Kolkata, Aug 11 (IANS) The father of the RG Kar rape and murder victim on Monday alleged that the private hospital had altered the cause of the injury to his wife, who was hurt in police action during the August 9 ‘Nabanna Avijan (march to state secretariat)’.The mother had suffered a head injury and was admitted to the private hospital for treatment. She was discharged from the medical facility on Sunday.The father has alleged that the hospital has changed the medical report, as the patient’s s…

Hyderabad, Aug 11 (IANS) Tollywood actor Rana Daggubati on Monday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in the case relating to alleged promotion of illegal betting apps.The actor reached the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regional office at Basheerbagh around 10.30 a.m. He is the third actor to appear before the ED in the case. Earlier, Vijay Deverakonda and Prakash Raj appeared before the central probe agency.Rana was issued notice to appear on July 23, but he could not do so due to a film…

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the 21st-century India is moving forward to become ‘viksit (developed)’ while also keeping in mind the needs of every section of society, from parliamentarians to the poor.He said this during the inauguration of the 184 newly constructed Type-VII multi-storey flats for Members of Parliament at Baba Kharak Singh Marg in New Delhi on Monday.Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, “The India of the 21st century is as eager to beco…

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Chief of the Australian Army, was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns in the capital on Monday. He was welcomed by Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi during the formal ceremony.Lt Gen Stuart also paid homage at the National War Memorial, laying a wreath to honour fallen Indian soldiers.His visit, scheduled from August 10 to 14, underscores the deepening defence ties between India and Australia, particular…

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 11 (IANS) The Kerala government has, for all practical purposes, decided against approving the Kerala State Beverages (Marketing & Manufacturing) Corporation Limited’s (BEVCO) proposal to introduce home delivery of liquor.According to top sources, the Pinarayi Vijayan government feels it could lead to a controversy as two crucial elections — local body and the assembly elections are on the horizon.The proposal, submitted by Bevco Managing Director Harshita Attaluri…

Hyderabad, Aug 11 (IANS) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao has alleged that the Congress government headed by Revanth Reddy is driving Telangana into a debt trap.The former minister expressed concern over the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India that in just four months of the financial year 2025-26, the Congress government has already crossed 50 per cent of its borrowing limit set by the Union Finance Ministry.“Fiscal deficit widening, with r…

Kannur, Aug 11 (IANS) The Kerala Police’s cyber crime unit arrested two men from Chennai in connection with a sophisticated online trading fraud that defrauded a doctor in Kannur of Rs 4.43 crore, officials said on Monday. The accused, identified as Mehbubasha Farooq and Rijaz, were arrested by the Kannur City Cyber Crime Police from Chennai on Sunday evening, said an officer at the Kannur Cyber Police Station.Farooq is a resident of Chennai, while Rijaz hails from Perumbavoor in Ernakulam dis…

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Monday amid relentless sloganeering and disruptions by Opposition members, marking the fourteenth consecutive day of stalled proceedings in the ongoing monsoon session. Speaker Om Birla, visibly perturbed by the continued disorder, rebuked the protesting MPs, stating, “This is the fourteenth day you are disrupting the House in a planned manner. The commoners have voted for you to raise public issues, but you are wasting public…

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was all set to introduce revised Income Tax Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha on Monday.The updated Income Tax Bill 2025 incorporates 285 suggestions from the Parliamentary Select Committee. The new legislation aims to simplify tax processes and address previous shortcomings, potentially reshaping the income tax landscape in the country.Last week, the Income Tax Bill, 2025, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 13 to replace…

Chennai, Aug 11 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will be on an extensive tour of Udumalpet and Pollachi in Coimbatore district on Monday, during which he will participate in a series of official programmes, unveil statues of prominent leaders, and inaugurate new development projects. According to official sources, the Chief Minister’s day will begin in Udumalpet, where he is scheduled to address a public meeting at the Netaji Grounds. At the event, he will distribute welfare assist…