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Rape and murder of doctor in Kolkata: FORDA calls for nationwide strike demanding justice for victim in RG Kar Medical College case

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During the meeting, they discussed and demanded CBI inquiry, fast track court, removal of the principal of RG Kar Medical College, and the formation of the Central Protection Act Committee, said FORDA in a statement.
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Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus, interim govt chief advisor, ‘acquitted’ in bribe case, 4 days after he was ‘acquitted’ in a labour law violation case

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Bangladesh Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus was acquitted in a bribe case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)
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Pakistan: Salman Waheed caught digging recently-buried grave of a woman and sexually abusing her corpse, admits raping several dead women in the graveyard

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According to the Police, necrophilia accused Saleem used to target fresh graves of women, exhume bodies, and commit sexual abuse.
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‘S**e, C***ar, you will stop us’: Muslim mob hurls casteist abuses and assault Dalits with sharp weapons; incident from native area of Chandrashekhar ‘Ravan’ 

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The accused started hurling abuses at Rishipal and when he tried to stop them, they hurled casteist slurs and said, “S**e, C**m*r, you will stop us?” and brutally assaulted him.
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Allegation inappropriate, 23 out of 24 probes into Adani group completed, agendas and outcomes of all meetings published: SEBI rejects fresh Hindenburg charges

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SEBI issues statement on the Hindenburg Research’s Report, rejects all allegations and asks investors to remain calm and exercise due diligence
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Media will be shut down if it indulges in sycophancy: Bangladesh Interim government warns media, accuses them of flattering Sheikh Hasina govt during protests

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Bangladesh Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain warned that the media outlets would face closure if they indulged in flattery/sycophancy or provided misleading news.
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West Bengal: Main accused in Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder case arrested, man in Bardhaman threatens woman trainee doctor of the same fate

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Accused in Kolkata rape and murder case was identified as civic police, a group that was formed in West Bengal to support the police. It was also part of the Police Welfare Board. This was the reason he got easy access to the hospital premises.
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SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband deny the latest Hindenburg charges, say investment referred to by Hindenburg was made before she joined...

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SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch issued a detailed statement rejecting the allegations made by Hindenburg
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Demographic changes in Jharkhand: Why HC directed state govt to identify illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators in six districts, slammed lackadaisical approach of administration

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The Court also noted that the issue of infiltration has been considered as an external aggression by the Supreme Court.
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Calling Hindus ‘malaun’, instigating attacks on temples: Read about ‘Basherkella’, used by AltNews’ Mohammed Zubair to whitewash attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Dibakar Dutta -
During the Islamist onslaught on Bangladeshi Hindus in October 2021, Basherkella resorted to vicious victim-blaming. It openly peddled fake news to give a clean chit to Muslim mobs, which set fire to Hindu houses in Rangpur.
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World

Apologise for past actions and lies: Maldives’ opposition party welcomes President Muizzu’s policy shift towards India, asks him to apologise for previous actions

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Maldivian Democratic Party said GoI provided extensive support to the Maldives to tackle and overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, including through vaccines, medical consumables, financial assistance, and humanitarian assistance.
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360 One Wam refutes claims made by Hindenburg in fresh attack on Adani group, says its offshore fund had zero investments in Adani shares

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In a stock exchange filing on Sunday, 360 One Wam Limited said its IPE-Plus Fund 1 had made zero investments in any shares of the Adani Group, refuting claims by Hindenburg
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World

Mobocracy prevails in Bangladesh: Top officials forced to resign with threats of ‘dire consequences’; Interim leader Muhammad Yunus admits ‘heinous’ attacks on minorities

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Facing violent protests, Bangladesh Bank governor Abdur Rouf Talukder has resigned from his post. However, as per reports, his resignation has not yet been accepted. According to Reuters, the Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University, ASM Maksud Kamal was also forced to step down from his post.
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Manipur: Bomb blast at former MLA’s home in Kangpokpi kills his wife, suspected IED was hidden in garbage

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On 10th August, 59-year-old Charubala Haokip, wife of former Saikul MLA Yamthong Haokip, died after a bomb blast at their home in Manipur
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World

Anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh: Protests erupt in Downtown Toronto over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

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Thousands of Canadians staged a protest on Sunday across downtown Toronto to stand in solidarity against the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation.
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Bangladesh: Former PM Sheikh Hasina alleges USA role in her ouster for refusal to hand over St Martin Island for a US Air Force...

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Sheikh Hasina said that she refused to hand over Saint Martin Island to the US which would have enabled the western superpower to have “sway over the Bay of Bengal”.
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Cases of restaurants delivering Non-Veg food to vegetarians keep rising: KFC delivers chicken burger to a vegetarian woman, asked to pay Rs 12,000 as...

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Based on the receipts of the order, the Commission held that the order clearly indicates that the KFC Chandigarh outlet, instead of delivering a veg krisper burger as mentioned in the receipts, delivered a non-veg krisper burger stuffed with chicken.
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Malicious, mischievous, and manipulative selections of public record for personal profiteering: Adani group rejects latest Hindenburg allegations

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Adani Group has rejected the fresh allegations by Hindenburg Research, saying the US-based short seller using manipulative information for profiteering
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Sports

“Privilege to pursue my dream”: Abhinav Bindra, who won India’s first individual Olympic Gold, says as he receives prestigious Olympic Order

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Legendary Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Council (IOC) at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris on Saturday, August 10.
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Malicious attempt to suggest conflict of interest: How ‘Hindenburg Research’ hit-job on SEBI chief Madhabi Buch does not prove anything

Dibakar Dutta -
'Hindenburg Research' used the erstwhile offshore fund holding of Madhabi Buch to suggest 'laxity' in investigations against Adani Group as SEBI chairperson.
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Punjab: Don’t be seen after 9 PM, no consumption of Paan and Gutkha, no smoking – Village in Mohali district issues restrictions for migrant...

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The eleven restrictions imposed in a village of Kharar sub-district on migrant workers include a ban on movement after 9 PM, no smoking or chewing tobacco and others. Multiple display boards were placed across the village explaining the restrictions.
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Azim Premji University: Students wear Palestinian flag badges during convocation, demand Wipro sever ties with Israeli Universities and companies

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The students criticised Wipro as it has a research partnership with Tel Aviv University and other Israeli organisations. They also demanded that Wipro should divest from the Israeli companies and cease funding activities
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World

USA: Jewish man stabbed in New York City by attacker shouting “Free Palestine”

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The perpetrator, a Black male in his early 20s, shouted "Free Palestine" and, after an exchange of words with the victim, allegedly asked, "Do you want to die?" before stabbing him.
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Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for Silver medal at Paris Olympics: Court of Arbitration for Sports postpones the announcement of decision till 11 August

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The CAS has extended the time till 6 PM tomorrow to announce a decision in Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification case.
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Editor's picks

‘Be on watch out’: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar warns nation against Congress leaders’ ‘Bangladesh-like incidents can happen in India’ remarks

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VP Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "These (anti-national) forces are eager to disrupt the nation and derail its development and democracy by creating fabricated narratives."
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Bangladesh: Hindus come out in large numbers in various cities seeking immediate end to violence against Hindus; make several demands including minority ministry, reservation

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Hindus in Bangladesh came out in large numbers in various cities in Bangladesh protesting against the attack on Hindus and temples by Muslims after the fall of Sheikh Hasina government.
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Delhi: Two engineers suspended over cost escalation due to superior modification instructed by CM Arvind Kejriwal for renovating his residence

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It is pertinent to note that both the Engineers have been suspended on the recommendation of Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena.
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Don’t want to be tool for any political party: Families of Surat fire tragedy victims refuse to join Congress Nyay Yatra in Gujarat, say...

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Congress Nyay Yatra in Gujarat has suffered a major setback as parents of the victims of the Surat fire incident case have refused to participate in it
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Kolkata Hospital murder: IMA threatens nationwide protests, and issues an ultimatum of 2 days to conduct a thorough investigation, arrest culprits

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The IMA has sought a thorough investigation, punishment of the culprits, a detailed inquiry into the conditions enabling the crime, and urgent safety to improve the safety of doctors, especially women over the Kolkata Hospital murder case.
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PM Modi visits landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, takes stock of relief efforts accompanied by Kerala CM and Governor

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He was briefed about the evacuation efforts being undertaken in the area. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Union Minister Suresh Gopi were are also present for the briefing.
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UK courts award jail sentences upto 38 months for anti-immigrant social media posts, Met Police chief threatens to arrest people even in other countries...

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UK courts award jail sentences upto 38 months for anti-immigrant social media posts
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‘Difficult to find who is behind this’: YouTuber, who was recently invited by US embassy, downplays Islamist violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

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"Are people being killed? If yes, then how many have been killed? We have not received this number yet," Akash Banerjee floated rhetorical questions to avoid holding Islamists accountable for attacking Hindus.
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Kolkata Doctor murder: Autopsy confirms sexual assault, was bleeding from her private part; one suspect arrested

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The autopsy report of the PG student found dead in the government-run hospital in Kolkata confirmed sexual assault.
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Scientist and author Richard Dawkins’ Facebook account deleted after he says a genetic male like Imane khelif should not be allowed in women’s boxing

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has won the Olympic Gold medal in Women's boxing in the 66 kg category. Imane Khalif's participation in women's boxing has been controversial throughout the Olympics because 'they' have failed multiple gender tests to be called a 'woman'.
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Sagar Barbeque, owned by Faiz, gets ‘deactivated’ from list of restaurants serving food on Indian Railways after it served Non-Veg with Veg Special Thali...

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A train passenger was delivered non-vegetarian food during the holy month of Shravan under the sticker of veg special thali he had ordered
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BSNL to launch 4G and 5G-ready over-the-air and Universal SIM platforms with no geographical restriction

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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will soon roll out 4G and 5G-ready SIM platform, highlighted the Department of Telecommunications on Saturday.
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Bangladesh: Chief Justice to resign after rioters surround the Supreme Court and issue an ultimatum, earlier interim govt minister had insinuated a ‘conspiracy’ by...

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Hundreds of rioters have surrounded the Supreme Court, calling for the Chief Justice to step down immediately. The situation has escalated, with reports indicating that the Chief Justice may have fled the premises.
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Attacks on Hindus, police at the mercy of Jamaat, Prophet Ibrahim as new ‘Father of nation’: How Bangladesh is heading towards becoming an Islamist...

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Religious minorities, who are terrorised by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, cannot seek help from the police as the latter is now dependent on these Islamic extremists for protection.
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Worli BMW hit-and-run case: No traces of alcohol found in the main accused Mihir Shah’s blood samples

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Police have received the forensic report of the main accused Mihir Shah in the Worli hit-and-run case that took place on July 7. According to the forensic reports received by police on Friday, Mihir Shah's blood samples have tested negative for alcohol.
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‘Grateful to PM Modi for saving my mother’s life, India should take leadership role in Bangladesh crisis’: Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed

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Wazed termed the new government was unconstitutional because the Bangladeshi constitution states that a non-elected government cannot remain in power.
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Bihar: Radioactive material Californium worth 850 crores seized in Gopalganj, 3 arrested

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The arrested persons were reportedly trying to sell the radioactive substance for several months. They also had an alleged 'lab test report' from IIT Madras. After police made inquiries with the IIT Madras, the so-called 'lab test report' was found to be fake.
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‘Why aren’t you wearing a hijab’: Islamists thrash, shave woman barrister who led prosecution against Razakars at International Crimes Tribunal

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Despite being scared for her safety, Tureen Afroz told Independent Television that she would not go anywhere and stay in Bangladesh instead.
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World

VoePass Airline Plane with 62 aboard crashes in Brazil, all presumed dead

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A passenger plane carrying 62 people crashed on the outskirts of Sao Paulo in Brazil on Friday. The plane also struck several houses.
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Large crowd of Bangladeshis gather at Indo-Bangladesh border amidst the ongoing attacks on Hindus in the country, seek to enter India

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In the last couple of days, several visuals have come up showing Bangladeshis gathering at the Indo-Bangladesh border in a bid to enter India and escape the violence back home.
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‘No provision of creamy layer in SC-ST reservations in Babasaheb’s constitution’: Ashwini Vaishnaw after Union Cabinet meeting

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The Union Minister's remarks came days after the Supreme Court ruled that states have the power to sub-classify Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). The top court had also observed that states can evolve a policy for identifying the creamy layer, even from the SCs and STs to exclude them from the benefit of affirmative action.
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Paris Olympics: Aman Sehrawat wins bronze medal in Men’s Wrestling beating Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz

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Indian grappler Aman Sehrawat beat Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz to clinch the bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling event at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Friday
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Assam: Muslim youth arrested in Hailakandi for talking about Bangladesh-like violence to change regime in India, claiming links to Al-Qaeda in Pakistan

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A youth from Hailakandi in Assam has been arrested for claiming to be associated with Al-Qaeda and threatening Bangladesh-like violence in India including Assam to change the govt
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205 incidents of persecution of Hindus and other minorities since August 5: Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist council

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The organisation has written an open letter to Muhammad Yunus who was sworn in as the chief advisor to the interim government.
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NIA extradites Khalistani terrorist Tarsem Singh from UAE, was arrested in Abu Dhabi following INTERPOL Red Corner Notice

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NIA on Friday arrested Tarsem Singh, a key aide of dreaded foreign-based terrorists Harwinder Sandhu (Rinda) and Lakhbir Singh (Landa) after successfully securing his extradition from the UAE
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UK Police clamps down on freedom of speech amid riots after Labour govt came to power, starts arresting people for social media posts and...

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The Labour Party-led British government is cracking down on those who share social media posts about the UK riots that it believes are "likely to incite racial hatred."
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