Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Doctors to Hold Mega Protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi Today

On West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's statement, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi says, "... Such a serious crime has been committed against a woman that the Supreme Court itself is taking cognizance of it. She (Mamata Banerjee) should be ashamed that she is also a woman Chief Minister. Law and order is a state subject and if she cannot handle it, she should leave it and resign... The people of India have understood what she (Mamata Banerjee) wants to say."

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat says, "BJP leaders contest elections with much seriousness...I believe that Haryana has also benefitted from the kind of development the double engine govt did. BJP will definitely win in Haryana"

On Election Commission changing counting day for J&K and Haryana Assembly elections from October 4 to October 8, 2024  Former Deputy CM of J&K and BJP leader Kavinder Gupta says, " ...The reason that has been told is that, in Haryana, it centuries-old festival of the Bishnoi community will take place and people might attend it. In view of that, a good decision has been taken...we welcome the decision"

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: "BJP is a political party and it is doing a political protest, but we want people to lead this agitation. The TMC has tried to wipe out the evidence in this case, which shows that this was done on Mamata Banerjee's instructions. (The victim) will get justice only when Mamata Banerjee resigns," says Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar.

Projecting India as the land of biggest opportunities globally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday promised the business sector facilitation, reforms, a stable policy regime and high growth. Addressing the ET World Leaders Forum, Modi, in turn, asked investors to commit to innovation, performance, positive disruption and high-quality products, as he stressed that the country respects wealth creators.

For making Indian brands global, I promise reform and you must promise to perform: PM Modi to industrialists

I promise high growth, you must promise high quality: PM Modi to industry leaders at ET Global Leaders Forum
 

While people in most countries that went to polls this year voted for a change, Indians preferred continuity, political stability and economic growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, asserting that a new neo-middle class is driving the country's progress.

Addressing the ET World Leaders Forum, Modi said the country is writing a unique success story, and the impact of its reforms is visible in the economy's performance.

He said the world’s prosperity lies in India’s prosperity, adding that his government wanted more companies to become global brands and the country to become a leader in every sector.

Addressing investors, he promised facilitation, reforms, a stable policy regime and high growth, and asked them, in turn, to promise innovation, performance, positive disruption and high-quality products.

He described the unfolding third decade of this century as an era of the country’s “lift-off” which will benefit everyone. “Today’s India is a land of opportunity,” he added.

This was an anti-democratic and dangerous incident. One person from West Bengal has been murdered and the accused said that he used to eat beef. That can’t be a crime. Everyone has their own right about food and dress. I don’t eat beef but that doesn’t mean that my friend cannot eat beef. This is democracy and the spirit of our Constitution,” says TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on mob lynching of a man accused of eating beef in Haryana’s Charkhi Dadri district. 

The Durgapur airport in West Bengal got two new flights, connecting Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra in Siliguri and Guwahati, a statement said on Saturday.

IndiGo will operate the two flights on Bhubaneswar-Durgapur-Bagdogra and Bhubaneswar-Durgapur-Guwahati routes, it said.

The Bhubaneswar-Durgapur-Bagdogra flight commenced operations on Friday, and will operate four days a week -- Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

The Bhubaneswar-Durgapur-Guwahati route began operations on Saturday. This flight will operate three days a week -- Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

The NIA on Saturday arrested a key accused actively involved in recruitment and funds collection for the banned CPI (Maoist), it said in a statement.

The accused has been identified as Ajay Singhal alias Aman, a native of Haryana's Sonipat district who was residing in SAS Nagar, Punjab.

According to the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) investigation, Singhal was in charge of the state organising committee of the CPI (Maoist) in Haryana and actively involved in the revival of activities of the banned organisation in the Northern Regional Bureau states of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh.

The Gujarat High Court has rejected a plea for the suspension of sentence filed by jailed self-styled godman Asaram in a 2013 rape case, stating that there were no "exceptional grounds" to consider the application. Asaram was sentenced to life imprisonment in the case by a Gandhinagar court in 2023.

Counting for J&K and Haryana assembly polls now on Oct 8 in place of Oct 4: EC after rescheduling Haryana elections.
 

Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Saturday expressed confidence about introducing an international flight service between Agartala and Chittagong in Bangladesh.Under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), the Central government has approved introducing international flight service between the Tripura capital and the neighbouring country’s port city.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) revises the polling day for Haryana from October 1 to October 5, 2024, and accordingly counting day for J&K and Haryana Assembly elections from October 4 to October 8, 2024

The decision has been taken to honour both the voting rights and the traditions of the Bishnoi community, which has upheld a centuries-old practice of participating in the Asoj Amavasya festival celebration in remembrance of their Guru Jambheshwar: ECI

Hema Committee Report: "It's basically a lot on the workings of the industry and how there are some disparity towards the treatment of women. All this has to be taken into cognisance by the industry and industry people. It has to be addressed," says actor Radhika Sarathkumar.

Singer Shreya Ghoshal on Saturday announced postponing her concert in Kolkata, stating that she was deeply affected by the rape and murder of the doctor at RG Kar hospital. In a post on X, she said the concert scheduled on September 14 was highly anticipated but it was absolutely imperative to take a stand and join those protesting in solidarity.

Top actor Mohanlal on Saturday broke his silence over the shocking revelations in the Justice Hema Committee report which has shaken the Malayalam film industry, and said the entire industry is answerable to the questions raised but the actors' association is targeted and blamed for everything.

A Delhi court on Saturday sent six people arrested in a case related to the drowning of three civil services aspirants in a coaching centre's basement in Old Rajinder Nagar to four days' CBI custody. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Nishant Garg sent Abhishek Gupta, Deshpal Singh, Tajinder Singh, Harvinder Singh, Sarabjit Singh, and Parvinder Singh to the custody till September 4.

Teachers of various schools held a protest march in Kolkata on Saturday, demanding exemplary punishment for those behind the rape and murder of the doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. They walked under the banner 'Teachers for RG Kar' from Sealdah station to Shyambazar, where the state-run hospital is situated, shouting slogans such as "we want justice" and "justice for RG Kar".

The ruling CPI(M) in Kerala on Saturday said that its veteran leader E P Jayarajan will no longer hold the post of LDF convener and will be replaced by party leader T P Ramakrishnan. CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan announced at a press conference here following the party's state committee meeting during the day.

The ruling CPI(M) in Kerala on Saturday said that actor-cum-MLA M Mukesh need not resign from his post as legislator merely because a rape case has been registered against him.  The decision was announced by CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan at a press conference here following the party's state committee meeting in Thiruvananthapuram during the day.

TMC holds protest demanding capital punishment for accused in RK Kar Medical Hospital and College rape and murder case / visuals / Dr Shashi Panja (TMC).

On sexual abuse allegations in the Malayalam film industry, Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) filmmaker B Unnikrishnan says, "FEFKA is holding the meetings of its affiliate unions and we intend to conclude all these meetings by 4th or 5th September. They will come out with their definite views and feedback on the Hema committee report which we will analyse and we will prepare a detailed analytical report on the Hema committee report and submit it to the government. So we intend to do this by the end of the first week of September, probably 7th or 8th. So that process is on."

A Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight had to make an emergency landing at the Kolkata airport minutes after take-off on Friday night due to an engine failure, a senior official said.Flight 6E0573 from Kolkata to Bangalore, which became airborne at 10.36 pm on Friday, made an emergency landing at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) airport at 10.53 pm after failure of its left engine, he said.

The IMA has written to the National Task Force (NTF), which has been mandated to formulate protocol for ensuring safety and security of healthcare professionals, again demanding a central law on violence against doctors and hospitals and declaring hospitals as safe zones.

Stating that the Supreme Court has constituted the NTF to evolve a national consensus and to formulate protocols with due consultation of all stakeholders, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in its letter formulated its submission in three sections.

The NTF was constituted the apex court in the wake of protests by doctors and healthcare professionals following the recent rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

A day after former Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren joined the BJP, ex-JMM legislator Lobin Hembrom on Saturday crossed over to the saffron camp.

Hembrom was given membership of the BJP by the party's state chief Babulal Marandi in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

"The JMM has changed from what was it in Guruji's (JMM supremo Shibu Soren) time. Now, there is no respect for senior leaders in the JMM. So, I decided to join the BJP for development of Jharkhand and uplift of tribals," the former Borio legislator said at the saffron camp's state headquarters here.

A total of 72 roads have been closed in Himachal Pradesh following rain, officials said on Saturday even as the local Met office here warned of heavy showers at isolated places on September 2.

Of the 72 roads, 35 are closed in Shimla, 15 in Mandi, 10 in Kangra, nine in Kullu and one each in Una, Sirmaur, and Lahaul and Spiti districts, according to the state emergency operation centre.

Ten power and 32 water supply schemes have also been disrupted in the state due to rain, it said.

Russian chopper with 22 people on board goes missing

The well-marked low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday intensified into a depression and the system is likely to cross north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts between Vishakhapatnam and Gopalpur close to Kalingapatnam around midnight, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal off north Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha coasts moved west-northwestwards and intensified into a depression, the IMD said in a bulletin.

"It is likely to move further west-northwestwards and cross north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts between Vishakhapatnam and Gopalpur close to Kalingapatnam around midnight of today, the 31st August 2024," the IMD said.

"Reflects nation's progress towards Viksit Bharat with speed," says PM Modi after falgging off 3 Vande Bharat trains

 As part of a crackdown on the banned outfit CPI (Maoist), the NIA conducted searches at seven locations in two districts of Bihar and seized incriminating digital devices, documents and ammunition, an official statement said on Saturday.

Searches were conducted on Friday at five locations in Kaimur district and two in Rohtas district in the case connected with the arrest of two key CPI (Maoist) leaders, Vijay Kumar Arya and Umesh Chaudhary, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said.

The duo were picked up from Rohtas in April 2022. Levy receipts, pamphlets and digital devices were seized from Arya at that time, according to the statement.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, and Karnataka Minister K.H. Muniyappa submitted a memorandum to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.

BJP MP from Meerut Arun Govil said, "Today is a very historic day. Today Meerut has received such a good gift from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Railway Minister. It has been welcomed. This will accelerate development a lot... I have been in exile from train travel for a long time. My exile will end with this train, when I go from Meerut to Lucknow." 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to shortly flag off three Vande Bharat trains via video conferencing. Vande Bharat Express will improve the connectivity on three routes: Meerut – Lucknow, Madurai – Bengaluru and Chennai – Nagercoil.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Today from North to South a new chapter is being added to the Vikas Yatra of the country...From today Vande Bharat train service will start between Meerut – Lucknow, Madurai – Bengaluru and Chennai – Nagercoil..."

 Expelled JMM leader Lobin Hembrom joins BJP in the presence of state BJP chief Babulal Marandi and former CM Champai Soren. 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall for Andhra Pradesh on August 31 and September 1. Areas likely to experience significant rainfall include North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP). Thunderstorms are also expected in isolated regions across the state during this period.  

PM Narendra Modi to flag off three Vande Bharat trains via video conferencing

'Next submission is their arguments was in one complaint Governor issued notice and in two he did not...At the stage of 17A there is no requirement of principles of natural justice. Non-issuance of notice even in one case would not have cause prejudice', says SG Mehta

Tejashwi Yadav's racist comment on Himanta --In an attempt to gain cheap popularity and become the "Chinese version of Yogi", the Chief Minister of Assam deliberately keeps doing acts that harass Muslims. The people of BJP have made Muslim brothers a soft target to spread hatred, attract the attention of Modi-Shah and polarize the society.

People of all religions, except RSS, have a hand in the independence of the country. Our Muslim brothers have made sacrifices in getting the country freedom and as long as we are here, no one can harm them.

 It is hit by Article 20, His excellency Governor has not made any mention about this. Since no mention of any provisions of BNS on that count alone the sanction order has to go. All allegations are against Parvati and her brother not single against petition, says Kumar at Karnataka High Court

Sr Adv Professor Ravivarma Kumar representing Siddaramaiah at Karnataka High Court

SG Mehta begins his submissions. ‘I would wish to assist milords on difference between Section 17A stage 19 and Governors power/duty for exercising 17A.’ said SG Mehta while speaking for Governor on MUDA petition

Deputy CM and state Congress chief DK Shivakumar led the procession to meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.
 

CM Siddaramaiah skips the meeting of the Governor amid MUDA raw. Deputy CM and state Congress chief DK Shivakumar led the procession to meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.
 

The Director General of Prisons, Malini Krishnamurthy, has issued a directive to the Prison Superintendent to send notices to all mobile network operators, seeking an explanation after a video clip surfaced on August 25 showing actor Darshan and others engaging in a video call from inside the prison.

In dark days of Emergency, Supreme Court upheld fundamental rights, national unity on issues of national interest: PM Modi
 

"People of India have never questioned the Supreme Court or Indian judicial system. That's why, completion of 75 years of Supreme Court is boosting India's pride as mother of democracy. It emphasises our cultural proclamation that says 'Satyamev Jayate'," says PM Modi, while addressing National Conference of the District Judiciary in Delhi. 

‘In the last ten years, Judicial infrastructure has received investments for betterment’, said PM Modi

"4.5 crore cases pending in district court, district judiciary is a crucial part in democracy and justice delivery", said PM Modi

PM Modi unveils a special stamp and coin marking 75 years of the Supreme Court of India.

PM Modi inaugurates National Conference of District Judiciary
 

 "This conference is a sequel to the All India District Judges Conference which was held at Kutch in March 2024, where crucial issues concerning the Indian judiciary and legal system and our roles within the framework of law and society were deliberated upon... The conference will facilitate a dialogue between district judiciary and everyone else so as to understand the concerns of direct judiciary judges and enable us to chart out collective vision for the future of Indian legal system," says CJI DY Chandrachud, while addressing National Conference of the District Judiciary in Delhi.  

Dr Suvrankar Datta, vice president of the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) and a senior resident doctor at AIIMS New Delhi, said, "We are organising a large peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar on August 31 to seek justice for our colleague at RG Kar Medical College in West Bengal. We also call on the Central Government to implement a nationwide protection act for healthcare professionals to prevent violence. Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on September 5, I urge doctors to join us at Jantar Mantar from 3pm to 5pm. We want to demonstrate our unity and demand increased security in hospitals across the country."

Three-day Akhil Bharatiya Samanvay Baithak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) begins in Palakkad, Kerala. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, RSS Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale, BJP chief JP Nadda and others take part in the event. At the beginning of the meeting, details on Wayanad landslide and help provided by RSS workers were given to the attendees of the event.

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the inaugural event of the 2-day National Conference of District Judiciary at Bharat Mandapam, in Delhi Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, CJI DY Chandrachud and President of Supreme Court Bar Association, Kapil Sibal also present at the event.

PM Narendra Modi to virtually flag off Meerut-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express train.

A malfunctioned helicopter, while being transported from Kedarnath Dham crashed after falling down, on the wee hours of Saturday. 

 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin visited the offices of Apple, Google and Microsoft and discussed opportunities for investment and partnerships.

The Chief Minister, currently on a visit to the USA to attract investments to Tamil Nadu, on Saturday described the visit to the offices of Apple, Google and Microsoft as “awe-inspiring." “Discussed various opportunities and exciting partnerships. Determined to strengthen these partnerships and make Tamil Nadu one of the foremost growth engines of Asia!” @TRBRajaa @Guidance_TN @TNIndMin #InvestInTN #ThriveInTN #LeadWithTN #DravidianModel,” Stalin said in a post on the social media platform X. 

 Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said he is optimistic that the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will grow further in several countries.

Das, who is on a five-day visit to the state, said UPI is already present in many countries through QR codes and the linkage of fast payment systems, and discussions are underway with several other nations.

“We expect this to grow further at the global level and internationalise in future,” he told reporters here on Friday evening.

Kerala Police registered a case against filmmaker Ranjith on the basis of the complaint lodged by an aspiring actress. 

The investigation team recorded the statement of the complainant yesterday. The case is registered in Kozhikode. This is the second case registered against Ranjith.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate three new Vande Bharat Express trains via video conference at 12:30 PM on Saturday.

The three new trains are Meerut – Lucknow Vande Bharat Express train, Madurai – Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express train and Chennai – Nagercoil Vande Bharat Express train. 

New Vande Bharat trains are all set to enhance connectivity and boost religious tourism in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweets, "My heartfelt tributes to former President of India Dr Pranab Mukherjee on his Punyatithi. A political stalwart, a scholar and an ace administrator, Mukherjee Ji's life journey shone from a humble village in West Bengal to the highest office of the nation, bolstering governance all the way. His contributions will remain an inspiration for nation-building."

Drone visuals from Bahraich area where a search operation is underway to catch the wolves left So far 4 wolves have been caught. There are 2 wolves left, and preparations are being made to catch them: Renu Singh, Chief Forest Conservator Central Zone.

Setback to BJP as District Samba President Kashmira Singh resigns after being in party for 40 years

Tenders resignation after BJP gave ticket to National Conference turncoat Surjeet Singh Slathia
 
In his resignation letter, Kashmira Singh said After 28 years of waiting for the Assembly constituency (Samba-70) to open in the general category, the ticket was given to a National Conference (NC) candidate who joined BJP, against whom he fought throughout his political career.

He in his letter wrote that he joined BJP inspired by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee but now believes the party has shifted towards the ideology of Sheikh Abdullah, leading to his resignation.

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal tweets, "...Das (Badal) bows his head and accepts the order issued by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the highest shrine of Miri Piri. According to the order, I will soon appear in front of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and test the Khima."

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday night appointed four officers from the J&K Police Services (JKPS) as new Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) for Srinagar, Baramulla, and Kupwara districts, and as Superintendent of Police (SP) of Handwara, in accordance with approval from the Election Commission of India.

As per an order issued by the Principal Secretary Home, Chandrakar Bharti, seven police officials, including two IPS officers, have been transferred and given new assignments across three districts and one police district.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Brunei on September 3-4, seeking to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation in all existing sectors, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
This will be the first bilateral visit of an Indian prime minister to Brunei, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his media briefing.
The visit will also mark 40 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Brunei, he said.

Cyclone Asna likely to move West-Northwest away from Indian Coast in 24 hours : IMD