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MAMATA ON BACKFOOT AS BJP DEMANDS HER RESIGNATION

The gruesome Kolkata rape cum murder of a young junior doctor and the unending protests throughout the country have put the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a very awkward position, wherein the Saffron Brigade is asking for her resignation.

TROUBLED BY INCIDENTS IN WEST BENGAL: ROBERT VADRA ON RG KAR RAPE AND MURDER

Vadra stressed ensuring women's safety and vowed to put pressure to ensure justice for the family of the deceased.

Justice Hima Kohli calls her retirement as re-attiring

The Supreme Court Judge Justice Hima Kohli, at her farewell function, said she is re-attiring as the blacks, the whites and the greys will not take all the space in her wardrobe but she can try to attire herself in different colours.

'We are issuing visas in limited manner for emergency purposes': MEA on visa issues in B'desh

India has been issuing visas in a limited manner for medical and emergency purposes, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday.

INS TABAR, SPANISH NAVY SHIP ATALAYA CONDUCT EXERCISE IN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Indian Navy's front-line frigate, INS Tabar, has conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with Spanish Navy Ship Atalaya in the Mediterranean Sea.

'Public Safety Act misused rashly,' says Omar Abdullah

National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah on Friday claimed that the Public Safety Act was misused and said that the youths were harassed without any reason.

NIA raids Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, UP in Naxal recruitment case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted searches across four states in connection with a Naxal recruitment case involving leaders of the banned outfit, the agency said.

Shah promotes reliable organic food by National Cooperative Organic Limited, Amul

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday emphasised that the National Cooperative Organic Limited (NOCL) and Organic Products Council, Uttarakhand, will provide reliable organic food to consumers across the country through Bharat Brand and Amul Brand.

VHP leader Vikas Bagga targeted killing case: NIA conducts raids in Punjab

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted searches in Punjab in connection with the targeted killing of Nangal Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Vikas Bagga, engineered by foreign-based Khalistani terrorists.

Supreme Court: Dowry and traditional presents given at time of marriage aren't presumed to be entrusted to bride's parents-in-law

The Supreme Court in the case Mulakala Malleshwara Rao & Anr. v. State of Telangana & Anr observed and has reiterated that it cannot be assumed that dowry and traditional presents which is being given at the time of marriage are entrusted to the parents-in-law of the bride and would attract Section 6 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.

Delhi Education Rules: SC says NDMC not liable to absorb staff of school which was illegally closed by private management

The Supreme Court in the case New Delhi Municipal Council And Another Versus Manju Tomar And Others observed and has held that New Delhi Municipal Corporation, NDMC would not be liable for absorption and for payment of benefits to the excess staff of the school run by the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee, DSGMC on account of the closure of the school done by the DSGMC without the prior approval of the NDMC.

Supreme Court says while reserving judgement: 'Child's custody can be refused to natural parents, it depends on welfare of child'

The Supreme Court in the case observed and has disapproved of an order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court wherein the court granted custody of a 2.5-year-old child to her father which being on the sole ground that father is the natural guardian, calling it a 'completely erroneous approach'.

DELHI HIGH COURT REFUSES TO QUASH DEFAMATION CASE AGAINST SHASHI THAROOR OVER 'SCORPION' REMARK AGAINST PM MODI, VACATES INTERIM STAY

The Delhi High Court in the case Shashi Tharoor v. State observed and has refused to quash the defamation case filed against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over his alleged ‘scorpion on Shivling’ remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

SUPREME COURT DEPLORES PRACTICE OF FILING APPLICATIONS UNDER SECTION 216 CRPC FOR ALTERATION OF CHARGE AFTER REFUSAL OF DISCHARGE

The Supreme Court in the case K. Ravi v State Of Tamil Nadu and observed and has deplored the practice of accused persons filing applications under Section 216 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, CrPC wherein seeking alteration of charge after their applications seeking discharge.

UAE restores water networks in northern Gaza

Operation \"Chivalrous Knight 3\" has commenced the restoration and operation of damaged and destroyed water networks in northern Gaza.

'TRUMP'S PRESIDENCY MIGHT PUT TAIWAN'S SECURITY AT RISK,' SAY TAIWANESE AMERICANS

Taiwanese Americans for Harris, an official grassroots affinity group, believe that a Donald Trump's presidency might put Taiwan's security at risk, Taiwan News reported.

Bangladesh floods: 18 million people affected, 1.2 million families trapped

Bangladesh is grappling with severe monsoon season which has impacted more than 18 million people, with over 1.2 million families trapped, according to the United Nations.

Taiwan sentences father-son duo in China spy case

Two men, a father son duo from Taiwan, surnamed Huang, have been sentenced to eight years in prison for their involvement in an espionage operation that leaked sensitive military information to China, local media reported on Friday.

Pak jail rejects reports of withdrawal of Imran Khan's facilities

The Adiala jail administration on Friday rejected reports regarding former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's facilities withdrawn in the prison, Pakistan-based ARY News reported.

'ISRAEL AGREES TO HUMANITARIAN PAUSE FOR POLIO VACCINATION IN GAZA': WHO

Sharing a post on X handle, the United Nations News Service, said, \"UN health agency, WHO, alongside partners to start polio vaccination campaign on September 1, says Dr Rik Peeperkorn. Campaign to be conducted in two rounds; vital that it reaches at least 90 per cent coverage in both rounds.\"

Baloch community speaks up against alleged genocide by Pakistani forces

Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) an organisation involved in Baloch rights advocacy on Friday said that the recent discovery of mutilated bodies across Balochistan signals an escalation of the Baloch Genocide Policy implemented by Pakistan.

US diplomat Jake Sullivan calls on Chinese Prez in Beijing

US President Joe Biden's top aide Jake Sullivan met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, at the end of the former's three-days visit to China.

Trump vows to protect IVF access, make treatment affordable for women

Former President Donald Trump pledged to safeguard access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments if re-elected, and promised to explore options for government or insurance coverage for American women who require this procedure, NBC News reported.

'NEXT QUESTION, PLEASE': HARRIS DISMISSES TRUMP'S RACIAL ATTACKS

US Vice-President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz sat down with CNN for their first interview on Friday since US President Joe Biden withdrew from his White House bid.

'Fight is for America's future': Kamala Harris at Georgia rally

Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday emphasised that the current presidential fight is for the future of the United States and asserted that the future is always worth fighting for.

'US, Poland stand together for free, sovereign Ukraine': Defence Secy

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III praised Poland for its leadership in supporting Ukraine's defence. He emphasised that America, Poland, and their allies stand united in their support for a sovereign and free Ukraine.

'The race is wide open': MPs' vote looms for six Tory leadership hopefuls

When the Conservative MPs who remain return to Westminster, they will briefly seem like some of the most popular people in SW1.

RAJKUMMAR RAO UNVEILS POSTER OF HIS UPCOMING FILM, TITLE SET TO BE ANNOUNCED ON HIS BIRTHDAY

Rajkummar Rao, who has impressed audiences with his recent e horror-comedy 'Stree 2', is set with an exciting new project, which will show him in a completely different avatar.

Justin Theroux, Nicole Brydon Bloom are engaged

Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom have just made their engagement public, following speculation that began when Nicole flaunted a sparkling diamond ring at the Venice Film Festival.

AP DHILLON UNVEILS NEW EP 'THE BROWNPRINT' FEATURING AYRA STARR, GUNNA, JAZZY B

Singer-rapper AP Dhillon on Friday unveiled his highly anticipated new EP 'The Brownprint'.