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BJP wants Mamata to resign over medic’s rape, murder; calls INDIA bloc leaders ‘political vultures’

New Delhi: The BJP on Monday called West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee “shameless” and demanded her resignation, alleging that crucial evidence was destroyed at her behest to save the culprits in the rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata. It also slammed leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc, including the Congress’ Rahul Gandhi,…

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CM prosecution case: HC directs special court to defer its proceedings till August 29

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the special court for people’s representatives, slated to hear complaints against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment ‘scam’, to defer its proceedings till the next date of hearing on August 29. “No injunction has been granted,” said Justice M Nagaprasanna,…

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Abhishek Singhvi files nomination as Cong candidate for RS bypoll from Telangana

Hyderabad: Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Monday filed his nomination as the party candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll from Telangana. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, his ministerial colleagues, AICC incharge of party affairs in Telangana Deepa Das Munsi accompanied Singhvi when he submitted his nomination to the officials in the state legislative…

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Slow justice is weakening Nirbhayas; Brutals must be brought to justice

Institutional factors in sexual violence against women Institutional failures, including inadequately resourced police forces and ineffective law enforcement, contribute to the continuation of violence against women. Often, cases are either not reported or not fully investigated, leading to low conviction rates. The alleged delay in the 2012 Nirbhaya case exposed significant flaws in police procedures…

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VP Harris has brought in lot of hope and joy into this election, says Democratic National Committee Chair Harrison

Washington: The nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as Democratic presidential candidate has brought tremendous energy and enthusiasm into the presidential elections, a top party leader said Sunday, adding that she has brought in a lot of joy and hope. “Madam Vice President Kamala Harris as a nominee of the Democratic Party has brought such…

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