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2 Men Get 20-Year Jail Term For Raping 16-Year-Old Girl In UP

2 Men Get 20-Year Jail Term For Raping 16-Year-Old Girl In UP

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2024, Bareilly (UP)

A special POCSO court here has sentenced two men to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment each in connection with the rape of a 16-year-old girl in 2019.

"Powerful Champion Of Secularism": Sonia Gandhi Condoles Sitaram Yechury's Death

"Powerful Champion Of Secularism": Sonia Gandhi Condoles Sitaram Yechury's Death

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2024, New Delhi

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday condoled the passing away of CPI (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, saying he was fierce in his determination to protect India's diversity and was a powerful champion of secularism

Ajit Doval, Reportedly Carrying Ukraine Peace Plan, Meets Vladimir Putin

Ajit Doval, Reportedly Carrying Ukraine Peace Plan, Meets Vladimir Putin

Edited by Apurva Bharadwaj | Thursday September 12, 2024, Moscow

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has met Russian President Vladimir Putin today on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting. The two were seen exchanging a handshake in pictures shared on X by the Russian Embassy in India.

Man Rapes 15-Year-Old Daughter In Sikkim, Arrested: Police

Man Rapes 15-Year-Old Daughter In Sikkim, Arrested: Police

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2024, Gangtok

A man has been arrested for allegedly raping his 15-year-old daughter in Sikkim's Namchi district, police said on Thursday.

7 In 10 Indians Support Health Coverage Expansion For Senior Citizens, Poll Reveals

7 In 10 Indians Support Health Coverage Expansion For Senior Citizens, Poll Reveals

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 12, 2024, New Delhi

A recent poll revealed that 70% of Indians believe the government's move to provide health coverage to senior citizens under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) will significantly benefit the elderly.

Mamata Banerjee Says "Willing To Resign" Amid Stand-Off With Doctors

Mamata Banerjee Says "Willing To Resign" Amid Stand-Off With Doctors

NDTV News Desk | Thursday September 12, 2024, New Delhi

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stood up by junior doctors who were invited at the state secretariat for a meeting today, in an emotive speech said she was ready to step down "in the interest of the people".

Tenure Of Arbitral Tribunal Can Be Extended Even After Its Term Expires: Supreme Court

Tenure Of Arbitral Tribunal Can Be Extended Even After Its Term Expires: Supreme Court

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Thursday held the fixed tenure of an arbitral tribunal to pass an award can be extended even after the expiry of term, saying the courts must strive to give "meaningful life" to a law to "avoid cadaveric consequences" leading to

"Rahul Gandhi Should Clear Confusion On Reservation Issue": Prashant Kishor

"Rahul Gandhi Should Clear Confusion On Reservation Issue": Prashant Kishor

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 12, 2024, Patna

Prashant Kishor, the chief of the Jan Suraaj campaign, on Thursday criticised Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his alleged anit-reservation remarks, saying that he should clear the confusion on the issue.

Chennai Doctors Perform Rare Hernia Surgery On Month-Old Baby

Chennai Doctors Perform Rare Hernia Surgery On Month-Old Baby

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 12, 2024, Chennai

The boy, born at just 28 weeks to Manju, a housewife, and Moorthy who works as a daily wage laborer, underwent surgery on the 23rd day after his birth while under general anesthesia.

BR Ambedkar Statue Desecrated In UP, Cops File Case

BR Ambedkar Statue Desecrated In UP, Cops File Case

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2024, Ballia (UP)

A statue of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar installed in a village of Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district was desecrated by some unknown persons, police said on Thursday.

"Like Mirchi <i>Sunne Waale</i>...": AAP MP Raghav Chadha's Pitch For Haryana Polls

"Like Mirchi Sunne Waale...": AAP MP Raghav Chadha's Pitch For Haryana Polls

NDTV News Desk | Thursday September 12, 2024

AAP MP Raghav Chadha gave a "triple engine" pitch for development while campaigning in Haryana for the Assembly elections scheduled next month.

Primary Health Centre Set On Fire In Manipur's Jiribam

Primary Health Centre Set On Fire In Manipur's Jiribam

NDTV News Desk | Thursday September 12, 2024, Imphal

In a fresh incident of arson in Manipur, a primary health centre (PHC) was torched by unidentified people in Jiribam district on Thursday, officials said.

Nitin Gadkari Writes To Devendra Fadnavis On Irrigation Backlog In District

Nitin Gadkari Writes To Devendra Fadnavis On Irrigation Backlog In District

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 12, 2024, Washim (Maharashtra)

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday drew the attention of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Water Resources portfolio, to the irrigation sector backlog in Washim district,

Opinion | Trump-Harris Debate: It's About Entertainment, Stupid

Opinion | Trump-Harris Debate: It's About Entertainment, Stupid

Nishtha Gautam | Thursday September 12, 2024

The fact that both Trump and Harris were unable to offer any policy framework during the debate and mounted only personal attacks against each other leaves a discerning audience with a sense of impending doom.

"Protector Of The Idea Of India": Rahul Gandhi Mourns Sitaram Yechury's Death

"Protector Of The Idea Of India": Rahul Gandhi Mourns Sitaram Yechury's Death

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2024, New Delhi

The Congress on Thursday condoled the demise of CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury with Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi saying he was a protector of the idea of India with a deep understanding of the country.

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