PM Modi speaks to injured BJP MPs, assures full support

IANS | December 19, 2024 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday enquired about the well-being of two BJP MPs injured during a commotion at the Parliament entrance, allegedly involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

RG Kar rape-murder: Victim’s parents approach Calcutta HC seeking fresh probe

IANS | December 19, 2024 1:22 PM

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IANS) Not satisfied with the current course of investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata in August this year, the parents of the victim on Thursday approached the Calcutta High Court seeking a court direction for initiating a fresh probe into the matter.

BJP MP alleges Rahul Gandhi pushed him, LoP dismisses claim

IANS | December 19, 2024 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) A heated confrontation unfolded in Parliament premises on Thursday during a protest by Opposition MPs alleging disrespect towards Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The incident escalated when BJP MP Pratap Sarangi accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of pushing an MP, causing a chain reaction that led Sarangi to fall and sustain a head injury.

Indian Navy-ferry disaster: Hunt on for 2 more feared missing in Arabian Sea

IANS | December 19, 2024 12:22 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) The search and rescue operations resumed on Thursday morning to trace out at least two tourists still ‘missing’ after an Indian Navy speedboat crashed into a passenger ferry off the Gateway of India in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday evening claiming 13 lives, including that of four naval personnel, officials said.

UP power dept raids SP MP's residence, evidence of meter tampering found

IANS | December 19, 2024 11:25 AM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Power Department on Thursday, accompanied by heavy security, raided the residence of Samajwadi Party (SP) MP, Zia Ur Rahman Burk in Sambhal. The raid was conducted on suspicion of electricity meter tampering, and evidence of irregularities was found in two electricity meters at the MP's house.