R G Kar verdict: Kolkata court pronounces Sanjay Roy guilty of rape-murder of on-duty medic

Kolkata, 18/2: A Kolkata court on Saturday declared Sanjay Roy “guilty” of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, a heinous crime that sparked nationwide outrage and prolonged protests. The Sealdah court, where Roy’s trial was held, will declare his sentence on Monday, Anirban Das, the…

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Champions Trophy Squad: Jaiswal gets maiden ODI call-up, Bumrah picked but fitness will decide his availability

Mumbai, 18/1: Talented left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal was on Saturday expectedly picked in the India squad for the Champions Trophy and pacer Mohammed Shami returned to national fold after a long injury lay off but Jasprit Bumrah’s chance of featuring in the prestigious ODI tournament will depend on his fitness. Rishabh Pant and K L Rahul…

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Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire accord, due to take effect on Sunday

Jerusalem,18/1: Israel’s cabinet approved a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Saturday, a day ahead of the agreement’s scheduled start. In the early hours of Saturday after meeting for more than six hours, the government ratified the…

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Donald Trump plans big immigration raid in Chicago on day 2

Washington DC, 18/1: Donald Trump’s incoming US presidential administration plans to launch a large immigration raid in Chicago the day after he takes office, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing four people familiar with planning. The raid, expected to start on Tuesday, will last all week, the newspaper said, adding the US Immigration…

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Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi get prison sentence in corruption case

Islamabad, 17/1: A Pakistan court on Friday found former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi guilty of corruption in the 190 million pounds al-Qadir Trust case and sentenced them to 14 and seven years in prison respectively. Judge Nasir Javed Rana of the anti-corruption court announced the verdict that had been deferred…

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