CBI must complete probe by Aug 18, guilty should be hanged: Mamata on doctor’s rape-murder
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday night demanded the CBI to complete the investigation into the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last week by Sunday (August 18) and ensure that those found guilty are hanged by […]
22-year-old girl from UP found murdered in Gurugram
Gurugram, Aug 15 (IANS) A 22-year-old girl from Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh, who came to Gurugram looking for a job, was found murdered in the Bhondsi area, the police said on Wednesday. The deceased’s body was found in a vacant land near the Ghamroj toll plaza under the Bhondsi police station area. The victim has […]
NY India Day Parade to feature floats of 4 religions representing nation’s ‘unity in diversity’
New York, Aug 15 (IANS) The annual India Day Parade here on Sunday will feature four floats representing the nation’s religions and symbolising its “unity in diversity”, but some Muslim and other groups are protesting the inclusion of the Hindu tableau because it depicts the Ayodhya Temple. The organisers have rejected the protests as against […]
2 pilots die in Rafale fighters collision in France
Paris, Aug 15 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron said that two pilots had died in an accident during a Rafale fighters’ training mission on Wednesday. “It is with great sadness that we learn of the deaths … in an air accident during a Rafale training mission,” said Macron on X as reported by Xinhua news […]
US welcomes India’s peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war
Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) The US has expressed support for India’s involvment in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and its efforts to bring peace between the two countries, US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel has said here. Patel made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing potential upcoming travel by Indian Prime Minister […]
Ukraine continues to advance in Kursk, strategic goal is being achieved: Zelensky
Kiev, Aug 15 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine’s Armed Forces continue to advance in Russia’s Kursk region with the strategic goal being achieved as well. Zelensky in his address on Wednesday said: “Our advance in Kursk region is going well today –- we are reaching our strategic goal. Our stock of […]
WHO declares global health emergency over Mpox outbreak
United Nations, Aug 15 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday declared a global health emergency as Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, spreads rapidly across 13 African countries, including Congo, where 14,000 cases and 524 deaths have been reported. This marks the second time in three years that Mpox has reached emergency status. WHO […]
US welcomes Bangladesh’s focus on protecting minorities
Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) The US State Department said on Wednesday that it welcomes the interim Bangladesh government’s focus on the “protection of members of minority communities”. Indian-American lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi wrote recently to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, asking him to engage with the interim government in Bangladesh to end the targeting of […]
Google doodle celebrates India’s Independence Day with architecture-theme
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Tech giant Google on Thursday celebrated India’s 78th Independence Day with a doodle that showcases the country’s iconic architecture. The doodle, created by freelance art director, illustrator and animator Vrinda Zaveri features doors and windows to display India’s rich architectural heritage. The doors and windows are adorned in the tricolours […]
Time for talented youth to design in India for the world: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the time has come for the talented youth to design various products in the country for the world. While India is growing in stature in the field of manufacturing across sectors, the country […]
