News updates: For people's sake, I am ready to resign, says Mamata amid stand-off with doctors

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9:41 PM

Will take proactive steps against Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for violating Constitutional provisions: Guv Bose

I will take proactive steps against Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for violating Constitutional provisions: Guv Ananda Bose

8:15 PM

We are unhappy that talks over RG Kar impasse with CM Mamata Banerjee did not take place: Agitating doctors

"We are unhappy that talks over RG Kar impasse with CM Mamata Banerjee did not take place," say Agitating junior doctors. They further said, "Our agitation will continue till demands are met, we are still open for talks."

7:31 PM

We waited for 2 hours for meeting with junior doctors, they didn't enter venue, says CM Mamata Banerjee

Protesting junior doctors arrive at WB Secretariat, set to meet Mamata Banerjee to resolve RG Kar dispute.

7:25 PM

For people's sake, I am ready to resign: Mamata Banerjee

"For people's sake, I am ready to resign; I also want justice for murdered RG Kar hospital doctor," says WB CM Mamata Banerjee.

6:34 PM

Sitaram Yechury made mark as effective parliamentarian, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles the demise of General Secretary of CPI (M) and former Rajya Sabha MP, Sitaram Yechury.

 

"He was a leading light of the Left and was known for his ability to connect across the political spectrum. He also made a mark as an effective Parliamentarian. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour." tweets PM Modi

6:00 PM

DGCA orders special audit of flying training organizations

6:00 PM

Industrial output growth slows down to 4.8 pc in July

India's industrial production growth slowed down to 4.8 per cent in July this year mainly due to poor show by mining and manufacturing sectors, according to official data released on Thursday.

5:56 PM

Retail inflation marginally rises to 3.65% in August, shows govt data

Retail inflation marginally increased to 3.65 per cent in August and remained within the Reserve Bank's target of 4 per cent, the government data showed on Thursday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based retail inflation was 3.6 per cent in July 2024 and 6.83 per cent in August 2023. Inflation in the food basket was 5.66 per cent in August, marginally up from 5.42 per cent in July, according to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO). The inflation also was below 4 per cent in July. The government has tasked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ensure that the CPI inflation remains at 4 per cent with a margin of 2 per cent on either side.

5:20 PM

Growing middle-class driving force for civil aviation sector: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Civil aviation sector has major role in economic growth, says PM Narendra Modi at Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation.

4:57 PM

His demise will be a loss for national politics: Bengal CM Mamata condoles Sitaram Yechury's death

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday condoled the death of CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, calling it a loss to national politics. "Sad to know that Sri Sitaram Yechury has passed away. I knew the veteran parliamentarian that he was and his demise will be a loss for national politics. I express my condolences to his family, friends and colleagues," she posted on X.

4:43 PM

A protector of the Idea of India with a deep understanding of the country: Rahul pays tribute to Yechury

"Sitaram Yechury ji was a friend. A protector of the Idea of India with a deep understanding of our country. I will miss the long discussions we used to have. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and followers in this hour of grief," Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said.

4:35 PM

Welcome Bengal govt's positive response to demand for CM's presence at meeting, say doctors

The junior doctors said that they will go with 30-member delegation for meeting with Bengal govt instead of 15.

4:20 PM

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, 76, undergoes angioplasty in Mumbai

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, 76, underwent an angioplasty in a Mumbai hospital today. 

4:15 PM

UPSC aspirants' death: Delhi High Court asks CBI to state reason behind waterlogging

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the CBI to inform it the reason behind the heavy waterlogging in Old Rajinder Nagar on July 27 when three civil services aspirants died after drowning in a flooded coaching basement. The co-owners of the basement -- Parvinder Singh, Tajinder Singh, Harvinder Singh and Sarbjit Singh -- had moved the high court last month for bail on the ground that they are merely the landlords of the basement which was let out on rental basis to the coaching centre and, therefore, they had no role whatsoever in the unfortunate event.

4:01 PM

CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury passes away after prolonged illness

Sitaram Yechury was hospitalised at AIIMS on August 19 to receive treatment for a chest infection resembling pneumonia. Yechury became a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in 1975, shortly after joining the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) in 1974. During the Emergency period, while still a student at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Yechury was detained. He also served as the president of the JNU Students’ Union on three separate occasions between 1977 and 1988.

3:44 PM

Row over PM Modi attending Ganpati Puja celebrations at CJI's residence: BJP slams opposition

With a row erupting over Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the Ganpati Puja celebrations at Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud's residence, the BJP and it's ally hit out at the opposition parties on Thursday, calling their reactions "reckless" and said casting "baseless aspersions" on the highest court sets a dangerous precedent. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, Lok Sabha MP and national spokesperson Sambit Patra hit back at the opposition and asked if the then Chief Justice of India (CJI) did not attend the Iftar party hosted by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

3:41 PM

PM Modi meets Paralympic medallists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's trailblazing Paralympians at his residence on Thursday to congratulate them for their record-smashing haul of 29 medals at the recently-concluded Paris Games. In a 43-second video shared by the sports ministry, the PM can be seen congratulating the medal winners before an interaction with them. Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) head Devendra Jhajharia were also present during this interaction.

3:30 PM

Rahul, Priyanka slam BJP over MP incident in which Army officers attacked, friend raped

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi slammed the BJP over the attack on two Army officers and rape of one of their two women friends in Madhya Pradesh, alleging that law and order in states ruled by the party is almost "non existent". The former Congress chief said the negative attitude of the BJP government towards increasing crimes against women is "extremely worrying".

3:05 PM

Bengal chief secretary sends fresh letter to agitating doctors, calls for meeting at 5 pm

Bengal chief secretary restricts doctors' delegation to 15 people in fresh letter, confirms CM's presence at proposed talks. 

2:43 PM

Unattended bag at RG Kar hospital triggers panic

An unattended bag at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital here triggered panic, following which a bomb disposal squad rushed to the spot. According to TV visuals, the bomb disposal squad along with sniffer dogs were investigating the site, the place where the junior doctors have been protesting since August 9. Presently, the spot is vacant as the medics are protesting outside Swasthya Bhavan in Salt Lake. According to police sources, no evidence of any incriminating objects has been recovered yet.

2:15 PM

7 persons killed in wall collapse due to heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh's Datia town

Seven persons were killed when an old wall adjacent to a house collapsed on Thursday due to heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh's Datia town, an official said.

The incident took place at around 4 am in Khalkapura area. The wall situated adjacent to a house fell over it, trapping nine persons under the debris. Seven persons were killed and two others rescued, Datia Collector Sandeep Makin said.

2:05 PM

CM warns ruthless action against those trying to create divide on religious grounds

 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the violence during a Ganesh idol immersion procession at Nagamangala in Mandya district is an act of miscreants which threatens the peace and tranquility of the society. Siddaramaiah said the government has taken the clashes between two groups in the town on Wednesday night seriously.

2:03 PM

Trumpeted 100-day agenda before polls but after 95 days, govt 'vacillating': Kharge targets PM Modi

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said that he had "loudly trumpeted" a 100-day agenda before the polls but the country is "suffering the terrible consequences" of his "inactions" in 95 days of his coalition government.

1:52 PM

Russia raises LPG rail exports to China by 40% in Jan-Aug, shows data

Russian exports of liquefied petroleum gas to China by rail jumped by almost 40 per cent year on year in the January to August period to 184,000 metric tonnes, Reuters calculations based on industry sources and data showed on Thursday. Traders also said that Russian LPG rail supplies to China in July and August returned to monthly average levels of around 25,000 tonnes following a slump in May and June due to restrictions imposed by Russian Railways to tackle bottlenecks.

1:47 PM

Three militants killed in clash with security forces in northwest Pakistan

At least three militants were killed and 11 others injured during a clash that erupted after a convoy of security forces was attacked on their way back from an operation in restive northwest Pakistan on Thursday.

1:44 PM

Jain Irrigation inks pact with Sher-e-Kashmir varsity to offer agri-tech solutions in J&K

Jain Irrigation Systems on Thursday said it has tied up with the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-Kashmir) to offer smart and technology-driven solutions to farmers in Jammu and Kashmir.

1:43 PM

Chandigarh explosion: Police announce Rs 2 lakh reward for information on suspects

The Chandigarh Police has announced a reward of Rs 2 lakh for any information leading to the arrest of the two suspects involved in the low-intensity explosion at a house in the upscale Sector 10 area here, officials said on Thursday.

1:41 PM

Delhi HC asks Puja Khedkar to respond to UPSC's plea seeking perjury proceedings against her

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought former probationary Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar's response on a plea by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) seeking initiation of perjury proceedings against her for allegedly giving false statement and affidavit in the court.

1:31 PM

Over 38,000 idols immersed in Mumbai on 5th day of Ganesh Chaturthi

No untoward incident was reported anywhere during the immersion, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.The 10-day festival began with the Ganesh Chaturthi on September 7. Of the 38,717 idols immersed in the sea and artificial ponds in the city from Wednesday till 6 am on Thursday, 37,569 were from households and 1,095 belonged to sarvajanik mandals' (community groups), BMC officials said.

1:29 PM

Kolkata murder-rape incident : Medicos set fresh demands, government remains firm

Doctors, who are demanding justice for the rape and murder of a colleague from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, have set new conditions for talks with the state government, prolonging the impasse. In addition to their five initial demands, the doctors are now calling for the resignation of senior health officials, including the Principal Secretary of Health and the Director of Medical Education. Read here for more details.