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BRS Leader K Kavitha Requests Bail, Supreme Court Says "Not Without..."

Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the CBI and ED on BRS leader K Kavitha's pleas seeking bail in corruption and money laundering cases linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Olympics Watching, Dinner With Colleagues: Hours Before Doctor's Rape-Murder

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday August 12, 2024, Kolkata

The 31-year-old doctor, who was raped and killed at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital late on Thursday night, watched Neeraj Chopra's silver-winning throw at Paris Olympics along with four colleagues hours before the horrifying incident

More People Involved In Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder? What Top Cop Said

Monday August 12, 2024, New Delhi

The rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College has shaken the nation, and the Bengal government and police are under immense pressure to solve the case at its earliest.

Mamata Banerjee Says Will Hand Over Doctor's Rape-Murder Probe To CBI If...

Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday August 12, 2024, Kolkata

The police will have time till Sunday to solve the rape-murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, failing which the CBI will take over the case, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Monday afternoon.

"Congress Involved In Creating Economic Anarchy": BJP On Hindenburg Report

NDTV News Desk | Monday August 12, 2024, New Delhi

The Congress "wants Indian stock market to crash" the BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad said Monday as the ruling party continues to hit back at the opposition over short-seller Hindenburg Research's latest allegations of financial misconduct against the

Upset Over Performance In Football Game, Tamil Nadu Teacher Slaps, Kicks Students

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Monday August 12, 2024, Chennai

A physical education teacher in a Tamil Nadu school has been suspended after he allegedly kicked and slapped the students of a football team. He was allegedly upset over their performance in a football tournament.

Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder Accused Posed As Cop, Said "Hang Me" On Arrest

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday August 12, 2024, Kolkata

Sanjoy Roy, accused of raping and murdering a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, was not a hospital employee, but was frequently seen in buildings on the campus.

"Brazen, Strongly Disapprove": Supreme Court On UP Delaying Convicts' Applications

NDTV News Desk | Monday August 12, 2024

The Supreme Court today rapped Uttar Pradesh for not complying with court-mandated timelines on the remission application of convicts.

Former Trainee IAS Puja Khedkar Gets Protection From Arrest Till August 21

Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2024, New Delhi

The Delhi High Court today granted interim protection from arrest till August 21 to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, who has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits.

When PM Modi Held The Umbrella For Farmers

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday August 12, 2024, New Delhi

In a heartwarming gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held the umbrella over a group of farmers who were talking to him on a rainy day in the national capital.

Arvind Kejriwal Moves Supreme Court Challenging His Arrest In Excise Policy Case

Monday August 12, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has petitioned the Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the CBI in the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam.

On August 15, PM Modi To Become Third PM To Give 11 Independence Day Speeches

Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Monday August 12, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his eleventh consecutive Independence Day address on Thursday, his first since returning to power for the record-equaling third consecutive term.

Principal Quits After Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder, Protests Across India

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday August 12, 2024, Kolkata

The principal of RG Kar Medical College resigned today amid outrage over the rape and murder of a 31-year doctor on campus late on Thursday. Dr Sandip Ghosh told the media that he "cannot take the humiliation" on social media

Heavy Rain Disrupts Daily Life In Several Rajasthan Districts

Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2024, Jaipur

Continuous rain has affected life in many districts of Rajasthan, including the capital Jaipur.

Ex Indian Army Chief Shares "Great Lesson" From 1971 Indo-Pak War

Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2024, New Delhi

One of the "great lessons" from the India-Pakistan war in 1971 is that fighting a war is not just a military affair, but a "total affair" that includes politics and diplomacy, former army chief Gen VN Sharma (retd) said on Sunday.