Several women on Sunday held a protest at Kolkata's Raja Bazar area over the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case and demanded justice for the victim.
Actor Shilpa Shetty started the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations by bringing home the idol of Ganpati Bappa on September 7. The 'Dhadkan' actor bids adieu to Lord Ganesha during the Ganpati visarjan ceremony.
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, alias Lalan Singh, will preside over the inaugural function of the three-day National Workshop on September 10 in Patna, Bihar, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said in a statement on Sunday.
Prominent sports leaders from Asian and European nations attended the event, along with Raja Randhir Singh, the Acting President of the Olympic Council of India, who was elected as OCA President on Saturday after emerging as the sole candidate for the top position earlier this year.
The newlywed couple, Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani, who also welcomed Lord Ganesha at their home, visited Shilpa's house to extend their festive greetings.
The all-important 44th Olympic Council of Asia General Assembly will take place at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday, September 8. On the occasion, former Indian shooter Raja Randhir Singh will be officially named as the first Indian President of the Olympic Council
Speaking to ANI, Chief Minister Shinde said, "I send my heartfelt best wishes to all the people of the country. I wish that Lord Ganesha's blessings be upon everyone and that everyone's life be filled with happiness, prosperity, and joy."
Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani-Vice Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army said that the Indian Army is always ready for new threats and the Army is strong in both Pakistan and China borders.