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West Bengal Forms Seven-Member Panel To Review New Criminal Laws

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 18, 2024, Kolkata

The West Bengal government has constituted a seven-member panel headed by a retired judge of the Calcutta High Court to review the three new criminal laws, an official said on Wednesday.

Railway Cops Rescued Over 84,000 Children Under Risk In Stations, Trains In Last 7 Years

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday July 18, 2024, New Delhi

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has rescued as many as 84,119 children, according to data released by the Ministry of Railways on Wednesday.

Prime Accused In INDIA's Bihar Ally's Brutal Murder Arrested

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Darbhanga/Patna

Police on Wednesday claimed to have cracked the killing of former Bihar minister Mukesh Sahni's father, with the arrest of the prime accused after he "confessed" his involvement in the crime.

S Jaishankar Meets Mauritius' Leader Of Opposition, Former PMs

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Port Louis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met Mauritius' top political leaders, including Opposition leader Arvin Boolell, and discussed with them ways to deepen India's special and enduring partnership with the island nation.

Ensure Equal Rights For LGBTQ+ Community In Jail: Centre Writes To States

Asian News International | Wednesday July 17, 2024, New Delhi

The Union Government has written a letter to States and Union Territories and asked them to ensure that members of the queer community (LGBTQ+) get equal rights in prison and there is no discrimination in access to goods and services.

Coast Guard Rescues 11 From Boat In Critical Condition Due To Flooding Off Kerala Coast

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, New Delhi

In a coordinated sea-air operation, the Coast Guard rescued an Indian fishing boat, which was in a critical condition due to flooding from a hull rupture, with 11 crew onboard off the Kerala coast

How Gujarat Government Officers, Contractors Siphoned Off Rs 5.48 Crore

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Surat

The Gujarat CID-Crime on Wednesday arrested ten people, including four government employees and five contractors, in connection with an alleged conspiracy wherein approvals for Rs 5.48 crore were secured without executing any work, police said.

Tripura Man Beheads Mother With Sharp-Edged Weapon After Fight Over Money: Cops

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Agartala

In a shocking incident, a 24-year-old man beheaded his 55-year-old mother at Ratanpur in Tripura's Khowai district following a dispute over money, the police said on Wednesday.

10 Killed In Rain-Related Incidents In Uttar Pradesh In 24 Hours

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Lucknow

Ten people were killed in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh in the past 24 hours, a state relief commissioner office report said on Wednesday.

Major Crackdown Launched On Terror Network In J&K After Doda Encounter

Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Divyam Sharma | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Srinagar

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a major crackdown on terror network after a deadly encounter in the Union Territory's Doda in which four personnel of the army including an officer were killed in action on Monday.

EU's Carbon Tax Could Cost India 0.05% Of GDP: Report

Wednesday July 17, 2024

The EU argues that this mechanism creates a level playing field for domestically manufactured goods, which must adhere to stricter environmental standards, and helps reduce emissions from imports.

Trainee IAS Summoned By Pune Cops Over Harassment Claims Against Collector

Edited by Sumana Nandy | Wednesday July 17, 2024, New Delhi

Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, caught in a raging controversy for allegedly lying about her OBC status and disabilities in her UPSC candidature, has been asked to appear before the Pune cops tomorrow.

Case Against 2 Men For Storing Hazardous Petroleum Product Without Permits Near Mumbai

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Thane

A case has been registered against two individuals for allegedly handling and storing a hazardous petroleum product without proper permits in Navi Mumbai's Uran town, police said on Wednesday.

Probe Agency Detains Ex Karnataka Minister's Wife In Tribal Welfare Board Case

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Bengaluru

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), investigating the Tribal Welfare case in Karnataka, has detained former minister B. Nagendra's wife for questioning.

Travel Influencer Aanvi Kamdar Dies After Falling Off A Waterfall Near Mumbai

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Raigad

A 26-year-old Instagram influencer died after falling into a gorge at Kumbhe waterfall near Maharashtra's Raigad. Aanvi Kamdar, a resident of Mumbai, fell into a 300-foot gorge while shooting a reel, authorities said.