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Prime accused in Assam rape case jumps into pond, dies

The prime accused in the rape of a minor girl allegedly escaped from police custody, jumped into a pond and died on Saturday morning at Dhing in Assam's Nagaon district, an official said. IMAGE:......

CBI to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar hospital

The Calcutta high court on Friday ordered the transfer of the probe into the alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital during the tenure of its former principal Sandip......

Protests erupt in Assam as girl returning from tuition gang-raped

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three persons in Assam's Nagaon district, triggering massive protests by people on the streets. IMAGE: Students of Carmel High School in Patna stage......

CBI tells SC why it arrested Kejriwal

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday defended in the Supreme Court the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying it was necessary as he chose to remain evasive and......

Kolkata rape: Crime scene altered, CBI tells SC

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) alleged in the Supreme Court on Thursday that there was an attempt to cover up the rape and killing of a post-graduate medic at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical......

MPC Members Were Divided On Rate Cut

Deputy Governor Michael Patra warned about the spillover effects of food inflation. IMAGE: With food inflation pressures showing little sign of abatement in the near term and household inflation......

'Largecaps Present Better Risk/Reward Balance'

'Investors should consider small and midcaps only if they can handle volatility and have a longer investment horizon.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Sectors with visible earnings growth......

Wholesale inflation falls to 3-month low of 2.04% in July

Wholesale inflation fell to a 3-month low of 2.04 per cent in July on decline in prices of food items especially vegetables, government data released on Wednesday showed. Photograph: Shailesh......

India just shy of top-weight China in MSCI EM after rejig

The Indian equity markets will soon account for over a fifth of a key emerging market (EM) benchmark tracked by funds with assets exceeding $500 billion. Photograph: Thomas White/Reuters This......

Nirmalaji Wants To Bring Taxes To Nil But...

'... there are challenges to overcome and the country needs money for that.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses officers of the income tax department from Madhya Pradesh and......

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Angry Young Men gloats in Salim-Javed's well-known attributes yet never gains access into the process or passion behind one of Indian cinema's greatest chemistries at work, observes Sukanya Verma.......

'I Don't Think I've Made It'

'It's taken me very long to get my foot into the door. But the kind of work or central roles that I want are still few.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kritika Kamra/Instagram People have been noticing......

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours.Dinesh Raheja salutes the......

'Independence Without Safety Means Nothing'

'I humbly request the government to create safe spaces for ALL women, the strictest of punishment and the swiftest justice.' IMAGE: A vigil in Mumbai to condemn the rape and murder of a trainee......

Vedaa Review: Action Packed Caste Drama

Vedaa is realistic but also has the kind of mainstream elements and action sequences that make a film gripping, observes Deepa Gahlot. The mood of the country, during Independence Day, is that of......

Mushfiqur, Litton stand firm against Pakistani pacers

IMAGE: Saim Ayub is congratulated by Pakistan teammates after grabbing a wicket. Photograph: Pakistan Cricket / X Opener Shadman Islam missed out on a century in his comeback test match as......

Aus, Argentine clubs add foreign flavour to Bandodkar Memorial

The Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy 2024 will kick-off at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Saturday August 24. The eight-team competition will have two......

'We are expecting 25-30 medals at Paris Paralympics'

IMAGE: The contingent of the Paris Paralympics in New Delhi. Photograph: Paralympic Committee of India/X The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) vice-president Satya Prakash Sangwan, chosen......

The Gabba faces major uncertainty over its future

CA chief calls on Queensland to invest in stadium after Gabba was snubbed from international calendar for first time in 50 years. IMAGE: The Gabba will host a day-night Test in the Ashes series......

India's path to U19 T20 World Cup final

Photograph: Kind Courtesy ICC/X Defending champions India will open their campaign against the West Indies in the second edition of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup to be played in Malaysia from......

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