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,…
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,…
Nagraj Neelakantam In an era, fraught with political turmoil and rising terrorism, dissecting the origins of these issues is vital for devising effective solutions. The surge in terrorism frequently stems from a mix of domestic grievances and foreign interventions. The effort of every Indian shall be to adopt introspective approach, driven by the need to…
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…
Kolkata: CBI officers for the fourth consecutive day on Monday questioned the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, Sandip Ghosh in connection with their probe into the rape and murder of a woman doctor. Ghosh reached the CBI’s city office at CGO Complex on Monday morning, an official said. Ghosh was asked to specify…
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…
Narendranath Menon What is common to banks in Zimbabwe, Venezuela, and Turkey? Well, they all pay interest of more than 35% for deposits parked in the banks. While Turkey pays 43.5%, Venezuela pays 36% and Zimbabwe a modest 110%!!! Phew. The runaway inflation in those countries warrants a decrease in money circulation. Attractive rates of…
Peshawar: Two policemen, including an SHO, were killed after militants attacked a police station in northwest Pakistan, police said. The militants attacked the Bargai police station in the militancy affected southern Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province with heavy weaponry on Sunday. In the attack, one personnel died on the spot and the injured…
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…
The Supreme Court’s decision to take cognizance of the alleged gang-rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor at KR Medical College in Kolkata, albeit delayed, is a welcome move. This action follows nationwide protests and is crucial given the increasing vulnerability of medical professionals not only in Kolkata but across the country. Despite multiple…
