Woman doctor’s suicide: Maharashtra resident doctors launch protest; threaten to strike work if action against culprits not taken

IANS | October 25, 2025 12:30 PM

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Following the tragic suicide by a 26-year-old female doctor in Satara after being repeatedly raped by a police officer and being pressurised by an MP to falsify medical reports of accused in jail, there has been a wave of anger in the medical fraternity over the issue. Resident doctors under the banner of the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD), staged protests at KEM Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday over the issue. As part of their demonstration, doctors wore black armbands to express grief and anger over the incident.

SI raped me, MP pressured me to falsify medical reports of accused in police cases, says Maha doctor in 4-page suicide note

IANS | October 25, 2025 10:53 AM

Satara (Maharashtra), Oct 25 (IANS) A 26-year-old female doctor who allegedly committed suicide in Maharashtra’s Satara district, left behind a detailed four page suicide note apart from the inked note on the palm of her hand, stating that a police officer raped her four times and exerted pressure on her to issue fake fitness certificates of accused in police cases. It has now emerged in her note that she was allegedly under pressure not only from police officials but even from a Member of Parliament (MP) and his personal assistants.

Maharashtra: Woman doctor’s suicide sparks outrage across political spectrum

IANS | October 24, 2025 10:51 PM

Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) A death of a woman doctor, allegedly by suicide at a government-run hospital in Maharashtra’s Phaltan taluka in Satara district in a hotel room, has evoked angry reactions from ruling and opposition party leaders. She left a note on her palm, accusing a police officer of raping and sexually harassing her over the past five months.

‘Poverty surges to 39 pc’: Pakistan moving faster towards destitution

IANS | October 24, 2025 4:27 PM

London, Oct 24 (IANS) Pakistan is facing a deepening poverty crisis that reflects the convergence of economic mismanagement, structural inefficiencies, and environmental devastation.

Inside Canada’s violent underworld: Gang wars, ISI links are fuelling transnational violence

Vicky Nanjappa | October 24, 2025 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The shooting of Punjabi singer Teji Kahlon in Canada signals the rise of gang wars in the country. Over the last couple of years, multiple incidents such as the shooting have been reported, indicating that these wars have become a nightmare for the security officials in Canada.

Delhi Police nab kingpin of inter-state drug syndicate operating from Thailand

IANS | October 24, 2025 1:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) In a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested the kingpin of an inter-state drug syndicate that smuggled hybrid ganja (marijuana) into India from abroad, the police said on Friday.

ISIS-inspired module busted in Delhi, two operatives trained in ‘fidayeen attack’ nabbed

IANS | October 24, 2025 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) In a major operation, the Delhi Police Special Cell busted an Islamic State (ISIS)-inspired terror module on Friday and nabbed two operatives who were allegedly planning to conduct an IED blast in the national capital.

Three policemen injured, 23 people arrested during another night of public disorder in Dublin

IANS | October 23, 2025 6:50 PM

Oct 23 (IANS) Three members of Ireland's national police and security service, An Garda Siochana were injured and 23 other people arrested during second consecutive night of public disorder in Ireland's capital Dublin, local media reported on Thursday.

Bihar polls: Delhi Police eliminates ‘sigma gang’; kingpin carried reward of Rs 25,000

IANS | October 23, 2025 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Hours after executing one of the biggest crackdowns on the inter-state crime, the Delhi Police made some startling disclosures about the Bihar gangsters’ intention and motive to disrupt the upcoming Assembly elections and also how the four criminals found a ‘safe haven’ in the capital.

Rs 9.17 crore rebate availed by 3,635 consumers under water amnesty scheme: Delhi CM

IANS | October 23, 2025 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that a rebate of Rs 9.17 crore has been availed by 3,635 consumers under the Delhi Jal Board's Water Amnesty Scheme.

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Woman doctor’s suicide: Maharashtra resident doctors launch protest; threaten to strike work if action against culprits not taken

SI raped me, MP pressured me to falsify medical reports of accused in police cases, says Maha doctor in 4-page suicide note

Maharashtra: Woman doctor’s suicide sparks outrage across political spectrum

‘Poverty surges to 39 pc’: Pakistan moving faster towards destitution

Inside Canada’s violent underworld: Gang wars, ISI links are fuelling transnational violence

Delhi Police nab kingpin of inter-state drug syndicate operating from Thailand

ISIS-inspired module busted in Delhi, two operatives trained in ‘fidayeen attack’ nabbed

Three policemen injured, 23 people arrested during another night of public disorder in Dublin

Bihar polls: Delhi Police eliminates ‘sigma gang’; kingpin carried reward of Rs 25,000

Rs 9.17 crore rebate availed by 3,635 consumers under water amnesty scheme: Delhi CM

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