Kolkata junior medics are unhappy with the slow pace of the RG Kar rape and murder case investigation, questioning the thoroughness of the probe into suspects, including former hospital principal Sandip Ghosh. They plan statewide rallies to demand clarity and accountability from authorities.
Read MoreCelebrated designer Rohit Bal, known as ‘Gudda,’ has passed away, leaving a significant legacy in Indian fashion. The FDCI mourns his loss, praising his contributions to couture through his innovative blending of traditional and contemporary designs. Bal’s signature motifs and commitment to craftsmanship have influenced generations of designers globally.
Read MoreApple’s revenue in India hit an all-time record due to increased sales of iPhones and other products like iPads, MacBooks, and AirPods. CEO Tim Cook highlighted India’s growing importance, noting the expansion in production and retail presence. The company’s global net sales rose over 6% to $95 billion for the quarter.
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized national unity, asserting that unity ensures safety. Speaking on National Unity Day, he warned against forces like ‘urban Naxals’ and external entities aiming to destabilize India. Modi highlighted initiatives like ‘one nation, one tax’ and the proposed ‘one nation, one election’, drawing on Sardar Patel’s legacy of unification.
Read MoreChina expressed strong objection to repeated terror attacks on its citizens in Pakistan, warning it might reconsider investments under the Belt and Road Initiative. The Chinese ambassador contradicted Pakistan’s deputy PM, and urged Islamabad to implement effective security measures following recent deadly attacks.
Read MoreA roadside bomb explosion near a girls’ school in Mastung district, Balochistan, killed seven people, including five children and a police constable, and injured over 20 others. The attack involved an IED fitted inside a motorcycle and targeted a police mobile and a school van passing by.
Read MoreNSA Ajit Doval and US counterpart Jake Sullivan discussed enhancing bilateral ties, including defence and security cooperation, and addressing regional and global stability. They also highlighted future collaborations in clean energy and defence. The discussions occurred amid tensions over murder-for-hire allegations involving India’s Home Minister Amit Shah.
Read MoreBJP accuses Congress of attempting to convert lands belonging to farmers and temples into Waqf properties for vote-bank politics, with senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad citing multiple notices served to farmers in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district and a temple facing similar claims. BJP vows to oppose such attempts vehemently.
Read MoreCalcutta High Court acquitted a man who served seven years for his brother’s murder due to lack of conclusive evidence. The court found serious discrepancies in the investigation and noted failures such as the absence of forensic tests and unreliability of circumstantial evidence presented by the prosecution.
Read MoreA toxin produced by fungus-infected kodo grain is suspected in the deaths of 10 elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Autopsies revealed severe organ damage, suggesting toxic grain ingestion. Officials are monitoring the remaining elephants, destroying affected crops, and investigating other potential causes, including foul play.
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