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The CBI has also arrived with a specialised medical and forensic team from Delhi. On Tuesday, the Calcutta High Court ordered a CBI investigation into the sexual assault and murder of a woman post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor on August 9.

Kolkata, paralysing elective services including OPDs and non-emergency surgeries. The move comes in response to a call from the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) which said the «strike won't stop unless justice is served and our demands are met». According to the FORDA, during the indefinite strike, outpatient departments (OPDs), operation theatres, and ward duties will be shut, but emergency services will continue to operate as usual. In the national capital, junior doctors from multiple hospitals, including centrally-run facilities AIIMS, RML Hospital and Safdarjung Hospital, began strike in the morning, causing hardships to patients who visited out-patient departments of the medical facilities only to be returned without any consultation.

Kuki MLAs urged the Prime Minister and Home Minister separately not to withdraw two battalions of Assam Rifles from the Kuki-Zo-Hmar inhabited tribal areas. The ten tribal MLAs, including two ministers — Nemcha Kipgen and Letpao Haokip – in separate memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah said that it is pertinent to cite that the un-biased service of the Assam Rifles in the fringe areas has been obviously instrumental in prevention of further escalation of violence till date. “The role played by Assam Rifles so far in maintenance of law and order is absolutely neutral,” the legislators said in their Friday’s memorandum, released to the media on Saturday.

PNC Menon, Founder and Chairman of Sobha Group, who hails from Palakkad, Kerala has pledged to build 50 homes for Wayanad landslide survivors. In a letter to Kerala Chief Minister Shri Pinarayi Vijayan, Menon expressed his grief and sorrow over the tragedy, emphasizing his commitment to support the affected families. «In this hour of distress, we stand in solidarity with the people of Wayanad. Our pledge to build 50 homes is aimed at providing not only immediate relief but also long-term support to the affected families,» said Menon, offering his deepest condolences for the lives lost and families displaced by the landslides.

prisoner swap with Russia was «not an easy decision» and called on Russia and Belarus to free all political detainees. Russian citizen Vadim Krasikov was jailed for assassinating a former Chechen rebel commander in Berlin in 2019. German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said the decision to send him back to Russia had been informed by Berlin's duty towards German citizens and solidarity with the United States.

Indian Embassy in Lebanon has advised Indians to avoid all non-essential travel to Lebanon. They have been advised to exercise caution, restrict movements and remain in contact with Indian Embassy in Beirut.

Friendship Day is an occasion to celebrate the bonds we share with our friends. The date for this celebration varies worldwide, with it being observed on July 30 as recognized by the United Nations and on the first Sunday of August in countries like India. Proposed by Joyce Hall, founder of Hallmark Cards, as a day to appreciate friendships, the day has evolved with different dates and customs across the globe. The UN’s recognition promotes peace and solidarity through friendship, while the sentiment behind the day remains globally universal—honoring friends who offer unwavering support and love.

N Biren Singh had discussion about the situation in the state with Union Defence minister Rajnath Singh.

The Biden Administration has been consistent: The Palestinian Authority must rule Gaza after the war. The White House dismisses Israel’s protests that the PA supports terrorism and is too feeble to resist Hamas as domestic political pandering. The only way to defeat Hamas in Gaza, says the U.S., is to hand the keys to Mahmoud Abbas and a “revitalized" PA.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said in wake of the violence in Bangladesh, she would keep the doors of her state open for people in distress and offer them shelter, referring to the United Nations resolution on refugees. «If someone knocks at my door seeking refuge due to trouble in Bangladesh, I will give them shelter,» Banerjee said, adding, «Don't worry if you have family members in Bangladesh, or people who have come here and got stuck, we will help them. If people come here in a helpless state and the people knock at the door of Bengal, we will surely give them shelter. We will not step in or talk about it as Bangladesh is a sovereign and the Indian government will speak about it. Our empathy and solidarity are with people and students as many lives were lost,» Banerjee said. «We are sad to see so many deaths and my heart goes out to those students who were killed,» she further said. «I should not be speaking on the affairs of Bangladesh as it is a subject matter of the Centre,» Banerjee added. The West Bengal CM's comments came amid the ongoing protests in Bangladesh that erupted over demands of an end to a quota system that reserves up to 30% government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971 against Pakistan.

Muharram during which they raised pro-palestinian slogans. This traditional procession from Guru Bazar to Dalgate in Srinagar was banned from 1989, when people took up arms in the Valley, and the administration lifted the ban in 2023, after a series of meetings and conditions put before the community leaders. The administration had made elaborate security arrangements and deployed forces on the procession route to ensure an incident free program. The 4.5 kms long procession, as per the orders of the administration started at around 6am from Guru Bazar area and passed through the Maulana Azad Road before concluding peacefully at Dalgate. The mourners carried pro-palestinian flags, raised pro-palestinian slogans and wore black bands and palestinian badges on their arms and chests. The administration had directed the Shia community to take out the procession between 6 am and 8 am and ensure that no anti-national slogans were raised during the procession.

Donald Trump at an election rally on Saturday in which the former U.S. president was wounded in the ear: INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI ON X «Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American people.»

budget session of Parliament, protesting farmers have approached non-NDA MPs to push for a minimum support price (MSP) guarantee legislation through private members' bills. Farmers have upped the ante against the BJP-led NDA ahead of the session, which begins on July 22. Two farmer organisations — Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Morcha — which have been leading the protests since February this year, have started approaching MPs to once again push for their demands. The groups have framed a list of demands for all the non-NDA MPs to push through private members' bills during the session. A beginning is being made with MPs of agrarian states where the two organisations have a good presence. These include Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP, Bihar, Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

reconciliation forum. There is tension in the district.

Giorgia Meloni greeted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz with a 'Namaste' at the G7 Summit in Italy. The traditional Indian greeting, symbolizing respect and mutual recognition, highlighted solidarity among the world leaders. The video of this greeting quickly went viral, evoking reactions from netizens, including one who commented, «Namaste karna sikh gai (learnt how to do Namaste).»

European Parliament elections have made many Europeans ask what the European Union (EU) has done for them since the last election in 2019. The fact that 27 countries choose to pool their sovereignty and build an economic, social and political partnership based on the shared values of peace, justice, respect and solidarity is unique in global history. It is a triumph that we should not take for granted, especially when so many people globally still yearn for the freedom to choose their government from a diverse array of candidates and parties.

Tension is running high following beheading of a person in Jiribam district of Manipur. Soibam Saratkumar was allegedly killed and beheaded by unidentified miscreants. Sources said that Saratkumar had gone to his farmhouse located in the Jairolpokpi area of Jiribam District, which borders the Tamenglong District of Manipur. While returning from the farmhouse Saratkumar was allegedly kidnapped by miscreants.

Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on July 24, AP reported, citing sources.AP further reported that Congressional leaders extended a formal invitation to Netanyahu last week, showcasing continued support for the ally amidst ongoing political divisions regarding Israel's military actions against Hamas in Gaza.Though the speech date was uncertain, it has now been confirmed for July 24, the source told AP.Also Read: Israel, Hezbollah on brink of ‘full-scale war’; pressure on PM Netanyahu to secure borderHouse Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, along with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, signed the letter extending the invitation to Netanyahu. They said the offer was intended to “highlight America's solidarity with Israel."The political climate surrounding Netanyahu's upcoming address to Congress is anticipated to be contentious, with potential protests both inside and outside the Capitol.

Palestine cause. The supermodels regularly share pictures of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and made it clear that they don't have any ill feelings towards the Jewish people.

Also Read: Manipur violence: A year on, 50,000 people still living in camps; society pulled apartThe phrase has been used to signify how people are vocal about international issues and human rights violations on foreign lands but prefer to stay mum on internal cases of violence like Manipur conflict.Also Read: All Eyes on Rafah Meaning: Why are Bollywood celebs using the trending hashtag to express solidarity with Palestine?Several social media users are using hashtags related to ‘But no eyes on Manipur’, or sharing the template on their social media accounts to draw attention towards the massive ethnic clashes in the Indian state Manipur last year.Nearly a year ago, the long-standing tensions between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur transcended into massive violence across the state. The ethnic violence in Manipur took nearly 52 lives in three days in May last year.

Papua New Guinea in the wake of a devastating landslide on the Pacific island nation, as per a release from the Ministry of External Affairs on May 28.This comes after a massive landslide occurred on May 24 in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea, which buried hundreds of people and caused major destruction and loss of life.Also Read | South Africa following up with India after Gupta brothers arrests — Why are they in jail and what are the cases?"​As a close friend and partner under the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and as a gesture of solidarity with the friendly people of Papua New Guinea, the Government of India extends an immediate relief assistance of $1 million to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts," the statement read."India has firmly stood by Papua New Guinea during times of difficulty and devastation caused by natural disasters, as in the wake of the earthquake in 2018 and volcanic eruptions in 2019 and 2023.