The protesting doctors reached CM Mamata’s house to discuss the demand
Protesting doctors in Kolkata agreed to meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at her residence on Saturday (September 14, 2024) hours after she visited the protest site in Salt Lake. He arrived for the discussion at around 6.45 pm, West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant had extended the invitation after the West Bengal Young Doctors Front wrote to him to accept Ms Banerjee’s visit but forced the audience to discuss their demands.
CPI(M) leader among 2 arrested in Kolkata after TMC alleges conspiracy to attack protesting doctors
CPI(M) leader Kalatan Dasgupta is among two people arrested for allegedly hatching a conspiracy to attack protesting junior doctors, police said on Saturday (14 September 2024). The arrest came after an audio clip from a phone call was released by TMC leader Kunal Ghosh, who said there was a conspiracy to attack junior doctors who were protesting outside Swashtya Bhawan in Salt Lake to undermine Mamata Banerjee’s government in the State. .
Upcoming elections to decide future of J&K, terrorism on last legs: PM Modi
Describing the upcoming Assembly elections as “the one that will decide the fate of J&K”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (September 14, 2024) launched a scathing attack on the Gandhis, Abdullahs and Muftis and asserted that “terrorism is in their final stages” in the Union Territory (UT). “This election will decide the fate of J&K. Since Independence, our J&K has been targeted by foreign powers. Terrorism is now counting its last days in J&K. The upcoming elections will decide the future of UT,” said Mr. Modi, who was addressing an election rally in J&K’s Doda.
Madhabi Buch trades in listed securities while having unpublished price sensitive information: Congress
Upping the ante on the conflict of interest involving SEBI Chairman Madhabi Buch, the Congress on Saturday (September 14, 2024) claimed that he traded in listed securities while having unpublished price sensitive information and had invested in Chinese companies. at a time when India is facing geopolitical tensions with China. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh leveled “fresh allegations of conflict of interest” against Mr Buch, claiming that he, as a whole-time member and later chairman of SEBI, traded in listed securities worth ₹36.9 crore.
PM Modi made plans to tour the country, abroad but ‘learned to avoid’ Manipur, says Congress
The Congress on Saturday (September 14, 2024) slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the situation in Manipur and said that he continued to make travel plans in other states and abroad, but “learned to avoid” visits to “the most troubled states.”. General Secretary Communication Communication Jairam Ramesh said that on May 3, 2023, Manipur started burning and on June 4, 2023, a three-member Commission of Inquiry was formed to investigate the cause and spread of violence and unrest.
Focus on security situation ‘destroying’ in J&K instead of dynastic politics, Omar Abdullah told PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi should focus on the “deteriorating” security situation in Jammu and Kashmir instead of raising the bogey of dynastic politics, National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah said on Saturday (September 14, 2024). Addressing an election rally in Doda district in support of the BJP candidate earlier in the day, Mr. Modi said political dynasties in Jammu and Kashmir have destroyed the region and are not allowing new leadership to grow. Hitting back at Mr Modi, the NC leader said the BJP has no problem in forging an alliance with the party and questioned the prime minister’s silence on the death of two army soldiers during an encounter in Kishtawar.
‘Sensitive’ input delays appointment of chief justice of High Court: Center to Supreme Court
The Center informed the Supreme Court that “sensitive matter” with the government delayed the implementation of the SC Collegium’s recommendation for the appointment of the chief justice in the high court. Attorney General R. Venkatramani told the bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra that they have received certain inputs from the Union government which are sensitive in nature. He also told the apex court that disclosing the matter in the public domain would not be in the interest of the institution or the judges involved.
All files in my Ministries are in Hindi: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged parents and guardians on Saturday (September 14, 2024) to speak to their children in their mother tongue, advising them not to get distracted by concerns about “progress through other languages”. He emphasized that the future lies in the Indian language, and that the country can no longer be bound by colonial chains. Mr. Shah said he had made sure that all the files in the Home Ministry were in Hindi. “I want to inform all Central government employees that it will take three years for people like me to receive all files in Hindi. There is no communication and files in English in the Ministries (Home and Cooperation), all files are in Hindi,” said Mr. Shah, speaking in Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan to commemorate 75 years of Hindi as the official language of the Union.
Naxalite killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma
A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Saturday (September 14, 2024), police said. “The encounter took place early in the morning in the forest on a hill near Tumalpad village in Chintagufa police station limits when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxalite operation,” said Sukma Police Inspector Kiran Chavan. “Personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Bastar Fighters – both State police units and district forces – are involved in the operation,” he said.
Indian recruits in Russian Army: Telangana youth Mohammed Sufiyan recalls his time on the battlefield
Mohammed Sufiyan remembers being cooped up in a small bunker with constant, unnerving surveillance drones. The explosion of automatic weapons on the Ukrainian-Russian border adds to the uncertainty of life. When the news came out, he could hardly believe it, he recalled. The 24-year-old, who was tricked into traveling to Russia and fighting alongside the Russian armed forces, returned to Hyderabad on Friday evening (September 13, 2024) after eight months of fighting, which seemed like an eternity. After an emotional reunion with his family, he left for his home in Narayanpet in Telangana.
Imran Khan booked for inciting Pakistani government officials to incite rebellion: Report
Pakistan’s top investigative agency has registered a case against jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan for allegedly inciting government officials to apostatize through social media posts, according to media reports. A Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) team comprising investigative and technical officers visited Adiala Jail to question Mr. Khan, founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, in connection with controversial posts on his official X account. “A case has been registered against Mr. Khan by the FIA ​​for inciting government officials to mutiny,” Dawn newspaper said quoting a source.
Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore plans to vote in the 2024 US election from space
Stranded on the International Space Station until February, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore plan to vote in the US presidential election on November 5 from space. “This is a very important task for us as citizens and (I) hope to be able to vote from space, which is wonderful,” Ms Williams, who is originally from India, said in a phone call with reporters on Friday. (September 12, 2024) evening.
Russia says it has recaptured another village in eastern Ukraine
Russia said on Saturday (September 14, 2024) that it had recaptured another village in eastern Ukraine, where it had advanced. “The locality of Zhelannoe Pervoe (Zhelanne Pershe in Ukrainian) was liberated due to the active and determined operation of the southern unit,” the defense ministry said. The village is located in the Pokrovsk district, an important logistics center for the Ukrainian Army.
Iranian women don’t wear hijab for 2nd anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death
In the streets of Iranian cities, it is becoming more common to see women passing by without the obligatory hijab, or hijab, as the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the mass protests it triggered approach. No government official or academic has acknowledged the phenomenon, which began when Iran entered the summer months and blackouts in the overburdened electricity system became common. But on social media, videos of people filming on the streets of the neighborhood or just talking about a normal day in their life, women and girls can be seen walking around with long hair around their shoulders, especially after sunset.
Duty hike on crude, refined oil to benefit farmers greatly: Official
“The Government’s decision to raise excise duty on crude palm and refined sunflower oil to 20% and 32.5%, will greatly benefit farmers as it will increase their income,” said a senior official on Saturday (September 14, 2024). . Government officials also said that the decision to scrap the minimum export price and reduce onion export duty would also help farmers in the country.
Asian Champions Trophy: India beat Pakistan 2-1, ending their league campaign with an unbeaten record
Defending champions India extended their unbeaten run and defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1 to enter the semi-finals of the Heroes Asian Champions Trophy in Hulunbuir on Saturday (September 14, 2024). It was India’s fifth consecutive win in the six-team round-robin competition. Pakistan took the lead through Ahmad Nadeem (8th minute) before Harmanpreet Singh (13, 19) converted two penalty corners to give India the win.
Published – September 14, 2024 19:26 IST