Union Minister Jitendra Singh asks UPSC chairman to cancel advertisement related to lateral entry on directions of…

In a letter, the minister said the decision comes as part of a broader reassessment of the lateral entry process within the government.
Bharat Bandh: Will schools and colleges be closed on August 21? Check details here

The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has announced a Bharat Bandh tomorrow, on August 21, to protest against the Supreme Court’s ruling on SC/ST reservations.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: SC orders setting up of national task force for safety of doctors

Following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, the SC ordered setting up of a national task force to ensure safety of doctors.
SC overturns controversial Calcutta HC ruling asking girls to ‘control sexual urges’

SC restored the conviction of the man who was acquitted by the high court for raping a minor girl with whom he had a ‘romantic affair’.
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: SC directs setting up of 14-member task force for doctors’ safety, here’s full list

The Supreme Court has directed the establishment of a national task force to ensure the safety of doctors, following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical college in Kolkata.
Thane sexual abuse case: School principal among 3 suspended; parents stage rail blockade

Residents in Badlapur protested against the sexual abuse of two minor girls which occurred last week. Police have arrested a person in the case. The parents came to know about the incident on August 18 and filed an FIR.
Bharat Bandh: Who called nationwide protest on August 21? All you need to know about shutdown tomorrow

The SC/ST groups in Rajasthan, have extended support for the bandh.
“Move is politically motivated,” says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on facing sanction for prosecution

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that he has full faith in the Constitution and the judiciary’s power to uphold justice
Kolkata Rape-Murder Case LIVE UPDATES: CJI announces establishment of National Task Force

A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will hear the matter today.
‘Great son…’: Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge pay tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary at Veer Bhumi in Delhi today.