Morning Digest | PM Modi set to deliver 11th Independence Day address in a row; mob vandalises R.G. Kar Hospital emergency building in Kolkata, and more
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PM Modi set to deliver 11th Independence Day address in a row
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag for the 11th time in a row on Independence Day – the centrepiece annual event where he lays out his government’s agenda, presents its report card, makes important policy, and programme announcements and speaks about burning issues.
Violence erupts at R.G. Kar Hospital during ‘Reclaim the Night’ march
Violence erupted at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital during a march organised by women to ‘Reclaim the Might’ protest against the rape and murder of a doctor inside the seminar hall of the hospital.
Don’t beg for Bihar’s rights, snatch them from Centre, Lalu tells Nitish
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad on Wednesday said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar should “snatch” the rights of the State from the Centre instead of “begging with folded hands”.
Indian textile firms reboot operations in Bangladesh
A 76-year-old man's body was found after family struggled financially, remaining with him for three days before police intervened.
SDPI critiques BJP's three-decade lack of development in Dakshina Kannada, highlighting failures in major projects and infrastructure improvements.
Road & Buildings dept. registers record-breaking progress in two years
27,277 nominations filed for 4,158 sarpanch posts under third phase
Rights organizations demand transparency from the Andhra Pradesh government regarding the confidential MoU with Google for a data center.
Parents and students protest in Varuna against the closure of local government schools amidst government merger plans.
Scholar emphasises that without social and economic equality, political democracy becomes meaningless and vulnerable to authoritarianism.
Eight arrested in Hyderabad with 16 kg of ganja and illegal liquor during coordinated raids by the Telangana Excise Department.
Kerala women, facing rising crime and misrule, are poised to voice their concerns through the ballot, says Jebi Mather.
Minister Kandula Durgesh announces efforts to establish the National School of Drama in Andhra Pradesh to enhance cultural institutions.
G.K. Mani reports S. Ramadoss filed a complaint against Anbumani for allegedly submitting fake documents to the Election Commission.
AIDSO leads protests against Karnataka's proposed school closures.
Mettur dam's water level is at 116.07 feet, with inflow at 4,270 cusecs and discharge at 999 cusecs.