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Friday, January 9, 2026
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Topic: Kolkata

Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder: CBI may conduct polygraph test on former R.G. Kar hospital principal

Dr Sandip Ghosh, who resigned 2 days after her body was found in a seminar hall of the medical facility on 9 August, has been questioned several times by sleuths.

Kolkata rape, murder: Health ministry tells central govt hospitals to step up security

CBI is probing the trainee medics murder in R.G. Hospital; a case of corruption has been registered against the institute’s former principal Sandip Ghosh.

WB govt forms SIT to probe financial irregularities at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital

According to govt notice, SIT will have the liberty to access relevant documents from govt depts and private agencies. The team has been directed to submit its report within one month.

1 arrested for sharing Kolkata rape-murder victim’s photo, threatening Mamata Banerjee

The trainee medic was raped and murdered while on duty in the city’s prestigious R.G. Kar Hospital, a horrific crime that has triggered nationwide protests, and calls for Mamata’s resignation.

Govt has failed the women of Bengal, says Governor Ananda Bose

Governor is expected to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the state which has been rocked by protests after the horrific rape-murder of a doctor in R.G. Kar Hospital.

Doctors on strike over Kolkata rape-murder to provide OPD services outside Delhi’s Nirman Bhawan

Resident doctors will be available to provide elective OPD services in around 36 specialties, according to statement by AIIMS RDA. Doctors’ strike in capital now entering its 2nd week.

Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder reflects ‘systemic failure of justice & governance’ — Urdu press

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Filthy toilets, no place to sleep, no CCTV–why night shifts are longer for women doctors

A doctor from Kolkata shared that doctor duty rooms often have either glass or wooden doors that don't even have a latch, making it difficult for them to catch some sleep.

Kolkata rape-murder: 19 arrested for ‘involvement’ in mob violence, vandalism at RG Kar hospital

A mob of around 7,000 people had invaded RG Kar Hospital, attacking protesting doctors and medical students. Police say 5 of those arrested were 'identified by social media feedback'.

IMA condemns Kolkata rape-murder case, to halt non-emergency services on 17 August for 24 hours

According to the medical association, OPDs and elective surgeries across the country will be halted starting 6 am. They also sought the safety of doctors.

On Camera

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.