In the political turmoil surrounding the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a letter from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to the former principal of the institution, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, has emerged, intensifying the controversy. The letter, dated June…
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Unified Pension Scheme Approved: Key Details for Government Employees
In a significant move, the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for government employees. The announcement was made during a press briefing by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who stated that the scheme will benefit 23 lakh central government employees. Additionally,…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Leads Review Meeting on Left-Wing Extremism
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a review and inter-state coordination meeting on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh today. The meeting, attended by Chief Secretaries and Director Generals of Police from Chhattisgarh and neighboring states, focused on strategies to combat LWE, enhance inter-state coordination, and bolster development efforts in…
CBI Files FIR Against Ex-Principal Sandip Ghosh in Kolkata Doctor Rape Case
The CBI has filed an FIR against Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, following an order from the Calcutta High Court. This development is part of an investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the college. On the court’s directive, the…
Will Ukraine President Accept PM Modi’s India Invite? What Zelensky Told NDTV
During his historic visit to Ukraine on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit India. The invitation was made during a series of extensive discussions in Kyiv. In response inquiry about the invitation, Zelensky expressed enthusiasm about the prospect of visiting India….
CBI Launches Probe into Financial Irregularities at RG Kar Medical College
CBI Takes Charge of Financial Irregularities Probe at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College After Court Directive The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the inquiry into alleged financial irregularities at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, where a postgraduate trainee doctor was tragically found dead in suspicious circumstances on…
BJP Requests Postponement of Haryana Polls, Congress Accuses Party of Delaying Tactics
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has requested the Election Commission to reschedule the Haryana assembly elections, currently set for October 1. The BJP cites concerns that the proximity of several holidays around this date could negatively affect voter turnout. In response, the Congress has criticized the BJP, suggesting that the…
Assam Gangrape Accused Dies in Custody; Police Claim Escape Attempt
A man accused in the alleged gangrape of a 14-year-old girl in Assam’s Nagaon district died in police custody late Friday night, reportedly while trying to escape. The accused, identified as Tafazul Islam (24), was one of three suspects in the case, and the only one arrested so far. According…
PM Modi Invites Ukraine’s President Zelensky To India. His Reply
Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to visit India during their extensive talks in Kyiv on Friday. This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since it gained independence over three decades ago. PM Modi’s visit, which lasted nearly nine hours, was significant…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Reviews Progress on National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat
Under the Sagarmala programme, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is developing the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat. This state-of-the-art facility is set to become a global tourist attraction, highlighting India’s maritime history through interactive and educational exhibits. On August 23, 2024, Union Minister of Ports,…