Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal marched to the CBI office in Salt Lake on Friday, seeking justice for the rape-murder of a medic in state-run RG Kar hospital last month. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Bengal Doctors Hold Rally From Health Ministry Building to CBI Office

Junior doctors protesting the rape-murder of their colleague in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have called off the month-long strike and will be resuming the emergency services from Saturday (Sep 21).&nbsp;

"On the 41st day of the protest, West Bengal Junior Doctors Front wants to say that we achieved a lot during our agitation, but many things remain unachieved. We made the Kolkata commissioner of police resign and the DME, DHS resign. But this doesn't mean the agitation is over. We will take it forward in a new way," the protesting doctors said.&nbsp;

The decision was taken after a general body meeting was held on Thursday (Sep 19) where the doctors submitted a draft outlining key points from their discussions with the West Bengal government. The state's response is now awaited.

While essential services will be resuming, the Outpatient Department (OPD) and Occupational Therapy (OT) services will remain suspended.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"We are returning to work on Saturday and will resume essential services. OPD and OT services will remain suspended because we want to ensure that measures are taken to ensure the security of female colleagues," the protesting doctors said.&nbsp;

Notably, the doctors will be organising a rally from Swasthya Bhawan (ground zero of the protests) to the CGO complex on Friday (Sep 20)&nbsp;to end the protest.&nbsp;

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The healthcare machinery of the state had been hit badly in the last few weeks, with the doctors demanding justice for the trainee doctor who was brutally raped and murdered last month. However, with the floods aggravating the situation, the Mamata Banerjee government pleaded the doctors to return to work.&nbsp;

Earlier this week, the Mamata administration also accepted the&nbsp;resignation of Commissioner of Police, Vineet Goyal, after protesting doctors demanded it.

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The state government has come under heavy scrutiny for its role in the case. 
 
The Supreme Court on&nbsp;Tuesday (Sep 17)&nbsp;said the details submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in its status report regarding the state's role in the case were "really disturbing" and that the court itself was troubled by it.

“I won’t give details of the day here because it will dislocate the investigation. We don’t want someone to take advantage of it as a technical issue later on. But what the CBI has revealed in its status report is really disturbing," Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud had said while presiding over a three-judge bench.

The CBI report highlighted the series of flaws in the investigation, including the fact that the victim's clothes were not even sent for the post-mortem. The bench came down heavily on the state and raised questions about evidence tampering and police complicity, leading to the arrest of the station house officer (SHO) of the area.

(With inputs from agencies)

Junior doctors protesting the rape-murder of their colleague in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have called off the month-long strike and will be resuming the emergency services from Saturday (Sep 21).

Junior doctors protesting the rape-murder of their colleague in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have called off the month-long strike and will be resuming the emergency services from Saturday (Sep 21). "On the 41st day of the protest, West Bengal Junior Doctors Front wants to say that we achieved a lot during our agitation, but many things remain unachieved. We made the Kolkata commissioner of police resign and the DME, DHS resign. But this doesn't mean the agitation is over. We will take it forward in a new way," the protesting doctors said. The decision was taken after a general body meeting was held on Thursday (Sep 19) where the doctors submitted a draft outlining key points from their discussions with the West Bengal government. The state's response is now awaited. While essential services will be resuming, the Outpatient Department (OPD) and Occupational Therapy (OT) services will remain suspended. "We are returning to work on Saturday and will resume essential services. OPD and OT services will remain suspended because we want to ensure that measures are taken to ensure the security of female colleagues," the protesting doctors said. Notably, the doctors will be organising a rally from Swasthya Bhawan (ground zero of the protests) to the CGO complex on Friday (Sep 20) to end the protest. Watch | Kolkata Horror: CM Mamata Banerjee agrees to Indian doctors’ demands, removes Police Commissioner The healthcare machinery of the state had been hit badly in the last few weeks, with the doctors demanding justice for the trainee doctor who was brutally raped and murdered last month. However, with the floods aggravating the situation, the Mamata Banerjee government pleaded the doctors to return to work. Earlier this week, the Mamata administration also accepted the resignation of Commissioner of Police, Vineet Goyal, after protesting doctors demanded it. Also read | Kolkata horror: Former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh’s polygraph results 'deceptive', says CBI The state government has come under heavy scrutiny for its role in the case. The Supreme Court on Tuesday (Sep 17) said the details submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in its status report regarding the state's role in the case were "really disturbing" and that the court itself was troubled by it. “I won’t give details of the day here because it will dislocate the investigation. We don’t want someone to take advantage of it as a technical issue later on. But what the CBI has revealed in its status report is really disturbing," Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud had said while presiding over a three-judge bench. The CBI report highlighted the series of flaws in the investigation, including the fact that the victim's clothes were not even sent for the post-mortem. The bench came down heavily on the state and raised questions about evidence tampering and police complicity, leading to the arrest of the station house officer (SHO) of the area. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata horror: Doctors call off month-long protest; to resume emergency services from Saturday

Kolkata rape-murder case: Junior doctors on Thursday alleged ‘external pressure’ as fans and&nbsp;tents were removed from their protest site

As the protest in front of Swasthya Bhawan, the West Bengal health department’s headquarters&nbsp;in Kolkata, intensified,&nbsp;junior doctors alleged that "external pressure" forced the decorators to remove tens, fans, and bamboo sticks from their protest site.&nbsp;

<h2>Effort to 'demoralise' protesters&nbsp;</h2>

The protesters alleged that it was a move to "demoralise" them and weaken their morale.&nbsp;

“It could be an effort to demoralise us,” said a junior doctor, “but we would like to clearly say that for a protest, we don’t need all this. We can protest from anywhere and in any possible way.”

The protest outside Swasthya Bhawan began on September 10. After meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the doctors expressed "partial" satisfaction with the outcome and requested further discussions.&nbsp;

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The protest was triggered after a junior female doctor was brutally raped and murdered last month in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical Hospital and College.&nbsp;

The junior doctors announced their decision to continue the protest and cease work after a six-hour meeting with government officials on Wednesday night.&nbsp;

Debashish Haldar, a prominent figure in the protest, said, “While we appreciate the government’s verbal commitments, we remain hopeful for a written directive that formally acknowledges our demands. Until then, we will maintain our current course of action.”

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The Chief Secretary requested the West Bengal Junior Doctors Front (WBJDF) to submit the particulars of four to five junior doctors as representatives in the proposed Special Task Force for further discussions. He further reiterated the government’s appeal for the doctors to immediately resume work.

(With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata rape-murder case: Junior doctors on Thursday alleged ‘external pressure’ as fans and tents were removed from their protest site As the protest in front of Swasthya Bhawan, the West Bengal health department’s headquarters in Kolkata, intensified, junior doctors alleged that "external pressure" forced the decorators to remove tens, fans, and bamboo sticks from their protest site.

Kolkata rape-murder case: Junior doctors on Thursday alleged ‘external pressure’ as fans and tents were removed from their protest site As the protest in front of Swasthya Bhawan, the West Bengal health department’s headquarters in Kolkata, intensified, junior doctors alleged that "external pressure" forced the decorators to remove tens, fans, and bamboo sticks from their protest site. Effort to 'demoralise' protesters The protesters alleged that it was a move to "demoralise" them and weaken their morale. “It could be an effort to demoralise us,” said a junior doctor, “but we would like to clearly say that for a protest, we don’t need all this. We can protest from anywhere and in any possible way.” The protest outside Swasthya Bhawan began on September 10. After meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the doctors expressed "partial" satisfaction with the outcome and requested further discussions. Also read: 'What CBI has revealed is disturbing...': Indian SC tears into West Bengal government on RG Kar probe The protest was triggered after a junior female doctor was brutally raped and murdered last month in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical Hospital and College. The junior doctors announced their decision to continue the protest and cease work after a six-hour meeting with government officials on Wednesday night. Debashish Haldar, a prominent figure in the protest, said, “While we appreciate the government’s verbal commitments, we remain hopeful for a written directive that formally acknowledges our demands. Until then, we will maintain our current course of action.” Watch | Kolkata rape-murder case: Second round of talks inconclusive × The Chief Secretary requested the West Bengal Junior Doctors Front (WBJDF) to submit the particulars of four to five junior doctors as representatives in the proposed Special Task Force for further discussions. He further reiterated the government’s appeal for the doctors to immediately resume work. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata: Protesting junior doctors allege 'external pressure' after tents, fans removed from stir site

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (Sep 17) slammed the West Bengal government over its handling of the initial investigation into the murder rape of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.&nbsp;

The court said the details submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in its status report were "really disturbing" and that the court itself was troubled by it.&nbsp;

“I won’t give details of the day here because it will dislocate the investigation. We don’t want someone to take advantage of it as a technical issue later on. But what the CBI has revealed in its status report is really disturbing," Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud presiding over a three-judge bench said.

"What you are flagging is of the utmost concern. So I can only share with you that we are ourselves disturbed by what we have (seen in the report)…and this is what the CBI itself has told us. They are themselves very concerned about the fact that this is what has happened."

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<h2>Evidence tampering&nbsp;</h2>

The CBI report highlighted the series of flaws in the investigation, including the fact that the victim's clothes were not even sent for the post-mortem.&nbsp;The bench came down heavily on the state and raised questions about&nbsp;evidence tampering and police complicity, leading to the arrest of the station house officer (SHO) of the area.

The court also slammed the Mamata Banerjee-led government for its August 19 notification that barred women doctors from working&nbsp;at night and for more than 12-hour shifts due to concerns over their safety. The bench&nbsp;labelled the decision as unconstitutional.

“How can you tell women doctors that they can’t work at night? Women don’t need concessions; they need equal opportunities," the bench said.&nbsp;

"Whether it’s pilots, the armed forces, or police officers, women work round-the-clock, and you must provide the necessary security infrastructure."

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The apex court pulling up the state government came a day after Mamata announced that her administration had&nbsp;accepted the resignation of Commissioner of Police, Vineet Goyal after protesting doctors demanded it.&nbsp;

The two earlier meetings with CM Banerjee failed as she and the doctors could not come to a consensus on whether the proceedings should be live streamed or videographed.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (Sep 17) slammed the West Bengal government over its handling of the initial investigation into the murder rape of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (Sep 17) slammed the West Bengal government over its handling of the initial investigation into the murder rape of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court said the details submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in its status report were "really disturbing" and that the court itself was troubled by it. “I won’t give details of the day here because it will dislocate the investigation. We don’t want someone to take advantage of it as a technical issue later on. But what the CBI has revealed in its status report is really disturbing," Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud presiding over a three-judge bench said. "What you are flagging is of the utmost concern. So I can only share with you that we are ourselves disturbed by what we have (seen in the report)…and this is what the CBI itself has told us. They are themselves very concerned about the fact that this is what has happened." Watch | Kolkata Horror: CM Mamata Banerjee agrees to Indian doctors’ demands, removes Police Commissioner × Evidence tampering The CBI report highlighted the series of flaws in the investigation, including the fact that the victim's clothes were not even sent for the post-mortem. The bench came down heavily on the state and raised questions about evidence tampering and police complicity, leading to the arrest of the station house officer (SHO) of the area. The court also slammed the Mamata Banerjee-led government for its August 19 notification that barred women doctors from working at night and for more than 12-hour shifts due to concerns over their safety. The bench labelled the decision as unconstitutional. “How can you tell women doctors that they can’t work at night? Women don’t need concessions; they need equal opportunities," the bench said. "Whether it’s pilots, the armed forces, or police officers, women work round-the-clock, and you must provide the necessary security infrastructure." Also read | Kolkata horror: Former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh’s polygraph results 'deceptive', says CBI The apex court pulling up the state government came a day after Mamata announced that her administration had accepted the resignation of Commissioner of Police, Vineet Goyal after protesting doctors demanded it. The two earlier meetings with CM Banerjee failed as she and the doctors could not come to a consensus on whether the proceedings should be live streamed or videographed. (With inputs from agencies)

'What CBI has revealed is disturbing...': Indian SC tears into West Bengal government on RG Kar probe

The Supreme Court of India observed on Tuesday that the revelations made by the Central Bureau of Investigation about its investigation into the rape and murder of a 31-year-old resident doctor at RG Kar Hospital were "disturbing".

Kolkata Horror: 'CBI has revealed disturbing information in its status report', says CJI

The Supreme Court September 17, 2024, described the revelations in the new status report filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as “disturbing” while hearing the suo motu case regarding the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Kolkata Hospital Horror: Supreme Court Terms CBI's Findings 'Disturbing'

CM Mamata Banerjee announced the removal of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal after meeting with a delegation of protesting Indian doctors on Sept 16. The doctors demanded to remove the police commissioner and top health officials after outrage over mishandling of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in August. CM Mamata Banerjee urged doctors to return to work so the common people would not suffer. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Horror: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee concedes to doctors’ demands

CM Mamata Banerjee announced the removal of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal after meeting with a delegation of protesting Indian doctors Sept 16. The doctors demanded to remove the police commissioner and top health officials after outrage over mishandling of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in August. CM Mamata Banerjee urged doctors to return to work so the common people would not suffer. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Horror: CM Mamata Banerjee agrees to Indian doctors’ demands, removes Police Commissioner

After days of a standoff between protesting doctors and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee the two sides appear to have agreed on common ground after four failed attempts. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had invited the protesting doctors for one last meeting to address their issues. About 30 representatives of the doctor's body arrived for a meeting to put forward their demands. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata rape-murder case: 30 doctors meet TMC Chief at CM residence

Former Principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College Sandip Ghosh and Bengal cop Abhijit Mondal, who were arrested in the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case, have been sent to the CBI custody till September 17.

Kolkata Rape & Murder Case: RG Kar Ex-principal, kolkata cop sent to CBI custody till September 17

Kolkata Rape & Murder Case: Ex-Principal and Bengal cop sent to CBI custody till September 17

After days of a standoff between protesting doctors and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee the two sides appear to have agreed on common ground after four failed attempts. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has invited the protesting doctors for one last meeting to address their issues.

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Former RG Kar Medical College principal, Sandip Ghosh, gave misleading responses during a polygraph and layered voice analysis, according to CBI officials. The CBI is investigating the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the hospital on August 9.

CBI claims that&nbsp;Ghosh was informed about the incident at 9:58 AM but delayed reporting it to the police. When he did file a report, it was vague.

CBI officials also accused Ghosh of introducing a suicide theory. "He did not try to get an FIR lodged immediately. Rather, a new theory of suicide was introduced, which is not possible as per external injury visible on the body of the victim that was undressed at the lower part," CBI told the news agency.

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Additionally, the CBI said Ghosh contacted Tala Police Station’s Officer In Charge (OC), Abhijit Mondal, at 10:03 AM on August 9. However, Mondal did not arrive at the crime scene immediately. By 11:30 AM, a case of unnatural death was registered.

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Mondal, who has also been arrested, was informed of the incident but failed to act swiftly. The general diary entry (GDE) 542 stated that the victim, a postgraduate trainee at RG Kar Medical College, was found "unconscious" in the chest medicine seminar room. However, a doctor had already examined her and declared her dead.

The CBI claims the GDE was falsified in coordination with hospital authorities and others, deliberately providing inaccurate information. The agency further alleged that Mondal’s delay in filing the FIR and securing the crime scene resulted in the loss of crucial evidence.

Mondal is also accused of protecting Sanjay Roy, the suspect who had unauthorised access to the crime scene. The victim was found raped and murdered in the seminar hall, where she had gone to rest. A doctor discovered her body.

Sanjay Roy, a police volunteer, was arrested the following day after CCTV footage showed him entering the room at 4:03 am. The Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in New Delhi later found Roy’s account to be "deceptive on certain important issues," PTI reported.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former RG Kar Medical College principal, Sandip Ghosh, gave misleading responses during a polygraph and layered voice analysis, according to CBI officials. The CBI is investigating the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the hospital on August 9.

Former RG Kar Medical College principal, Sandip Ghosh, gave misleading responses during a polygraph and layered voice analysis, according to CBI officials. The CBI is investigating the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the hospital on August 9. CBI claims that Ghosh was informed about the incident at 9:58 AM but delayed reporting it to the police. When he did file a report, it was vague. CBI officials also accused Ghosh of introducing a suicide theory. "He did not try to get an FIR lodged immediately. Rather, a new theory of suicide was introduced, which is not possible as per external injury visible on the body of the victim that was undressed at the lower part," CBI told the news agency. × Additionally, the CBI said Ghosh contacted Tala Police Station’s Officer In Charge (OC), Abhijit Mondal, at 10:03 AM on August 9. However, Mondal did not arrive at the crime scene immediately. By 11:30 AM, a case of unnatural death was registered. Also read: WB CM Mamata Banerjee invites protesting doctors again for 'final' meeting Mondal, who has also been arrested, was informed of the incident but failed to act swiftly. The general diary entry (GDE) 542 stated that the victim, a postgraduate trainee at RG Kar Medical College, was found "unconscious" in the chest medicine seminar room. However, a doctor had already examined her and declared her dead. The CBI claims the GDE was falsified in coordination with hospital authorities and others, deliberately providing inaccurate information. The agency further alleged that Mondal’s delay in filing the FIR and securing the crime scene resulted in the loss of crucial evidence. Mondal is also accused of protecting Sanjay Roy, the suspect who had unauthorised access to the crime scene. The victim was found raped and murdered in the seminar hall, where she had gone to rest. A doctor discovered her body. Sanjay Roy, a police volunteer, was arrested the following day after CCTV footage showed him entering the room at 4:03 am. The Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in New Delhi later found Roy’s account to be "deceptive on certain important issues," PTI reported. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata horror: Former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh’s polygraph results 'deceptive', says CBI

In a significant breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two individuals in connection with the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Among those arrested are Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and Abhijit Mondal, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Tala Police Station.

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Following a series of dramatic events on Thursday, the deadlock between protesting junior doctors and the West Bengal Government persisted, as attempts to initiate discussions fell through. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee waited for more than two hours while a delegation of protesters stood outside Nabanna, the state secretariat.

Kolkata rape and murder case: High drama unfolds outside CM Mamata's residence

A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon.

The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58).

According to Kolkata police, "At around 1:45 PM, police received reports of a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road. A ragpicker was injured in the explosion."

The officer-in-charge of Taltala police station arrived at the scene and discovered that the injured person had been taken to NRS Hospital with a wrist injury.

Police said that a plastic gunny bag was also found at the scene.

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The area was cordoned off with police tape, and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) was called in.

Accordingly, a team of BDDS arrived and checked the bag and the vicinity. After their clearance, traffic was allowed.

After examining the gunny bag and surrounding area and after ensuring it was safe, BDDS cleared the site for traffic.

Police said the injured ragpicker disclosed his name as Bapi Das at the hospital and revealed that he had no place to stay and had been residing on the footpath of SN Banerjee Road.

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Police further said that the injured is undergoing treatment, adding that a statement has not yet been recorded as the patient needs some time.

Further details on the matter is awaited.&nbsp;

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A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon. The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58).

A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon. The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58). According to Kolkata police, "At around 1:45 PM, police received reports of a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road. A ragpicker was injured in the explosion." The officer-in-charge of Taltala police station arrived at the scene and discovered that the injured person had been taken to NRS Hospital with a wrist injury. Police said that a plastic gunny bag was also found at the scene. Also read: Rameshwaram Cafe attack: Terrorists planned to bomb BJP office on Ram Mandir inauguration day The area was cordoned off with police tape, and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) was called in. Accordingly, a team of BDDS arrived and checked the bag and the vicinity. After their clearance, traffic was allowed. After examining the gunny bag and surrounding area and after ensuring it was safe, BDDS cleared the site for traffic. Police said the injured ragpicker disclosed his name as Bapi Das at the hospital and revealed that he had no place to stay and had been residing on the footpath of SN Banerjee Road. Watch | Fresh Violence in Manipur: Rocket-propelled bomb attack escalates conflict × Police further said that the injured is undergoing treatment, adding that a statement has not yet been recorded as the patient needs some time. Further details on the matter is awaited. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kolkata blast: Ragpicker injured; bomb disposal squad probe scene

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 14) held a political rally in the northern Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, where he declared that terrorism was on its “last breath” in the area. Addressing people from the Doda district, PM Modi vowed to free the state from dynastic politics.

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Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,&nbsp;Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday (Sep 14) made a big claim, saying that Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque is actually a 'temple of Lord Shiva' and called it&nbsp;'Vishwanath'.&nbsp;

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India men's hockey team beat Pakistan 2-1 on Saturday (Sep 14) in the Asian Champions Trophy. This was India's fifth straight win in the tournament as they entered the semis unbeaten. A total of six teams are participating in the tournament in round-robin format.

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Amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the two countries exchanged 103 prisoners each in a major swap deal brokered by the UAE. This comes as tensions increase between Moscow and NATO on the issue of long-range strike missiles by Ukraine.

Amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the two countries exchanged 103 prisoners each in a major swap deal brokered by the UAE. This comes as tensions increase between Moscow and NATO on the issue of long-range strike missiles by Ukraine. In other news, Kolkata police on Saturday said that they had foiled an attack on agitating junior doctors protesting outside Swasthya Bhawan, by "professional criminals" and have detained two individuals. Click on the headlines to read more Russia, Ukraine exchange 103 prisoners each as tensions run high over long-range weapons Russia and Ukraine on Saturday (Sep 14) exchanged 103 prisoners each in a major swap deal brokered by the UAE. Citing the Russian defence ministry, Interfax news agency reported that the soldiers released on Saturday were captured from the Kursk region, as Ukrainian fighters smashed their way into the Russian territory last month. Kolkata horror: Police ‘foil’ attack bid on agitating doctors, victim’s mother sees hope amid impasse Kolkata police claimed Saturday (Sep 14) they had foiled an attack on agitating junior doctors by “professional criminals” and detained two individuals. The medics have been staging a sit-in outside Swasthya Bhavan, West Bengal's health department headquarters, in response to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. They are demanding justice for the victim, better security at state-run hospitals and removal of top health officials. Indians 'duped' into joining Russian army return home, say were 'treated like slaves' Four Indian citizens, who were duped into joining the Russian army to fight in its war with Ukraine, returned to India on Friday (Sep 13), The Times of India reported. West Asia crisis: 55 rockets fired toward Israel's Safed area, sparking fires Around 55 rockets were fired toward Safed and the surrounding areas on Saturday (Sept 14) morning, Israeli media reported citing the military. There were no reports of injuries in these strikes. PM Modi claims terror ‘breathing last’ in Jammu-Kashmir, Congress issues fact-check Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 14) held a political rally in the northern Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, where he declared that terrorism was on its “last breath” in the area. Addressing people from the Doda district, PM Modi vowed to free the state from dynastic politics. Iran says it launched Chamran-1 research satellite, triggering missile concerns Iran on Saturday (Sep 14) blasted a new research satellite into orbit, state media said, in the latest such development for an aerospace programme that has long faced Western criticism. West Bengal: Ragpicker injured in blast; bomb disposal squad probe scene A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon.The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58). India: UP CM Yogi says 'Gyanvapi not mosque, but actually Lord Shiva temple' Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday (Sep 14) made a big claim, saying that Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque is actually a 'temple of Lord Shiva' and called it 'Vishwanath'. Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India beat Pakistan to enter semis unbeaten India men's hockey team beat Pakistan 2-1 on Saturday (Sep 14) in the Asian Champions Trophy. This was India's fifth straight win in the tournament as they entered the semis unbeaten. A total of six teams are participating in the tournament in round-robin format. Ishaan Khatter praises Priyanka Chopra for opening doors to Hollywood for other actors Ishaan Khatter is all hearts for Priyanka Chopra and he believes she has opened the doors of Hollywood for Indian actors. Khatter recently played the role of Shooter Duval in the Netflix series The Perfect Couple.

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Mamata Banerjee on Thursday offered to step down as chief minister, saying she is not concerned about the post. "I am ready to resign from the Chief Minister of West Bengal. I am not concerned about the post. I want justice, I am only concerned about justice getting served," she said in a press briefing after protesting doctors did not turn for a scheduled meeting with her.

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A Kolkata court has rejected the CBI’s request to conduct a narco-analysis test on Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The decision came after Roy refused to consent to the test, complicating the investigation into the high-profile case.

Kolkata Hospital Horror: Prime accused Sanjay Roy's narc test refused | India News

CM Mamata Banerjee publicly apologised following the rape and murder of a trainee medic in Kolkata, which sparked widespread protests across the country. The incident has fueled nationwide outrage with campaigners arguing that despite stricter laws women in India continue to face high levels of sexual violence. Doctors have called for Banerjee's resignation, accusing her of mishandling the situation. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee apologises, says ready to resign

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says 'will resign for the sake of justice'

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says 'not concerned about post, I want justice'

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches at the residence of the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh’s father Satya Prakash Ghosh, in connection with a financial irregularities case.

Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: ED searches Sandip Ghosh's residence in financial irregularities case

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The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across multiple locations in Kolkata on Thursday over financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

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The West Bengal government on Wednesday invited the agitating junior doctors for talks on the ongoing impasse arising out of the alleged raped and murder of a woman medic.

Kolkata rape and murder case: Mamata government invites doctors for talks

An exchange of words between the ruling party Trinamool Congress and the opposition BJP erupted over the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. A Trinamool spokesperson wrote a comical reply to a BJP leader’s comment in which she threatened to pull his hair.

Trinamool spokesperson, Kunal Ghosh, in response, wrote that he has already lost most of his hair and it is not right to cast an evil eye on the remaining ones.

“Papiya Adhikari, a former actress, then CPM and then BJP leader, has publicly threatened to slap me and pull my hair. I have lost my hair. It is not right to cast an evil eye on them. Instead, suggest medicines that may help hair growth,” Ghose posted on his X account in his native language, Bangla,&nbsp;and urged her to keep gaining publicity with her statements.

Ghose has been the voice of the Mamata Banerjee-led party’s position in the horrific rape-murder of the trainee doctor. He has been getting constant criticism from the opposition parties, including&nbsp;the BJP and CPM. Many highlighted the case of the Shardha group in which he was arrested.

In response to all this hatred, he defended himself by saying, “Yes, I was in jail but not guilty and still fighting the legal battle.”

The ongoing political dispute over the doctor’s rape and murder at the state-controlled hospital has seen various instances where the opposition and the current leading party shared a harsh exchange of comments.

Earlier, the senior Trinamool leader and MP Ghose Dastidar made headlines for calling BJP MLA and fashion designer Agnimitra Paul a “saree maker.” In response, Paul replied that she is very proud of her profession.

(With inputs from agencies)

An exchange of words between the ruling party Trinamool Congress and the opposition BJP erupted over the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

An exchange of words between the ruling party Trinamool Congress and the opposition BJP erupted over the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. A Trinamool spokesperson wrote a comical reply to a BJP leader’s comment in which she threatened to pull his hair. Trinamool spokesperson, Kunal Ghosh, in response, wrote that he has already lost most of his hair and it is not right to cast an evil eye on the remaining ones. “Papiya Adhikari, a former actress, then CPM and then BJP leader, has publicly threatened to slap me and pull my hair. I have lost my hair. It is not right to cast an evil eye on them. Instead, suggest medicines that may help hair growth,” Ghose posted on his X account in his native language, Bangla, and urged her to keep gaining publicity with her statements. Ghose has been the voice of the Mamata Banerjee-led party’s position in the horrific rape-murder of the trainee doctor. He has been getting constant criticism from the opposition parties, including the BJP and CPM. Many highlighted the case of the Shardha group in which he was arrested. In response to all this hatred, he defended himself by saying, “Yes, I was in jail but not guilty and still fighting the legal battle.” The ongoing political dispute over the doctor’s rape and murder at the state-controlled hospital has seen various instances where the opposition and the current leading party shared a harsh exchange of comments. Earlier, the senior Trinamool leader and MP Ghose Dastidar made headlines for calling BJP MLA and fashion designer Agnimitra Paul a “saree maker.” In response, Paul replied that she is very proud of her profession. (With inputs from agencies)

I have lost my hair, not right to cast an evil eye on remaining ones: Trinamool leader's comical response

Last night several paths across West Bengal witnessed protest, people took to the streets late in the evening holding burning torches candles using the light of their phones to press for their demands. The calls demanding Justice have only grown louder in fact people have been registering their protest and their anger in unique ways.

Kolkata Horror: Victim's family allege forced cremation, bribery by police | Gravitas

The Indian Supreme Court on Friday (Sept 6) rejected RG Medical College and Hospital's former principal Sandip Ghosh's plea that challenged Calcutta High Court's order on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the institute's financial irregularities case.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: SC dismisses Sandip Ghosh's plea against CBI probe in graft case

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