The parents of the doctor, who was allegedly raped-murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last week, told the CBI that several interns and physicians from the hospital might be involved in the crime, an officer said on Friday. The parents also provided the central agency, which is investigating the case under an order from the Calcutta High Court, with the names of persons they suspect to be involved in their daughter's murder at the state-run hospital.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Wednesday, August 14, that she would lead a protest rally on August 16, demanding justice for the rape and murder victim from Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital. The rally comes amid widespread outrage over the brutal crime and increasing pressure on authorities for swift action.
16 Aug, 17:57 (IST)
The Calcutta high court on Friday pulled up the West Bengal government for failing to stop the mob attack on Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 15 and questioned the urgency to renovate portions of the emergency building’s third-floor, where a 31-year-old junior doctor was allegedly raped and murdered on August 9.
16 Aug, 15:43 (IST)
Today, August 16, the Election Commission announced the dates for assembly elections in Haryana, which will take place on October 01. As per the announcement, assembly Elections will be held in one phase in Haryana, with the state going to poll on October 1. The counting of votes will take place on October 4. Read more here.
Haryana to Go To Poll on October 1
16 Aug, 15:37 (IST)
The Election Commission (EC) announced the schedule for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir today, August 16. CEC Rajiv Kumar said that assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases, with voting on September 18, September 25, and October 1. The counting of votes and results of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections will occur on October 4. Read more here.
ECI Announces Assembly Election Dates for Jammu and Kashmir
16 Aug, 14:01 (IST)
Congress Spokesperson Pawan Khera said that the party is ready for the upcoming elections in Haryana, Jharkhand and Maharashtra by the end of this year. Jammu and Kashmir may also see polls as the Election Commission is expected to announce dates soon. Khera said the Congress party is ready to repeat and improve its 2024 Lok Sabha performance in the ensuing Assembly elections.
16 Aug, 12:53 (IST)
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for banning nuclear testing "for good" in an observance message for the International Day against Nuclear Tests, observed annually on August 29. In his message, Guterres said that more than 2,000 nuclear tests were conducted at more than 60 sites around the world across nearly eight decades, leaving "a legacy of destruction, rendering lands uninhabitable and creating long-term health problems for people".
16 Aug, 11:28 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on wrestler Vinesh Phogat for her scintillating show at the Paris Olympics and becoming the first Indian woman grappler to reach the final. PM Modi lauded Phogat while meeting Indian athletes and medal winners of the recently concluded Paris Olympics at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi on Independence Day 2024.
'Every Player Who Went to Paris Is a Champion'
16 Aug, 09:37 (IST)
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the third and final developmental flight of the SSLV-D3/EOS-08 mission. The SSLV rocket was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
ISRO Launches Final Flight of SSLV-D3/EOS-08 mission
16 Aug, 08:52 (IST)
The Election Commission will announce the schedule for assembly elections today, August 16. However, an EC invite to the media for a press conference around 3 PM did not mention the states for which the election schedule would be announced.
16 Aug, 07:31 (IST)
The countdown for the launch of an earth observation satellite onboard the third and final development flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-03 commenced on Friday, ISRO said. The SSLV-D3-EOS-08 mission follows the second successful launch of the second test flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2-EOS-07) in February 2023 and will be launched today.
New Delhi, August 16: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Wednesday, August 14, that she would lead a protest rally on August 16, demanding justice for the rape and murder victim from Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital. The rally comes amid widespread outrage over the brutal crime and increasing pressure on authorities for swift action.
Banerjee endorsed the Calcutta High Court's decision to transfer the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), criticizing the CPI(M) and BJP for politicizing the tragedy and inciting protests. Drawing parallels to student unrest in Bangladesh, she accused the opposition of exploiting the situation for political gain. Vandalism at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata: Mamata Banerjee Alleges Role of Left and BJP Workers, Demands Hanging Sentence for Rape Accused (Watch Video).
The Chief Minister also called for the CBI to expedite its investigation and ensure the culprit receives capital punishment by Sunday. She emphasized that the Kolkata Police had completed 90% of their investigation within 12 hours, which led to the arrest of the accused. Banerjee's demand reflects the urgency and intensity of public sentiment surrounding the case. Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: FORDA Resumes Strike After Mob Vandalism at RG Kar Medical College.
In a related development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi indirectly referenced the RG Kar Hospital case during his Independence Day address on August 15. Speaking from the Red Fort, PM Modi called for strict punishment for those who commit heinous crimes against women. He urged state governments to take such crimes seriously and ensure that criminals are swiftly brought to justice.
Modi highlighted the need for speedy investigations and harsh penalties to restore public confidence. His comments underscore the national outrage over the rising incidents of violence against women, with the RG Kar Hospital case becoming a focal point of this concern.
Meanwhile, ISRO rescheduled the launch of its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) developmental flight to August 16 from August 15.
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