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January 22, 2025 5:45 PM

CBI to seek death penalty for Sanjay Roy in RG Kar rape and murder case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will seek the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, the convict in the RG Kar rape and murder case. According to sources, the application may be filed in the Calcutta High Court within the next two days. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for January 27. Ea...

January 21, 2025 11:29 AM

14 Naxals killed in encounter with police in Chhattisgarh-Odisha border

Fourteen Naxals were killed in an encounter with Chhattisgarh police at the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border on Monday, the Chhattisgarh Police stated. According to the police, a member of the Naxal group, who had a bounty of 1 crore rupees on his head, was also killed in the encounter. According to the...

January 16, 2025 9:19 AM

Maha Kumbh: Devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam on the fourth day

Thousands of devotees took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati, here on Thursday morning, the fourth day of the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh. Over 6 crore devotees have participated in the world's biggest religious congregation, over 3.5 cror...

January 14, 2025 9:29 AM

PM Narendra Modi greets the nation on Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the various festivals, including Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu, being celebrated across the country on Tuesday. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, PM Modi wished people, hoping it would bring new energy and enthusiasm. In a post on social media X,...

January 14, 2025 9:14 AM

Living form of our eternal culture and faith: CM Yogi on Makar Sankranti

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt greetings to devotees on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday. Coinciding with the revered Maha Kumbh festival, which commenced on Monday with the 'Pavitra Snan,' Makar Sankranti marked the second day of the celebrations. Devo...