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Bengal Assembly passes Aparajita anti-rape bill, Mamata calls it 'historic'

Mamata Banerjee described the bill as 'historic' and 'model', calling it a tribute to the 31-year-old trainee doctor raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical Centre and Hospital

From Bangkok to Baku: How Indians are jet-setting across the globe in 2024

Indians are jet-setting like never before, with a 32 per cent jump in multiple international trips annually. Dive into the 2024 travel trends to see how Indians are taking their wanderlust to new heig

Over 200 fall ill from contaminated water at Greater Noida housing society

In response to the complaints, the society's maintenance team has conducted an inspection of the water tanks and collected samples for testing

Mankind Pharma plans Rs 9,000 crore raise for Bharat Serums acquisition

The move will position Mankind as a leader in the gynaecology-fertility segment, with an anticipated market share of around 20%, surpassing Emcure

Govt approves 240 aero-engines, SU-30 MKI jets from HAL. Why this matters

The defence ministry highlighted that these aero-engines will ensure the sustained operation of the IAF's Sukhoi-30 fleet, bolstering the country's defence preparedness

Bengal to table Bill for death penalty in rape cases today: Details here

The new Bill to be tabled in the Bengal Assembly today proposes the death penalty for individuals convicted of rape resulting in death or a vegetative state.

Bahraich wolf attacks: 5-year-old injured, 10 dead as fear grows in UP

UP's Bahraich district has been gripped by fear, with 10 people losing their lives and nearly 30 others injured in a series of wolf attacks

Union turf war over wheelchair tips disrupts operations at Mumbai airport

The coveted wheelchair duty, which provides respite from physically demanding tasks and the opportunity to earn tips, has become a focal point of conflict at Mumbai airport

Smiling with the enemy: North Korean Olympians in hot water over selfie

Human Rights Watch has condemned the situation, urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to protect athletes from harassment and abuse

BJP crisis deepens in J&K: Anger, exits, power clashes ahead of polls

The BJP's decision to contest only half the seats in the Valley during the first phase of voting has intensified frustrations, with loyalists feeling sidelined in favour of defectors and new entrants

Supreme Court forms committee to negotiate with farmers at Shambhu Border

The formation of this committee comes just two days after farmers marked 200 days of their 'Delhi Chalo' agitation by holding a 'kisan mahapanchayat' at the Shambhu border

Bengaluru leads BFSI GCC talent in India, Hyderabad follows closely: Report

Over 50% of BFSI GCCs have more than 1,000 employees and 15% have more than 10,000 employees in India, finds report

What happened during IC-814 hijack? The focus of Netflix's new series

On December 24, 1999, Indian Airlines flight IC 814 was hijacked en route from Kathmandu to Delhi. This was India's last hijacking. Read on to find out more

19 dead, 17,000 evacuated as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana face flood fury

The downpour, triggered by a low-pressure system, has led to widespread devastation, with road closures, damaged railway tracks, and disrupted transportation

Wolf attack in UP's Bahraich: 3 year old killed, locals demand swift action

Recent wolf attacks have put at least 35 villages in Bahraich on high alert, the forest department continues its efforts under 'Operation Bhediya'

How SC rulings are redefining arrest and bail procedures in PMLA cases

The top court has upheld the stringent provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) while emphasising the need for careful judicial scrutiny to protect the rights of those accused

Japan pushes four-day workweek amid labour shortage, faces cultural hurdles

Despite the Japanese govt's support for a shorter workweek since 2021, the concept has been slow to catch on, with few companies offering this flexibility

Namibia's drought crisis: Over 700 wild animals to be killed for food

The drought has depleted 84% of Namibia's food reserves, putting nearly half of the country's 2.5 million people at risk of severe food shortages from July to September

'Serious concern': PM Modi on crimes against women amid Kolkata rape-murder

Amid the outrage over the Kolkata rape-murder, PM Modi on Saturday that faster the decisions are taken in cases related to atrocities against women, the greater assurance of safety half the population

Olympian Vinesh Phogat joins farmers' protest as MSP demand hits 200 days

'The country won't progress if people sit on the streets like this,' said Olympian Vinesh Phogat