March 11, 2026 7:44 PM हिंदी

Crime

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).

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.

Kolkata doctor's rape & murder: Questions raised in court over communication goof-up

IANS | August 13, 2024 3:37 PM

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS) Amid the nation-wide outrage over the rape and murder of a female doctor at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College last week, questions were raised in the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday over the communication goof-up on the part of the hospital authorities, including keeping the victim's parents waiting for information even after her bruised body was found at the seminar room on the morning of August 9.

LATEST NEWS

RCB to host Sunrisers Hyderabad in opener as IPL 2026 to commence on March 28

RCB to host Sunrisers Hyderabad in opener as IPL 2026 to commence on March 28

No-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla defeated, House decides by voice vote​

No-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla defeated, House decides by voice vote​

Iran may target tech giants’ offices in Israel, Gulf: Report

Iran may target tech giants’ offices in Israel, Gulf: Report

Tisca Chopra bid adieu to late mother, shares her philosophy

Tisca Chopra bid adieu to late mother, shares her philosophy

Priyansh, Ambekar and Sahil secure wins for India on Day 4 of World Boxing Futures Cup (Credit: BFI)

Priyansh, Ambekar and Sahil secure wins for India on Day 4 of World Boxing Futures Cup

Parents flag barriers for Divyang learners, request NIOS to undertake urgent policy reforms

Parents flag barriers for Divyang learners, request NIOS to undertake urgent policy reforms

EAM Jaishankar and Russian counterpart Lavrov discuss West Asia conflict, bilateral ties (File image)

EAM Jaishankar and Russian counterpart Lavrov discuss West Asia conflict, bilateral ties

HM Shah tears into LoP Rahul for skipping key debates, calls out his ‘house attendance and foreign visits’

HM Shah tears into LoP Rahul for skipping key debates, calls out his ‘House attendance and foreign visits’

Chrissy Teigen regrets decision of gifting drum kit to her kids

Chrissy Teigen regrets decision of gifting drum kit to her kids

Hockey WC Qualifiers: Italy and Korea play out 1–1 draw; England top Pool A (Credit: Hockey India)

Hockey WC Qualifiers: Italy and Korea play out 1–1 draw; England top Pool A