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TopicRG Kar rape-murder

Topic: RG Kar rape-murder

RG Kar doctor rape-murder convict’s quantum of punishment to be pronounced today

The charges under which Sanjay Roy has been convicted entail a minimum sentence of life imprisonment, while the maximum can be capital punishment.

RG Kar case: Kolkata court finds Sanjay Roy guilty of rape, murder of 31-yr-old trainee doctor

Court finds Sanjay Roy, sole accused in RG Kar case, guilty of rape and murder based on forensic evidence and DNA match. Quantum of punishment to be announced Monday.

‘CBI has done nothing’, says RG Kar doctor’s father ahead of verdict by Sealdah court

Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court is set to announce the verdict of RG Kar rape-murder case today. The victim’s father said he has also written to the PMO to no avail.

Mamata Banerjee is getting her mojo back. Don’t write her political obit just yet

Mamata Banerjee’s strong stance on the plight of Bangladeshi Hindus did not just come as surprise to her political detractors in West Bengal, but also to many India watchers in Dhaka.

As 2nd lawyer fighting RG Kar case quits, differences between doctor’s family & legal team surface

Since September, senior lawyer Vrinda Grover had been representing the trainee doctor's family pro bono in their legal fight against the state and administrative officials.

‘Spoke to Amit Shah, he called me for a meeting,’ says RG Kar deceased doctor’s father

The parents of the victim had earlier written to Shah on 22 October requesting for an appointment to guide and help them get justice.

RG Kar stir loses steam as splinter group says protest ‘politicised, focused on toppling health dept’

A new body of doctors, suspended for promoting ‘threat culture’, says the initial movement lost its focus and became politicised. Their focus is on justice for murdered junior doctor.

R.G. Kar rape, murder: Junior doctors’ fast-unto-death protest enters 12th day

Doctors are demanding justice for their deceased colleague, and enhanced security in state hospitals.

SC demands details of Bengal civic volunteer scheme, calls it ‘nice way to confer political patronage’

Apex court calls for info on legal authority, qualifications & hiring process for volunteers since prime accused in RG Kar rape-murder was civic volunteer assigned to the govt-run hospital.

R.G. Kar rape, murder: Junior doctors’ hunger strike enters 10th day, another medic hospitalised

3 junior medics, fasting in Kolkata and Siliguri, were admitted earlier in view of their failing health.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

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.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

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.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

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.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

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.