Introduced in aftermath of Kolkata rape-murder, Aparajita Woman & Child Bill aims to punish rape with death penalty if it causes death or 'vegetative state'. Experts label it 'tokenism'.
At the face of sustained protests for the R.G. Kar rape-murder, the Bengal CM introduced a bill in Assembly for 'quick probe, fast justice and enhanced punishment' to perpetrators.
Dr Ghosh was under investigation for alleged corruption and financial irregularities at the RG Kar college and hospital, following a directive from the Calcutta High Court bench.
Ghosh was also questioned for the 15th day at the agency’s Salt Lake office in connection with the 9 August rape and murder of a trainee doctor that has sparked nationwide uproar.
Bengali actors, producers, directors, camerapersons, and technicians have joined the protests in large numbers. 'I don't think people are even thinking of Pujo or watching movies,' said producer Rana Sarkar.
Survey sought responses by 3,885 doctors—both from public & private hospitals—from 22 states & UTs. Nearly 80% of those surveyed were junior doctors, who are mostly on night duties.
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.
Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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