A sessions court in Kolkata sentenced Sanjay Roy, a former traffic police volunteer, to life imprisonment for raping and murdering a 31-year-old junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, 2024. Judge Anirban Das, in his 172-page verdict, declined the prosecution’s demand for the death penalty, citing Supreme Court guidelines that capital punishment is reserved for the "rarest of rare" cases.The court emphasized the importance of justice over public sentiment, stating, “We must rise above the primitive instinct of an eye for an eye.” The verdict noted that while Roy’s acts were “barbaric and brutal,” there
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued fresh guidelines to combat rising financial frauds involving voice calls and SMS. Lenders and payment companies must now use the '1600xx' phone numbering series for transactional calls and the '140xx' numbering series for promotional purposes. This step is part of a broader initiative outlined in the circular titled “Prevention of Financial Frauds Perpetrated Using Voice Calls and SMS – Regulatory Prescriptions and Institutional Safeguards.”The RBI emphasized the role of mobile numbers as critical identifiers in account authentication, verification, and the receipt of sensitive communication, such as OTPs and transaction alerts. However, fraudsters
Kolkata court has convicted 33-year-old Sanjay Roy, a former civic police volunteer, for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The gruesome incident, which occurred on the night of August 8 last year, sparked nationwide outrage, protests, and demands for justice.The victim, referred to as ‘Abhaya’ in media reports, was found dead in the hospital's seminar hall. Her death triggered widespread protests across Bengal, drawing parallels to the 2012 Delhi Nirbhaya case. Sanjay Roy was convicted under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to rape, murder, and causing death.The trial, conducted in-camera,
India has confirmed that 12 of its nationals serving in the Russian military have died in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with another 16 classified as missing by Russian authorities. Of the 126 Indians who joined the Russian armed forces, 96 have been discharged and returned home, leaving 18 still serving.Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the government is in contact with Russian authorities and the families of those missing. Efforts are underway to determine their whereabouts and expedite the repatriation process for those still in service.The situation came to light recently after the death of Binil TB,
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, 54, was attacked by an armed intruder in his Bandra apartment early Thursday morning. The attacker inflicted six stab wounds, including a critical injury near Khan’s spine. The assailant entered the residence, reportedly targeting Khan’s younger son Jeh’s room, and demanded ₹1 crore before fleeing via the building’s fire escape. Despite the severity of his injuries, Khan is now stable after undergoing emergency surgery at Lilavati Hospital.The attack has raised questions about the security measures in one of Mumbai's most upscale residential areas. CCTV footage revealed the suspect wearing a red scarf and carrying a
A dense fog blanketed Delhi-NCR this morning, reducing visibility to zero and causing significant disruptions to air, rail, and road travel. At least 184 flights were delayed, and seven were canceled due to the weather conditions. Additionally, 26 trains bound for Delhi are running late, and schedules for six trains have been altered.Delhi Airport issued alerts urging passengers to stay updated on their flight status. Flights that are not CAT III compliant are more likely to face delays. Budget airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet also advised passengers to monitor their flight information due to low visibility. Despite the adverse conditions, landings
The Indian stock market opened higher on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex gaining 449 points to reach 76,779 and the Nifty 50 climbing 141 points to 23,227 in early trade. The positive opening came amid easing inflation and recovering domestic equity markets, despite ongoing risks of foreign fund outflows.The Indian rupee also rebounded, appreciating by 21 paise to 86.49 against the US dollar in early trading. This recovery followed the rupee’s steepest single-day fall in two years on Monday, when it plunged 66 paise to hit an all-time low of 86.70 against the greenback. Support for the rupee came from
Indian cricketer R Ashwin recently stirred discussions by stating that Hindi is not India's national language but an official language. Speaking at a college convocation near Chennai, Ashwin asked students to choose their preferred language for his speech. While Tamil and English received cheers, Hindi was met with silence. Ashwin then clarified in Tamil, emphasizing that Hindi is an official, not a national language.BJP Tamil Nadu President Annamalai supported Ashwin's statement, calling Hindi a "language of convenience" and a "link language." Annamalai reiterated that no language in India holds national language status, aligning with Ashwin's remark.The issue of "Hindi imposition"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 'Pravasi Bharatiya Express,' a special tourist train dedicated to the Indian diaspora. This state-of-the-art train, flagged off remotely from New Delhi’s Safdarjung railway station, is designed for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) aged between 45 and 65. It aims to connect the diaspora to India’s cultural and spiritual heritage through an immersive travel experience.The train's maiden journey begins on January 9, commemorating the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa in 1915. Over three weeks, it will cover iconic tourist and pilgrimage destinations, including Ayodhya, Patna, Gaya, Varanasi, Mahabalipuram, Rameswaram, Madurai, Kochi,
