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Mamata Urges Dialogue as Doctors Continue Protests
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again appealed for resolution as the protests by junior doctors over the tragic death of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital intensify. Despite her repeated calls for negotiations, the doctors’ demands for a live-streamed dialogue remain...
Kejriwal Visits Hanuman Temple Following Supreme Court Bail Grant
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal marked a significant moment by visiting the Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place on Saturday, a day after securing bail from the Supreme Court in the Delhi liquor policy scam case. This gesture, which he shared on social media, reflected both a moment of gratitude...
CBI Arrests Former RG Kar Principal, Cop in Cover-Up Bid
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) made high-profile arrests in Kolkata, detaining former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh and a senior police officer in connection with corruption allegations and an alleged cover-up attempt in the case of a murdered postgraduate trainee. The arrests follow months...
Modi Criticizes Rahul Gandhi Over Caste Remarks During US Tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed strong disapproval of Rahul Gandhi’s comments on caste during his US tour, alleging that the Congress leader had insulted tribal communities and OBCs. The dispute intensified when Gandhi’s remarks were portrayed as a broader challenge to the nation’s socio-political fabric. Modi emphasized that Gandhi’s...
Bangladesh Stops Durga Puja Activities During Azan and Namaz
Bangladesh has urged organizers of the Durga Puja celebrations to pause musical and sound-related activities during the Islamic calls to prayer (azan) and prayer times (namaz). The move comes amid efforts by the government to maintain harmony between the religious communities during the nation’s largest Hindu festival, set against...
TMC MP Mahua Moitra files complaint in Lokpal against SEBI chief Buch
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has taken formal action by filing a complaint with the Lokpal against Madhabi Puri Buch, the Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Moitra’s allegations center around potential conflicts of interest involving Buch, suggesting quid pro quo arrangements that could impact...
Port Blair renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram in drive to shed colonial legacies
Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has been officially renamed Sri Vijaya Puram, marking another step in India’s broader efforts to move away from colonial-era names and symbols. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the renaming, aligning it with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to...
Congress demands FIR after BJP leader’s threat to Rahul Gandhi
Congress has urged the authorities to file an FIR following a disturbing comment from BJP leader Tarvinder Singh Marwah, who warned Rahul Gandhi of meeting a similar fate as his grandmother, Indira Gandhi. The remark came amid a protest by BJP’s Sikh cell outside Gandhi’s residence, accusing him of...
BJP Slams Akhilesh Over Seer-Mafia Remark
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a scathing attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav, accusing him of deliberately comparing a Hindu seer to a mafia leader, an allegation the BJP claims reflects the hidden agenda of the INDIA alliance. The controversy stems from remarks made by Akhilesh during...
Muslim Side Agrees To Demolish ‘Illegal’ Part Of Shimla’s Sanjauli Mosque
Tensions surrounding the Sanjauli mosque in Shimla eased as the Muslim community proposed to demolish an allegedly unauthorized section of the mosque. The mosque had become the focus of protests by local Hindu groups, who claimed illegal construction had taken place within the structure. The controversy had escalated, drawing...
US clarifies Rahul’s meeting with Donald Lu as routine interaction
The US government described Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s interaction with Donald Lu, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, as part of its standard diplomatic engagement. During his visit to Washington, Rahul Gandhi met with key American officials and lawmakers, marking his efforts to strengthen ties...
Sitaram Yechury Passes Away After Illness
Sitaram Yechury, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), has passed away after a prolonged illness. Yechury, a pivotal figure in Indian politics, was 72 years old. His death marks the end of an era for the CPI(M), a party he had profoundly shaped over...
Mamata Banerjee Offers to Resign to Address Crisis
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has offered her resignation, citing public interest, after an escalating conflict with medical professionals over their refusal to meet with her. This unprecedented move comes amid rising tensions between the state government and the medical community, who have voiced concerns over safety and...
Yunus Pushes for Fair, Equitable Relations with India
Bangladesh’s interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus has called for a recalibration of his country’s diplomatic approach with India, stressing that bilateral relations must be grounded in fairness and mutual respect. Speaking at an event with university students in Dhaka, Yunus made it clear that while strong ties with India...
Manipur Suspends Mobile Internet, Shuts Schools Amid Violent Clashes
Tensions in Manipur continue to escalate as the state government imposed a five-day ban on mobile internet, broadband, and VPN services in five key districts, following violent protests by students. The districts affected by the internet shutdown include Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. This measure was...
Delhi High Court Rejects Bajrang Punia’s Interim Relief Request
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia’s appeal for interim relief was denied by the Delhi High Court on Wednesday, as the court asked the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to respond to the provisional suspension imposed on him. Punia, a prominent figure in Indian wrestling and an Olympic medalist, had sought immediate...
BJP Defends Modi’s Ganpati Puja Visit to CJI’s Home
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has vigorously countered criticisms surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attendance at the Ganpati Puja at Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud’s residence. This move has sparked a debate on the propriety of such interactions between high-ranking officials and the judiciary, especially amid ongoing discussions...
Doctors Continue Strike Despite Supreme Court Order
Junior doctors in West Bengal have announced their decision to prolong their strike in protest of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, defying a Supreme Court directive to resume work by 5 p.m. on September 1. The ongoing work stoppage...
