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Muqabla : How much former principal of RG Kar Hospital revealed...How much truth was hidden?

News | Aug 21, 2024, 07:07 PM IST

Even 288 hours after the brutality, the victim doctor is still waiting for justice... After the failed attempts by the Bengal Police, the case is now in the hands of the CBI... The case has echoed from the High Court to the Supreme Court of the country.

West Bengal horror continues: Unidentified body of woman found in bushes in Kolkata

Kolkata | Aug 21, 2024, 03:54 PM IST

Police officers quickly arrived at the scene, recovered the body, and sent it for a post-mortem examination. This incident occurs amidst a nationwide outcry following the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata.

Kolkata rape-murder case: CBI investigation indicates suspicious role of ASI Arup Dutta

Kolkata | Aug 21, 2024, 02:38 PM IST

Kolkata Police ASI Arup Dutta was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday as he is the close aide of prime accused Sanjor Roy.

Not only Kolkata Rape & Murder Case, Supreme Court took Suo Motu cognizance in these cases too!

Originals | Aug 21, 2024, 01:55 PM IST

The Supreme Court recently took suo motu cognizance in the Kolkata rape and murder case. But earlier too, the top court took up cases on its own, here's a look at all such cases.

How Kolkata rape-murder accused's close associate sprinted to reach CBI office

News | Aug 21, 2024, 11:19 AM IST

Sanjoy Roy’s close associate sprinted to the CBI Special Crime Branch office in Kolkata on August 20. The CBI is expected to conduct a polygraph test on Sanjoy Roy.

Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Chief talks about Supreme Court's decision

News | Aug 21, 2024, 11:21 AM IST

Kolkata Rape Murder Case: According to Dr. Saumitra Rawat, Chairman of SGRH, the Supreme Court's directive to form a National Task Force in response to the RG Kar Medical College & Hospital rape-murder case aims to address two key areas.

Kolkata rape-murder case: CBI likely to conduct polygraph test on ex-RG Kar hospital principal

West Bengal | Aug 21, 2024, 10:02 AM IST

The CBI had earlier obtained permission from a local court to conduct a polygraph test on Sanjay Roy, the civic volunteer who has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the case.

Sourav Ganguly's wife, daughter join protests over Kolkata doctor's rape-murder case

Kolkata | Aug 21, 2024, 09:23 PM IST

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, alongside his wife Dona, will show solidarity with the protesters. Ganguly also changed his social media profile picture to black in mourning, following criticism of his earlier comments about the crime.

Kolkata rape-murder case: FORDA welcomes Supreme Court intervention

India | Aug 20, 2024, 03:02 PM IST

The Supreme Court heard the matter on Tuesday directing to formation of a 10-member task force to formulate a national protocol to ensure the safety and facilities of doctors.

Bharat Bandh 2024: What is open and what's closed on August 21? Deets inside

India | Aug 20, 2024, 02:50 PM IST

The Bharat Bandh aims to push for the reversal of this court order, which the Samiti argues undermines the existing reservation system. The organisers believe that the court's decision could lead to disparities within these communities.

Kolkata rape-murder case HIGHLIGHTS: Police suspend two Assistant Commissioner ranked officers

India | Aug 20, 2024, 11:30 PM IST

After the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, the Kolkata Police arrested the main accused Sanjay Roy. The CBI is grilling the former principal of the institute and will conduct a polygraph test of the accused.

Kolkata rape-murder case: Sanjay Roy likely sole accused, no other's involvement found, say sources

Kolkata | Aug 19, 2024, 11:12 AM IST

Sanjay Roy was arrested after he was spotted on the CCTV camera near the seminar hall during the time of the crime. He confessed his crime to Kolkata Police, but the CBI has doubts about his statements.

Justice for Abhaya: Sushma Swaraj's 2012 Parl. speech on capital punishment for rape goes viral

News | Aug 19, 2024, 10:44 AM IST

Former Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj's speech in Parliament went viral amid the nationwide protests over the Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder. Notably, the Kolkata case is being investigated by the CBI.

Kolkata Rape Murder Case: Union Min Suresh Gopi says "Let's end this draconian life system"

News | Aug 19, 2024, 10:43 AM IST

Speaking on the rape-murder incident at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Union Minister Suresh Gopi on August 18 talked tough over the tragic incident. Speaking to ANI, he said, “I pray for the soul.

Kolkata rape-murder: Delhi doctors provide free OPD on road outside Health Ministry

India | Aug 19, 2024, 01:45 PM IST

The nationwide strike called by the medical fraternity will continue, however, the resident doctors of Delhi hospitals including, AIIMS, are provide free OPD services of around 36 specialities outside the Health Ministry.

SSKM Hospital vandalised, Kolkata doctor rape murder case

Kolkata's SSKM hospital vandalised by family after patient dies in trauma care unit

Kolkata | Aug 18, 2024, 10:31 PM IST

The latest incident comes as Kolkata remains on the edge with the ongoing outrage over the rape and murder case of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital in the city.

Members of various Resident Doctors’ Associations protest

Kolkata rape-murder: Padma awardee doctors write to PM Modi seeking law for healthcare workers

India | Aug 19, 2024, 06:07 AM IST

The awardee doctors include Radiologist and Founder and MD of Mahajan Imaging Dr Harsh Mahajan, Dr Nikhil Tandon, head of the dept of endocrinology at AIIMS, Delhi, Dr DS Rana, Chairman of the Department of Nephrology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Dr Sandeep Guleria, Transplant Specialist Surgeon.

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