CBI continues to quiz ex-RG Kar hospital principal in doctor's rape-murder case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday continued to question Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, in connection with its probe into the alleged rape and murder of a medic, an official said. Ghosh appeared for questioning before the central agency for...
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Will appoint special prosecutor to conduct trial in 2015 cash-for-vote scam case: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will appoint a special prosecutor to conduct trial in the 2015 cash-for-vote scam case in which Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is an accused. The top court was hearing a petition seeking transfer of the trial in the case from the state to...
Nearly 1.2 lakh D-voters in Assam; over 41,500 foreigners: Himanta
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said nearly 1.2 lakh people in the state have been identified as 'D' (Dubious or Doubtful) voters and of which 41,583 have been declared as foreigners. In a written reply to a query by Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia, Sarma said a...
40 people injured in wall collapse in Bihar
At least 40 people were injured after the wall of a house collapsed on them in Bihar's Patna district on Wednesday, police said. The incident occurred at 2 pm in Shripalpur area on the outskirts of Patna when a religious function was going on there, a senior officer said. The majority of...
Doctors' body urges IMA to revoke membership of ex-RG Kar medical college principal
The India Medical Association membership of former RG Kar Hospital principal Dr Sandeep Ghosh should be revoked, a national doctors' body demanded on Wednesday, amid a CBI probe into the alleged rape and murder of a medic at the institute in Kolkata and alleged financial irregularities at the same facility. In...
Railways, defence should be above politics: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Facing political heat over railway accidents, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said the national transporter should not be a subject of political blame game as it is the lifeline of the nation. Vaishnaw said some disturbing trends have emerged in some incidents and the railways was carrying out a detailed...
RBI focusses on making UPI, RuPay 'truly global': Governor Das
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said efforts are on to make UPI and RuPay "truly global", as he outlined focus areas of the central bank going forward. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2024, the governor said the Reserve Bank's focus is on financial inclusion, deepening digital public infrastructure...
Cabinet nod for setting up 12 industrial cities to boost manufacturing; outlay Rs 28,602 cr
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 12 new industrial cities in 10 states to boost domestic manufacturing with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore. Spanning across 10 states and strategically planned along six major corridors, these projects represent a significant leap forward in India's quest to enhance its manufacturing capabilities...
