Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urged Kolkata Police to conclude their investigation into the rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital by Sunday. Meeting the victim’s parents, Mamata stressed possible insider involvement. If unsatisfied, she indicated a CBI probe. Kolkata Police chief expressed confidence in wrapping up the investigation soon.
Read MoreHeavy rains and landslides in Himachal Pradesh led to the closure of 197 roads, power outages, and disrupted water supply schemes on Monday. Hardest-hit areas included Shimla, Sirmaur, Mandi, and Kullu. Nine bodies were recovered from a flash flood in Una. Officials continue to work on maintaining crucial highways amid continued rainfall.
Read MoreIn a hearing related to the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi dispute, advocate Vijay Shankar Rastogi urged for excavation to explore beneath the mosque’s central dome, claiming a Shivling and artesian well from the Aadi Vishweshwar temple lie there. A fast-track court has scheduled the next hearing for August 21, seeking a response from the mosque management...
Read MoreMicrosoft disclosed a serious security flaw in its Office software, labeled CVE-2024-38200, which could allow hackers to access confidential data. Discovered by researchers Jim Rush and Metin Yunus Kandemir, the unpatched vulnerability requires users to open malicious files.
Read MoreNeeraj Chopra, the Olympic silver medalist javelin thrower, wore an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultralight watch worth over Rs 52 lakh during the 2024 Paris Olympics finals. Neeraj, sponsored by Omega, threw 89.45m to win silver against Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who secured gold with a 92.97m throw. The competition included top javelin throwers globally.
Read MoreA man found solving mathematical problems on wet soil near the Petrapole border was identified as Amit Kumar Prasad, a missing mathematics teacher from Gorakhpur. Locals alerted police, who then collaborated with Ham radio operators to locate Prasad’s family. His father and relatives reunited with him, ending a decade-long search.
Read MoreEarlier this month, Dell announced restructuring efforts focused on AI integration, resulting in workforce reductions. Starting this week, layoffs began across different departments, aiming to reduce the workforce to under 100,000 employees. The restructuring aligns with Dell’s new AI strategy, intending to enhance staff efficiency and streamline solutioning processes, despite concerns about morale and...
Read MoreGovernment hospitals experienced disruptions as resident doctors protested against the rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata. The protests, demanding a CBI inquiry and better security, led to suspensions of outpatient services and surgeries in various states. Emergency services, however, continued to operate.
Read MoreThe Japan Meteorological Agency alerted citizens about a possible ‘megaquake’ over 8 in magnitude within the next 70 years, causing the Prime Minister to cancel his Asia trip. Japan employs advanced earthquake-resistant technologies like shock absorbers, carbon fiber wraps, and seismic invisibility cloaks to protect structures against seismic activity.
Read MoreSheikh Hasina, the former PM of Bangladesh, is in India as Muhammad Yunus-led interim government takes over. The new home minister said her Awami League party will continue, and steps could be taken to bring Hasina back if requested by the law ministry. Her son initially claimed she wouldn’t return, but later changed his...
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