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Doctor assaulted, threatened with rape at Bengal medical college, 2 held

The alleged incident took place in the medical establishment in Uluberia on Monday, following which the victim doctor filed her complaint with the police, a senior officer said

Sabarimala gold: SIT files first report in Kerala HC in sealed cover

The report was submitted before a bench of Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan and KV Jayakumar in in-camera proceedings, in the absence of lawyers, court sources added

Over 250 burn cases reported in Delhi on Diwali, most from firecrackers

At the Centre-run AIIMS, the Burns and Plastic Surgery Department received 55 Diwali-related burn cases in a 48-hour period and 10 patients with major burns were admitted to the ICU

Nitish launches Bihar poll campaign, targets Lalu over women's welfare

Nitish Kumar, who is seeking a record fifth consecutive term in office, was addressing his maiden election rally in Minapur constituency of Muzaffarpur district

UP govt sends 1,000 quintals wheat seeds to flood-hit Punjab farmers

The chief minister said the consignment includes 2,500 bags (1,000 quintals) of BB-327 wheat seeds, also known as Karn Shivani

Rain lashes TN, red alert issued in 8 districts; CM reviews situation

A 'red' alert was issued for 8 districts and an orange alert for Chennai for Tuesday, even as widespread rains lashed various parts of the state, according to the Met department

SC chose right to burn crackers over right to live, breathe: Amitabh Kant

Kant's remarks came a day after India celebrated Diwali, and the national capital witnessed the bursting of crackers in full frenzy, and it woke up to a thick layer of toxic air

DK Shivakumar meets Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw amid Bengaluru infra row

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar met Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw a week after she raised concerns over Bengaluru's poor infrastructure, sparking an online discussion on the issue

Indian currency liable for seizure under Fera, says Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court was hearing Arjun Patil's appeal against the appellate tribunal orders' over the confiscation of ₹12.31 lakh and ₹40,000 penalty

India still has a long way to go in curbing toxic cough syrup, says WHO

The children died after taking the Coldrif cough medicine made by Sresan Pharma, which tests showed contained the toxin diethylene glycol in quantities nearly 500 times the permissible limit

Lokpal slammed for floating tender to buy 7 BMW cars worth ₹70 lakh each

German automaker BMW will reportedly be told to provide training for a week to Lokpal drivers and staff, including teaching them about the cars' electronic systems and operations

Kerala farmer's suicide: Congress, BJP stage protest demanding action

The 53-year-old farmer, a native of Kavundikkal in Attappadi, was found hanging from a tree in his farmland on Monday

Telangana CM Reddy calls on Maoists to surrender, join mainstream

Reddy said, the newly formed EAGLE (Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement) force, which was set up to eradicate the drug menace in the state, has been discharging its duties effectively

Thane MACT awards ₹35.27 lakh to kin of pedestrian killed in crane accident

The accident occurred on the morning of November 20, 2017, when the victim, Shalan Suresh Kamble, was walking in the Wagle Estate area

Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw meets CM Siddaramaiah, deputy CM on Diwali

Shaw has been critical of Bengaluru's infrastructure woes by highlighting them through her social media posts, and has been repeatedly urging the state government to intervene

PM Modi congratulates Sanae Takaichi on becoming Japan's new prime minister

Takaichi, the first woman prime minister of Japan, succeeds Shigeru Ishiba

PM Modi writes to citizens on Diwali, highlights Op Sindoor, GST savings

PM Modi also urged citizens to adopt swadeshi to promote the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat', to respect all languages, prioritise health and embrace yoga

Low-pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal, IMD warns of rain in Odisha

Thunderstorm, accompanied by gusty surface wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Boudh, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri

Four killed, 10 injured in fire at Navi Mumbai residential building

Prima facie, the blaze started at around 12.30 am in a flat on the 10th floor of the Raheja Residency, MGM Complex, at Sector 14 in Vashi area, and spread to the 11th and 12th floors

Seven rescued from Delhi building after blaze caused by Diwali firecrackers

The fire started in domestic articles due to firecrackers and seven people were rescued, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official said