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In today’s digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the Kolkata doctor rape and murder case, the Israeli air strike in Southern Lebanon, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and other top stories.
Trouble For Siddaramaiah As Karnataka Governor Sanctions Prosecution Against Him In MUDA ‘Scam’
Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has sanctioned prosecution against state chief minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah over allegations in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment ‘scam’, sources said. READ MORE
CBI Turns Up the Heat on Ex-RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh as Kin Allege Murdered Doctor Was ‘Under Pressure’
The noose seems to be tightening around Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital, after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) detained him for questioning on Friday afternoon. Ghosh resigned from RG Kar on August 12 amidst allegations of a racket being run from the hospital where a 31-year-old doctor was found raped and murdered. READ MORE
‘World Is Living In Uncertainty, War-like Situations…’: PM Modi Calls For Unity Among Global South Nations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday that the world is living in uncertainty while understanding that war-like situations have raised challenges in the developmental journey of nations. Speaking at the 3rd Voice of the Global South Summit, the Prime Minister gave a call that the countries of the Global South unite, stand together in one voice and become each other’s strength. READ MORE
Vinesh Phogat’s Returns to India: Wrestler Breaks Down in Tears, Security Tightened at New Delhi’s IGI Airport
Champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Saturday following the heartbreak in Paris Olympics where she was disqualified for being overweight after reaching the 50kg final. READ MORE
At Least 9 Killed In Israeli Air Strike In Southern Lebanon
Lebanon’s health ministry said an Israeli air strike on Saturday in southern Lebanon killed nine people, as the Israeli military reported hitting weapons stores of the Hezbollah movement. READ MORE
Kartik Aaryan, Vikrant Massey’s 12th Fail Win Big At IFFM 2024 | Full Winners List Out
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) concluded on Friday night with a spectacular awards ceremony, celebrating the best of Indian cinema in grand style. This year’s awards honoured some of the most outstanding talents and films from the Indian film industry, marking an unforgettable night for both the winners and the attendees. Ram Charan and Dr AR Rahman bagged the top two honours for their incredible cinematic achievements. READ MORE
