Russia creates troop groups in border regions amid Ukrainian offensive
Moscow, Aug 21 (IANS) Russia has created three troop groups in the border regions as Ukraine continues its offensive there, local media has reported. The groups are named after the regions of Belgorod, Bryansk and Kursk, TASS news agency reported on Tuesday, citing Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov at a defence coordination meeting. Ukraine started […]
Sexual abuse case: Internet services suspended in Badlapur
Badlapur, Aug 21 (IANS) After protests over the alleged sexual abuse of two girls in Badlapur in Maharashtra’s Thane district, internet services in the town were suspended to prevent the spread of misinformation. The police have stepped up security and vigil in and around the town to avoid any untoward incidents and enforced Section 163 […]
Teacher molests six schoolgirls in Maha’s Akola, arrested
Akola (Maharashtra), Aug 21 (IANS) Amid the raging controversy over the sexual abuse of two girls in Badlapur’s reputed school, a 42-year-old schoolteacher was arrested in Maharashtra’s Akola district for repeatedly molesting six Class 8 girl students for the last four months and forcing them to watch adult films. According to the police, the accused, […]
Kolkata doctor case: Sandip Ghosh at CBI office, police also summons him
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) Former principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata Dr Sandip Ghosh, on Wednesday, reached the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office here despite being summoned by the Kolkata Police on the same day. Ghosh, as per the summons of the Kolkata Police issued on Tuesday evening, is […]
Patna administration to strictly deal with violent protests during Bharat Bandh
Patna, Aug 21 (IANS) Ahead of the Bharat Bandh, Patna District Magistrate Chandrashekher Singh has issued a strong warning against any form of violence during the protests. He emphasised that anyone involved in agitations, roadblocks, or damaging private or government properties will face legal consequences. “The citizens can protest peacefully within the legal framework. The […]
PM Modi embarks on three-day visit to Poland, Ukraine
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-day visit to Poland and Ukraine to lay the foundation for stronger bilateral ties with the two nations. He will first arrive in Poland on Wednesday, marking the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister in 45 years. The visit coincides with […]
In Assam, BJP picks two old loyalists for Rajya Sabha polls
Guwahati, Aug 21 (IANS) The BJP has chosen two old loyalists as candidates in Assam for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The ruling party has sufficient strength in terms of numbers and thus the opposition refrained from fielding candidates for the two vacant berths in the upper house of the parliament from Assam. The BJP […]
Man kills sister’s husband over illicit affair with wife; 3 arrested
Gurugram, Aug 21 (IANS) A man, his wife, and his friend were arrested on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in the murder of his sister’s husband at their rented accommodation in Bas Khusla village in Manesar. According to the police, the victim was killed over his illicit relationship with the accused’s wife. The body was […]
Karnataka to set up task force for safety of doctors, paramedical staff
Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS) The Karnataka government has convened a meeting with medical organisations here in the aftermath of the incident of the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata, and announced the formation of a task force to ensure the safety of doctors. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has announced the […]
Nominations for Haryana polls can be filed till Sep 12: CEO
Chandigarh, Aug 21 (IANS) With 2.03 crore voters, Haryana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pankaj Agarwal has said as per the schedule for the Haryana legislative Assembly polls the nomination papers can be filed until September 12 with their scrutiny next day. The candidates can withdraw their nominations until September 16 with voting on October 1. […]
