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Protesting junior doctors demanding justice for the deceased woman medic of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and workplace safety continue their hunger strike until death today in the central part of the city's Dharmatala area. Several senior doctors, who have been at the protest site since Saturday night, are also planning to join their junior counterparts in the hunger strike. The junior medics started their hunger strike untill death on Saturday night after the state government missed the 24-hour deadline of fulfilling their demands by 8.30 pm on Saturday.
Exit polls for Haryana and Jammu-Kashmir Assembly elections, released yesterday, indicate a possible political shake-up in both regions with Congress making a strong comeback. The exit polls indicate that the Congress party is on track to regain control of Haryana after a decade in Opposition, ousting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from power. Released after the conclusion of voting, the exit polls predict the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance leading in Jammu and Kashmir, however, without a clear majority the region may see a hung Assembly, with Mufti's People's Democratic Party (PDP) as the kingmaker.
In Meghalaya, at least 10 people died, including seven of a family, in rain-induced flashfloods that ravaged the South Garo Hills district in the past 24 hours. Incessant rainfall has triggered landslides in Gasuapara region of the district. A senior official said that the family of seven were inside their home in the remote village of Hatiasia Songma when a landslide struck.
Israel's military struck outside the gates of a hospital in southern Lebanon without warning, killing seven paramedics and forcing the facility to close, the hospital director said a day after one of the most deadly attacks on health workers in the weeks since fighting escalated between Israel and Hezbollah. At least 1,400 Lebanese, including civilians, medics and Hezbollah fighters, have been killed and 1.2 million driven from their homes in less than two weeks.
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate DefConnect 4.0 event in Delhi on Monday
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is slated to inaugurate an event on Monday that will bring together armed forces, defence PSUs, innovators and policymakers to discuss ways to advance indigenous innovation. 'DefConnect 4.0' will be held at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment, and will be a significant step towards advancing indigenous innovation and celebrating the growing defence ecosystem of the country, the defence ministry said in a statement.
BJP calls Kejriwal's 'Janata ki Adalat' nothing more than 'political drama'
Lashing out at Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal over his 'Janata ki Adalat' event, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Praveen Khandelwal called it a "political drama" and an "insult" to the democratic system. "Arvind Kejriwal holding 'Janata ki Adalat' event is nothing more than a political drama. When he was the chief minister of Delhi, how many times did he hold the 'Janata ki Adalat'?...Through 'Janata ki Adalat', Arvind Kejriwal is showing that he made the condition of Delhi worse," the BJP MP from Chandni Chowk said.
BJP's poll promises won't have any impact on Jharkhand elections: Congress leader Ajoy Kumar
AICC executive committee member Ajoy Kumar on Sunday criticised the BJP's 'Panch Pran,' the five key points of its manifesto for Jharkhand Assembly polls, calling it an "election jumla" intended to betray the people again. "The BJP's 'Panch Pran', part of the party's election manifesto released on Saturday, is a tactic to deceive the people of Jharkhand again," said the former parliamentarian.
Odisha CM on 3-day visit to Delhi to attend home ministry meet on Maoist-related issues
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday left for New Delhi on a three-day official visit. Majhi is scheduled to attend a review meeting on Maoist-related issues organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday morning, officials said.
Haryana Assembly elections: Bhupinder Singh Hooda leaves for Delhi ahead of counting
Ahead of Haryana poll results on October 7, Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, a frontrunner for the chief minister's post, on Sunday left for Delhi where he is likely to meet party leadership.
Wangchuk's supporters say their detention at Delhi border a huge disappointment
Supporters of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who were detained on September 30 at the Delhi border, said on Sunday the detention was a huge disappointment for them and alleged that they were treated like "terrorists" upon reaching the national capital.
EAM meets President Muizzu, appreciates his commitment to enhance bilateral ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday greeted Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived in New Delhi for his first bilateral visit to India. Jaishankar expressed appreciation for Muizzu's commitment to strengthening the India-Maldives relationship. He also expressed confidence that Muizzu's talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bring a new boost to their friendly ties.
Delhi's maximum temperature settles at 35.7 degree Celsius
The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 35.7 degrees Celsius, two notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department. The relative humidity oscillated between 72 per cent and 52 per cent during the day.
More women's participation needed in Parliament, Assemblies: Rahul
Flagging inequality in leadership roles in Parliament and state assemblies, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said for true equality, more and more women's participation is necessary in these institutions. The former Congress chief urged women to participate in his party's 'Shakti Abhiyan', which aims to create an equal space for 'women's interests' in politics.
Muzaffarnagar riots: Court acquits seven men due to lack of evidence
A local court here has acquitted seven accused in the Muzaffarnagar riots case due to lack of evidence, a counsel said on Sunday. The Special Investigation Team has filed charge sheets in 175 of 510 riot cases, but only 21 people have been convicted in three cases so far.
'First Announce, Second Think': Congress slams govt after it 'approves' railway services demerger
The Congress on Sunday slammed the Centre after it reportedly rolled back the merger of eight railway services to create one, and said the "First Announce, Second Think" mentality of Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to spell danger to the country's institutions. There was no official word from the government on the reported move.
Register Kultuli case under POCSO Act: Mamata to police
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday directed the police to register the alleged rape-murder case of a 10-year-old girl in South 24 Parganas district under the POCSO Act, and ensure that the culprits get capital punishment within three months. Banerjee, while speaking at the Kolkata Police Body Guard Lines after virtually inaugurating several Durga Pujas, asserted that crime has no colour, caste or religion.
Maldives President arrives in New Delhi for first bilateral visit
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady of Maldives, Sajidha Mohamed arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, for his first bilateral visit to India. During this visit, President Muizzu will hold meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials.
IMD sounds Orange alert in three districts of Kerala
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued an orange alert in three districts of Kerala predicting very heavy rainfall there. An orange alert indicates heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours.
Wangchuk sits on fast at Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi along with supporters.
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First Published: Oct 06 2024 | 7:55 AM IST
