In answer to mounting demonstrations from junior doctors over the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor, three senior officials of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH) have been changed by the West Bengal government. This is happening as there are increasing protests at this government-run health facility where junior doctors have been […]
The Supreme Court has mandated that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should carry out a preliminary inquiry into the suspected abduction of a dentist hailing from Chandigarh by the police. This decision follows reports that the abducted dentist had been unlawfully detained by law enforcement officers to stop him from testifying in court. When […]
Seema Pahuja, a CBI officer with vast experience, has taken up the charge of investigating the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Pahuja known for her handling of high-profile and complex cases is currently serving as an Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) at the Chandigarh office of CBI. Pahuja, 57, has […]
Paytm shares increased by 5% after its parent firm, One97 Communications Ltd (OCL), agreed to sell its entertainment ticketing business to Zomato for ₹2,048 crore. Paytm’s decision represents a strategic shift as it refocuses on its core activities of payments and financial services distribution. According to a press statement made on August 21, 2024, OCL […]
Chandigarh / Punjab 20 August 2024 Trident Group, a global USD 2 Bn. + enterprise conglomerate, proudly announces the launch of ‘Takshashila’, its flagship recruitment and training program. This groundbreaking initiative aims to recruit and train 2000 entry-level employees from rural and semi-urban India, focusing on employment and skill development. The Takshashila Program offers a […]
In an appalling event, police arrested a 42-year-old teacher from Akola district of Maharashtra for reportedly molesting six class 8 female students and forcing them to watch porn movies for four months. The accused, Pramod Sardar, allegedly committed these crimes at Zilla Parishad School located in Kazikheda village, which is situated approximately 40 kilometres away […]
On August 20, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took notice of the case, issuing directives to the Maharashtra chief secretary and the director general of police to submit a detailed report. This report is expected to include an explanation for the delay in registering the FIR, the current status of the investigation, and the […]
Apple Inc. plans to begin producing its premium iPhone Pro models in India for the first time this year, marking a critical milestone in the tech giant’s worldwide strategy. This decision is anticipated to have a significant influence on the pricing of high-end smartphones in the Indian market. Foxconn, Apple’s manufacturing partner, is supposed to […]
The Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation Limited (CITCO), already struggling with financial challenges, has incurred an additional loss of ₹85 lakh over the past year, primarily due to official negligence and mismanagement. A private telecom company, with a mobile tower at Hotel Parkview in Sector 24, has failed to pay rent for the past […]
The Chandigarh real estate market has attained new levels of escalations through, one of the city’s listings (a 10 Kanal house), which costs about Rs 200 crore. This turns out to be the highest price for any residential property that has ever been listed in Chandigarh. Notably, the abode is positioned close to Sukhna Lake, […]