News from India - October 24, 2024 1. Cyclone Dana Threatens Odisha and West Bengal Coastline Cyclone Dana, a severe cyclonic storm, is set to make landfall on the Odisha-West Bengal coast tonight. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued red alerts, and over 10 lakh people have already been evacuated from vulnerable areas. Source: Hindustan Times 2. PM Modi Returns to India After BRICS Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India after attending the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia. During the summit, Modi emphasized the need for peace along the LAC in talks with Xi Jinping. Source: India Today 3. Bengaluru Faces Massive Traffic Jam Due to Heavy Rains Bengaluru experienced unprecedented rainfall, causing massive traffic jams. The Electronic City flyover was particularly affected, leaving commuters stranded. Source: India Today 4. UP Labourer Shot in Terror Attack in Jammu & Kashmir A migrant labourer from Uttar Pradesh was shot by terrorists in the Tral area of J&K. This marks the third such attack on non-local workers this week. Source: Hindustan Times 5. Sachin Waze’s Plea Rejected in Anil Deshmukh Corruption Case Sachin Waze’s plea to turn approver in the Anil Deshmukh corruption case has been rejected. The ED withdrew its earlier support for the plea. Source: Hindustan Times 6. Tamil Nadu Engineering Students Arrested for Running Meth Lab Police in Chennai arrested engineering graduates for running a methamphetamine lab from their home. This came after a raid that uncovered large quantities of drugs. Source: Hindustan Times 7. Gujarat Announces ₹1,400 Crore Relief Package for Farmers The Gujarat government announced a ₹1,400 crore relief package for farmers who faced losses due to heavy rains. The funds will aid those impacted by crop failures. Source: India Today 8. Former Trinamool Leader Arrested in Elephant Tusk Smuggling Case A former Trinamool leader was arrested in Bihar in connection with an elephant tusk smuggling ring. Six people were taken into custody. Source: India Today 9. Zomato and Swiggy Hike Platform Fees, Angers Food Lovers Both Zomato and Swiggy increased their platform fees to ₹10, sparking backlash from users during the festive season. Source: Hindustan Times 10. Cyclone Dana: Heavy Rainfall Expected in West Bengal The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in West Bengal due to Cyclone Dana. Residents have been asked to evacuate vulnerable coastal areas. Source: ANI 11. NIA Arrests Suspected Terror Operatives in Assam The NIA arrested two suspected terrorists in Assam in connection with a plot to carry out attacks during the festive season. Source: IANS 12. Indian Stock Market Hits Record High Amid Global Economic Uncertainty The Indian stock market surged to record highs with the Sensex crossing the 70,000 mark. Strong earnings from IT and pharmaceutical sectors drove the gains. Source: ANI 13. Delhi’s Air Quality Worsens Ahead of Winter With the arrival of winter, Delhi's AQI has worsened. Authorities have issued health advisories, urging residents to limit outdoor activities. Source: IANS 14. Over 10 Lakh People Evacuated as Cyclone Dana Nears Landfall Over 10 lakh people have been evacuated from coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal as Cyclone Dana approaches. Relief operations are in full swing. Source: ANI 15. PM Modi Condemns Cross-Border Terrorism at Global Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned cross-border terrorism during his address at the NDTV World Summit, calling for international cooperation in combating terror. Source: IANS 16. Flights Suspended in Bhubaneshwar and Kolkata Due to Cyclone Dana Flights have been suspended at Bhubaneshwar and Kolkata airports due to the impending landfall of Cyclone Dana. Airlines have issued advisories for rescheduling. Source: ANI 17. Fishermen Advised to Stay Ashore as Cyclone Dana Approaches The IMD has advised fishermen along the eastern coast to stay ashore as Cyclone Dana brings high tides and storm surges to the region. Source: IANS 18. Indian GST Collection Sees 7% Growth in October India’s GST collection increased by 7% in October, reflecting a boost in the service and manufacturing sectors. The total collection stands at ₹1.8 lakh crore. Source: ANI #BharatNews #CycloneDana #OdishaEvacuations #WestBengalStorm #FlightsCancelled #PMModiSummit #JammuKashmirAttack #BengaluruFloods #GujaratFarmRelief #ElephantTuskSmuggling #ZomatoSwiggyFeeHike #IndianStockMarket #DelhiAirQuality #GSTGrowthIndia #AnilDeshmukhCase #IndianPolitics #TamilNaduDrugBust #SensexHigh #BRICSSummit

Kapil Sibal now objects to the LIVE streaming of SC proceedings in Kolkata RG Kar Hospital case. CJI Chandrachud refused to halt the livestreaming of the case. Kapil Sibal : "Reputation built over 5 decades would be destroyed by the live streaming of the case." CJI Chandrachud : "Court operates openly."

National News India-US Joint Military Exercise: The 20th edition of the India-US joint military exercise "Yudh Abhyas 2024" commenced on September 9 in Rajasthan. With 600 troops from each nation, the exercise focuses on counter-terrorism in semi-desert terrain, running until September 22. This exercise enhances military cooperation and interoperability between the two countries​(India Today). Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Visit: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is on an official visit to India (September 9-10). During his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, key agreements on nuclear cooperation, energy, and food security were signed, further deepening India-UAE relations​(PM India). Gold Prices Surge in India: Gold prices continue their upward trend in India, driven by global geopolitical tensions. MCX Gold with December expiry is currently trading at ₹71,684 per 10 grams​(Goodreturns). Rahul Gandhi’s US Visit: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is on a tour in the US, meeting diaspora members, business leaders, and students, positioning the Congress party for the upcoming general elections. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's US Tour: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is in the US to attract investment in technology and manufacturing sectors, aiming to enhance Karnataka’s global innovation hub status. State News Haryana AAP's Election Campaign: AAP has intensified its efforts for the Haryana assembly elections, releasing its second list of candidates, totaling 29 so far. The party aims to be a strong alternative to the BJP and Congress​(Hindustan Times). Bittu Bajrangi to Contest: Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi, accused in the Nuh violence case, has announced his independent candidacy for the Faridabad NIT seat​(Hindustan Times). Uttar Pradesh Investment Drive: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is pushing Uttar Pradesh's investment efforts, with a goal of transforming the state into a $1 trillion economy by 2027. Focus areas include infrastructure and technology​(Hindustan Times). Anti-Crime Operations: UP police have intensified crackdowns on organized crime and drug trafficking in cities like Lucknow and Kanpur, deploying special task forces​(Hindustan Times). Assam Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme Expansion: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has expanded the Orunodoi 3.0 scheme, adding 20 lakh more beneficiaries to provide financial assistance to vulnerable households​(Hindustan Times). Gold Smuggling Crackdown: Muniyad Ali Khan, a key figure in an international gold smuggling network, was extradited from the UAE to India. His capture marks a significant step in curbing illegal operations​(Hindustan Times)​(Big News Network). West Bengal Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: West Bengal is in turmoil over the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. CM Mamata Banerjee has vowed to pass a bill enforcing the death penalty for rapists. Protests and political clashes between the TMC and BJP have escalated​(Big News Network)​(India Today). Bandh and Political Violence: Amid political unrest, BJP MP Jayanta Kumar Roy's vehicle was attacked by TMC workers in Siliguri, further intensifying political tensions in the state. Additional violence was reported in Bhatpara, where two people sustained bullet injuries during clashes​(India Today).

Kolkata Horror case: Former Principal of RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, Sandip Ghosh arrested by the CBI.

Singer Shreya Ghoshal has taken a big decision after the Kolkata rape-murder case. She will no longer perform live concerts in Kolkata in September. She has taken this decision after the recent rape-murder case of a doctor in Kolkata. She wrote on social media that 'I am deeply hurt by the heart-wrenching and heinous incident that happened recently in Kolkata. It is unimaginable to even think about the cruelty that happened to her and whenever I think about it, my soul trembles. She has postponed the concert scheduled for 14 September 2024 to October. Every Indian should show sensitivity like Shreya Ghoshal. https://x.com/MeghUpdates/status/1829915579383226400

Kolkata rappe victim's mother's big statement! "Mamata Banerjee has neither a son nor a daughter" "That's why she cannot understand the pain of losing a daughter." "Mamata Banerjee says anything, she has no idea what to say and what not to!" Today the whole of India is standing up and protesting to get justice for my daughter, but Mamata Banerjee is not bothered. We are deeply hurt by Mamata Banerjee's comment.

SUPER BIG! Kolkata Court has allowed CBI to conduct a polygraph test on Former RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh. Five other accused students who were colleagues of victim will also be subject to the lie-detector test. The case will ACTUALLY move ahead NOW.

Supreme Court blasts West Bengal government and CJI DY Chandrachud fires questions to Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal over lapses in the probe in the trainee-doctor's rape and murder at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. CJI: Is this how we provide dignity to a person who has lost her life, a young doctor? CJI: Principal tries to pass this off as suicide, her parents not allowed to see the body! CJI: Until late night no FIR was filed! CJI: What was the Principal doing? Why such inaction? CJI: A mob enters, the location is invaded, what was the police doing? CJI: The hospital is renovated and the critical facilities are damaged in the morning or whenever the the mob enters. What was the police doing? जहां भी दरिंदों और बलात्कारी की बचाव की बात होगी वह दो वकील तुरंत सामने आते हैं एक कपिल सिब्बल और दूसरा अभिषेक मनु सिंघवी और आज बंगाल के दरिंदो के बचाव में भी यह दोनों हाजिर थे

AUTOPSY REPORT findings. 16 external and 9 internal injury marks, death due to manual strangulation and smothering, and forceful penetration – these are among findings of the post-mortem report of the junior doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata’s R G Kar medical college. Among the injuries recorded were severe trauma to the nose, right jaw, left arm, and shoulder, suggesting a violent struggle before the victim was overpowered. A white, thick, viscid liquid was found inside the victim's genitalia, further corroborating the assault. The autopsy also noted haemorrhaging in the lungs and the presence of blood clots, indicative of the extreme physical trauma. The victim's body bore clear signs of sexual assault, with the autopsy revealing evidence of forceful penetration.

⚡️CBI has got permission to conduct polygraph test of the arrested accused in Kolkata hospital rape-murder case

Suvendu Adhikari announces to bear legal costs for all those who received notices from Kolkata Police. Suvendu Adhikari demanded that CBI should confiscate the phones of CM Mamata Banerjee, Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, RG Kar Hospital’s former principal Sandip Ghosh.

High Court raps Bengal over Kolkata hospital mob attack. The Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court, Justice T. S. Sivagnanam lambasted the West Bengal government over the vandalism at the city's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, calling it an "absolute failure of state machinery." Labelling it a "sorry state of affairs," the High Court stated that the city police were not able to protect itself; "how can these doctors work fearlessly?"

Kejri style politics! People of Bengal will not be fooled by this. Can you imagine CM is protesting against its own governance? Mamata Banerjee to march against Kolkata rape-murder. Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said the rally's focus is on justice and women's safety. "Mamata Banerjee will be holding a rally against the Kolkata rape and murder case on August 17 to demand the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to fast-track its probe", said Derek O'Brien.

Kolkata police is sending this love letter to everyone who is actively covering brutal #RGkarMedical college rape and murder case on social media. As per sources almost 1000 love letters have been sent (last midnight) to SM handles on various platforms to appear before them. Instead of spending so much resources and time to shut the voice of netizens, they could have used half the resource and solved the case.

Nursing staff of #RGKarMedicalcollege , #Kolkata exposed #WestBengal Police. The Policemen were hiding inside the bathroom when a huge mob of hooligans attacked. When nurses asked them to help they said that 'Your Safety Your Responsibility' https://t.me/MeghUpdates/71414

Shocked & Speechless. Big allegations on #Kolkata #police commissioner under TMC. Victim's Lawyer in #RGKarCollege case in HC: "10 years from now the accused will be acquitted. WB Police Commissioner was the CID IG when Kamduni rape & murder took place. It was his botching up on the case that Accused were ACQUITTED. He has done same gimmick to cover up this." They wanted 7 days before transferring case to CBI, then pleaded for at least 24 hours (to cover up) but HC denied, So Goons destroyed whole crime scene OVERNIGHT (to wipe out multiple DNA samples)

The Federation of Resident Doctors' Associations (FORDA) called off its nationwide strike after receiving assurances from Union Health Minister JP Nadda. Resident doctors across #India had launched an indefinite strike on Monday to protest the brutal murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, disrupting elective services like OPDs and non-emergency surgeries.