Negative media campaign led to R.G Kar hospital ransacking: Kolkata Police chief

IANS | August 15, 2024 3:48 AM

Kolkata, Aug 15 (IANS) After the emergency department of the state-run R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata was ransacked by a violent mob few minutes after Wednesday midnight, the Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal said that "continuous negative media propaganda over the brutal rape and murder of a woman junior doctor last week" as the main reason which led to the vandalism of the hospital.

'Address atrocities against Hindus in B'desh', K'taka Cong MLA appeals to PM Modi

IANS | August 15, 2024 12:56 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 15 (IANS) Karnataka Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad on Wednesday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, appealing him to address the political turmoil and reported atrocities on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.

Poor upbringing of boys to be blamed for incidents like rape: Kiran Bedi (IANS Interview)

IANS | August 15, 2024 12:44 AM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Wednesday underlined "poor upbringing of boys" as one of the reasons behind incidents like the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata last week, which again put the subject of women's safety in the country under scanner while serving another blow to the society's conscience.

Doctor rape-murder: Mamata defends Kolkata Police a day after HC orders CBI probe

IANS | August 14, 2024 8:57 PM

Kolkata, Aug 14 (IANS) A day after the Calcutta High Court questioned Kolkata Police over its investigation into the ghastly rape and murder of a woman doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here last week, and handed over the probe into the matter to the CBI, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday defended the city's police department, describing it "one of the best in the country".

Special CBI team in Kolkata to probe doctor rape-murder case

IANS | August 14, 2024 10:56 AM

Kolkata, Aug 14 (IANS) A special team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), accompanied by a forensic expert, reached here on Wednesday to investigate the ghastly rape and murder of a woman doctor at state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital.

Ex-B'desh PM Hasina issues 'first statement' after ouster

IANS | August 14, 2024 7:21 AM

New Delhi/Dhaka, Aug 14 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India after the fall of her government following a mass uprising, has demanded an investigation into the killings, vandalism and arson carried out in the name of agitation in her country.

Excise case: Supreme Court to hear Delhi CM Kejriwal's bail plea today

IANS | August 14, 2024 7:03 AM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court will on Wednesday hear a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking release from jail in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, in which he is under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Special PMLA court frames charges against Trinamool MP Saket Gokhale

IANS | August 13, 2024 8:35 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 13 (IANS) A special PMLA court in Ahmedabad on Tuesday framed criminal charges against Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP and national spokesperson Saket Gokhale under the anti-money laundering law.

Yunus visits historic Dhaka temple, assures no discrimination against Hindus in B'desh

IANS | August 13, 2024 4:56 PM

Dhaka, Aug 13 (IANS) Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, said on Tuesday that establishing human rights and freedom of speech remains one of his prime goals as the country's minority communities, especially Hindus, continue to face horrendous acts of violence and vandalism since Sheikh Hasina's resignation as Prime Minister on August 5.

After court rap, ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh applies for fortnight's leave

IANS | August 13, 2024 4:08 PM

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS) Soon after the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered Sandip Ghosh, the former head of Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital where a female doctor was raped and murdered last week, to go on a long leave, the controversial doctor submitted an application to the state Health Department seeking 15-day leave.

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Negative media campaign led to R.G Kar hospital ransacking: Kolkata Police chief

'Address atrocities against Hindus in B'desh', K'taka Cong MLA appeals to PM Modi

Poor upbringing of boys to be blamed for incidents like rape: Kiran Bedi (IANS Interview)

Doctor rape-murder: Mamata defends Kolkata Police a day after HC orders CBI probe

Special CBI team in Kolkata to probe doctor rape-murder case

Ex-B'desh PM Hasina issues 'first statement' after ouster

Excise case: Supreme Court to hear Delhi CM Kejriwal's bail plea today

Special PMLA court frames charges against Trinamool MP Saket Gokhale

Yunus visits historic Dhaka temple, assures no discrimination against Hindus in B'desh

After court rap, ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh applies for fortnight's leave

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