Top news of the day: Sanjay Roy held guilty of rape & murder of doctor in RG Kar verdict; Jaiswal gets maiden ODI call-up, Bumrah, Shami and Kuldeep named in the squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and more
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Court convicts Sanjay Roy of rape and murder; ICC Champions Trophy squad announced; RJD names Tejashwi Yadav president, hindu top news of the day
The Additional District and Sessions Court, Sealdah on (January 18, 2025) held accused Sanjay Roy “guilty” of rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital. Judge Anirban Das pronounced the verdict in the presence of the accused. The parents of the victim were also present in the court premises. The term of the sentence will be pronounced on Monday (January 20).
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Jaiswal gets maiden ODI call-up, Bumrah, Shami and Kuldeep named in the squad
The BCCI announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, in Mumbai on Saturday (January 18, 2025). BCCI chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar announced the 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy. Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav make a comeback in the Indian ODI squad. Mohammed Shami played white-ball cricket during the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) national executive committee meeting was held in Patna on Saturday (January 18, 2025. The party executive committee named Tejashwi Yadav as the president of RJD which is presently occupied by his father Lalu Prasad.
Arvind Kejriwal’s car pelted with stones during campaigning, alleges AAP
The AAP on Saturday (January 18, 2025) released a video of a group of people showing black flags and a stone being thrown at a car in which party chief Arvind Kejriwal was travelling in New Delhi. Citing the video, the AAP claimed that it was a planned attack by the BJP. Sharing another video of the same incident, his opponent from New Delhi seat and BJP leader Parvesh Sahib Singh alleged that people were trying to ask questions to Mr. Kejriwal and two youth were hit by Mr. Kejriwal’s vehicle and they have been admitted to a government hospital.
In the session titled “Original Sin: Israel, Palestine, and the Revenge of West Asia”, journalist and author Stanly Johny and journalist Salil Tripathi discussed the immediate situation in West Asia, particularly Israel’s ceasefire with Gaza and its hostage release deal with the Hamas; and traced the history of the conflict.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO in Paris, Vishal V. Sharma visits INCOIS, backs idea of developing a dedicated space satellite for ocean observation for the region.
Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad launched an energy conservation rally at RK Beach, promoting awareness and renewable energy benefits.
Hikaru Nakamura intensifies his preparations for the Candidates tournament, prioritizing training over streaming to secure a challenger spot.
INSWAREB collaborates with BARC and NPCIL to develop innovative radiation-proof concrete for enhanced durability in nuclear structures.
Karnataka High Court sentences former IIA employee to four months in prison for contempt of court in two cases.
Atchannaidu criticizes YSRCP's signature drive as a political gimmick, urging recognition of genuine efforts for healthcare reform in Andhra Pradesh.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) ward delimitation draws cross-party objections with legislators making a beeline to the civic body's office on Monday.
Alliance Francaise de Bangalore has a slew of events lined up to celebrate turning 55
Government introduces the VBSA Bill for higher education reform, facing opposition claims of federalism attack and executive overreach.
Over 8,000 participants joined the inaugural Chennai Navy Half Marathon, featuring 21.1-km, 10-km, and 5-km races.
The SARAS DWCRA exhibition in Visakhapatnam promotes women's economic prosperity with 250 stalls and cultural programs for self-help groups.
Bronze statues of poets and freedom fighter unveiled in Kadiyam, highlighting the importance of preserving the Telugu language.
The SHANTI Bill encourages private sector investment in nuclear energy while limiting operator liability and reforming regulatory frameworks.