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Published 06:54 IST, October 21st 2024

Agitating Doctors Call Off Strike Following Meeting With West Bengal CM

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00:32 IST, October 22nd 2024

Russia investigates claimed shoot-down of cargo jet in Sudan's Darfur region

Russia has said that it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Darfur. The message from Russia's Embassy in Khartoum came after videos circulated online suggesting a cargo jet had been downed in Sudan's Malha region in northern Darfur near the border with Chad.

00:31 IST, October 22nd 2024

Severe cyclonic storm to lash Bengal and Odisha, bring torrential rain

The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal on Monday intensified and is likely to turn into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23 and reach the coasts adjoining Odisha and West Bengal the next day, bringing heavy rain in the two states for three days till Friday. The Met office has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea between October 23 and 25. 

00:29 IST, October 22nd 2024

Bulandshahr: 5 people killed in cylinder blast

At least five people were killed following a cylinder blast in a house in the Sikandrabad area of Bulandshahr district on Monday. A police official said, "We have got information that five people have died and some are trapped under the debris due to an explosion in a colony in the Sikandrabad police station area of Bulandshahr district." 

21:40 IST, October 21st 2024

We have demanded college-level task force, say Junior doctors

After meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the junior doctors said, “If anything happens in college, we have demanded a college-level task force. They agreed to provide us with an elected body by March 2025.”

20:39 IST, October 21st 2024

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign launched in Delhi amidst rising air pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday launched the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign aimed at reducing vehicular pollution in the capital. The campaign, which kicked off at the ITO crossing in Delhi, saw volunteers holding placards with messages like "Yudh Pradushan Ke Virudh" and urging citizens to switch off their vehicle engines while waiting at red lights to curb emissions.

 

20:36 IST, October 21st 2024

Over 870 FIRs registered, Rs 10 lakh fine imposed for stubble burning in over a month, says Punjab Police

Amidst rising air pollution, Punjab Police said that it has lodged over 870 FIRs for stubble burning in over a month and imposed fines of Rs 10.55 lakh on the offenders.

 

19:39 IST, October 21st 2024

Directives on points agreed upon during meeting betweeen junior doctors, Mamata Banerjee will be issued tomorrow

The directives on the points agreed upon by the delegation of 17 junior doctors and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be issued on October 22. 

19:37 IST, October 21st 2024

Doctors emphasized on formation of task force at college level to address ragging issues during meeting with West Bengal CM

According to information, rigorous discussions were held in the meeting between Mamata Banerjee and the delegation of 17 junior doctors to form a task force at every level. The doctors emphasized the formation of a task force at the college level to address ragging issues.

19:18 IST, October 21st 2024

Meeting between doctors and Mamata Banerjee concludes

The meeting between the 17 protesting junior doctors of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has concluded. 

 

19:05 IST, October 21st 2024

Locals stage protest after attack in J&K

Locals stage protest, after attack in Jammu and Kashmir. A doctor and six construction workers were killed when terrorists opened fire at a construction site at Ganderbal in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, official sources said Sunday. 

18:33 IST, October 21st 2024

CM Mamata urges doctors to end protest

During the meeting, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged the doctors to “end the strike.” 

17:54 IST, October 21st 2024

Doctors demand the resignation of Principal Secretary & Family Welfare

“There are many issues with the Family Welfare and the Principal Secretary, we demand their resignation,” the doctors said. 

17:50 IST, October 21st 2024

Doctors demand action against threats, call for positive work culture

During the meeting, doctors demanded action against threats and called for a positive work culture. “If we look at this, a culture of threats exists, as several names have come up numerous times—who used to threaten junior doctors with cancellation of their registration and misuse their power. We want a positive and healthy culture,” they demanded. 

17:46 IST, October 21st 2024

Doctors demand Mamata’s opinion on vandalism on August 14

During the meeting, the doctors demanded CM Mamata Banerjee's opinion on vandalism on August 15. A mob vandalised the government hospital in Kolkata during a midnight protest by doctors against the rape and murder of a colleague. The emergency ward in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was completely destroyed. 

17:42 IST, October 21st 2024

Doctors call for safe space for students to express their pain

As the meeting between protesting doctors and CM Mamata Banerjee continues, the doctors have called for a safe space for students to “express their pain.” 


 

17:38 IST, October 21st 2024

Doctors-Mamata meet underway in Nabanna

Doctors-Mamata meeting is underway in Nabanna. The meeting, comes amid the protesting doctors threatening a state-wide cease-work if their demands are not met.


 

17:37 IST, October 21st 2024

CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Nabanna

CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Nabanna to meet protesting doctors. The meeting between Mamata Banerjee and protesting doctors scheduled to be held in state secretariat Nabanna, comes amid the protesting doctors threatening a state-wide cease-work if their demands are not met.


 

17:36 IST, October 21st 2024

17 junior doctors reach Nabanna

17 junior doctors reach Nabanna. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will meet the protesting junior doctors with their fast-unto-death over the rape and murder of their colleague at the RG Kar hospital entering the 17th day.

16:33 IST, October 21st 2024

Protesting doctors reach Nabanna for talks with CM Mamata

Protesting doctors reach Nabanna for talks with CM Mamata 

16:29 IST, October 21st 2024

Sanjauli mosque demolition begins in Shimla

The process to demolish unauthorized sections of the Sanjauli mosque commenced on Monday, following a court order from the Shimla municipal commissioner. The ruling mandated the removal of three unauthorized floors of the mosque, specifically targeting the second, third, and fourth levels.

16:15 IST, October 21st 2024

LT Governor Manoj Sinha speaks to Republic after Ganderbal attack

15:31 IST, October 21st 2024

Big breakthrough ahead of PM Modi's visit to Russia

The breakthrough came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia to attend the BRICS summit tomorrow.

15:23 IST, October 21st 2024

India, China reach agreement on patrolling along LAC

India, China reach agreement on patrolling along LAC in eastern Ladakh


 

15:00 IST, October 21st 2024

India, China reach agreement on LAC issues: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

India, China reach agreement on LAC issues, agree to restart patrolling: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri


 

14:43 IST, October 21st 2024

Ajay Kumar Singh Appointed as Jharkhand DGP by EC

EC appoints senior-most IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre Ajay Kumar Singh as DGP of poll-bound state: Sources

14:42 IST, October 21st 2024

Cyclone Dana: Odisha Dy CM on State's Preparedness

On preparedness for Cyclone 'Dana', Odisha Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo says, "The Odisha government is in total preparedness in both the energy and agriculture departments...Department has issued necessary instructions to the concerned officers and others. Their leaves have been cancelled and they've all been told to be on high alert...The

14:41 IST, October 21st 2024

Tamil Nadu Rains: Rameswaram Receives Heavy Showers Today

Tamil Nadu: Rameswaram town received moderate rainfall today.

13:59 IST, October 21st 2024

UDAN Scheme Extended for 10 More Years: Rammohan Naidu

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu says, “...We are envisioning the UDAN scheme for further more 10 years. We want to take it forward for 10 years because in the next 5 years, we are planning to start 50 more airports or enhance the capacity of existing airports…”

13:58 IST, October 21st 2024

'Kashmir Pakistan Nahi Banega': Farooq Abdullah on J&K Terror Attack

Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, the National Conference President Abdullah said, "I want to tell the leadership in Pakistan that if they want good relations with India, they need to put an end to this. Kashmir Pakistan nahi Banega.' Let us live with dignity and succeed... If they couldn't create a Pakistan for 75 years, how would it be possible now?... It is time to end terrorism, otherwise the results will be very severe... How will talks be held if they kill our innocent people?"

13:58 IST, October 21st 2024

Govt Plans to Take Legislative Actions: Civil Aviation Min on Bomb Threats

Govt plans to take legislative actions to deal with instances of bomb threats to airlines: Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu

12:45 IST, October 21st 2024

Civil Aviation Minister to Shortly Address on Recent Bomb Threats

Civil aviation minister Ram mohan naidu shortly to address on recent bomb threats to airlines

12:34 IST, October 21st 2024

LG Manoj Sinha Visits Those Injured in J&K Terror Attack

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has visited those who have been injured in the Ganderbal Terror Attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Sonmarg district.

12:30 IST, October 21st 2024

PM Modi Extends Greetings on Police Commemoration Day

PM Narendra Modi tweets, "Today, on Police Commemoration Day, we honour the bravery and sacrifice of our police personnel. Their unwavering dedication ensures the safety of our people. They exemplify courage and determination. Their proactive efforts and assistance during humanitarian challenges are equally commendable."

12:25 IST, October 21st 2024

NEET-UG Supreme Court Case Update

SC grants 2 more weeks to expert panel to file report on exam reforms after reviewing NTA’s functioning in holding NEET-UG

12:15 IST, October 21st 2024

Case against Sena MLA Ahead of Maharashtra Polls

Police have registered a non-cognisable case against Shiv Sena MLA Santosh Bangar after he was purportedly heard in a video saying outstation electors would be paid money online if they travel to his constituency in Maharashtra for voting. The case has been registered in Hingoli district, an official said on Monday.

12:14 IST, October 21st 2024

SC Restrains K'taka from Declaring Half-Yearly Results of These Classes

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Karnataka government for "harassing" students by conducting board exams for different classes, and restrained it from declaring results of board examinations of classes 8, 9 and 10 till further orders. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma directed that if the exam has not been conducted in any district, then it shall not be taken.

11:45 IST, October 21st 2024

SC Stayd NCPCR's Communication on Shifting Madrasa Students

SC stays communication of child rights body NCPCR on shifting of students of unrecognised madrassas to government schools

11:43 IST, October 21st 2024

Haryana CM Meets JP Nadda at his Residence After Announcing Portfolios

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini reaches Union Minister and BJP chief JP Nadda's residence in Delhi.

11:42 IST, October 21st 2024

Dnyaneshwar Katke Quits Shiv Sena (UBT) Ahead of Maharashtra Elections

Dnyaneshwar (Mauli Aaba) Katke quits Shiv Sena (UBT) and joins Deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led NCP.

11:41 IST, October 21st 2024

'He Did Not Respond to Calls': J&K Terror Attack Victim's Father

Father of the Shashi Bhushan Abrol who died in the Gagangir terror attack, Jagdish Raj Abrol says, “Yesterday, his (Shashi Bhushan Abrol) wife had a telephonic conversation with him at 6 pm, but later he did not respond to calls...”

10:52 IST, October 21st 2024

Cong Ready to Let Go of Seats in Maha Polls? Sanjay Raut Responds

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut says, "This is not about sacrifice, this is about national interest and Maharashtra's interest...We had indeed shown big-heartedness (during seat sharing for Lok Sabha elections) because we had to defeat enemies of the Constitution. Today, we have to remove from power, a corrupt Government in Maharashtra."

10:49 IST, October 21st 2024

Jammu Zone ADGP on Ganderbal Terror Attack

“J&K Police is ready to face any difficulty with full strength,” says Jammu Zone Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Anand Jain on the Ganderbal terror attack.

10:47 IST, October 21st 2024

Maha Elections: Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader On Seat-Sharing Formula of Maha Vikas Aghadi

On seat-sharing formula of Maha Vikas Aghadi for Maharashtra Election 2024, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut says, “There is nothing as such, nothing about the delay by Congress. The matter will be finalised by this evening…”

 

10:14 IST, October 21st 2024

FIR Filed in Delhi Blast Case

Delhi Blast | FIR has been lodged in the case which reads, “... A hole in the boundary wall of the school is evident, caused by the blast. Additionally, window panes and signboards of the shops opposite the CRPF school were damaged due to the blast's impact... During the inspection, a white powder was found scattered near the site…”

10:12 IST, October 21st 2024

Delhi Pollution: Anti-Smog Gun Being Used to Control AQI

Anti-Smog gun is being used to sprinkle water on the roads in Delhi to reduce dust and air pollution. Visuals from Tilag Marg area.

10:11 IST, October 21st 2024

Sensex Jumps 545.27 Points

Sensex jumps 545.27 points to 81,770.02 in early trade; Nifty climbs 124.25 points to 24,978.30 (PTI)

09:48 IST, October 21st 2024

Lashkar Commander May Be Mastermind Behind Ganderbal Terror Attack

Lashkar Commander and TRF Chief Sheikh Sajjad Gul suspected to be mastermind of Ganderbal terror attack; Sheikh Sajjad Gul is presently operating from PoJK and he has reward of 10 lakh on his head by National Investigation Agency.

09:42 IST, October 21st 2024

NIA Team Heads to Terror Attack Site in J&K

A National Investigation Agency team, led by a senior officer, headed to terror attack site in Gagangir in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district where a doctor and six construction workers were killed when terrorists opened fire at a construction site on Sunday, 20th October.

08:58 IST, October 21st 2024

Cyclone Dana: Odisha, West Bengal on Alert

As Cyclone Dana approaches India, the states of Odisha and West Bengal are on alert and are bracing themselves for heavy rain.

08:48 IST, October 21st 2024

HM Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Martyred Soldiers

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "Today we all have gathered to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the internal security of the country and the borders of the country...These soldiers are protecting the borders of the country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Kutch to Kibithu..."

08:46 IST, October 21st 2024

Road Accident on Yamuna Expressway Kills 3, Several Injured

Three people died on the spot on Yamuna Expressway after their car rammed into another vehicle. Two others critically injured and admitted to a hospital. The occupants of the car were residents of Delhi and were returning from Varanasi: CO Mahavan, Bhushan Verma (ANI)

08:49 IST, October 21st 2024

Raebareli Accident: 3 Killed After 2 Bikes Collided

Three people died in a collision between two speeding motorcycles that later collided with a pole under Lalganj PS area of Bahai in Raebareli. All three bodies have been taken into custody by Police. Investigation is underway. (ANI)

 

08:44 IST, October 21st 2024

Maha CM Pays Tribute on Police Commemoration Day

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde lays a wreath as he pays tribute to Police jawans who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, on Police Commemoration Day today.

08:18 IST, October 21st 2024

'This is Cowardly Form of Pak-Sponsored Terrorism': Former Dy CM on J&K Attack

On Gagangir terror attack, former Deputy CM and BJP leader Kavinder Gupta says, "This is a cowardly form of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. People keep from other states to earn a livelihood...Elections were held well in J&K, and a good atmosphere was formed. It wants to impact the atmosphere here. This incident is unfortunate...They wanted to show that they restarted terrorism in J&K. This is the second incident in 2-3 days. A new strategy needs to be formed. Security forces a doing a good job...I think they will be neutralised soon..."

08:16 IST, October 21st 2024

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami Flags Off Lalkuan-Bandra Terminus Super Express

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually flags off Lalkuan-Bandra Terminus Super Express (train no.-22544) from CM residence auditorium, Dehradun.

08:15 IST, October 21st 2024

Amit Shah Pays Homage to Martyrs on Police Commemoration Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at the National Police Memorial to pay homage to the martyrs on Police Commemoration Day.

07:46 IST, October 21st 2024

J&K Terror Attack: Search Operation Launched

Security forces took position & cordoned off the area in Gaganger, Sonamarg, Ganderbal, following a terror attack yesterday. Authorities launched a search operation to neutralize the attackers and ensure the safety of the region.

07:44 IST, October 21st 2024

Bengaluru Rains: Schools Closed due to Rain

Due to rainfall, the District Collector has issued an order announcing a holiday for Anganwadis and schools in Bengaluru City today, 21st October. (ANI)

07:43 IST, October 21st 2024

Stubble Burning Seen in Bathinda Field

Incident of stubble burning seen in a field in Nehian Wala village in Bathinda, yesterday evening.

07:19 IST, October 21st 2024

J&K Terror Attack: 'Casualty Figure Not Final', Says CM

Seven civilians have lost their life in the terror attack that happened last night in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir; according to CM Omar Abdullah, the ‘casualty figure is not final’ because many others were injured and are currently undergoing treatment.

07:16 IST, October 21st 2024

Delhi AQI Worsens as Festive Season Approaches

A layer of fog engulfs Akshardham temple and surrounding areas as the AQI slips to 'very poor' category with AQI at 307, as per SAFAR-India

07:15 IST, October 21st 2024

Delhi Blast: Visuals from Spot Where Low-Intensity Explosion Happened

Morning visuals from the spot where a blast occurred yesterday, outside CRPF School in Prashant Vihar, Rohini.

06:49 IST, October 21st 2024

NIA to Probe J&K Terror Attack That Killed 7

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is stepping in to investigate the terror attack, with teams expected to arrive at the site shortly to gather evidence and determine the motives behind this brutal act.

06:49 IST, October 21st 2024

'Dastardly and Cowardly': J&K CM Omar Abdullah on Ganderbal Terror Attack

"The casualty figure from the Gagangir attack is not final as there are a number of injured labourers, both local & non-local. Praying that the injured make a full recovery as the more seriously injured are being referred to SKIMS, Srinagar," CM Omar Abdullah posted on X.

06:46 IST, October 21st 2024

J&K on Alert After Ganderbal Terror Attack

Jammu and Kashmir is on alert after seven migrant workers were shot dead by terrorists in the Sonamarg area of Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday evening. J&K CM Omar Abdullah has condemned the terror attack and has called it ‘dastardly and cowardly’.

Updated 00:35 IST, October 22nd 2024

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