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Shakti Bill lingers as Badlapur protests grow over schoolchildren rape

The Shakti Bill, which was unanimously passed by the Maharashtra Assembly nearly three years ago, remains unimplemented

'Haven't seen a case like this in 30 years': SC on Kolkata case; top quotes

Kolkata rape-murder: The Supreme Court noted lapses in the procedures followed by Kolkata police under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) during their investigation

Badlapur sexual abuse: HC slams police, says action taken only after outcry

Thane horror: The Bombay High Court warned that it would not hesitate to take action against the police if any dereliction of duty was found

Bangladesh revokes Sheikh Hasina's diplomatic passport; extradition looms

Sheikh Hasina's extended stay in India raises diplomatic concerns for India as Bangladesh intensifies calls for her extradition

Tata Motors' Punch beats Maruti Suzuki WagonR as India's top-selling car

Punch's success highlights a rising consumer preference for alternative fuel options, according to experts

Premji Invest, Claypond in $125 mn talks for minority stake in Akasa Air

The raised funds are expected to support Akasa Air's expansion plans and cover pre-delivery payments for new aircraft

Female doctors' suicide risk 76% higher than general population: Study

The study by the University of Vienna also highlighted the ongoing mental health crisis in the medical profession, worsened by the recent Covid-19 pandemic

Badlapur child abuse: Mob attacks family of accused, vandalises his home

Badlapur sexual abuse incident: A large mob of young men barged into the accused's house, attacking his family and breaking furniture, said neighbours

Doctor rape-murder: Retired officers to be deployed for hospital security

The retired officials would be tasked with supervising security arrangements at key government hospitals

How Aruna Shanbaug's memories echoed in the corridors of Supreme Court

Kolkata rape-murder case: Aruna Shanbaug's ordeals resonated with growing concerns of women healthcare professionals following the murder of the junior doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital

Serenity above, explosions below: Switzerland's lake conundrum explained

The bulk of the explosives, dumped between 1918 and 1964, lie at depths ranging from 500 to 720 feet in three major lakes

Ex-principal sold dead bodies, took bribes, allege former RG Kar official

A former employee of RG Kar Medical College alleged that ex-principal Sandip Ghosh solicited bribes from students in exchange for passing grades

Ex-TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty gets rape threats for backing doctors' protest

Actor Mimi Chakraborty had participated in a protest against the rape and murder of the trainee doctor in Kolkata

'Sent her to work, got her body': Father mourns Kolkata doctor's loss

'All our dreams have been shattered in a single night', said the father of the young trainee doctor who was tragically murdered at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata

Boeing's 777X launch faces new setback as structural issue halts testing

Initially set for service in 2020, the 777X, promoted by Boeing as the 'world's largest and most efficient twin-engine jet' has faced delays and cost overruns

Badlapur sexual abuse: Child rights body to probe case; internet restored

Thousands of protesters blocked railway tracks at Thane's Badlapur station over the alleged sexual assault of two girls by a school sweeper

Sexual abuse at Badlapur school: What happened & why are people protesting

Two four-year-old girls were allegedly sexually assaulted by a cleaning staff member in Thane's Badlapur school last week

Bharat Bandh on Aug 21: What to remain open, what would be closed? Details

The Bharat Bandh on August 21 has been called to protest against the Supreme Court's quota-within-quota order, demanding its reversal

SC forms task force to protect doctors: Key members & their role explained

The Supreme Court has emphasised the urgent need for a national consensus on standard safety protocols for medical professionals

Kolkata rape-murder case: Top exchanges between Chief Justice, Kapil Sibal

The Supreme Court, addressing concerns over doctors' safety, said that the nation can't wait for another tragedy like Kolkata's rape-murder case