Month: August 2024

Expressing shock beyond words at the brutal murder of a 2nd year PG student of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, Indian Mediacal Association (IMA) has demanded an impartial thorough investigation of the case and punishment of the culprits from the West Bengal government.

IMA has written to Union Minister JP Nadda demanding detailed enquiry into the conditions enabling the crime as well as the steps to improve the safety of doctors especially women in workplace.

IMA had given an ultimatum of two days on the above demands.”We submit to you our demand for safe zone, defined security measures and Central Law on violence as deterrent measures. We hope you would consider our demands favourably in the light of deteriorating ground situation,” IMA letter reads.

Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association President Aviral Mathur also demanded an investigation by the central agency and said that the status quo of the strike will continue tomorrow as well.

The post-graduate trainee doctor was found raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9, which has led to widespread outrage and protests.

After meeting Union Minister JP Nadda, Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association President Aviral Mathur said, “The ministry called us today to discuss some points. We were there for more than 2 hours. We discussed our demands with the core team of the Union Minister in multiple sessions. We demand that the investigation of the RG Kar Medical College should be done by a central agency, and the family of the victim should get due compensation. To make sure that such an incident is not repeated, a systematic timeline should be carved out in the Central Healthcare Protection Act… We don’t want just promises… They seemed to agree with some demands and were hesitant towards some. It is the status quo. There is no result. Members of all hospitals are present here. We will have a general body meeting now. The status quo of the strike will continue. We will continue with our elective services halt for tomorrow as well.”

Meanwhile, the police Dog Squad arrived at the RG Kar Medical College in a case related to the sexual assault and murder of a woman post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

On Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital incident, Chairman, RG Kar Hospital, Sudipta Roy said that a section that committed crimes like theft was reprimanded and removed from the hospital.

“A section that committed crimes like theft were reprimanded and removed from the hospital. A group was after Prof. Dr Sandip Ghosh…The incident did not happen in the hostel…We are very sad about whatever happened,” Sudipta Roy said.

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh said that the West Bengal government is not a democratic government at all.

“Is there any law and order in Kolkata? Women are harassed there. The West Bengal government is not a democratic government at all. The atrocities against women, the way women are being harassed there, is an example in itself and it is unfortunate that the Chief Minister of that state is a woman,” Singh said.

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said that the West Bengal government should try and deliver justice as soon as possible.

“It is a heinous crime… The government should try and deliver justice as soon as possible. The attitude of the police is not right… BJP has been demanding a CBI probe. CM Mamata Banerjee also gave consent for it but she is not writing such a letter to the Home Ministry… The doctors who are agitating are also asking for a CBI probe. This should be done as early as possible because due to delay, there can be a risk of tampering with the evidence,” Majumdar said.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the law and order situation in Bengal, especially the safety of students, is under question.

“A similar incident took place in Jadavpur a few days ago. No matter how strongly we condemn the heinous crime that has happened, it will be less. The Bengal government will have to take action against the culprits. The Bengal government will have to be held accountable for it,” Pradhan said.

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad questioned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said if the CM is serious she should have ordered a CBI probe into the incident.

“Why is a CBI enquiry not conducted into the incident?… What is Mamata Banerjee doing?… If Mamata Banerjee is serious about it, she should order a CBI enquiry,” Prasad asked.

BJP leader Locket Chatterjee said, “…We want there to be justice. The people of Bengal will raise their voices till there is justice. There is a huge conspiracy going on to hide someone. They are saying that there should be an execution or an encounter. But this is not about one person, nothing will happen by making one person the scapegoat. A lot of such incidents happened during the CPIM rule… The police declared it as a suicide without an inquiry. The post-mortem and everything happened in haste… There should be a proper investigation… This is above politics… We request the CM to hand this over to the CBI. The Kolkata Police and the CID cannot do anything… We want the truth to come out. Nothing will happen by punishing one person and making them the scapegoat…”

Earlier, the Kolkata Police summoned the Head of the Chest Department of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, for questioning in connection with the rape and murder of a PG trainee woman doctor in Kolkata, sources said.

Mamata Banerjee said that she had asked the police to arrest the accused as soon as possible adding that if the police are unable to solve it, then the case will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

“The day I got to know about the incident from the Kolkata Police Commissioner, I told him that it is a sad incident and immediate action should be taken and a fast-track court should also be set up immediately…There were nurses and security, but I am still unable to understand how this incident took place. Police have informed me that there was someone inside (Hospital). The Principal of RG Kar Hospital has resigned today…Police, Dog Squad, Forensic department and other teams are on the job. Investigation has been started to arrest the accused and police are trying to arrest him as early as possible. If the Police are unable to solve this case by Sunday, then we will not keep this case in our hands, we will hand it over to CBI,” she said.

Doctors, teachers and students in several hospitals across multiple Indian states went on an indefinite strike.

Junior doctors organised a candle march against the sexual assault and murder of a woman post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Resident doctors of the JJ Hospital also carried out a candle march.

Doctors of the Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital took out a candle march to protest and medical students took out a candle march.

Madhya Pradesh: Doctors of the Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital took out a candle march to protest against the sexual assault and murder of a woman post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, on August 9.

The doctors are demanding a CBI inquiry of the case, a fast-track court and the formation of a committee for the implementation of the Central Protection Act in all hospitals. (ANI)

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A leading group of authors, academics, and eminent members of civil society have written an open letter voicing their profound concern about the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh and urged the Indian parliament to pass a unanimous resolution condemning “this wave of communal violence”.

The signatories, who include authors Amish Tripathi, Ashwin Sanghi, Abhishek Banerjee, Rajeev Mantri, Smita Barooah and SC Advocate J Sai Deepak, said that they are deeply concerned about reports of escalating violence against the Hindu Community in Bangladesh.

 “In recent days we have observed deeply troubling events, including the burning of an ISKCON centre in Meherpur, the vandalism of multiple Hindu temples across the country, and the dissemination of videos showing rioters celebrating the lynching of Hindus. Tragically, these acts of violence are neither isolated nor are they without precedent,” the letter said

“The Hindu population in Bangladesh has historically endured repeated waves of persecution, which often intensify during periods of political instability. Since 1971, when 2.5 million Hindus were murdered by the Pakistani regime before the formation of Bangladesh, there has been an ongoing and systematic pogrom against Hindus. Reports indicate that there have been over 3,600 attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh since 2013,” it added.  

The letter said the current developments in Bangladesh have further destabilized the situation, “resulting in increased attacks on minority”.

It called on the people to bring the matter to the attention of their elected representatives.

 “We respectfully request your immediate intervention to bring this matter to the attention of your elected representatives, urging them to address this issue at the highest levels of government,” the letter said.

 “We, the undersigned, urge the Indian Parliament to pass a unanimous resolution recognizing the ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh and condemning this wave of communal violence. Collaborate with international bodies, such as the United Nations, to press the Bangladeshi authorities to take concrete steps to protect their Hindu minority and hold the perpetrators accountable. Advocate for the provision of humanitarian assistance and asylum options for Hindus fleeing persecution in Bangladesh” it added.

Bangladesh is facing a fluid political situation after Sheikh Hasina tendered her resignation from the position of Prime Minister on August 5 in the wake of mounting protests. An interim government, headed by Professor Mohd. Younus, has since taken charge in Dhaka.

The letter said it is imperative that immediate action is taken to prevent further atrocities and to uphold the fundamental human rights of the Hindu community in Bangladesh.

Earlier on Sunday as per reports large groups of the Hindu community in Bangladesh had staged protests in certain cities demanding safety for their lives and places of worship. Hindu groups also staged protests against violence against their community members in Bangladesh in cities like London and Toronto.

On August 8, while conveying his best wishes to Prof Muhammad Yunus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called for the “safety and protection” of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.

“My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfil the shared aspirations of both our peoples for peace, security and development,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

Hindus make up about 8 per cent of Bangladesh’s 170 million population and thousands of Bangladeshi Hindus have been trying to flee to neighbouring India to escape the violence. (ANI)

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The Indian Army has been placed on high alert along the Line of Control (LoC) in the remote region of Sunderbani in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Independence Day to ensure the safety and security of people.

The anti-infiltration grid has been strengthened with the use of night vision cameras and drones, which are being monitored day and night in the surveillance room at LOC.

Also, jawans are patrolling day and along the LOC to manually check and stop any infiltration bid.

Additionally, Special Dog Squad is used to sanitise the area of suspected planting of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by adversaries .

Search and cordon operations are being carried out to clear the area along the LOC for area dominance and sanitise the area from the presence of any adversary.

Earlier on Sunday, security forces in the union territory were placed on alert and conducted vehicle checks in the Bhimber Gali and Manjakote sectors as part of heightened security measures.

The security forces initiated a search operation following a brief exchange of fire with terrorists in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, according to the police.

On Saturday, two Army soldiers lost their lives in an encounter.

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and all ranks of the Indian Army paid tribute on Sunday to Havildar Dipak Kumar Yadav and Lance Naik Praveen Sharma, who lost their lives in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag on August 10.

“General Upendra Dwivedi COAS and All Ranks of Indian Army salute the supreme sacrifice of Bravehearts Hav Dipak Kumar Yadav an L/Nk Praveen Sharma, who laid down their lives in the line of duty, in Anantnag, J&K,” the Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army), said in a post on X.

Recent months have seen a rise in terror attacks in Jammu, including an assault on an army convoy in Kathua and skirmishes in Doda and Udhampur.

In July, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reported to the Lok Sabha that 28 people, including civilians and security personnel, were killed in 11 terror-related incidents and 24 counter-terror operations up to July 21 this year.

Last month, Indian Army troops thwarted an attack by the Pakistan Border Action Team (BAT) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district’s Machchal sector.

The skirmish resulted in the death of one Pakistani intruder and the loss of one Indian Army soldier, with four others, including a major-rank officer, sustaining injuries. (ANI)

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Get ready to witness a cinematic spectacle as Bollywood’s reigning king, Shah Rukh Khan, joins forces with his sons Aryan Khan and AbRam Khan for the Hindi version of Disney’s highly anticipated release, ‘Mufasa: The Lion King.’

Scheduled to roar into Indian theatres on December 20, this film promises to bring an extra layer of grandeur to the beloved story of the ultimate jungle monarch.

The latest instalment in the Lion King saga, directed by Barry Jenkins, explores the origins of Mufasa, the legendary lion who has captivated hearts across generations.

The Hindi trailer for the upcoming film has been shared by Disney Films India on their official social media handles.

“The king @iamsrk is back as Mufasa, with #AryanKhan and #AbRamKhan by his side Mufasa: The Lion King in cinemas 20th December,” the caption read.

Shah Rukh Khan returns to the iconic role of Mufasa, revisiting the character that has become synonymous with regal authority and wisdom.

Aryan Khan will voice Simba, Mufasa’s son, while the youngest Khan, AbRam, will take on the role of Young Mufasa.

In a press note shared by the Disney team, Shah Rukh Khan shared, “Mufasa has an incredible legacy and stands as the ultimate king of the jungle, imparting his wisdom to his son, Simba. I deeply relate to him as a father and also resonate with Mufasa’s journey in the film. ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ depicts Mufasa’s life from childhood to his rise as an incredible king, and revisiting this character has been exceptional.”

“It’s a special collaboration for me with Disney, particularly because my sons, Aryan and AbRam, are part of this journey and sharing this experience with them is truly meaningful,” he said.

Bikram Duggal, Head of Studios at Disney Star, also expressed his enthusiasm in a press note shared by the Disney team, saying, “The ferocious Mufasa is more than just a fictional character; he embodies a spirit that continues to inspire generations, a quality Disney strives to bring with every story. When ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ was announced, we could not envision anyone other than Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan returning to our family entertainer as Mufasa and Simba. Now, with AbRam joining the cast, this movie has become even more special to us. Our endeavour here is for millions of Indian audiences to enjoy this incredible story with their families!”

The film, enriched by photorealistic CGI and live-action techniques, delves into Mufasa’s past, portraying his rise from an orphaned cub to the esteemed king of the Pride Lands. The story features an array of new and beloved characters, further enhanced by the talents of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who has contributed original songs to the soundtrack.

As the film’s Hindi trailer unveils the magic of this legendary tale, fans can look forward to an epic journey into the heart of the savannah, guided by King Khan and his sons Aryan and AbRam. (ANI)

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A delegation of the Election Commission of India led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar arrived in Chandigarh on Monday to review poll preparedness for forthcoming assembly elections in Haryana.

Election Commissioners, Gyanesh Kumar and Dr SS Sandhu also accompanied Kumar in the poll-bound state.

“An ECI delegation led by CEC Rajiv Kumar and ECs Gyanesh Kumar and Dr SS Sandhu arrived at Chandigarh today to review poll preparedness for forthcoming assembly elections in Haryana,” ECI posted on X.

The term of the current 90-member Haryana legislative assembly is set to end on November 3, 2024.

Haryana is one of the eight states that will be holding legislative assembly elections this year.

In these elections, the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will jointly contest the upcoming Haryana elections.

The Aam Aadmi Party announced that it will be contesting in the upcoming assembly elections in Haryana on its own in all 90 Assembly polls.

In the 2019 Haryana Assembly polls, the BJP won 40 seats, the Congress won 31 seats, the JJP won 10 seats and the INLD won 1 seat.

The Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 are expected to take place on or before October 2024, as the current Assembly’s tenure is set to end on November 3 this year. However, the election schedule is yet to be announced. (ANI)

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Amid heightened tensions in Bangladesh following the ouster of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, the Indian Coast Guard said that security has been beefed up along the international maritime boundary line to prevent any illegal intrusion in India.

Deputy Director General Anupam Rai of the Indian Coast Guard told ANI on Monday that the security has been bolstered to address any potential threats.

“After the political unrest in Bangladesh, Indian Coast Guard has enhanced its patrolling and surveillance along the international maritime boundary line…To prevent any hostile act and illegal intrusion we have beefed up the security, positioned two to three ships…Sunderban Creek areas are being patrolled by our air cushion vessels and interceptor boats,” ICG Deputy DG Anupam Rai told ANI.

He further detailed that the Sunderban Creek areas are being closely monitored with air cushion vessels and interceptor boats. The Indian Coast Guard’s coastal surveillance radars at Haldia, Paradeep, and Gopalpur are operating around the clock, scanning the close coasts of India for any signs of illegal activity.

“Till now no illegal activity has been seen but we have very specifically told our ships to board all fishing boats or any vessels that are close to the Indo-Bangladesh International Maritime Border Line (IMBL) or in the creek areas, ” he added.

Meanwhile, the Border Security forces have also tightened security along the Indo-Bangladesh international border in response to the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh.

Deployment at border outposts has also been increased, and all surveillance equipment is being utilized to ensure effective monitoring.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a committee, led by the Additional Director General (ADG) of the BSF Eastern Command, to monitor the situation at the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB).

The Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a committee, led by the Additional Director General (ADG) of the BSF Eastern Command, to monitor the situation at the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB).

In a letter dated August 9, Under Secretary to the Govt of India Smitha Viju said, “It has been decided to constitute a Committee consisting of the following members for the above-mentioned subject a. ADG, BSF, Eastern Command as the Chairman, b. IG, BSF Frontier HQ South Bengal, c. IG, BSF Frontier HQ Tripura, d. Member (Planning and Development), LPAI and e. Secretary, LPAI.”

Bangladesh is facing a fluid political situation with Sheikh Hasina, tendering her resignation from the position of Prime Minister on August 5 in the wake of mounting protests.

The protests erupted in early July due to demands for reforming the quota system that reserves civil service jobs for specific groups, including descendants of 1971 war veterans.

The unrest intensified after students opposed a new policy allocating government jobs to descendants of freedom fighters, leading to violence, including attacks on state television headquarters and police booths in Dhaka. (ANI)

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‘Sending love and pumpkin sabzi..’: Bebo’s most adorable birthday wish for Sara Ali Khan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 12 (ANI): In a heartwarming gesture, Kareena Kapoor Khan took to Instagram to wish Sara Ali Khan a very happy 29th birthday.

Bebo shared a throwback black-and-white photograph featuring Sara and her father, Saif Ali Khan, from an earlier photoshoot.

Alongside the image, Kareena wrote, “Happy birthday darling Sara. Sending lots of love and pumpkin sabzi your way,” with heart emojis.

Born to actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, Sara Ali Khan turned 29 on Monday.

In her professional sphere, Sara is set to share the screen with Ayushmann Khurrana for the first time in an upcoming action-comedy.

The film will be produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment. They are uniting once again for their third theatrical collaboration.The film, yet to be named, will be directed by Aakash Kaushik.

Sara will also be seen in ‘Metro…In Dino’ with Aditya Roy Kapur. Helmed by Anurag Basu, the anthology film also stars Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, and Konkona Sen Sharma in lead roles.

‘Metro In Dino,’ a film that apparently draws its title from the popular song ‘In Dino’ from ‘Life in a… Metro’, will showcase bittersweet tales of human relationships based in contemporary times.

Sharing more details about the film, Basu had earlier said, “Metro…In Dino is a tale of the people and for the people! It has been a while since I am working on this one and I am glad to be collaborating with a powerhouse like Bhushan Kumar yet again who has always been like a pillar to me!”

He added, “The storyline is very fresh and relevant as I look forward to collaborating with amazing artists who bring that essence of contemporary aura with them. As music plays a very important role in any film, I couldn’t be happier to be collaborating with my dear friend Pritam who has literally added life to the characters and story with his work.”

Sara was recently seen in the mystery thriller film ‘Murder Mubarak’ and the patriotic thriller drama ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’. (ANI)

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 12 (ANI): In a heartwarming gesture, Kareena Kapoor Khan took to Instagram to wish Sara Ali Khan a very happy 29th birthday.

Bebo shared a throwback black-and-white photograph featuring Sara and her father, Saif Ali Khan, from an earlier photoshoot.

Alongside the image, Kareena wrote, “Happy birthday darling Sara. Sending lots of love and pumpkin sabzi your way,” with heart emojis.

Born to actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, Sara Ali Khan turned 29 on Monday.

In her professional sphere, Sara is set to share the screen with Ayushmann Khurrana for the first time in an upcoming action-comedy.

The film will be produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment. They are uniting once again for their third theatrical collaboration.The film, yet to be named, will be directed by Aakash Kaushik.

Sara will also be seen in ‘Metro…In Dino’ with Aditya Roy Kapur. Helmed by Anurag Basu, the anthology film also stars Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, and Konkona Sen Sharma in lead roles.

‘Metro In Dino,’ a film that apparently draws its title from the popular song ‘In Dino’ from ‘Life in a… Metro’, will showcase bittersweet tales of human relationships based in contemporary times.

Sharing more details about the film, Basu had earlier said, “Metro…In Dino is a tale of the people and for the people! It has been a while since I am working on this one and I am glad to be collaborating with a powerhouse like Bhushan Kumar yet again who has always been like a pillar to me!”

He added, “The storyline is very fresh and relevant as I look forward to collaborating with amazing artists who bring that essence of contemporary aura with them. As music plays a very important role in any film, I couldn’t be happier to be collaborating with my dear friend Pritam who has literally added life to the characters and story with his work.”

Sara was recently seen in the mystery thriller film ‘Murder Mubarak’ and the patriotic thriller drama ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’. (ANI)

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BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad slammed the opposition’s attack on the US-based short seller Hindenburg report and its allegations against market regulator SEBI chairperson Madhabi Buch and said that the Congress party and its allies have conspired together to usher in economic anarchy and instability in India.

“After being rebuffed by the people of India, the Congress party, its allies and the toolkit gang have conspired together to usher in economic anarchy and instability in India. Hindenburg report is released on Saturday, there is uproar on Sunday so the capital market is destabilized on Monday. India is a safe, stable and promising market in the shares as well. It is SEBI’s legal responsibility to ensure that the market runs smoothly,” the BJP leader said while addressing a press conference in the national capital.

“When SEBI issued a notice against Hindenburg, after completing its entire inquiry in July, which was done under the supervision of the Supreme Court, then without giving any answer in favour of its defence, they have made this attack, a baseless attack,” he said.

Hitting out at the opposition, the BJP leader said that they are continuously trying to destroy the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“We thought that the opposition would maintain peace but they are not. They are continuously trying to destroy PM Modi’s image. The Congress party and their ally party are doing this. Now on Hidenburg’s report, they are spreading false in the society,” he said.

Earlier, LoP Rahul Gandhi, alleged on Sunday that there was a significant risk in the Indian stock market after the “integrity” of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was “gravely compromised” by the allegations against its chairperson.

The Congress leader also asked, “If investors lose their hard-earned money, who will be held accountable–PM Modi, the SEBI Chairperson, or Gautam Adani?”

This comes after Hindenburg alleged that market regulator SEBI chairperson Madhabi Buch and her husband had stakes in obscure offshore funds used in the alleged Adani money siphoning scandal.

Meanwhile, SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Buch and her husbands through a press release rejected the allegations of Hindenburg as baseless and malicious and said this was done for their “character assassination.”

On August 10, Hindenburg published a report alleging, “We had previously noted Adani’s total confidence in continuing to operate without the risk of serious regulatory intervention, suggesting that this may be explained through Adani’s relationship with SEBI Chairperson, Madhabi Buch.”

“What we hadn’t realized: the current SEBI Chairperson and her husband, Dhaval Buch, had hidden stakes in the exact same obscure offshore Bermuda and Mauritius funds, found in the same complex nested structure, used by Vinod Adani,” the report by the US hedge firm alleged.

Earlier in January 2023, Hindenburg published a report accusing the Adani Group of financial irregularities, leading to a significant drop in the group’s stock prices. Adani had rubbished these claims as baseless.

The Supreme Court has given a clean chit to the Adani group. In January 2024, the apex court refused to transfer the probe into the allegations made by Hindenburg of stock price manipulation by the Adani group to an SIT and directed market regulator SEBI to complete its probe into two pending cases within three months.

In June this year, the Supreme Court also dismissed a plea seeking to review its earlier verdict in the Adani-Hindenburg case. (ANI)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that if the Kolkata police are unable to solve the rape-murder case of a junior doctor by Sunday, she would hand over the case to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

“The day I got to know about the incident from the Kolkata Police Commissioner, I told him that it is a sad incident and immediate action should be taken and a fast-track court should also be set up immediately…There were nurses and security, but I am still unable to understand how this incident took place. Police have informed me that there was someone inside (Hospital). The Principal of RG Kar Hospital has resigned today…Police, Dog Squad, Forensic department and other teams are on the job. Investigation has been started to arrest the accused and police are trying to arrest him as early as possible. If the Police are unable to solve this case by Sunday, then we will not keep this case in our hands, we will hand it over to CBI,” the Bengal CM said.

CM Mamata Banerjee’s comments on the case come after the doctors launched an indefinite nationwide protest to ensure their demands are met and justice is served.

Handing the case over to the CBI is one of the foremost demands of the doctors. The other demands include a fast-track court and the formation of a committee for the implementation of the Central Protection Act in all hospitals.

Earlier Kolkata police said it would enhance security measures outside the hospitals to prevent any such incidents.

DCP North, Abhishek Gupta said, “The names of the people entering the hospital will now be noted down in a register. No unwanted person should enter to create problems. Doctors have demanded to increase the security around the hospital. The guards have been given identity cards which they will always wear on duty. This is just a step to increase security…”

The rape and murder case of the junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata has led to mass outrage and protests. Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) has launched a nationwide strike as they gathered outside various hospitals across the country, demanding justice for the trainee doctor.

The doctors gathered outside the Lok Nayak Hospital, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi and several hospitals across the country and hurled slogans, demanding justice for the victim.

Speaking with ANI, Joint Secretary of Resident Doctor’s Association Safdarjung Hospital, Dr Nitin Panwar said, “The recent incident of RG Kar Medical College & Hospital is the reason for this protest…We haven’t got any transparent proof of investigation in the matter. Moreover, the government and administration are giving different versions of the story. They also tried to push it towards the matter of suicide. Now, they are making some other story…Today, we have conducted a meeting with the Health Secretary. We have put forward our demands…We will first discuss with all the RDAs and then make our decision.”

Meanwhile, Sandip Gosh has resigned from his post as the principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital amid the nationwide strike. Speaking to reporters after stepping down from his position, Dr Ghosh claimed that he was being defamed on social media over the incident and said that the deceased doctor was “like his daughter.” (ANI)

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Sandip Gosh resigned from his post as the principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Monday amid the nationwide strike by the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) in connection with the rape and murder of a trainee-doctor.

Speaking to reporters after stepping down from his position, Dr Ghosh claimed that he was being defamed on social media over the incident and said that the deceased doctor was “like his daughter.”

“I am getting defamed on social media. It is not good. The deceased doctor was like my daughter. As a parent, I resign. I don’t like that this should happen to anyone in future,” Dr Ghosh said while speaking to reporters in Kolkata.

FORDA has announced a nationwide strike demanding justice and an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the death of the trainee doctor.

Doctors held demonstrations outside hospitals across the country, including Lok Nayak Hospital and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi, on Monday.

FORDA general secretary Sarvesh Pandey said that the protests will continue till their demands are fulfilled and added that around 3 lakh doctors across the county have joined the protest.

The doctors are demanding a CBI inquiry into the case, a fast-track court and the formation of a committee for the implementation of the Central Protection Act in all hospitals.

FORDA India president Dr Aviral Mathur urged everyone to condemn the incident and said that emergency services will operate for the convenience of patients.

“Everyone should condemn this incident. We will call off the strike when our demands are addressed, as we don’t want the patients to suffer. Emergency services are going on for the convenience of patients. Our organisation is constantly in touch with the ministry. We have full faith that our demands will be fulfilled,” Dr Mathur said.

Given the proposed indefinite strike by FORDA, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi issued an order directing all HoDs to submit an action plan for their respective departments so that patient care services are minimally disrupted.

A post-graduate trainee doctor was found raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. The death has led to widespread outrage and protests by doctors.

Kolkata police have summoned three junior doctors and one house staff member who were on duty on the night of the incident. (ANI)

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