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LIVE: Demanded death sentence but court gave life imprisonment, says CM Mamata on RG Kar verdict
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 3:55 PM IST

RG Kar rape-murder case: Convict Sanjay Roy sentenced to life imprisonment

During sentencing arguments, Sanjay Roy's lawyer opposed capital punishment, stressing the need for evidence to justify the claim that the convict was beyond reformation

RG Kar rape-murder case: Convict Sanjay Roy sentenced to life imprisonment
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 3:03 PM IST

India at forefront of age defined by technological evolution: WEF report

India's advocacy for and pursuit of developmental templates where technology serves as a bridge rather than a barrier are highly relevant, report said

India at forefront of age defined by technological evolution: WEF report
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 2:52 PM IST

Two killed, 12 children hurt as truck collides with bus in Chhattisgarh

The accident occurred near Chikalputi village on National Highway 30 under the City Kotwali police station limits

Two killed, 12 children hurt as truck collides with bus in Chhattisgarh
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 2:52 PM IST

Court issues bailable warrant against Ramdev, Balkrishna over misleading ad

A Kerala court has issued a bailable warrant against Patanjali's Ramdev and Balkrishna for publishing misleading ads, following a drug inspector's report on violations of advertising laws

Court issues bailable warrant against Ramdev, Balkrishna over misleading ad
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 2:38 PM IST

Himanta pitches for investing in Assam before South Korean industrialists

He also emphasised the Centre's focus on the Northeast and the commitment of top business houses of the country

Himanta pitches for investing in Assam before South Korean industrialists
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 2:37 PM IST

Om Birla expresses concern over fewer sittings of legislative bodies

The Lok Sabha speaker also flagged planned disruptions in Parliament and state assemblies

Om Birla expresses concern over fewer sittings of legislative bodies
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 2:36 PM IST

Maha Kumbh 2025: Why did Juna Akhara expel Abhay Singh aka IIT Baba?

Juna Akhara expelled Abhay Singh or IIT Baba at Maha Kumbh for violating the sacred guru-shishya (master-disciple) tradition

Maha Kumbh 2025: Why did Juna Akhara expel Abhay Singh aka IIT Baba?
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 2:30 PM IST

Agusta Westland scam: SC defers bail hearing of British national to Feb 18

The alleged scam is over the purchase of 12 VVIP helicopters from chopper design and manufacturing company Agusta Westland

Agusta Westland scam: SC defers bail hearing of British national to Feb 18
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 2:09 PM IST

Yasin Malik trial: SC orders to ensure proper VC facilities in Jammu court

Both high court registrars were directed to file the status reports on February 18 by the bench, which posted the hearing on the CBI plea on February 21

Yasin Malik trial: SC orders to ensure proper VC facilities in Jammu court
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 1:47 PM IST

India's history written by colonisers with distorted perspective: Dhankhar

Dhankhar asserted that philosophical schools of Vedanta, Jainism, Buddhism and others have always encouraged dialogue and co-existence- principles that hold immense value in today's polarised world

India's history written by colonisers with distorted perspective: Dhankhar
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 1:08 PM IST

Badlapur sexual assault case: 5 cops found responsible for custodial death

Akshay Shinde (24) was arrested in August 2024 for allegedly sexually assaulting two minor girls inside the toilet of a school in Badlapur and was killed in an alleged police shootout

Badlapur sexual assault case: 5 cops found responsible for custodial death
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 1:05 PM IST

'Investigation by CBI is totally worthless', says doctor at RG Kar Hospital

Dr Tapan Pramanik a doctor at the RG Kar Medical Hospital said that there were multiple people involved in the RG Kar rape and murder case

'Investigation by CBI is totally worthless', says doctor at RG Kar Hospital
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 1:02 PM IST

Heineken's United Breweries decides to resume beer supply to Telangana

This is an interim decision taken weeks after halting the supply over pricing and non-payment of dues by the Telangana govt

Heineken's United Breweries decides to resume beer supply to Telangana
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 1:00 PM IST

HC issues notice on bail plea of AAP's Naresh Balyan, hearing on Jan 23

Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa, representing Balyan, expressed strong concerns about his client's arrest in the case

HC issues notice on bail plea of AAP's Naresh Balyan, hearing on Jan 23
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 12:38 PM IST

Saif stabbing case: Accused slept soundly, changed clothes after attack

Mumbai police on Sunday arrested the accused, Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, a Bangladeshi national from Thane

Saif stabbing case: Accused slept soundly, changed clothes after attack
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 12:34 PM IST

Yasin Malik trial: SC asks J&K HC registrar to ensure proper VC facilities

The bench has asked both the high court registrars to file their status reports on February 18 and fixed the plea of CBI for hearing on February 21

Yasin Malik trial: SC asks J&K HC registrar to ensure proper VC facilities
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 12:31 PM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri case: SC seeks report from UP police on Ashish Mishra

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh directed the Lakhimpur Kheri superintendent of police to file the report in the court after a fact-finding inquiry

Lakhimpur Kheri case: SC seeks report from UP police on Ashish Mishra
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 12:20 PM IST

Republic Day 2025: How to buy tickets online and offline? Check details

The Defence Ministry is offering online and offline tickets and several places are also being set up across the national capital. Here's how you can buy tickets

Republic Day 2025: How to buy tickets online and offline? Check details
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 12:15 PM IST

IIT Madras Director links cow urine to health benefits, faces criticism

IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti sparks controversy by praising cow urine for its health benefits. His remarks, made at a Mattu Pongal event, have drawn political and public criticism

IIT Madras Director links cow urine to health benefits, faces criticism
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 12:08 PM IST