Medical Student Dies By Suicide At AIIMS Hostel In Chhattisgarh's Raipur

A medical student has allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room at AIIMS Raipur. (Representational) A 25-year-old medical student has allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room on the campus of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur, police said today. A preliminary …...Read More

Andhra Pradesh Cop Shoots Self While On Duty, Probe Launched: Police

Constable Shiv Shankar Reddy reportedly shot himself at the police station where he was on duty. A police constable died by suicide in a police station in Srisaliam town in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal district today. Constable Shiv Shankar Reddy allegedly shot himself in a room at Srisailam I Town Police …...Read More

Dalit Woman Alleges Torture At Telangana Police Station, Probe Ordered

Representational Image A Dalit woman has alleged that she was tortured by cops at Shadnagar police station near here, following which a departmental inquiry has been ordered. The woman, it is claimed, was called to the police station over allegations of gold theft and then allegedly assaulted in the presence …...Read More

Woman Dies During Illegal Abortion Attempt, Parents Arrested In Karnataka

A pregnant woman died during an illegal abortion. Her parents were arrested (Representational) Karnataka Police have arrested the parents of a pregnant woman who died during an illegal abortion, said officials on Saturday. The parents have been accused of encouraging their daughter to opt for female foeticide. The incident was …...Read More

"Shops Must Display Names In Tamil": Puducherry Chief Minister Amid Language Row

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Tuesday that the government would issue circulars to all shops and establishments, directing them to display their names in Tamil. Responding to a plea by Independent member G Nehru alias Kuppusamy, who raised the issue during Zero Hour in Assembly, Mr Rangasamy said, "Strict …...Read More

Ex Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Dies: 5 Facts About Him

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was born on March 1, 1944, in Kolkata Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal and the last Marxist to hold the office died at his south Kolkata residence this morning. He was 80. Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was battling respiratory problems for some time and was hospitalised …...Read More

Delhi Court Orders Action Against Spurious Oxytocin Use In Dairy Colonies

The court asked the Department of Drugs Control, GNCTD, to conduct regular inspections. The Delhi High Court has issued directives to combat the use of spurious Oxytocin hormone in the dairy colonies across the national capital, stressing the need to address animal cruelty and public health concerns. A division bench …...Read More

Issued Over 1 Million Nonimmigrant Visas To Indians For 2nd Year: US Embassy

The US mission in India on Friday said it issued more than one million nonimmigrant visas for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians for travel to the US. Washington is also working to formally establish a US-based …...Read More

Consumer Watchdog Orders Ola To Offer Refund Choices, Give Auto Ride Receipts

The CCPA reported 2,061 complaints against Ola from January to October 2024. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed ride-hailing platform Ola to implement consumer-friendly changes, including offering refund options and providing receipts for auto rides, the regulator said on Sunday. The CCPA, led by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare, …...Read More

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya Dies At 80

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was Bengal Chief Minister from 2000 to 2011 Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, veteran Left leader and former West Bengal Chief Minister, died at his south Kolkata residence this morning. He was 80. He had been unwell for a while and had been suffering from respiratory problems that led to frequent …...Read More