the Haryana Assembly polls, BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said it is now clear that Congress intended to exploit farmers for their political gains.
Disowned him 11 years ago: Family of Baba Siddique murder accused
Family of one of the accused, arrested in connection with the murder of NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, has said that "we disowned him 11 years ago".
Priyanka Gandhi should lead Cong to save party: BKU chief Gurnam Charuni
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) chief Gurnam Singh Charuni on Sunday said the leadership of the Congress party should be handed over to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to salvage its prospects.
Baba Siddique murder: Lawrence Bishnoi's gang claims responsibility
A Facebook post, purportedly by a gang member, said that the murder was due to Siddique’s ties with Bollywood actor Salman Khan and underworld figures -- Anuj Thapan and Dawood Ibrahim.
USISPF's 'India Leadership Summit 2024' to deepen economic, tech ties
In a bid to enhance bilateral trade, supply chains, semiconductor investment, AI and next-gen technologies, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) is set to host its annual 'India Leadership Summit 2024' in the national capital on Monday (October 14).
Baba Siddique murder: Amid condolences old case of ‘benami’ properties resurfaces
Self-proclaimed film critic KRK took to his X, formerly Twitter and posted, “Jaisi karni waisi bharni. Na jaane kitne logo’n ki property par zabardasti kabza kiya huwa tha. Aaj un sab mazloom logo’n ko sukoon mila hoga”.
President Murmu embarks on historic visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday departed for her official state visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi, in the first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to the three African nations.
RG Kar case: Hunger strike by junior doctors enters day 9
The fast-unto-death agitation by junior doctors over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital here entered the ninth day on Sunday.
Politicising every issue is Rahul Gandhi's job: BJP
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remarked that NCP leader Baba Siddique's murder has exposed the collapse of law and order in Maharashtra. BJP's national spokesperson R. P. Singh said in response that politicising every issue is his job.
Salman Khan: The man behind Baba Siddique’s election win
Baba Siddique, the NCP leader and former MLA from Bandra West constituency was shot dead on Saturday evening. His murder sent shockwaves in the political circle and film industry.