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TopicRG Kar rape-murder

Topic: RG Kar rape-murder

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.

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.

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The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.