Vandalism at RG Kar Hospital: Calcutta HC raises serious questions on police’s role

Kolkata (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Friday raised questions on the role of Kolkata Police in relation to the ransacking of the emergency department of state-run RG Kar Medical College & Hospital. 

The Division Bench of Chief Justice TS…

J&K to vote in 3 phases from Sept 18; Haryana polls on Oct 1; all results on Oct 4

New Delhi (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced poll dates for the upcoming Assembly elections in Haryana as well as Jammu and Kashmir.

Elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir in three phases, with the first…

First test flight of India’s human space mission rocket likely in December

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) (IANS) The first test flight of India’s human rated rocket for its human space mission 'Gaganyaan' is expected to take place in December 2024, said a top official of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Kolkata top cop admits to flaws in tackling of RG Kar ransacking incident

Kolkata (IANS) A few hours after the Calcutta High Court questioned the role of the police in relation to the ransacking of state-run RG Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, the city’s Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal also admitted to…

Bangladesh Chief Advisor Yunus dials PM Modi, assures protection of Hindus in country

New Delhi (IANS) Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday in what was the first interaction between the two leaders following the resignation of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh…

Assam CM praises Champai Soren, triggers speculation of political switch

Ranchi (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday heaped praises on former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, fuelling speculation that the senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader might jump ship to the BJP before the Assembly elections…

From Centre to panchayats, work towards ease of living in mission mode: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made a cross-party appeal on all levels of governance — from panchayats to Central government — on working together to improve ease of living in a "mission mode." 

Addressing the nation…

ULFA-I claims planting explosives in 24 locations across Assam

Guwahati (IANS) Banned militant outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) claimed on Thursday that its has planted bombs in 24 locations across Assam. 

The places include Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Nagaon, and at least…

On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, PM Modi reiterates govt’s commitment to protect unity and brotherhood

New Delhi (IANS) As India observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated government’s commitment to protect the bonds of unity and brotherhood in the country. 

Taking to microblogging site X,…

India begins Phase 3 clinical trial with 1st indigenous dengue vaccine

New Delhi (IANS) In a significant development, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Panacea Biotec on Wednesday announced they have started first-ever Phase 3 clinical trial for developing a dengue vaccine in India. 

The landmark…