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New Defence, Health Secretary In Top-Level Bureaucratic Reshuffle By Centre

New Defence, Health Secretary In Top-Level Bureaucratic Reshuffle By Centre

Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday August 16, 2024, New Delhi

The government today announced a big reshuffle of senior bureaucrats in key departments. The latest appointments include new postings across finance, defence, and minority affairs.

"Unless It Defeats Ends Of Justice...": Supreme Court On Denying Bail To Juvenile

"Unless It Defeats Ends Of Justice...": Supreme Court On Denying Bail To Juvenile

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

The Supreme Court has said bail cannot be denied to a juvenile in a criminal case unless the court records that the minor is likely to be associated with a known criminal, be exposed to danger, or his release would defeat the ends of justice.

AAP Fully Prepared To Contest All Seats In Haryana Assembly Polls: Atishi

AAP Fully Prepared To Contest All Seats In Haryana Assembly Polls: Atishi

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

Delhi minister Atishi on Friday said the party is fully prepared to contest all the seats in Haryana and exuded confidence about winning the assembly polls.

Anti-Sikh Riots: Order On Framing Charges Against Jagdish Tytler Likely On August 30

Anti-Sikh Riots: Order On Framing Charges Against Jagdish Tytler Likely On August 30

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

A Delhi court is likely to pass on August 30 an order on whether to frame the charges against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case related to the killing of three people at Pul Bangash during the 1984-anti Sikh riots.

Shocks, 3rd-Degree Torture: Cops, Doctor To Be Charged For Custodial Death

Shocks, 3rd-Degree Torture: Cops, Doctor To Be Charged For Custodial Death

Written by Anurag Dwary | Friday August 16, 2024, Bhopal

Over nine years after a 22-year-old accused of chain snatching died in police custody after allegedly being subjected to third-degree torture and electric shocks, a Bhopal District Court has ordered the filing of charges against eight people.

Former Meghalaya Chief Minister, Known As "Mr Clean", Dies At 83

Former Meghalaya Chief Minister, Known As "Mr Clean", Dies At 83

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Friday August 16, 2024

Former Meghalaya Chief Minister Salseng Ch Marak died today after battling age-related illness. He was 83. His body is being taken to his home constituency of Resubelpara in Meghalaya where his last rites will be performed tomorrow.

Scientist Ram Narain Agarwal, 'Father Of Agni Missile', Dies At 84

Scientist Ram Narain Agarwal, 'Father Of Agni Missile', Dies At 84

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

Ram Narain Agarwal, regarded as the 'father of Agni missiles' in India, died in Hyderabad. He was 84.

"Left-BJP Nexus...": Mamata Banerjee Accuses Rivals Of RG Kar Hospital Vandalism

"Left-BJP Nexus...": Mamata Banerjee Accuses Rivals Of RG Kar Hospital Vandalism

Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday August 16, 2024, Kolkata

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reiterated claims the CPIM and BJP orchestrated violence and vandalism at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital where a doctor was raped and murdered.

Sensex Jumps 1,330 Points To 2-Week High On Easing US Recession Fears

Sensex Jumps 1,330 Points To 2-Week High On Easing US Recession Fears

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

Benchmark Sensex spurted by 1,330 points to close at a two-week high while Nifty jumped 397 points to settle above the 24,500 level on Friday as easing fears of a recession in the US triggered buying in IT shares amid a sharp global stocks rally.

Mob Sets Cars On Fire After 15-Year-Old Stabbed Inside Udaipur School

Mob Sets Cars On Fire After 15-Year-Old Stabbed Inside Udaipur School

Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh | Friday August 16, 2024, Udaipur

A 15-year-old student was stabbed in a government school in Udaipur today, sparking tension in the city of Rajasthan. Nearly half a dozen cars were set on fire and incidents of stone-throwing were reported from parts of the city.

On India-Bangladesh Border, A Strip Of Land Where Laws Of Both Apply

On India-Bangladesh Border, A Strip Of Land Where Laws Of Both Apply

Reported by Prabhakar Kumar | Friday August 16, 2024

On the border between India and Bangladesh, a country which is slowly emerging from a period of violence and turmoil, lies a narrow, unique strip of land where the laws of both countries apply/

Former Bank Of Maharashtra Manager Missing After Rs 17 Crore Scam Surfaces In Kerala

Former Bank Of Maharashtra Manager Missing After Rs 17 Crore Scam Surfaces In Kerala

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 16, 2024, Kozhikode

The Vadakara Police in Kozhikode district has registered a case against a former branch manager of the Vadakara branch of the Bank of Maharashtra based on a complaint by the new manager.

J&K Poll Dates Going Past Top Court Deadline? Election Body Chief Responds

J&K Poll Dates Going Past Top Court Deadline? Election Body Chief Responds

Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi | Friday August 16, 2024

There is no delay, underscored the Chief Election Commissioner when pointed out that the polls dates for Jammu and Kashmir are crossing the September 30 deadline set by the Supreme Court.

In Jammu And Kashmir, A Polling Station On Line Of Control, Another Floats On Dal Lake

In Jammu And Kashmir, A Polling Station On Line Of Control, Another Floats On Dal Lake

Friday August 16, 2024, New Delhi

Nestled in the lap of picturesque mountains and valleys of Jammu and Kashmir, thousands of polling stations are ready to hold state elections over the next one and a half month.

Muhammad Yunus Dials PM Modi, Assures Protection Of Hindus In Bangladesh

Muhammad Yunus Dials PM Modi, Assures Protection Of Hindus In Bangladesh

Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday August 16, 2024, New Delhi

Bangladesh has assured to protect and ensure security and safety of Hindus and all minorities living in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X today.

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