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Sanjay Raut takes break from public life due to health issues, shares statement

INDIA

Sanjay Raut takes break from public life due to health issues, shares statement

The senior leader said he has been advised by doctors to avoid public appearances and gatherings for the time being.

'If he wants victory...': Tejashwi Yadav launches attack on PM Modi ahead of Bihar polls

INDIA

'If he wants victory...': Tejashwi Yadav launches attack on PM Modi ahead of Bihar polls

Strong reactions to Yadav being named the CM face bu Mahagathbandhan had surfaced on Thursday.

Bihar elections: Folk singer Maithili Thakur to contest from Alinagar in Darbhanga

INDIA

Bihar elections: Folk singer Maithili Thakur to contest from Alinagar in Darbhanga

Maithili Thakur is a renowned playback singer who is famous for her soulful renditions of Indian classical and folk music.

Durgapur rape case: Classmate who went out for dinner with survivor arrested, she says 'he tried to force himself' on her

INDIA

Durgapur rape case: Classmate who went out for dinner with survivor arrested, she says 'he tried to force himself' on her

The victim’s father has expressed fear for his daughter’s safety and said he wants her to stay in Odisha and continue her education there.

Several injured after woman loses balance at Bengal's Bardhaman Railway Station

INDIA

Several injured after woman loses balance at Bengal's Bardhaman Railway Station

Eastern Railways further clarified that there was no stampede at the station and that passenger movement was normal at the time of the incident and confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident.

Mamata Banerjee clarifies her 'girls shouldn't go out at night' remark over Durgapur rape case, says 'my words were distorted'

INDIA

Mamata Banerjee clarifies her 'girls shouldn't go out at night' remark over Durgapur rape case, says 'my words were distorted'

Controversy erupted over her remarks as the opposing BJP accused her of shifting blame and engaging in victim-blaming.

Bihar elections: NDA announces seat sharing, BJP and JDU to contest on 101 seats each

INDIA

Bihar elections: NDA announces seat sharing, BJP and JDU to contest on 101 seats each

The announcement came after the Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting took place at the BJP headquarters in Delhi today.

'Mamata is implying if a girl goes out at night...': BJP slams Mamata Banerjee for remark on Durgapur rape case

INDIA

'Mamata is implying if a girl goes out at night...': BJP slams Mamata Banerjee for remark on Durgapur rape case

The victim, a medical student, is from Jaleswar in Odisha. The student had gone out of the campus on Friday at 8:30 pm with a male friend, when a man dragged her to a secluded place behind the hospital and raped her.

BJP cites Operation Sindoor’s Sofiya, Vyomika to slam Mamata Banerjee over Durgapur gangrape case

INDIA

BJP cites Operation Sindoor’s Sofiya, Vyomika to slam Mamata Banerjee over Durgapur gangrape case

BJP leaders, including Locket Chatterjee and others, were reportedly stopped at the gates as they reached Durgapur Hospital to meet the rape survivor.

'Girls shouldn't be allowed...': Mamata Banerjee on Durgapur gangrape

INDIA

'Girls shouldn't be allowed...': Mamata Banerjee on Durgapur gangrape

The student had gone out of the campus on Friday at 8.30 pm with a male friend, when a man dragged her to a secluded place behind the hospital and raped her.

Second year medical college student gang-raped in West Bengal's Durgapur

INDIA

Second year medical college student gang-raped in West Bengal's Durgapur

Police are yet to give an official statement and are reportedly investigating the case from all angles before divulging any further information on the case.

BJP slams Mamata government over Durgapur gang rape, says ‘no woman is safe in Bengal’

INDIA

BJP slams Mamata government over Durgapur gang rape, says ‘no woman is safe in Bengal’

Reacting to the crime, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi condemned the incident as “highly condemnable and painful” and urged Banerjee to ensure “exemplary action” against the accused.

'Mujhe yahan aa kar bahut khushi hui': UK PM Starmer starts address in Hindi, video surfaces

INDIA

'Mujhe yahan aa kar bahut khushi hui': UK PM Starmer starts address in Hindi, video surfaces

Blast near Markaz Masjid in Kanpur, 6 injured

INDIA

Blast near Markaz Masjid in Kanpur, 6 injured

Vijay's party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam moves SC seeking independent investigation into Karur stampede

INDIA

Vijay's party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam moves SC seeking independent investigation into Karur stampede

Heavy rainfall disrupts operations at Delhi Airport, airlines issue advisory

INDIA

Heavy rainfall disrupts operations at Delhi Airport, airlines issue advisory

Airlines issued statements, cautioning passengers to check for the flight status before reaching the airport.

SC says SIR is prerogative of ECI, to continue hearing on Thursday

INDIA

SC says SIR is prerogative of ECI, to continue hearing on Thursday

The poll body also informed the Supreme Court that the final electoral list in Bihar has been notified. Most of the names added to the final list are of new voters and a few old voters, the ECI said.

Trump warns Hamas of "complete obliteration" in case of refusal to give up control of Gaza

WORLD

Trump warns Hamas of "complete obliteration" in case of refusal to give up control of Gaza

Trump took to Truth Social to thank Israel for temporarily stopping the bombing and initiating a chance for the peace deal to be completed. The US President also said that he would not tolerate delays in trying for a peace deal between Hamas and Israel.

Several states ban or suspend coldrif cough syrup after child deaths in Madhya Pradesh - Check list

INDIA

Several states ban or suspend coldrif cough syrup after child deaths in Madhya Pradesh - Check list

Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava chaired a high-level meeting with all states and Union Territories to review compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices under the Revised Schedule M, promote rational use of paediatric cough syrups, and ensure stricter regulation of retail pharmacies.

4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan

WORLD

4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan

India should focus on atmanirbhar innovation, not imitation: Scindia

INDIA

India should focus on atmanirbhar innovation, not imitation: Scindia

He said that despite global instability, India continues to be a pillar of stability and growth.

27-year-old Hyderabad student working at US petrol station shot dead in Texas

INDIA

27-year-old Hyderabad student working at US petrol station shot dead in Texas

MLAs Harish Rao and Sudheer Reddy met his family in Hyderabad and assured help to bring back the body.

India logs fresh Covid-19 cases: Should Indians be worried?

INDIA

India logs fresh Covid-19 cases: Should Indians be worried?

Several doctors feel that a new wave in the summer months seems unlikely since respiratory problems are not prevalent during this period.

US Vice President JD Vance gets traditional Rajasthani welcome at Amber Fort

INDIA

US Vice President JD Vance gets traditional Rajasthani welcome at Amber Fort

US Vice President JD Vance got a bright, traditional Rajasthani welcome at the Amber Fort on Tuesday. He had arrived in Jaipur on Monday night.

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