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Key Parliamentary panels constituted

Key Parliamentary panels, including the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that will be headed by Congress’ K C Venugopal, have been constituted.

Nearly 650 people killed in recent spate of violence in Bangladesh: UN report

Nearly 650 people have been killed in the recent unrest in Bangladesh between July 16 and August 11, the UN Human Rights Office has said in a preliminary report, suggesting a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into reports of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests and detentions.

Again! Part of bridge over Ganges collapses in Bihar

A portion of an underconstruction bridge in Bihar, which was being “dismantled”, crashed into the Ganges River on Saturday, officials said.

PM proposes 'Global Development Compact' to spur growth in countries of Global South

Urges to work unitedly in confronting food energy security crises

CBI intensifies probe, questions ex-principal for 2nd day in a row

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday further interrogated former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh and also questioned two friends of the victim at the CGO complex in Salt Lake.

IMA writes to PM, seeks airport-like security for hosps

The IMA on Saturday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “benign intervention” to bring a central law to check violence against healthcare personnel and declare hospitals as safe zones with mandatory security entitlements.

Govt urges protesting doctors to end strike, assures them of their security

As the agitating doctors continue their nationwide stir to protest against the rape and gruesome murder of a trainee doctor at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata earlier this month, the Union Health Ministry on Saturday assured protesting doctors that a committee will be formed to suggest “all possible measures for ensuring the safety of healthcare professionals.”

Pak health ministry confirms case of new variant of mpox, 1st in Asia

The United Arab Emirates, however, has had 16 confirmed cases of mpox since 2022, according to WHO

Rishab Shetty wins 'BEST ACTOR' award for 'Kantara'

The winners will be felicitated by President Droupadi Murmu in a ceremony in October 2024

We did not surrender, don't know what future holds for me: Vinesh Phogat

Feisty wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Saturday said that under “different circumstances” she could see herself competing till 2032 because she still has a lot of wrestling left in her but is now unsure about her future as things “might never be same again”.

Darke's ton carries Australia A to 8-wicket victory over India A

Opener Maddy Darke’s well-paced unbeaten hundred and a clinical bowling effort propelled Australia A to a smooth eight-wicket win over India A in the second women’s one-day match here on Friday.

'Rate of unemployment remains flat at 6.6% in Q1'

The unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above in urban areas remained unchanged at 6.6 per cent in the April-June FY25, according to the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO).

Mediators wrap up cease-fire talks, aim to finalise a deal by next week

Mediators to the Gaza War cease-fire talks said Friday the two-day talks wrapped up and they aim to reconvene in Cairo next week to seal a deal to stop the fighting.

Oh Kolkata!

The rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata mocks at the face of once women-revering city, but one must still pin their hopes on the youth who are making their voices heard

IMA to suspend non-emergency services nationwide on August 17

Essential services and casualty wards will remain operational

J&K: Political parties welcome announcement of EC's poll schedule

Political parties across Jammu and Kashmir have welcomed the Election Commission’s announcement of three-phase Assembly elections starting September 18, marking a pivotal move toward reinstating democratic processes in the region after six years of Central governance.

Uddhav calls to freeze CM candidate in MVA meet; Pawar & Patole push for govt change

Sharad Pawar emphasises unity to unseat B¥P-led Mahayuti coalition

Centre effects bureaucratic rejig

Senior bureaucrats Punya Salila Srivastava and Rajesh Kumar Singh have been appointed as health and defence secretary respectively, as part of a major top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Friday.

Sisodia starts 'padyatra', says it feels wonderful to be back among people

In a remarkable show of public support, former Delhi Education minister Manish Sisodia commenced his first public march through Delhi since being granted bail by the Supreme Court.

Govt doctors, staff go on strike at Gr Noida's GIMS Hosp

Doctors at Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida, staged a protest against the rape and murder incident in Kolkata on Friday.Additionally, they went on strike. During this, all the services of the hospital came to a standstill except emergency services.

Bansuri Swaraj, JNU V-C attend Delhi protest march

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and JNU VC Santishree D Pandit were part of a march held here on Friday to protest alleged atrocities committed against minorities in Bangladesh.

Kolkata horror: Delhi doctors' indefinite strike enters 5th day

Doctors in Delhi, who had been demonstrating inside their respective hospitals, united for a massive protest outside Nirman Bhawan as their indefinite strike, following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, entered its fifth day on Friday with all elective services remaining suspended.

Ex-principal of RG Kar Hospital Sandip Ghosh interrogated by CBI

Former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh was interrogated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday at the CGO Complex in Salt Lake.

Mamata leads massive rally in Kolkata, demands capital punishment for guilty

‘CPI(M) BFP orchestrated midnight attack at hospital’

PM Modi stresses need to deescalate situation in call with Netanyahu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emphasized the urgent need for de-escalation in West Asia during a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Yunus dials PM Modi, assures protection of Hindus, minorities

Modi reaffirms India’s support for democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh

J&K votes in 3 phases from Sept 18, Haryana on Oct 1

J@K will witness its first Assembly polls in a decade and the first since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019

Salman talks about Salim-Javed's work

He was at the trailer launch of Angry Young Men’

Rohit Sharma takes 2nd spot in ODI rankings

India skipper Rohit Sharma jumped one spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters on Wednesday, moving to second place, following his superb performance in the recently concluded series in Sri Lanka.

Morne Morkel appointed India's new bowling coach

Former South Africa pace great Morne Morkel has been roped in as the Indian cricket team’s new bowling coach, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told PTI on Wednesday, completing the appointment of new head coach Gautam Gambhir’s preferred support staff.