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Jan 18, 2025 | 
financialexpress.com | Arpita Ghosh
The additional district and sessions judge of the Sealdah court on Saturday held main accused Sanjoy Roy as Guilty in the RG Kar rape-murder case. The sentencing hearing will take place on Monday, reports Live Law. Sanjay Roy, who was a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, was charged with committing the crime on the postgraduate trainee at the state-run hospital in the northern part of the city on August 9 last year.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
financialexpress.com | Arpita Ghosh
The Supreme Court on Wednesday relaxed the bail conditions of AAP leader Manish Sisodia, removing the requirement for him to report to the investigating officer twice a week in the corruption and money laundering cases related to the Delhi excise policy, reports PTI.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
financialexpress.com | Arpita Ghosh
Controversial phrases such as “vote jihad,” used by some political parties during the recent Maharashtra assembly elections, are being closely examined by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Maharashtra Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dr Kiran Kulkarni told news agency PTI that more than 650 cases of election code violations were registered during the state elections. Enforcement agencies are ensuring these cases are pursued to a logical conclusion, according to an official.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
financialexpress.com | Arpita Ghosh
Siyaram Baba news: Siyaram Baba, a revered spiritual figure known for his unwavering devotion to Lord Hanuman and the Narmada River, passed away Wednesday at the age of 95. His death took place on the auspicious day of Mokshada Ekadashi and Gita Jayanti, leading to an outpouring of grief from his followers across the country. Siyaram Baba breathed his last at 6:10 a.m. at his ashram in Bhattayan Buzurg, situated along the Narmada River.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
financialexpress.com | Arpita Ghosh
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday expressed concern over India’s declining population growth and urged that every couple should have at least three children. He asserted that the country’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR), which is currently 2.1, should be higher to ensure population stability. Speaking at the ‘Kathale Kul (clan) Sammelan’ in Nagpur, Bhagwat warned that a TFR below 2.1 could lead to societal extinction, citing demographic studies. “A declining population is a serious concern.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
financialexpress.com | Arpita Ghosh
Seventy-eight newly elected representatives will join the 288-member Maharashtra assembly, marking about 27 per cent of its total strength. Of the first-time winners, 33 belong to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), 14 are from the Shiv Sena, and eight represent the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Ten newcomers are from the Shiv Sena (UBT), six from the Congress, and four from the NCP (SP). There are also two debutants from smaller parties, along with one independent.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
financialexpress.com | Arpita Ghosh
Donald Trump, the former businessman, real estate mogul, and reality TV star, has become the oldest person in US history to be elected president, securing a second term in a dramatic and tumultuous 2024 campaign. Trump on Wednesday won the US presidency defeating his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in an intense electoral contest. According to races called by the Associated Press up to 4 PM (IST), 277 electoral votes had gone to Republican candidate Trump and 224 to Democratic Party’s Harris.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
financialexpress.com | Arpita Ghosh
How to Check Assembly Election 2024 Live Vote Counting on results.eci.gov.in: As the Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir Assembly results will be out tomorrow, voters and political enthusiasts alike are eager to stay informed about the results of the northern state and the Union Territory. The Election Commission of India (ECI) serves as the official source for election results, providing real-time updates on latest trends and winning and trailing candidates.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
financialexpress.com | Arpita Ghosh
BJP President JP Nadda on Thursday accused Rahul Gandhi of a history of abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), as well as siding with “anti-India forces”. This came in response to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s recent letter to Modi, in which he criticised members of the BJP-led NDA for using “extremely objectionable” language against Gandhi.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
financialexpress.com | Arpita Ghosh
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday affirmed that India’s growth trajectory remains strong, driven by key economic factors gaining momentum. Speaking at the inaugural session of FIBAC 2024, Das noted that the Indian economy is at a pivotal moment, experiencing significant changes across various sectors and poised for substantial shifts.
