The CBI has completed the polygraph test of the main accused Sanjay Roy as part of the probe into the rape and murder of the trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar hospital. It will now conduct a polygraph of RG Kar's former principal Sandeep Ghosh and one more person today.

Kolkata rape and murder case: Polygraph test of main suspect completed

Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the Kolkata doctor rape and murder, will likely be subjected to a polygraph test on Sunday. Ahead of the lie-detector test, the accused made a U-turn on his alleged confession of the grisly murder, claiming he was being framed and was innocent.

Kolkata hospital case: Polygraph test of main suspect Sanjay Roy underway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine marks the first time an Indian prime minister has set foot in the country since it gained independence in 1991. Talking about the Russia-Ukraine war PM Modi has said that India has not been neutral it is always on the side of peace.

Indian PM Modi offers to bring peace to Russia-Ukraine war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Saturday (Aug 24) announced a new pension scheme for government employees, called the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The central government employees will have the option to choose between the National Pension Scheme (NPS) or the UPS.

India unveils new pension scheme for government employees; here are its key features

An exchange of fire broke out on Saturday between terrorists and security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. The area was cordoned off and searches were underway, police said, media reported

Terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir Police post, one Indian Army personnel injured

Two persons have been killed during rescue operations in flood-hit Tripura, officials said on Saturday. Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan Asish Bose was washed away in a river during a rescue operation in South Tripura's Belonia while jeep driver Chiranjit Deb drowned while rescuing three persons in Indranagar in West Tripura district on Friday. With the fresh fatalities, the toll in the state due to the floods rose to 23, while 1.28 lakh people have been rendered homeless in the worst deluge in the northeastern state in the last three decades.

Tripura Floods: Over 65,000 people displaced in flood fury

Lie detection tests begin for main accused and six others in Kolkata rape and murder case. Watch to know more!

Kolkata hospital horror case: Polygraph test of main suspect, 6 others begin

Amid tensions and turmoil, social media in Bangladesh is filled with stories blaming India for causing floods in the country. There are claims that sudden floods in Bangladesh result from India opening a dam. However, the Indian government clarified on Thursday that the flooding in eastern districts of Bangladesh was not caused by the opening of a dam on the Gumti River in Tripura.

Bangladesh Floods: Bangladesh blames India for flooding, New Delhi hits back

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to review and further deepen the existing defence cooperation activities between the two countries.

Rajnath Singh's US visit: India-US anti-submarine warfare deal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his one-day visit to war-torn Ukraine on Friday (Aug 23). This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Modi's visit also comes as the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on.

PM Modi's Ukraine visit: Zelensky addresses his condemnation of 'Modi-Putin' hug

A resident of the north-Indian state of Uttar Pradesh assaulted his 19-year-old wife and gave her a "triple talaq" for praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his government and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

India: UP man assaults wife, gives 'triple talaq' for praising PM Modi, CM Yogi

Join us on this captivating episode of Wings where we embark on a journey through some of the most unique and vibrant travel experiences worldwide. We begin our adventure in India, the land of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, by exploring the enchanting world of Tea Tourism. From the lush plantations of Assam and Darjeeling to the serene tea gardens of Kerala, discover the history, tradition, and flavours that make Indian tea a global favorite. Next, we dive into India’s expanding tourism sector. With a surge in spiritual travel during Independence Day weekend, India’s tourism sector is increasing. International destinations from Australia to Morocco also see record numbers of Indian visitors reach their shores. As we move across the globe, we celebrate the beauty of flowers. Experience the breathtaking 2024 Brussels Flower Carpet, explore the vibrant SW China's Yunnan flower market during Chinese Valentine’s Day, and join the lively parade at Colombia’s Flower Festival in Medellin. In our Africa Wrap, we bring you stories from the continent, including the colourful Benin Masks Festival, the challenges faced by AfriSki—Southern Africa’s only ski resort and the rising popularity of Sauna Therapy in Ethiopia. Finally, we wrap up with a unique story from Albania, where an island is hoping for a revival with a Trump-inspired makeover, and we close with stunning visuals from Sri Lanka’s Sacred Tooth Festival, honoring a relic of the Buddha.

India’s Tea Tourism & Global Flower Festivals

After the Modi-Putin hug in Moscow, Modi-Zelensky embrace in Kyiv

Addressing an event to mark the 165th year of the Income Tax Department, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday urged the department to simplify the language of notices and further expedite the refund processes. She also asked the tax department to work towards being “fair and friendly”.

Indian FM Nirmala Sitharaman urges Income Tax Department to simplify tax procedures

Ramanjit Singh, alias Romy, the mastermind of the 2016 Nabha jailbreak was extradited to India from Hong Kong on Thursday. WION brings you more insights in this report.

India: Nabha jailbreak mastermind Romy extradited from Hong Kong

Members of Indian Diaspora speak to WION's Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal. The diaspora expressed optimism on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine.

PM Modi's Ukraine Visit: Indian diasporas in Ukraine speaks on PM Modi's diplomatic mission

India's Tripura is battling severe floods. At least 23 people have been killed, 65,000 people have been displaced. On the other side of the border, several districts of Bangladesh too are inundated.

Floods displace thousands in India's Tripura, Bangladesh

PM Modi in Ukraine: PM Modi meets Zelensky in Kyiv amid war, sign 4 pacts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India's stand of "dialogue and diplomacy" to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said today. The Prime Minister, Mr Jaishankar, stressed "India's willingness to contribute in all ways possible". The two leaders also discussed PM Modi's conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting in Moscow in July, he added.

Indian PM in Ukraine: EAM Jaishankar speaks about PM Modi's Kyiv visit

Indian PM in Ukraine: EAM Jaishankar pushes for peace in Ukraine

Rajnath Singh is on an official visit to the US from Friday to Monday (August 26). He arrived in the US at the invitation of the American Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. The four day visit to include talks with NSA Jake Sullivan. The visit comes against the backdrop of the growing momentum in the India-US relations and defence engagements at multiple levels. WION gets you the full report.

Rajnath Singh in Washington: Rajnath Singh will meet US counterpart Lloyd Austin

A bus carrying 40 passengers plunged into Nepal's Marsyangdi River in Tanahun district on Friday (Aug 23), killing 14 Indians and injuring 17 others who were onboard the bus.

At least 14 dead after Indian bus plunges into Nepal's Marsyangdi river

India was shocked and outraged at the brutal murder of the medical student in Kolkata - in what it also saw as a violation of the right to women's security at the workplace... Something they had come to expect as a given in modern India. The Supreme Court called it a failure of systemic safety of doctors across India. Inside South Asia looks at the probe and big ripples

Kolkata rape and murder case exposes failures on multiple fronts

On the morning of July 23, 2024, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, clad in a white saree with red border (which somehow always manages to make it to the headlines), held the red-coloured bahi-khata - which has become an emblem of tradition in the modern-day Indian Parliament - and posed for the crowd of reporters as millions of people belonging to the country's middle-class watched with hope what she will bring to the table in her seventh consecutive budget.

Money-Wise: Decoding what the middle class ACTUALLY gained from India's budget

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