Palestinian militant group Hamas said Wednesday that Israeli military plans to conquer Gaza City showed its “blatant disregard” for efforts to broker a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the nearly two-year conflict.

The CBI on Wednesday arrested eight police personnel, including at least two officers, in connection with the alleged custodial torture of a cop, following orders from the Supreme Court last month, officials said here on Wednesday.

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday criticised the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill that sought to allow the removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and ministers if they were held on serious criminal charges.