August 10, 2026
  • August 10, 2026

Part of Bihar bridge over Ganga gives way

by on August 18, 2024 0

A section of the long-delayed bridge over the Ganga in Bihar collapsed again, marking the third such incident since its foundation was laid in 2014. The mishap, which caused no injuries, has raised concerns about the project’s quality and delays. The bridge was initially slated for completion by March 2020 but remains unfinished.

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23 hours & counting: RG Kar ex-principal faces CBI heat

by on August 18, 2024 0

The CBI’s extensive interrogation of Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, continued for over 23 hours regarding the alleged rape-murder of a 31-year-old doctor. The inquiry followed complaints from the victim’s parents about workplace pressure and a suspected cover-up. Several hospital staff and colleagues were also questioned to clarify the events...

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Shiveluch volcano erupts after 7.0 magnitude quake strikes Russia

by on August 18, 2024 0

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, leading to the eruption of the Shiveluch volcano. Ash rose up to 8 kilometres above sea level, accompanied by lava flow. No injuries have been reported. The region, home to many active volcanoes, felt tremors and saw an aftershock, but there was no major damage.

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West Bengal woman ‘stripped, dragged on road’; BJP neta held

by on August 18, 2024 0

A BJP booth president, Tapas Das, was arrested in Nandigram after a woman accused BJP supporters of assaulting her for switching to Trinamool. She claimed she was stripped and beaten, leading to her hospitalization. TMC has pledged support while BJP denies involvement, alleging a family dispute. Authorities are searching for other suspects.

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‘Ghar Wapsi’: Taj Mohiuddin leaves DPAP, to rejoin Congress

by on August 18, 2024 0

Former J&K minister Taj Mohiuddin announced his resignation from the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) and his return to the Congress. He stated that his workers advised the move. “My workers asked me to rejoin the Congress, so I decided to leave the DPAP and rejoin the Congress,” he said. With assembly elections on...

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