A broader extent of protests and strikes in West Bengal has been reported over the alleged molestation and killing of a graduate doctor working as a trainee at RG Kar Medical College situated in Kolkata. The incident that caused fear among the citizens of the state has raised concerns from different sectors including politics, doctors’ […]
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Supreme Court Denies Interim Bail to Arvind Kejriwal; Notice Issued on Bail Plea
On August 14th, in reference to Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s request for bail and also wanting to be released from detention due to the case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy scam, the Supreme Court of India has given notice. The petition will be heard by […]
Jalandhar Court Sentences Drug Lord Raja Kandola to 9 Years in Prison for Money Laundering
In a significant crackdown on narcotics-related crime, a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Jalandhar has sentenced notorious drug lord Ranjit Singh Kandola, also known as Raja Kandola, to nine years in prison. His wife, Rajwant Kaur, was also convicted and sentenced to three years in jail for her involvement in the […]
Outrage Over Kolkata Doctor’s Rape and Murder Sparks CBI Investigation
The brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital sparked significant anger and controversy, prompting a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation. The woman was discovered dead on August 9, with a postmortem report finding she had been strangled and sexually raped, increasing suspicions that numerous attackers […]
Controversial Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on 21-Day Furlough
On Tuesday morning, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was released from Rohtak’s Sunaria jail after getting a 21-day release. Singh is currently serving a 20-year sentence for raping two women at his ashram in Sirsa, Haryana. He left the prison around 6:30 am and will probably spend this period of leave at Dera ashram in Baghpat, […]
Government Withdraws Draft Broadcast Bill Following Criticism Over Content Regulation
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has withdrawn the contentious draft of the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024, following widespread criticism from independent content creators and large technology businesses. Concerns were expressed that the proposed measure would give the government more control over internet material, raising debate over the possible harm to free speech and […]
Nationwide Shutdown of OPD Services in Protest of Kolkata Doctor’s Rape-Murder Incident
In response to the alleged rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata’s RG Medical College and Hospital, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) demanded a complete closure of all outpatient departments (OPDs) across the state. This unfortunate incident has outraged medical professionals as hospitals have been thrown into disorder and demonstrations have erupted everywhere […]
NIRF 2024 Rankings: IIT-Madras and IISc Retain Top Spots; New Categories Introduced
The Ministry of Education announced that IIT-Madras remains the best university in both general and engineering categories for the sixth consecutive year, according to information released through the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024. This new ranking again proves that IIT-Madras has had one of the top rankings in engineering for nine years running now. […]
Supreme Court Dismisses Contempt Case Against Ramdev, Balakrishna Over Patanjali Ads
The Supreme Court has dismissed contempt charges against Baba Ramdev yoga teacher and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. managing Director, AcharyaBalakrishnan, after they agreed to refrain from misleading advertisements of their products. This judgement is a crucial twist in the ongoing legal tussle that started with a 2022 Indian Medical Association (IMA) suit. The IMA’s complaint said […]
BJP Critics Rahul Gandhi for Casting Doubt on Indian Stock Markets
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came under heavy fire from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today for allegedly casting doubt on the integrity of the Indian stock market in the wake of recent claims made by US-based short seller Hindenburg Research. Gandhi was accused by BJP IT Cell director Amit Malviya of “sowing doubt” and trying […]