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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicKolkata rape case

Topic: Kolkata rape case

RG Kar case: Kolkata court sentences Sanjay Roy to life for rape-murder of trainee doctor

The court found the former Kolkata Police civic volunteer guilty last Saturday. Judge Monday informed Roy he can appeal before HC against the sentencing. Roy maintains he is innocent.

SubscriberWrites: Justice delayed is justice denied

It is now proved that Mamata Benerjee government along with Kolkata police is a complete failure when it comes to the safety of women out here.

IAS, IPS reshuffle won’t do. Mamata Banerjee must change advisors, improve MLA connect

The RG Kar incident became the nucleus around which public angst against years of rot coalesced; as a former street fighter, the CM needs to worry about her MLAs’ lack of ground connect.

Among CBI’s litany of charges against RG Kar ex-chief, nexus with vendors, café contract for bodyguard

Probing alleged financial irregularities, CBI has arrested former RG Kar principal Dr Sandip Ghosh, his ‘close aides’ Biplab Singha and Suman Hazra, along with bodyguard Afsar Ali.

‘Leaked memo’ to renovate at RG Kar day after rape-murder sparks row. Health officials say ‘not aware’

The 10 August memo appears to be undersigned by ex-principal Dr Sandip Ghosh. A video that went viral same day purportedly showed construction & demolition work next to crime scene.

Those who cried for Nirbhaya ‘silent’ over ‘daughter of Bengal’, says Hindu Right

ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindutva writers covered and commented on news and topical issues over the past week.

Politicisation of rape in India has been long overdue. In fact, it’s a good thing

Yes, the BJP will raise an outcry over rape in Opposition-ruled states, as will the Opposition over rape in a BJP-ruled state. But a scenario where that doesn’t happen is much worse.

Pakistani blogger shares poem on rapes. Gets arrested for insulting Allah

Asma Batool has actively raised her voice against the oppression of minorities in Pakistan. Her YouTube channel has videos of her celebrating Holi and talking about the people of Kashmir.

Kolkata rape-murder: Water cannons at Howrah Bridge, barricades broken as protesters march to Nabanna

Police vans seen carting off protesters as they attempted to break through barricades en route CM Mamata Banerjee's office. Hours before the march, ruling TMC and BJP locked horns.

RG Kar case coverage is full of misinformation. BJP is spewing lies about Kolkata police

CBI sources have now confirmed the Kolkata Police’s view that there is no evidence of any other attacker other than the one accused who has already been arrested.

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The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.