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Doctors Hold Nationwide Protest Condemning Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Updates

Edited by Nonika Sharma | Friday August 16, 2024, New Delhi

Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Updates: In solidarity with the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, doctors and representatives of various medical organisations have announced protests at various locations in the coun

Mamata Banerjee To Hit Streets Over Rape-Murder, Massive Protests Today: 10 Points

Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Friday August 16, 2024, Kolkata

Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a trainee doctor was raped and murdered last week, is echoing slogans for justice - day and night. The fallout has now taken a political turn with both BJP and Trinamool announcing rallies today.

Explained: What ISRO's 'Baby Rocket' Launch Means For India's Future In Space

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday August 16, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday launched its Earth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8) on a small rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

Mamata Banerjee's Sunday Ultimatum To CBI For Death Penalty In Rape-Murder

Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Friday August 16, 2024, Kolkata

Amid nationwide uproar over the Kolkata hospital rape-murder, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a rally this evening to demand death penalty for the accused.

ISRO Successfully Places Earth Observation Satellite Into Orbit

Press Trust of India | Friday August 16, 2024, Sriharikota

ISRO on Friday launched its third and final developmental flight, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-D3, carrying Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08.

Jammu And Kashmir, Haryana Poll Dates Likely To Be Announced At 3 pm

Press Trust of India | Friday August 16, 2024, New Delhi

The Election Commission will announce the schedule for assembly elections on Friday afternoon.

President Murmu, PM Modi Pay Tributes To Atal Bihari Vajpayee On Death Anniversary

Press Trust of India | Friday August 16, 2024, New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former prime minister and BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary on Friday.

US Delegation Led By Top Diplomat Richard Verma To Visit India Tomorrow

Asian News International | Friday August 16, 2024, Washington

The Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will lead US delegations to Nepal on August 16 and India from August 17-22 to advance and support a prosperous, secure, and resilient future for both countries.

Relationship With India Remains One Of Great Importance: Pentagon

Press Trust of India | Friday August 16, 2024, Washington

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23.

Kolkata Rape Case: Top Medical Body Announces Withdrawal Of Services For 24 Hours On Aug 17

Asian News International | Friday August 16, 2024, New Delhi

A nationwide withdrawal of services has been announced by doctors of modern medicine starting from 6 am on Saturday, August 17 to 6 am Sunday, August 18, per the official statement released by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday.

Kolkata Rape Case: Resident Doctors' Associations To Hold Protest March In Delhi

Asian News International | Friday August 16, 2024, New Delhi

Amid the ongoing protest in Kolkata over the rape-murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, the Resident Doctors' Associations (RDAs) across Delhi will be holding a joint protest march on August 16 from 2 PM in New Delhi.

Countdown Begins For ISRO's Earth Observation Satellite SSLV-D3-EOS-08 Mission

Press Trust of India | Friday August 16, 2024, Sriharikota

With today's mission, ISRO completes the developmental flight of the smallest rocket which can carry satellites weighing up to 500 kg and can place them into Low Earth Orbit (of up to 500 km above Earth).

Left, BJP, Creating Unrest: Mamata Banerjee On Midnight Attack At Hospital

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 15, 2024, Kolkata

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that the Left Front and the BJP have conspired to launch the mob attack on the doctors at RG Kar Medical College who were protesting against the rape-murder of their colleague.

'Don't Club Us With Others,' Says Manipur's Thadou Tribe, Waits For Peace Plan

Written by Debanish Achom,Ratnadip Choudhury | Thursday August 15, 2024, Imphal/Guwahati/New Delhi

A top global body of the Thadou tribe has welcomed Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh's statement in the assembly that all communities are working hard to bring peace in the ethnic violence-hit state, except for a few agenda-driven leaders.

Delhi Prisons Announces Remission For 1160 Convicts On Independence Day

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2024

On 78th Independence Day, Director General of Delhi Prisons Satish Golcha announced the grant of remission to more than 1,160 convicts.