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'Don't know how my remark was interpreted': Sourav Ganguly facing backlash for calling RG Kar rape-murder 'stray incident'

Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly faced a massive backlash on social media after he called the rape and murder of 31-year-old post graduate medical student at Kolkata's major state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital a "stray incident" while condemning the crime that has sent shockwaves across the country and ignited public fury.

RG Kar rape-murder: Amid CBI probe, Kolkata Police shares its factcheck on fracture, 150 mg semen and other claims

Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Police has come out with a list of fact checks after several information, which the administration claims to be fake, have started trending on social media related to the rape and murder of 31-year-old post graduate medical student at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital.

Modi govt appoints RK Singh as defence secretary in major bureaucratic reshuffle

New Delhi/IBNS: In a major reshuffle at the bureaucrat level, the central government has appointed Rajesh Kumar Singh, who is currently serving as the secretary for the department for promotion of industry and internal trade, as the new defence secretary, media reports said.

Indian Air Force, Army successfully carry out precise para-drop of BHISHM critical trauma care cube at 15,000 feet

Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have jointly carried out a first-of-its-kind precise para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude area close to 15,000 feet.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to be prosecuted in MUDA scam

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be prosecuted in the alleged irregularities in the land allocation by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval, media reports said.

I stand by my statement: Travel influencer Tanya Khanijow backs her controversial 'avoid India' remark in wake of Kolkata doctor's rape-murder

Kolkata/IBNS: Popular travel influencer Tanya Khanijow has defended her controversial statement where she asked people to "avoid India" while travelling in the wake of the rape and murder of 31-year-old post-graduate medical student at Kolkata's major state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Sabarmati Express passenger train derails near Kanpur, no injury reported

Kanpur/IBNS: Twenty-two coaches of Sabarmati Express passenger train on Saturday derailed between Kanpur and Bhimsen Station in Uttar Pradesh after its engine hit an object on the tracks, media reports said.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: CBI questions ex-RG Kar College principal Sandip Ghosh for second day in a row

Kolkata/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is quizzing former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh for the second consecutive day on Saturday in connection with the probe into the rape and murder of a 31-year-old lady trainee doctor, media reports said.

RG Kar rape and murder, vandalism: Doctors observing 24-hour countrywide strike today

The  Indian Medical Association is observing a 24-hour nationwide strike and withdrawal of non-emergency medical services on Saturday to protest against the rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and the vandalism incident at the state-run medical facility on the eve of Independence Day.

Centre announces major top-level bureaucratic reshuffle across finance, defence, and minority affairs

New Delhi: The Centre Friday announced a big reshuffle of senior bureaucrats in key departments. The latest appointments, which include new postings across finance, defence, and minority affairs, reflect the government's emphasis on experience and continuity, media reports said.

RG Kar case: Victim's parents gave CBI names of interns, doctors suspected to be involved in crime, says report

Kolkata/IBNS: The parents of the trainee doctor who was brutally raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital informed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that several interns and physicians from the organisation may be involved in the crime, an officer was quoted as saying the media reports on Friday.

J&K to vote in 3 phases starting Sept 18 for first assembly election after abrogation of Article 370

New Delhi/IBNS: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election, to be held for the first time since 2014, will be held in three phases, on September 18, September 25, and October 1, with results to be announced on October 4, the Election Commission said Friday.

'Assessment failure': Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal on RG Kar Hospital vandalism

Kolkata/IBNS: Hours after the Calcutta High Court slammed the West Bengal government and the police over the vandalism at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered last week, Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal has admitted that there was an "assessment failure".

'Assessment failure': Vineet Goyal on RG Kar Hospital vandalism

Kolkata/IBNS: Hours after the Calcutta High Court slammed the West Bengal government and the police over the vandalism at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered last week, Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal has admitted that there was an "assessment failure".

RG Kar rape and murder: Mamata Banerjee leads protest march in Kolkata, blames BJP-CPI-M for hospital vandalisation

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday led a protest march in Kolkata to demand justice for the PG trainee doctor who was raped and murdered in a state-run hospital last week.

Muhammad Yunus assures ensuring safety of Hindus in Bangladesh during his telephonic conversation with Narendra Modi

Bangladesh Interim Government head Muhammad Yunus on Friday assured Indian PM Narendra Modi that the safety and security of Hindu community members and other minorities will be ensured.

India lobbied US to go easy on Sheikh Hasina before her ouster as Bangladesh Prime Minister: Report

New Delhi/Washington/IBNS: A year before Sheikh Hasina was deposed last week in a student uprising, Indian officials started to lobby their United States counterparts to stop pressuring the then Bangladeshi Prime Minister, reports The Washington Post, citing US and Indian officials.

Jammu and Kashmir to vote for first time since scrapping of Article 370 to elect new Assembly in three phases, result on October 4

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir will vote to elect a new Assembly in three phases for the first time since Article 370 was scrapped by the Indian government in 2019.

Jadavpur University's action against ragging of dead first-year student pending even after a year

Kolkata/IBNS: The death of a first-year student of Jadavpur University by falling after facing severe ragging had triggered widespread protests across the state last year.

CBI takes former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh to CGO complex for questioning

The Central Bureau of Investigation officials on Friday took former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh to CGO complex in Salt Lake for questioning in the PG trainee doctor's rape and murder case.

What was the urgency? Calcutta HC questions Bengal govt over demolition work near crime scene at RG Kar Hospital

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Friday questioned the West Bengal government over it urgency to carry out a renovation work near the crime scene at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital where a 31-year-old lady trainee doctor was raped and murdered last week.

Prove with pictures that crime scene is intact: Calcutta HC to Bengal govt on RG Kar vandalism

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court has asked the West Bengal government to back their claims that the crime scene at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital is intact in spite of the vandalism with pictures, media reports said.

RG Kar rape-murder victim's father rejects Mamata Banerjee's Rs. 10 lakh compensation offer

Kolkata/IBNS: The father of the 31-year-old lady trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has turned down West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's offer of compensation worth Rs. 10 lakh.

Absolute failure of state machinery: Calcutta HC raps Bengal govt over RG Kar Hospital vandalism

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Friday slammed the West Bengal government for its "absolute failure of state machinery" in tackling the vandalism of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital by miscreants on Wednesday late night, media reports said.

RG Kar rape-murder: 12-hour Bengal bandh today, BJP's march to CM's house, Mamata Banerjee to hit streets

Kolkata/IBNS: The political rallies and protests are set to take the centre stage of West Bengal on Friday with the SUCI's 12-hour state-wide bandh against the vandalism, which was carried out by miscreants at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Thursday late night.

CBI summons 5 doctors for questioning in RG Kar rape-murder case

Kolkata/New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation's Kolkata office summoned five doctors and hospital staff for questioning in the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case.

Nurse raped, killed on way home from Uttarakhand hospital, body found 9 days later in UP

A nurse was raped and killed while she was returning from a private hospital in Uttarakhand to her home near the Uttar Pradesh border.

Nurse raped, killed on way to home from Uttarakhand hospital, body found 9 days later in UP

A nurse was raped and killed while she was returning from a private hospital in Uttarakhand to her home near the Uttar Pradesh border.

Indian Navy's INS Tabar reaches Sweden for two-day visit

Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar commanded by Capt MR Harish arrived at Gothenburg, Sweden on Aug 14 Aug for a two-day visit.

Keeping ‘Viksit Bharat’ at the heart of Independence Day celebrations

As Independence Day celebrations unfolded across the region, venues were filled with a palpable sense of patriotic and nationalistic fervour.