Month: August 2024

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has expelled Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, amid ongoing investigations into his handling of a rape and murder case and alleged financial misconduct. The IMA announced that the decision was made by its disciplinary committee due to…

On August 28, 2024, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, chaired a roundtable meeting with representatives from Central Trade Union Organisations (CTUOs) in New Delhi. The meeting was also attended by Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Smt. Shobha Karandlaje,…

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has greenlit 12 new projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP), aiming to propel India towards becoming a global manufacturing hub. These initiatives represent a massive investment of ₹28,602 crore and are set to establish advanced industrial smart cities…

The BJP has announced a 12-hour bandh in West Bengal from 6 am to 6 pm in response to police action against demonstrators participating in the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ march. The protest, organized by the unregistered student group ‘Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj’ and the dissident state government employees’ platform ‘Sangrami Joutha…

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday requested permission from the Sealdah court to conduct a polygraph test on Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Anup Dutta of the Kolkata Police. This request is part of the ongoing investigation into the rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar Medical…

On August 27, 2024, the Supreme Court granted bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Kalvakuntla Kavitha in connection with the Delhi excise policy corruption case. This decision comes after Kavitha had been in custody for five months, following her arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau…

A 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rajkot Fort in Malvan last year, collapsed on August 26, 2024. The statue, which had been a significant symbol of Maratha heritage, fell around 1 p.m. The cause of the collapse is still under investigation, though…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 27, 2024, sharing insights from his recent trip to Ukraine. During their conversation, Modi reiterated India’s dedication to a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the country’s commitment to a swift and lasting resolution. In a statement…