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February 7, 2025 6:17 PM February 7, 2025 6:17 PM

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Calcutta HC Dismisses Bengal Govt’s Plea, Upholds Life Term for Sanjay Roy in RG Kar Case

The Calcutta High Court today dismissed the state government's plea against the life imprisonment of Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case. The division bench of Justices Debanshu Basak and Md Sabbar Rashidi issued the order while accepting a separate appeal related to the CB...

February 7, 2025 4:50 PM February 7, 2025 4:50 PM

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J&K Govt Directs Officials to Prioritize Elected Representatives in Public Offices

In Jammu and Kashmir, the General Administration Department has issued a circular directing all government officials to prioritise elected representatives in public offices and official interactions. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the circular emphasises the crucial role of Members of th...

February 7, 2025 3:45 PM February 7, 2025 3:45 PM

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32nd session of Indian Art History Congress to Begin Tomorrow in Noida

The 32nd session of the Indian Art History Congress is being organized by the Indian Institute of Heritage, Noida. The three-day event is scheduled to commence tomorrow and will continue till the 10th of this month. Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, will inaugurate the...

February 7, 2025 3:40 PM February 7, 2025 3:40 PM

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Delhi Police Declares Bomb Threats to St. Stephen’s College, Schools as Hoax

The Delhi Police has termed the bomb threat emails sent to Delhi University's St. Stephens College and another two schools of Delhi NCR as hoaxes. The city police made the statement after conducting security check operations at the education institutes. The institutes had received bomb threat emails...

February 7, 2025 2:09 PM February 7, 2025 2:09 PM

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Over 40 crore devotees take holy dip at Mahakumbh

Over 40 crore devotees have taken a holy dip so far at Triveni Sangam, Mahakumbh. Even after the three Amrit Snan on Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya and Basant Panchami in Prayagraj, the enthusiasm of devotees remains unwavering. The Mahakumbh which began on 13th January will continue till 26th Febr...

February 7, 2025 2:02 PM February 7, 2025 2:02 PM

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Karnataka HC dismisses petition seeking CBI probe in MUDA case

The Dharwad bench of Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a CBI probe in the MUDA case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife B M Parvathy. Justice M Nagaprasanna today dismissed the petition filed by Mysuru-based social activist Snehamayi Krishna. The bench has ruled out ...

February 7, 2025 1:53 PM February 7, 2025 1:53 PM

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Tripura Destination Business Conclave to attract ₹3,000 crore investment

The Tripura Destination Business Conclave, which began today, is set to attract investments worth ₹3,000 crore, according to State Industries & Commerce Secretary, Kiran Gitte. The event has drawn 150 investors from across India, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, West Bengal...

February 7, 2025 8:21 AM February 7, 2025 8:21 AM

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DG CRPF visits J&K’s Rajouri district, reviews security

The Director General of CRPF, G P Singh visited the camps of the force located in the border district of Rajouri. Our Correspondent reports that the DG reviewed the overall security situation and operational preparedness in the district. Mr Singh toured Kalakote's establishment of the force along wi...