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'Instill fear of punishment': Modi's first reaction to Kolkata rape-murder
Prime Minister Narendra Modi indirectly reacted to the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in his Independence Day speech.
Postmortem report suggests 'gangrape,' 150mg semen found: Kolkata doctor's parents
The brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has taken a new turn, with the victim's parents alleging that their daughter may have been a victim of gangrape.
Assam college under fire over advisory with 'misogynistic undertones'
Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) in Assam has come under fire for issuing an advisory asking female doctors, students, and staff to avoid going out in deserted, dimly lit, and sparsely populated areas at night.
Kolkata doctor's rape-murder: 'Renovation work' near crime scene sparks row
A political row has erupted in the Kolkata doctor's rape and murder case over renovation work at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital near the seminar room where the victim's body was recovered.
CBI to probe Kolkata doctor's rape-murder; Calcutta HC cites lapses
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
'It Ends with Us' collects ₹4.85cr at Indian box office
The Hollywood film It Ends with Us has made a significant mark at the Indian box office, grossing an estimated ₹4.85 crore in its first four days of release.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: HC sends principal on extended leave
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed Dr Sandip Ghosh—former principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital—to take extended leave.
Police probing why family was told Kolkata doctor committed suicide
The father of the 31-year-old doctor, who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, received a phone call Friday morning informing him that his daughter had died by suicide.
Kolkata rape-murder: 4 doctors who had dinner with victim summoned
Four junior doctors who had dinner with the woman trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have been summoned again by police for questioning, news agency ANI said.
Kolkata rape-murder: OPD services hit by nationwide doctors' protest
Doctors nationwide have refused to return to work, except for emergency cases, in protest against the rape and murder of a 31-year-old physician at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
'I'll do what happened in Kolkata...': Doctor threatened with rape-murder
A woman doctor at the Bhatar State General Hospital in West Bengal was reportedly threatened with rape and murder by a civic volunteer, identified as Susanta Roy.
'Will hand over doctor rape-murder case to CBI if...': Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she would transfer the investigation into the rape-murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) if the police fail to solve the case by Sunday.
Doctors across India go on indefinite strike over Kolkata murder
Doctors across India launched an indefinite strike following the brutal rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital on Monday.
Kolkata principal resigns amid massive protests over doctor's rape-murder
The principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, Dr Sandip Ghosh, resigned on Monday after the public outcry over the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor on campus late Thursday.
Accused washed his clothes after raping, killing Kolkata doctor: Cops
The man accused of raping and murdering a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital allegedly returned home after the crime and slept for a few hours, according to fresh reports.
Kolkata: Doctor-murder accused married 4 times, 3 wives left him
Sanjay Roy, the accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, had a history of marital misconduct, according to his neighbors.
Kolkata medical college superintendent removed after trainee doctor's murder
The West Bengal Health Department has removed Dr. Sanjay Vasishta, the superintendent of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, following the alleged rape and murder of a 31-year-old woman trainee doctor on the hospital premises.
If necessary, Kolkata doctor murderer will be hanged: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has promised stringent action in the case of a post-graduate trainee doctor who was found dead at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
Bangladeshi national arrested at Bengal border with fake Indian IDs
A Bangladeshi national, identified as Anamul Haq Sohel, was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday while attempting to cross into India through the Changrabandha check post in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district.
Video: Kolkata airport flooded after heavy rain; more showers predicted
Heavy rainfall caused waterlogging on the runway at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, West Bengal, after an intense deluge pounded the city and surrounding regions on Saturday.
Kartik-Triptii-Madhuri return to sets for 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'; shooting resumes
The production of the highly-anticipated horror-comedy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, has recommenced in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh after a brief pause in June.
Assembly bypolls: Voting underway in 13 seats across 7 states
Bypolls for 13 assembly constituencies across seven states, began on Wednesday at 7:00am.
Ex-Union Minister TMC's Mukul Roy hospitalized after falling in bathroom
Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and former Railways Minister Mukul Roy has been hospitalized following a fall in his bathroom and losing consciousness on Wednesday evening.
Bengal: Cataract surgery goes wrong, 25 patients report infection
At least 25 patients have reported complications after undergoing cataract surgeries at a government-run hospital in Metiabruz, Kolkata, West Bengal.
Short-term exposure to air pollution kills 33,000 Indians annually: Report
A recent study published in Lancet Planetary Health states that air pollution levels below India's national clean air threshold are responsible for approximately 33,000 deaths annually across ten cities in the country.
Commercial LPG cylinder prices slashed by ₹30
Oil marketing companies in Monday announced an immediate reduction in the price of 19kg commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders by ₹30.
West Bengal CM Banerjee and CJI advocate for unbiased judiciary
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud have urged the judiciary to remain free from political bias.
Bengal: Goods train that hit Kanchanjungha Express overshot signal
The goods train that collided with Sealdah-bound Kanchanjungha Express near Rangapani station in West Bengal on Monday had overshot a signal, railway officials reportedly said.
Fire at Kolkata's Acropolis Mall, several feared trapped
A fire erupted at the food court on the fifth floor of Acropolis Mall in Kolkata on Friday afternoon around 12.40 pm.
'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' rakes in ₹32.55cr in 13 days
The Bollywood film Mr. & Mrs. Mahi has demonstrated a robust performance at the box office, amassing an impressive ₹32.55cr India nett within its initial 13 days of release.
Bangladesh MP Anar was smothered using pillow before being dismembered
More gruesome details into how Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar was murdered and then dismembered in Kolkata have surfaced nearly a month after his death.
Cyclone Remal: 16 dead in India, Bangladesh
The first major cyclonic storm of the year—Cyclone Remal—has claimed 16 lives across India and Bangladesh, reports said on Tuesday.
Bengal: 1 dead in Kolkata as Cyclone Remal makes landfall
The severe cyclonic storm "Remal" made landfall between the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, with winds reaching up to 135 kmph, late on Sunday.
Cyclone 'Remal' to hit Bengal tonight; Kolkata airport suspends operations
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Sunday that Cyclone 'Remal' is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm within the next six hours.
Who's Anasuya Sengupta, who scripted history at Cannes Film Festival
Anasuya Sengupta, a Kolkata-born actor, has made international headlines with her lead role in The Shameless, a film directed by Bulgarian filmmaker Konstantin Bojanov.
Cyclone Remal to make landfall in Bengal, red alert issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that a depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to develop into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall on Sunday.
Accused in Bangladesh MP's murder 'honey-trapped' him using girlfriend: Report
A Bangladeshi woman, Shilanti Rahman, has been detained in Dhaka for her alleged involvement in the murder of Bangladesh MP Md. Anwarul Azim Anar.
Missing Bangladesh MP found dead under mysterious circumstances in Kolkata
Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim, who was reported missing for eight days in Kolkata, was found dead under suspicious circumstances on Wednesday, according to Bangladeshi news portal Risingbd.
NIA conducts nationwide raids in Rameshwaram cafe blast case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out raids across multiple states as part of its ongoing investigation into the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru that took place on March 1.
'Ruslaan' box office earnings stagnate on 6th day
The Hindi action film, Ruslaan, starring Aayush Sharma, Sushrii Shreya Mishraa, Jagapathi Babu, and Vidya Malvade, has experienced a stagnation in its box office earnings by the sixth day of its release.