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SC on Kolkata rape-murder case, lateral entry ad withdrawn, Badlapur protests

Today, the central government requested the UPSC to withdraw its ad for lateral entry, following intense criticism.

Kolkata rape-murder case: 10 Things Supreme Court said

The Supreme Court, on August 20, described the Kolkata rape and murder of the trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College as “horrific.” Here are the 10 things the top court said during the hearing.

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

Kolkata case: CBI to conduct polygraph test of Sanjoy Roy. Top updates

Kolkata rape-murder case: The CBI will conduct a polygraph test on Sanjoy Roy, the Kolkata rape and murder suspect, on Tuesday after a local court approved it

West Bengal in state of flux, people have lost faith in present govt: Guv

Terming the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor in a Kolkata hospital as the "most shameful moment" for society, Governor C V Ananda Bose claimed that West Bengal is in a "state of flux" and the people have "lost faith in the present government". Referring to a recent rally organised by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to demand justice for the deceased trainee doctor, Bose questioned her stance and alleged that her statements were merely rhetorical. In an interview with PTI, Bose said, "Bengal is in a state of flux. Students have lost faith in the government, youths are scared and women are in a state of despair. There is a feeling that the government, which is supposed to protect the citizens, is not doing its role." The postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered while on duty at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here on August 9. The healthcare services were severely affected at state-run hospitals across West Bengal as the ceasework agitation by juni

Kolkata rape-murder case: SC forms task force for doctors' workplace safety

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud urged all doctors to place their trust in the judiciary, assuring them that the courts are committed to safeguarding their interests

Bengal govt forms SIT to probe RG Kar Medical College on financial issues

West Bengal government has formed an SIT to investigate financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College amid ongoing protests over trainee doctor's alleged rape and murder

WB health dept launches programme for safety of women in night shifts

To enhance the safety and security of women working in night shifts across government and private sectors, the West Bengal Health Department on Monday issued a comprehensive set of measures and launched a flagship programme named 'Rattierer Saathi Helpers of the Night.' The new guidelines will be enforced in medical colleges, hospitals, and hostels where similar provisions are not already in place, the order said. Under these guidelines, separate designated restrooms with toilets for women will be set up and women volunteers will be assigned on duty during nighttime shifts. "There should be separate designated restrooms with toilets for women. Woman volunteers shall be on duty at night. Safe zones will be identified and created for women with full CCTV coverage. A special mobile phone app with alarm devices will be developed which shall be compulsorily downloaded by all working women and which will be connected to the local police stations/police control room," it added. The order

MUDA land scam, doctors protest, US Presidential elections

The Karnataka High Court has provided temporary protection to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah until August 29

1 arrested for sharing photo of Kolkata victim, issuing threat to Mamata

A person was arrested in Kolkata for allegedly disclosing the identity on social media of the doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and issuing threats to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, police said on Monday. The arrest was made after a complaint was lodged at the Taltala police station, they added. "A complaint was received that the person with Instagram username 'Kirtisocial' uploaded three stories related to the incident that recently took place at RG Kar MCH, disclosing the picture and identity of the victim," a police officer said. "At the same time, the accused person also shared two stories against the CM that contained offensive comments and life threats to her. Those were very much provocative in nature and might have created social unrest and promoted hatred among communities," he said. The accused will be produced before a court, police said.

Kolkata murder-rape: CBI officers grill RG Kar's ex-principal for 4th day

CBI officers for the fourth consecutive day on Monday questioned the former principal of Kar Medical College, Sandip Ghosh in connection with their probe into the rape and murder of a woman doctor. Ghosh reached the CBI's city office at CGO Complex on Monday morning, an official said. Ghosh was asked to specify his role after getting the news of the death of the doctor, who he had contacted and why he made the parents wait for nearly three hours, he said. The ex-principal was also questioned who had ordered the renovation of the rooms near the seminar hall at the emergency building of the hospital after the incident. Ghosh has been questioned for several hours in the last three days since Friday by the CBI officers. The officers of the central probe agency are also checking his mobile phone call list details as well as his WhatsApp chat list. Ghosh, an orthopaedic doctor, had resigned from the R G Kar Medical College principal's post two days after the woman's body was found on A

CM Mamata-led govt has failed women of Bengal, says Guv Ananda Bose

Bengal has failed its women. Not the society but the present government has failed its women folk, said Governor CV Ananda Bose

Mumbai doctors protest at Azad Maidan over Kolkata rape-murder incident

One of the protesting doctors urged the government to ensure that every organisation has a safety audit

Kolkata rape-murder: Women's organisation holds 'mashal julush' in Siliguri

The 'mashal julush' protest rally led by a women's voluntary organisation was held to denounce the incident

Healthcare services remain affected as doctors protest Kolkata horror

Healthcare services remained affected at state-run hospitals in West Bengal on Monday as junior doctors continued their cease-work protest again the rape and murder of a colleague at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Heavy rush was seen at the out-patient departments on the first day of the week with senior doctors substituting for their juniors to handle the situation. "This protest is for seeking justice for a female doctor who faced brutality while treating patients for 36 hours at a stretch. It is the 11th day that her body was discovered, but where is the justice? We will continue this stir until we get justice for our sister," said an agitating doctor at the RG Kar MCH. The postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered while on duty at the RG Kar MCH on August 9. Amid outrage over the incident, medics across the country have been protesting seeking justice for the victim and legislation for better security at the workplace.

Kolkata rape case: MHA directs states, UTs to give updates every 2 hours

Kolkata rape-murder case: The Ministry of Home Affairs emphasised the need for close monitoring of the law and order situation in light of the ongoing demonstrations

Decry state govt's bid to muzzle voice of people: Murdered doctor's parents

The grieving parents of the post-graduate trainee doctor, who was raped-murdered at R G Kar Hospital on August 9, voiced serious concerns about the handling of her body, alleging that it was not in the same condition initially as it was found in the seminar hall of the facility, hours after the incident. Speaking to reporters, the parents criticised the West Bengal government for attempting to stifle the spontaneous public outcry despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's public protests against rape. "We decry any bid to muzzle the voice of the people, to stop the movement for justice as not one person is involved in the incident. We hope the CBI probe will unravel the truth," the father said from his residence in North 24 Parganas district on Saturday. He further remarked on the irony of the situation, saying, "While the state administration is muzzling spontaneous street protests against the heinous crime and demanding punishment for all those involved, the chief minister herself h

Kolkata rape: 'Reclaim the Night' resonates across state; Mamata faces heat

Kolkata rape-murder case: Protests have taken place in the state capital before - it's in the city's DNA. However, the scale of this midnight protest was larger than any in recent times

Highlights of day: Hero MotoCorp gets over Rs 17 cr tax notice from Delhi GST authorities

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