Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS) The West Bengal Police on Thursday arrested Nirmal Ghosh, former Trinamool Congress legislator and the party’s ex-Chief Whip in the Assembly, in connection with the 2024 rape and murder of a female junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) DMK MP Kanimozhi’s participation in a tea meeting hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the conclusion of Parliament’s Monsoon Session has triggered political discussion, as other parties in the INDIA bloc stayed away from the event.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The opposition parties, led by the Congress, on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of playing a role in the alleged "purification" of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's event venue in Uttarakhand's Haldwani, calling it a "matter of great shame" for the country.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Ahead of Independence Day, two entries were registered in the Golden Book of World Records on Thursday, recognising achievements in the categories of ‘Longest Mass March With Flag’ and ‘Most People Holding a National Flag '.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Thursday expressed his disapproval of the Opposition's protest in the Parliament complex on the last day of the Monsoon Session after the members displayed toy monkeys, saying that dignity should be maintained.
Gandhinagar, Aug 13 (IANS) More than 250 industries and academic institutions have responded to the Gujarat Government’s call to become training partners under its newly launched 'Namo Gujarat Kaushalya and Rozgar Mission' (NGKRM), as the state targets skill training for 1.03 lakh candidates during 2026-27.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday accused the Congress, particularly party President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, of "damaging" the Parliamentary system by causing disruption due to their "stubbornness".
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday after passing the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026; concluding a stormy Monsoon Session marked by repeated disruptions, protests and heated political exchanges.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday condemned the 'shuddhikaran havan' performed at Haldwani's Ramlila Maidan following his rally, alleging that the incident reflected discrimination against Dalits and efforts to divide Hindu society.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Lok Sabha, on its last working day of the Monsoon Session, was adjourned sine die on Thursday. The adjournment followed the recitation of Vande Mataram in the House, with all Parliamentarians, from Treasury to Opposition benches, standing in respect for the National Song.
