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The RG Kar Horror: When The "Safest City" Stood In Silence

A year ago, on this day, the rape and murder of a young doctor at a state-run hospital in Kolkata had exposed the worst fears of the women working night shifts in the city known to be the safest among metros.

Muslim Teen With Amputated Hand Ties Rakhi To Hindu Donor's Brother

Fifteen-year-old Anamta Ahmed from Mumbai and Shivam Mistry were not even distantly related until last year, when they gave strength to one another and healed wounds.

Sacred Threads: PM Modi Celebrates Raksha Bandhan At 7 LKM With Children, Brahma Kumaris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan, the festival marking pious bond between brother and sister, at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg (LKM) residence in the national Capital on Saturday.

Bengaluru Cop Suspended After Thief In Custody Wears Uniform To Impress Wife

A mistake made a year ago has caused trouble for Bengaluru police after a thief wore a constable’s uniform during a video call to his wife.

8 Killed As Wall Collapses Amid Heavy Rain In Delhi

At least eight people were killed after a wall collapsed amid heavy rain in Delhi's Hari Nagar this morning, officials said.

One Year On, Protestors March To West Bengal Secretariat 'Nabanna' Demanding Justice In RG Kar Case

A section of protestors taking part in a march to the West Bengal secretariat 'Nabanna' to mark the completion of one year of the brutal rape and murder of an on-duty doctor inside the state-run RG Kar hospital reached Santragachi in Howrah district.

India, Brazil Can Turn US Tariffs Into Opportunities For Deeper Cooperation: Brazilian Envoy

In an exclusive interview with IANS, Brazil's Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega, emphasised that India and Brazil are working to turn current global economic challenges, into new opportunities for deeper bilateral cooperation.

Poll Body Delists 334 Parties That Failed To Contest Elections Since 2019

The Election Commission on Saturday said it has delisted 334 registered unrecognised political parties which have failed to fulfil the essential condition of contesting even a single election for six years since 2019.

Assam Government Evicts 146 Families From 132 Acres Of Forest Land In Golaghat

The Assam government on Friday evicted 146 families who had allegedly encroached on 132 acres (400 bighas) of forest land in Golaghat district, officials said.

Raksha Bandhan Pain: Balaghat Woman Waits 14 Years To Tie Rakhi To Brother In Pakistan Jail

Once a pharmacy student, Prasannajit went missing years ago and was believed dead until 2021, when news confirmed he was alive.

20 Wagons Of Goods Train Derail In Jharkhand, Services Hit

There was no report of any injury in the derailment, the official said.

Railways Announces Discount On Return Journey Tickets Ahead Of Festive Season

The Ministry of Railways has announced an experimental "Round Trip Package for Festival Rush" scheme aimed at easing passenger congestion and ensuring smoother travel during the upcoming festive season.

"Defence Production Soars To Rs 1.51 Lakh Crore, Jumps 90% In 5 Years": Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the annual defence production has soared to an all-time high of Rs 1,50,590 crore in FY 2024-25.

Delhi Man Kills Wife, 2 Daughters At Home, Cops Suspect Domestic Dispute

A man allegedly killed his wife and two minor daughters, aged 5 and 7, at their home in Delhi's Karawal Nagar area on Friday night.

What Sharad Pawar Said On Joining Hands With Nephew Ajit Pawar

NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's presentation on "vote theft" was well-researched and well-documented, and it is up to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to look into the matter.

ICICI Bank Raises Minimum Balance For New Customers: What This Means

Savings account holders in metro and urban areas will now need to keep a higher minimum balance of Rs 50,000, up from Rs 10,000 earlier.

6 Pak Aircraft Shot Down During Op Sindoor, Says Air Force Chief

Six Pakistani aircraft - including five fighter jets and another large aircraft - were downed during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force has confirmed.

'Salim Pistol,' India's Most Wanted Arms Supplier, Arrested In Nepal

India's most wanted illegal arms supplier, Sheikh Salim alias 'Salim Pistol', has been arrested in Nepal, police said on Saturday.

ICICI Bank Raises Minimum Balance From Rs 10,000 To Rs 50,000 For New Customers

India's second largest lender ICICI Bank has raised the monthly minimum average balance requirement for all customer segments, effective August 1.

Madhya Pradesh Man Arrested For Raping Teen Daughter, Throwing Their Newborn In Bushes

A man has been arrested for allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter, impregnating her and abandoning their newborn baby in the bushes in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district, police said on Saturday.