The Indian Secular Front (ISF) held a protest on Sunday in the Bhangar region of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, demanding justice in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case.

The protesters called for the punishment of the culprits and demanded the resignation of West Bengal's Health Minister.

10:53 PM

AAP announces first list of candidates for Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced its first list of seven candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on Sunday.

The party has fielded Fayaz Ahmed Sofi from Pulwama, Muddasir Hassan from Rajpora, and Sheikh Fida Hussain from Devsar. Mohsin Shafkat Mir has been selected for Dooru, Mehraj Din Malik for Doda, Yasir Shafi Matto for Doda West, and Musassir Azmat Mir for Banihal.

10:07 PM

Nepal bus accident: Maha CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to victims from Jalgaon

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday announced a financial aid of Rs 5 lakh to the families of those from Jalgaon who lost their lives in a bus accident in Nepal, which claimed 27 lives in western Nepal on Friday. Earlier in the day, expressing his grief over the accident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Indian government immediately contacted the Nepalese authorities following the incident.

9:05 PM

Even worse than NPS: AAP's Sanjay Singh criticises centre's Unified Pension Scheme

Reacting on the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh criticised the scheme, stating that it is even worse than the National Pension System (NPS), and called for the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). In a scathing attack on Sunday, Singh accused the central government of deceiving the nation's employees, highlighting that the scheme involves a 10 per cent salary deduction and excludes paramilitary forces from its provisions.

8:26 PM

Israeli military says one navy soldier killed, two wounded in combat in northern Israel

One Israel navy soldier was killed and two wounded during combat in northern Israel on Sunday, the Israeli military said.

It gave no details of the circumstances of the soldier's death but Israeli media reported it occurred on a naval vessel offshore as an interceptor from Israel's Iron Dome aerial defence system engaged a drone fired by Hezbollah.

7:04 PM

Malayalam cinema: Special team formed to probe atrocities faced by women in films industry, says Kerala govt

Special team formed to probe atrocities faced by women in cinema industry, says Kerala govt.

7:02 PM

Netanyahu says Israeli strikes against Hezbollah 'not the end of the story'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel took pre-emptive action against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah movement in Lebanon and that all drones launched against a strategic target in central Israel were intercepted.

He said that the leaders of Hezbollah and Iran should know that the response was "another step towards changing the situation in the north and returning our residents safely to their homes" and that "this is not the end of the story".

5:58 PM

Imran Khan's trial in military court over May 9 violence possible: Pak govt

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's trial in cases concerning the violence on May 9 last year might go to the military courts, a government spokesperson has said.

The events and vandalism on May 9 last year invited the application of the Army Act since military installations were attacked and damaged, Government spokesperson for legal affairs Barrister Aqeel Malik was quoted as saying by Dawn newspaper.

On May 9 last year, violent protests erupted after the arrest of 71-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party founder Khan by paramilitary Rangers from the premises of the Islamabad High Court in connection with an alleged corruption case.

His party workers allegedly vandalised a dozen military installations, including the Jinnah House (Lahore Corps Commander House), the Mianwali airbase and the ISI building in Faisalabad. A mob also attacked the Army headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.

Speaking at an interview on a private news channel on Friday, Malik said, "It is entirely possible that Imran Khan's trial would be held in a military court, and the reason for that is because the Army Act will be applicable.” Alleging that the attack was "premeditated" and "preplanned", Mailk said the PTI founder orchestrated and “properly operated” the riots, according to the paper.

5:41 PM

Air France cancels flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut

Air France has cancelled its flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut until at least Monday, the company said after Hezbollah launched rockets and drones at Israel on Sunday and Israel's military said it struck Lebanon with about 100 jets. "Resuming these routes will be subject to a new assessment of the security situation," the airline said in a statement. "Air France reiterates that the safety of its customers and crews is its absolute priority."

4:54 PM

5 people die in shelling of a Russian border region while Russian fire hits a hotel with reporters

4:49 PM

Kolkata rape-murder case: Kapil Sibal's predecessor threatens no-confidence motion over SCBA resolution

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) finds itself embroiled in a controversy after its President, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, purportedly issued a resolution on the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. Former SCBA President Adish C. Aggarwala has led the charge against Sibal, accusing him of undermining the gravity of the incident and using his position to influence ongoing investigations.

4:43 PM

Amit Shah forced everyone to read our election manifesto: Omar Abdullah

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah on August 25 'thanked' Union Home Minister Amit Shah for reacting to the National Conference (NC) election manifesto for the upcoming assembly election in the Union Territory. Abdullah said the Home Minister forced everyone to read the manifesto. But the sad part is that he only focused on one paragraph, he said.

4:40 PM

Rahul Gandhi needs mental health checkup: BJP's Manoj Tiwari

Manoj Tiwari accused Rahul Gandhi of needing mental health treatment, claiming Gandhi is focused on knowing others' castes without revealing his own. Tiwari's comments followed Gandhi's criticism of the Miss India list for lack of representation of Dalit, Adivasi, and OBC women. Kiren Rijiju also criticized Gandhi for wanting reservations in various sectors.

4:33 PM

Government warn users of fake ‘cold drink’ WhatsApp message: Here’s what it is

The government issued a warning about a fake WhatsApp message claiming cold drinks are contaminated with the Ebola virus. PIB Fact Check confirmed the message as false and urged citizens not to believe it. Users are advised to verify sources and be cautious of suspicious messages.

4:22 PM

Odisha culls more than thousand chickens after Avian flu outbreak

Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the Kolkata doctor rape and murder, is undergoing a polygraph test on Sunday. Ahead of the lie-detector test, the accused made a U-turn on his alleged confession of the grisly murder, claiming he was being framed and was innocent. As per Kolkata Police, Sanjay Roy had confessed to raping and murdering the 31-year-old trainee doctor inside the seminar hall of the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Mann Ki Baat programme on All India Radio on Sunday (August 25). This will be the 113th episode of his radio broadcast, which will be aired simultaneously at 11 AM on All India Radio, TV channels, and all digital platforms. The 112th edition of PM Modi's popular radio program Mann Ki Baat was broadcast on July 28, 2024.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jalgaon in Maharashtra on Sunday to felicitate 1.1 million new 'Lakhpati Didis' who achieved the mark during the third term of his government. A statement on Saturday said PM Modi would also release a revolving fund of ₹ 2,500 crore that would benefit about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh self-help groups (SHGs).

The central government rolled out the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X, “We are proud of all the government employees who work hard for the progress of the country. The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) ensures dignity and financial security for these employees. This step reflects our government's commitment to their welfare and secure future.”

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First Published: Aug 25 2024 | 8:45 AM IST

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Indian Secular Front holds protest in Kolkata over medic's rape-murder