Published 07:24 IST, January 18th 2025
Main Accused Sanjoy Roy Found Guilty in RG Kar Rape and Murder Case
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All eyes are on the Sealdah Court which will be giving its verdict in the horrific Abhaya Rape and Murder Case that happened in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Investigation in the Saif Ali Khan Attack Case is also underway as the attacker is still on the run; Maha Kumbh 2025 is underway with hundreds of thousands attending the religious gathering in Prayagraj, UP.
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00:10 IST, January 19th 2025
1,040 candidates to contest Delhi Assembly polls
A total of 1,040 candidates are set to contest the Delhi Assembly polls scheduled for February 5.According to the Election Commission's (EC) website, 1,522 candidates had filed their nominations for the polls. However, 477 nominations were rejected during scrutiny.
00:08 IST, January 19th 2025
Centre to hold meeting with protesting farmers on Feb 14; Dallewal urged to take medical aid
The Centre will hold a meeting with Punjab's protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, a senior official of the Union government said on Saturday evening. The breakthrough came after a delegation of officials from the Union Agriculture Ministry, led by joint secretary Priya Ranjan, met fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and held a meeting with the representatives of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha.
23:16 IST, January 18th 2025
AAP leader accuses BJP of resorting to attacks amid election fear
On the alleged attack on the car of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai says, " This shows the fear of failure of BJP. BJP feels that they can't win the election with people's support so they are resorting to such attacks like they have done before. But, Arvind Kejriwal won't stop or bow...he will keep going forward..."
23:15 IST, January 18th 2025
Girl died after falling during paragliding in Dharamshala
A 19-year-old girl died after falling during paragliding in Dharamshala
Bir Bahadur, Additional SP says, " Today under the Dharamshala PS area, at the Indrunag paragliding site, an unfortunate incident took place. A girl from Gujarat, fell during paragliding, she was taken to the hospital but she died on the way...paraglider pilot is injured, he is undergoing treatment...Police conducting a probe..."
22:08 IST, January 18th 2025
Suvendu Adhikari demands audit of buildings in Kolkata to prevent accidents
West Bengal LoP and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari says, "...The condition of Kolkata is very bad... The promoter is closely related with the TMC party, he should be punished. I demand that the government and the corporation immediately audit every building and take steps to prevent accidents..."
21:38 IST, January 18th 2025
Tune in tomorrow for PM Modi's first #MannKiBaat of 2025 at 11 AM
Tune in Tomorrow for PM Modi's First #MannKiBaat of 2025 at 11 AM!
21:06 IST, January 18th 2025
BJP leader calls attack on Kejriwal's car "imaginary drama" to gain sympathy
On AAP alleging attack on the car of Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva says, "As the polling date is coming closer, Arvind Kejriwal is making up imaginary stories of attacks on him...Arvind Kejriwal does not answer the questions raised by us, the media and the people of his area. He was running away after running his car over BJP workers and is claiming that he was attacked...it was a drama to garner sympathy..."
20:36 IST, January 18th 2025
Activist demands capital punishment for Sanjay Roy in RG Kar Case
On Sealdah Court pronouncing accused Sanjay Roy guilty in the RG Kar case, Renu Saxena, a woman activist says, " Sanjay Roy has been declared guilty but in some cases we often see that after getting sentenced, accused appeal (in court) and try to save themselves. So, our demand will be that he should get punishment as soon as possible and he should be given capital punishment then only others will learn the lesson that such bad deeds must not be committed"
19:25 IST, January 18th 2025
Kejriwal criticizes vote buying tactics
Before me, Sheila (Dikshit) ji used to contest elections, she was a good woman, she contested elections with dignity. The money they are distributing this time is not right. They want to buy your votes for Rs 1100... vote for whoever you want but don't vote for the one who is trying to buy votes for Rs 1100...," says Arvind Kejriwal, AAP National Convenor and candidate from New Delhi seat
19:12 IST, January 18th 2025
Agnimitra Paul claims more people involved in RG Kar case
On Sealdah Court holds Sanjay Roy guilty in RG Kar rape and murder case, BJP leader Agnimitra Paul, says, "We are dissatisfied with what the court has said today, we are very sad and angry. It is not that Sanjay Roy is the only one involved in this murder... Mamata Banerjee's government has destroyed the evidence. More than 50 people were standing at the crime scene. CBI has said that it is not the crime scene, the body has been brought there from another place. How can a single person do this?... There are other people involved in this... On whose instructions did Sanjay Roy do this?... Sanjay Roy should be hanged."
18:50 IST, January 18th 2025
Waqf Amendment Bill meetings in Kolkata and Lucknow in few days
Waqf Amendment Bill JPC Chairman and BJP MP Jagdambika Pal says, "We held meetings with advocates, journalists, Shia Waqf Board, Sunni Waqf Board, Secretary of Minority Department of the state government...they put forth their views...Tomorrow we will hold a meeting in Kolkata and on January 21 we will hold a meeting in Lucknow..."
18:48 IST, January 18th 2025
Rajiv Ranjan Singh accuses Rahul Gandhi of 'fakeness' over caste census
On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's statement, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh says, " He finds everything fake when he himself is the 'Sardar' of fakeness. The caste census that happened in Bihar, based on that he was demanding a caste census (nationwide). When we were part of INDIA alliance and were demanding the same, then they were silent. Why were they silent?..."
18:16 IST, January 18th 2025
Sandeep Dikshit condemns alleged attack on Kejriwal's car
On AAP alleging attack on the car of Arvind Kejriwal, Congress candidate from New Delhi Assembly, Sandeep Dikshit, says, "We condemn this, violence has no place in democracy. I hope the police will investigate and only then will it be known what kind of attack it was... Violence should not happen. I hope the police will give him more security. Both the parties (AAP and BJP) do not talk about the real issues..."
17:55 IST, January 18th 2025
BJP leader meets accident victims allegedly hit by Kejriwal's car
BJP candidate from New Delhi assembly seat, Parvesh Verma meets those who were injured after being allegedly hit by the car of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal at the Lady Hardinge Medical College.
17:43 IST, January 18th 2025
Snehamayi Krishna hails ED's MUDA probe
On ED probe in the alleged MUDA scam, Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the MUDA scam says, " ED confiscating 142 properties of MUDA, it seems like I have won and my claim has been proved. I have already said many times that thousands of plots have been illegally allotted and embezzlement for crores of money, has taken place in Muda. I am confident that the ED will seize more illegal assets in the coming days...My legal fight will continue..."
17:22 IST, January 18th 2025
Manohar Lal Khattar Highlights benefits of SVAMITVA scheme
On SVAMITVA Scheme, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar says, "... Earlier, the houses in villages used to come under 'Lal Lakir- Lal Dora' and had no revenue record. The owner could not use the property... There used to be many issues regarding the property. The Prime Minister started this SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme. Now every piece of land falls under this scheme. Now every house has its revenue record, it will be registered and then the owner can sell it properly..."
17:20 IST, January 18th 2025
Rahul Gandhi meets BPSC aspirants in Patna
Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi meets BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) aspirants in Patna, Bihar.
17:10 IST, January 18th 2025
AAP claims BJP workers attack Kejriwal's convoy
Aam Aadmi Party alleged that the convoy of party national convener Arvind Kejriwal was attacked by BJP workers in New Delhi Constituency today
16:30 IST, January 18th 2025
Parvesh Verma slams Kejriwal and Delhi govt
BJP candidate from New Delhi assembly seat, Parvesh Verma says, "The government that has been running in Delhi for the last 11 years has not only caused corruption in Delhi but has also ruined Delhi... Today I have come to appeal to the countrymen and Delhiites that you have to save Delhi. In 11 years, Yamuna is not only dirty but has become like a drain..."
16:13 IST, January 18th 2025
Junior doctor Cites tampered evidencein RG Kar rape-murder case
On Sealdah Court's decision in RG Kar rape-murder case, Aniket Mahato, a junior doctor at RG Kar College and Hospital says, " What we have been saying since day one, this man is a civic volunteer and how did he enter the medical college and commit this kind of a crime. Evidence was tampered with, destruction has been done, and it is mentioned in the CBI chargesheet, for whom was this done? to save Sanjay Roy? How can we believe this? We still believe that there are more culprits involved in this case who are roaming around freely. So, please arrest all and punish them...our fight will continue because more than one person is involved in this crime...justice has not been delivered yet, this is just a first step..."
16:10 IST, January 18th 2025
Morari Bapu arrives in Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh
Spiritual leader Morari Bapu arrives in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
He says, "...I am very happy and I have arrived for 'katha' at the Mahakumbh. The arrangements for the Mahakumbh are very good. I am very excited as it is a very big festival for the 'Sanatan Dharma' and Spiritual world..."
15:32 IST, January 18th 2025
Sandeep Dikshit slams Kejriwal's free scheme promises
On Arvind Kejriwal promising free water and electricity schemes for tenants living in Delhi, Congress candidate from New Delhi Assembly, Sandeep Dikshit, says, "He had promised this in the 2015 and 2018 elections also. Why has it not happened yet? He's been saying this for 10 years... Now the elections are here, so his lies have started again."
On AAP's documentary 'Unbreakable,' he says, "Anything that you run during elections that has propaganda value has to be passed by the Election Commission first. If it has not been passed, then it should not be screened and if it has been passed, then it should definitely be screened..."
15:30 IST, January 18th 2025
Chhattisgarh CM hails distribution of Svamitva cards to 10,850 people
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai says, "Today Prime Minister Modi distributed Svamitva cards to more than 65 lakh people in 50,000 villages... Due to lack of Svamitva cards, people used to face problems, many times there was a situation of dispute and they could never take loans, but now after getting the Svamitva card, people will be able to take loans from banks. It is our good fortune that today we came to this Svamitva card distribution program... Today Svamitva cards have been distributed among 10,850 people of 128 villages here. I congratulate them very much ..."
15:24 IST, January 18th 2025
'We have vision to take Bihar forward', says Tejashwi Yadav
Former Deputy CM of Bihar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "We have to take Bihar to the top states. We have a vision and blueprint to take Bihar forward by taking everyone along..."
14:12 IST, January 18th 2025
Fire Breaks Out in Mumbai Building
A fire broke out on the third floor of a four-storey building in south Mumbai on Saturday, PTI reported quoting civic officials.
The fire broke out in a house in the Patel Mansion building on Topiwala Lane in the Grant Road area at around 11 am.
14:10 IST, January 18th 2025
Maha Kumbh 2025: Rajnath Singh Offers Prayers and Takes a Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam | VIDEO
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh offered prayers and performed Ganga Aarti in Prayagraj on Saturday after he took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.
14:09 IST, January 18th 2025
PM Modi Distributes Over 65 Property Cards Under SVAMITVA Scheme
PM Modi distributed over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme to property owners in over 50,000 villages in more than 230 districts across 10 States and 2 Union territories.
13:10 IST, January 18th 2025
Sealdah Court To Announce Verdict in Abhaya Rape and Murder Case at 2:30 PM
Sealdah Court is set to announce the verdict in the Abhaya Rape and Murder Case at 2:30 pm today; accused Sanjoy Roy is being brought to court and the security in the area has been heightened.
12:39 IST, January 18th 2025
'Don't Think Only One Person Is Involved': Former NCW Chief Rekha Sharma
On Sealdah Court to announce the verdict of RG Kar rape-murder case today, Former NCW chief and Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma says, "...I don't think only one person is involved in this case. Those who have committed financial misconduct in this case are definitely involved in this case, even the murder. The court will take action against those people and give them the harshest punishment..."
12:38 IST, January 18th 2025
'Did Not Think About Money That Night': Auto Driver Who Took Saif to Hospital
Bhajan Singh, the auto-rickshaw driver who took Actor Saif Ali Khan to Lilavati Hospital, says "I was called there (Bandra Police Station) for questioning...I did not think about money that night...I have not been contacted by Kareena Kapoor or anyone else so far. I have not had any conversation with them"
12:36 IST, January 18th 2025
Delhi Elections: Arvind Kejriwal's Poll Promises
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced that his party would take decisive steps to extend the benefits of free electricity and water to tenants if re-elected to power.
11:42 IST, January 18th 2025
Delhi Polls: BJP Leader Tarun Chugh on Party's Manifesto
On BJP's manifesto for #DelhiElection2025, BJP leader Tarun Chugh says, "The resolution for the welfare of women, youth, poor and backward classes has been reiterated. Prime Minister Modi's resolution of 'Sabka Sath and Sabka Vikas' is also clearly visible in this (BJP's manifesto)... food for Rs 5 in Delhi, permanent houses in slums... the resolution has been reiterated in the manifesto."
11:41 IST, January 18th 2025
'CBI Has Done Nothing... Fight Will Continue': Abhaya's Parents Ahead of Verdict
Abhaya's mom has vowed to continue the fight, saying, "I will get to the bottom of this. I won't let this go. She won't come back but we will try our best to get the due justice." The victim's father said, “The CBI has done nothing in this matter. CBI never called me anywhere, they came to our residence once or twice but whenever we asked them about the investigation, they always said it was underway. There were bites on my daughter's neck but a swab was not collected from there…”
11:39 IST, January 18th 2025
Delhi Police Bans Screening of Documentary on Kejriwal Ahead of Polls
Delhi Polls: Delhi Police banned the screening of documentary related to Arvind Kejriwal; Delhi Police banned the screening of documentary made on AAP leaders going to jail. The documentary was to be screened today at 11:30 am
11:14 IST, January 18th 2025
PM Modi to Distribute Over 65 Lakh Property Cards for SVAMITVA Scheme
SVAMITVA Scheme: PM Modi to distribute over 65 lakh property cards to property owners today
11:13 IST, January 18th 2025
Abhaya's Father Ahead of Sealdah Court Verdict in RG Kar Rape and Murder Case
As the Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court is set to announce the verdict of RG Kar's rape-murder case today, the father of the deceased doctor said on Saturday that whatever punishment is appropriate will be decided by the court. (ANI)
11:12 IST, January 18th 2025
'Very Aggressive': Kareena Kapoor's Statement to Cops
Kareena Kapoor recorded her statement in husband Saif Ali Khan's stabbing incident on Friday. “He attacked Saif several times, I was scared after the attack, so Karishma took me to her house”, Kareeena said in her statement.
10:23 IST, January 18th 2025
Delhi Polls 2025: 1521 Nominations Filed by 981 Candidates
As Delhi braces for Assembly Elections, a total of 1521 nominations have been filed by 981 candidates on 70 constituencies, as per the Election Commission of India.
According to the Election Commission of India, a total of 680 nomination papers were filed on the last date of filing nominations, January 17.
09:37 IST, January 18th 2025
Saif Ali Khan Attack: Mumbai Police Intensifies Search of Attacker
Mumbai Police intensifies search operation for accused, 20 teams investigating case
09:36 IST, January 18th 2025
Sealdah Court To Announce RG Kar Rape and Murder Case Verdict Today
Sealdah Court to announce the verdict of RG Kar rape-murder case today. Visuals from outside the residence of the victim.
09:34 IST, January 18th 2025
Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 7Cr People Take Dip in Ganga in 5 Days
Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 7 crore people have taken a dip in the Ganga river in just five days. On Friday alone, around 30 lakh devotees bathed in Maa Ganga. The festival, which began on January 13, has seen massive crowds gathering at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.
09:05 IST, January 18th 2025
Teen Gangraped, Forced to Undergo Abortion
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by three people and forced to undergo an abortion, police here said on Friday.
09:04 IST, January 18th 2025
Impeached South Korean President To Appear in Court To Plead Against Arrest
South Korea's impeached president will appear at a hearing in a Seoul court on Saturday to oppose a formal arrest over last month's imposition of martial law, his lawyers said.
09:03 IST, January 18th 2025
Israeli Cabinet Approves of Gaza Ceasefire Deal
In a significant peace move, the Israeli government on Saturday approved the deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and would release dozens of hostages, pausing the 15-month-long destructive war in Gaza.
08:32 IST, January 18th 2025
Maha Kumbh 2025: Devotees Gather for Morning Aarti at Triveni Ghat
Devotees gather at Triveni Ghat, Prayagraj to witness morning ‘Aarti’ amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025.
08:30 IST, January 18th 2025
Saif Ali Khan Attack Case: Actor Doing Well, Shifted To Normal Room
Morning visuals from outside 'Satguru Sharan' building which houses actor Saif Ali Khan's apartment in Mumbai's Bandra. As per Lilavati Hospital administration, the actor is doing well and has been shifted from ICU to a normal room.
08:29 IST, January 18th 2025
Suvendu Adhikari Ahead Of RG Kar Horror Verdict Today
On Sealdah Court to announce the verdict of RG Kar rape-murder case today, West Bengal LoP and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari says, "...The society should get a message from this. This is not the work of one person, multiple goons are involved in this. CBI should look into the matter carefully. We are hopeful that the Supreme Court is looking into the matter carefully and we are hopeful that SC will finally take proper action..."
08:13 IST, January 18th 2025
Delhi Polls: 981 Candidates File Nominations on Last Day
981 candidates have filed a total of 1,521 nomination papers for the Delhi Assembly elections. On the last date of filing nominations, 17th January, a total of 680 nomination papers were filed…: Office of CEO Delhi
08:11 IST, January 18th 2025
Delhi Fog: Several Trains At New Delhi Railway Station Delayed
Several trains delayed at New Delhi railway station due to fog.
08:10 IST, January 18th 2025
Maha Kumbh 2025: Rajnath Singh To Visit Prayagraj With UP CM
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be visiting Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj today, with UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
07:45 IST, January 18th 2025
Republic Day 2025: Parade Rehearsal Underway at Kartavya Path
Parade rehearsal of defence personnel for the 76th Republic Day is underway at Kartavya Path.
07:43 IST, January 18th 2025
Delhi Fog: Flights Delayed at IGI Airport
As cold waves grip the national capital, a few flights are delayed at IGI Airport due to fog.
07:42 IST, January 18th 2025
Maha Kumbh 2025: Thick Fog Blankets Prayagraj
A thick blanket of fog envelops Prayagraj. Visuals from Sangam Ghat.
07:22 IST, January 18th 2025
Verdict in Abhaya Rape and Murder Case Today
The Sealdah Court will be pronouncing its verdict in the Abhaya Rape and Murder Case that happened on August 9, in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
07:21 IST, January 18th 2025
Israel Cabinet Approves Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Israel's Cabinet has approved a deal early Saturday for a ceasefire in Gaza; first set of hostages will be released starting Sunday.
07:20 IST, January 18th 2025
Maha Kumbh 2025: Prohibitory Orders In Place In Prayagraj
Maha Kumbh 2025: Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS are in place in Prayagraj till February 28.
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