The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has suspended the membership of Sandip Ghosh, who is under investigation for financial irregularities and lapses in the handling of the rape-murder case at Kolkata's RG Kar hospital, where he was principal.
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The BJP has announced a 12-hour strike in West Bengal today to protest police action during a march to the state secretariat, Nabanna. The march was organised in response to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
28 Aug, 16:56 (IST)
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger between Reliance Industries' media arm and Walt Disney Co, provided the companies comply with certain voluntary modifications.
28 Aug, 15:53 (IST)
The government has approved an investment of INR 28,602 crore to develop 12 new Industrial Smart Cities under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme, as announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after the cabinet meeting.
28 Aug, 14:55 (IST)
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to inaugurate "Khedan Watan Punjab" Season 3 on August 29, as preparations for the games are closely reviewed by the Deputy Commissioner and SSP of Sangrur.
28 Aug, 13:37 (IST)
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced plans to convene an Assembly session next week to pass a Bill mandating capital punishment for rapists, with a strict 10-day deadline for approval. If the Governor fails to pass the Bill, Banerjee vowed to protest outside Raj Bhavan, emphasising that the Governor cannot evade accountability.
28 Aug, 11:39 (IST)
The opposition BJP in West Bengal on Wednesday morning alleged that two of its workers were shot at in Bhatpara in North 24 Parganas district. Police, however, claimed that the two men were beaten up by some people outside Anglo-India Jute Mill.
28 Aug, 09:23 (IST)
After a decade of its commencement, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has achieved a milestone of a total of 53.13 crores PMJDY accounts out of which 55.6 per cent (29.56 crores) Jan-Dhan account holders are women and 66.6 per cent (35.37 crores) Jan Dhan accounts are in rural and semi-urban areas, the Ministry of Finance said in statement on Wednesday.
28 Aug, 07:20 (IST)
Special Counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday filed a revised indictment against former President Donald Trump, refining the charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. While retaining the core allegations, the superseding indictment omits certain elements in response to the Supreme Court's ruling on immunity.
New Delhi, August 28: The BJP has announced a 12-hour strike in West Bengal today to protest police action during a march to the state secretariat, Nabanna. The march was organised in response to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar condemned the government’s actions, accusing Mamata Banerjee’s administration of ignoring public demands for justice. West Bengal Bandh Tomorrow: BJP Calls for 12-Hour Shutdown on August 28, TMC Sees Plot To Disrupt Peace.
The protest turned violent, with riot police using tear gas, water cannons, and batons to disperse demonstrators. The ruling Trinamool Congress alleged that the march was part of a conspiracy to create unrest. Kolkata Police deployed 6,000 personnel and drones to maintain order. Nabanna Abhijan Protest: West Bengal Police Dismiss ‘4 Students Missing’ Claim by Suvendu Adhikari, Say They Have Been Arrested for ‘Planning To Orchestrate Large-Scale Violence’.
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a majority in the Rajya Sabha today after nine BJP members and two from allied parties were elected unopposed in by-elections. With this, the BJP’s total in the upper house rises to 96, bringing the NDA’s overall strength to 112.
The NDA now has the support of 119 members, including six nominated members and one independent, ensuring its ability to pass key legislation like the Waqf Amendment bill.
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Donald Trump's advantage over Kamala Harris on economic issues is shrinking. Conducted from August 23-25, the poll revealed that 43% of registered voters preferred Trump’s approach to the economy, compared to 40% for Harris.
This 3-point difference is within the poll's 4-point margin of error, marking a significant tightening since the previous poll in July, where Trump led by 11 points.
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