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Supreme Court Bench To Hear Kolkata Rape-Murder Case Today: 10 Points

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday August 20, 2024, New Delhi

The shocking rape-murder of a young doctor in Kolkata that has hit the country hard, has been taken up by the Supreme Court. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will hear the matter today.

Arunachal Makes Inner Line Permit Mandatory For Non-Residents To Enter State

Asian News International | Tuesday August 20, 2024, Itanagar

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday took steps to strengthen the existing Inner Line Permit (ILP) system that makes it mandatory for a non-Arunachalee person to obtain a permit to enter the state.

"Hang Him Or Do...": Mother-In-Law Of Kolkata Rape-Murder Case Accused

Asian News International | Tuesday August 20, 2024, Kolkata

Amid the ongoing investigation and protests following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, Durga Devi, mother-in-law of accused Sanjay Roy, suggested the involvement of more people in the crime as she said that Roy could not have done

IIT Aspirant Found Dead In Bathroom Under Mysterious Circumstances In Kota

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 20, 2024, Kota, Rajasthan

An IIT aspirant named Kushagra Rastogi (18) from Uttar Pradesh died under mysterious conditions in Kota on Monday.

Midnight Candle March In Shimla Demands Justice For Kolkata Doctor

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2024, Shimla

A silent candle march was taken out at midnight on Monday by a group of people here at The Ridge to demand justice for the Kolkata doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered.

Watch: Rahul Gandhi Takes An Uber To Share Plight Of Gig Workers

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2024, New Delhi

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday highlighted the plight of gig workers and asserted that the Congress governments in states would make concrete policies to solve their problems.

West Bengal Governor Arrives In Delhi, Likely To Meet President Murmu

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2024, New Delhi

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose reached Delhi on Monday night amid speculations that he may meet President Droupadi Murmu and senior leaders.

Finances Of Kolkata Hospital During Ex-Principal's Tenure Under Scanner

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday August 20, 2024, New Delhi

Sandip Ghosh, the former Principal of RG Kar Medical College facing massive criticism over the rape-murder of a doctor in the hospital premises, will be investigated by the state police over allegations of financial irregularities during his tenure.

"To Incite Hate, Mistrust": Manipur Government Flags "Doctored Audio Clip", Again

Written by Debanish Achom,Ratnadip Choudhury | Tuesday August 20, 2024, Imphal/Guwahati/New Delhi

The Manipur government on Monday said disinformation is being spread using a "doctored audio clip" of Chief Minister N Biren Singh to sabotage peace plans in the ethnic violence-hit state.

Panel Report Reveals Stories Of Harassment Women Face In Malayalam Cinema

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

The much-awaited Justice Hema Committee report on harassment faced by women in the Malayalam cinema industry has recorded explosive accounts of harassment, exploitation and ill-treatment of female professionals.

Sitaram Yechury Admitted To AIIMS Due To Pneumonia: Report

Press Trust of India | Monday August 19, 2024, New Delhi

Communist Party of India (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Monday after he complained of a high fever, sources said.

Centre Likely To Release Draft Data Protection Rules Within A Month: Minister

Press Trust of India | Monday August 19, 2024, New Delhi

The government is likely to release draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act within a month, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday.

"Willing To Provide All Possible...": India Ahead Of PM Modi's Ukraine Trip

Press Trust of India | Monday August 19, 2024, New Delhi

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a nearly seven-hour visit to Kyiv this week, India on Monday said it is willing to provide all possible support required to help find a peaceful solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Restoration Of J&K Statehood Centrepiece Of Omar Abdullah's Party Manifesto

Written by Nazir Masoodi | Monday August 19, 2024

Fight for the restoration of autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir, repealing Public Safety Act, release of political prisoners, one lakh jobs, free electricity and other issues are among promises made by the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference in its elec

Manmohan Singh Was Part Of Lateral Entry: Law Minister Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi

Press Trust of India | Monday August 19, 2024, Bikaner

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday hit out at Rahul Gandhi reminding him that former prime minister Manmohan Singh was made the finance secretary in 1976 through the lateral entry route.