INDIA
Manipur tensions: Five killed as fresh violence rocks Jiribam district, death toll likely to rise
As per an officer from the security forces, the casualty count is likely to increase, as militants launched a gunfight early Saturday morning after entering a village and killing a resident.
WORLD
Pakistani man arrested in Canada for New York terror plot on Hamas attack anniversary
The DoJ declared the charges on September 6, stating that Khan, 20, intended to carry out the attack on or around October 7, coinciding with the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.
INDIA
Kolkata rape-murder case: Calcutta HC seeks CBI report on offensive posts on RG Kar victim
The parents of the 31-year-old doctor demanded justice and claimed that a senior police officer tried to bribe them after the incident was revealed.
INDIA
'Totally Pakistan involvement': Former diplomat dismisses al-Qaeda hand in IC-814 Kandahar hijack
The former envoy defended the Indian government’s decision to release terrorists from Indian jails, stating that it was a calculated decision to ensure the safety of the hostages, given the armed nature of the hijackers and the risk to Indian passengers.
POLITICS
Himachal Pradesh passes Bill denying pensions to disqualified MLAs under anti-defection law
The bill specifically affects six former Congress MLAs - Sudhir Sharma, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal, Rajinder Rana, Devinder Kumar Bhutto, Chetanya Sharma, and Ravi Thakur - who were disqualified in February for defying the party whip during critical budget discussions.
INDIA
'Begged cops to see our daughter': Kolkata rape-murder victim's parents level fresh allegations
The deceased doctor's mother, overcome with grief, voiced anguish, and lamented, "I wish to see all the culprits lose sleep, as I have lost mine".
INDIA
Chemists vs online pharmacies: A six-year long legal battle explained
The Delhi HC had directed the Centre to roll out guidelines for online drug sales, but despite multiple extensions, the regulations have not been finalised yet.
INDIA
Around 200 residents fall ill in Noida society; water contamination suspected
The incident came to light on Monday when numerous residents reported symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach aches.
BUSINESS
25% IIT-Bombay graduates fail to secure campus placements, lowest salary plummets to Rs 4 lakh per annum
The lowest salary package offered this year was Rs 4 lakh per annum, down from Rs 6 lakh last year, with 10 students accepting offers within this range.
WORLD
PM Modi embarks on two-day visit to Brunei, Singapore: Know his key agenda
On September 4, PM Modi will travel to Singapore, where he is scheduled to meet President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong.
BUSINESS
Mankind Pharma to raise Rs 9,000 cr to fund acquisition of Bharat Serums and Vaccines: Report
The debt for the acquisition has been jointly underwritten by Deutsche Bank and Barclays Plc and is expected to be priced within the next few days, as per the report.
INDIA
SP leader Nawab Singh raped minor in UP's Kannauj, say cops after DNA report
Yadav, a former Samajwadi Party block head and manager of a private educational institution, is accused of raping a minor girl under the guise of offering her a job.
INDIA
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan detained by ED after raids at his residence
Taking to microblogging site X, at 7:43 am, Khan posted a video on social media, alleging that the ED is attempting to arrest him under the pretext of a search.
INDIA
Operation Bhediya: Soft toys soaked in children's urine, elephant dung to hunt Bahraich's killer wolves
Forest officials are using large soft toys soaked in children's urine as bait, aiming to simulate human presence and lure the wolves towards traps.
INDIA
RG Kar hospital rape-murder accused Sanjay Roy to lawyer: 'Saw her covered in blood, ran ...'
In the polygraph test, Roy reportedly dismissed questions about his actions following the alleged crime, asserting that such questions were irrelevant as he did not commit the act.
INDIA
West Bengal Horror: Nurse on night duty molested by patient in state-run health center
Following a complaint by the nurse, the hospital authorities quickly informed the police, resulting in the arrest of the accused.
WORLD
Israel finds six dead hostages as Gaza begins polio vaccinations
According to WHO, Israel has agreed to implement several three-day "humanitarian pauses" to support the vaccination drive, which is set to commence fully on September 1.
INDIA
'Under house arrest': Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's shocking claim about deceased Kolkata doctor's family
Chowdhury also reported being blocked from meeting junior doctors who were protesting at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, expressing frustration that earlier police action might have prevented the tragedy.
INDIA
'When did he become fingerprint expert': IMA criticises Kolkata Police's handling of RG Kar doctor's death probe
The IMA, in its post on social media, pointed out that Dr. Avik De, whom the police identified as a fingerprint expert at the scene, is a first-year Post Graduate Trainee in the Surgery Department of SSKM Hospital in Kolkata.
WORLD
Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack merchant ship in Gulf of Aden
The US Central Command has, meanwhile, reported that over the past 24 hours, US forces destroyed a Houthi drone and an uncrewed surface vessel in Yemen, citing a clear and imminent threat to US and coalition forces.
WORLD
'All for sake of political stunt': Kamala Harris calls out Trump's cemetery visit
Harris' remarks came in response to Trump's participation in a wreath-laying ceremony at the cemetery five days earlier, honoring the 13 servicemembers killed during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
POLITICS
'Thinks he has tasted success': Smriti Irani takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi's 'changed' politics
Irani, a former actress, who defeated Gandhi in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi constituency during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, attributed his shift towards caste politics and provocative remarks to a new strategy from his public relations team.
INDIA
'Stuck in a very bad situation': Star India spinner Radha Yadav rescued by NDRF amid Gujarat floods
On Wednesday, districts in Saurashtra, including Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Rajkot, and Porbandar, received between 50mm and 200mm of rainfall over a 12-hour period, with Devbhumi Dwarka's Bhanvad taluka receiving the highest amount at 185mm.
POLITICS
'Congress, SP trying to divide society like Jinnah': Yogi Adityanath tears into Opposition
The UP Chief Minister condemned the SP for its past record on women's safety, referring to controversial remarks by party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, remarking that Akhilesh Yadav's silence on various incidents speaks to his disregard for women's issues.
