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The Latest Breaking News from Kolkata

Indian Doctor Strikes, Protests Grow After Colleague's Murder

Indian doctors said Friday they would increase nationwide protests and strikes after the rape and murder of a colleague, a brutal killing that has focused outrage on the chronic issue of violence against women.

International Business Times

Kolkata: Thousands of women protest over rape and murder of trainee doctor at Indian state-run hospital

March sparked by brutal killing of 31-year-old at RG Kar Medical College

Evening Standard

‘Reclaim the night’: Massive protests in India after doctor’s rape, murder

Demonstrators are demanding more safety for women after a trainee doctor’s body was found in a Kolkata state hospital.

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Indian Protests Over Doctor's Murder Grow As Women Demand Justice

Thousands took to the streets of Kolkata early Thursday to condemn the rape and murder of a local doctor, demanding justice for the victim and an end to the chronic issue of violence against women in Indian society.

International Business Times

Rape and murder of doctor sparks nationwide protests in India

The Aug. 9 rape and murder of a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor in a government-run hospital in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, has raised alarms about sexual violence against women in India and sparked a string of nation-wide protests.

The Conversation

The ‘cover-up’ in Kolkata: Unanswered questions, a police diary, and suspect’s murky past

It could’ve been an ordinary Thursday night for her after a 36-hour shift.

Newslaundry

What happened in the Kolkata rape case that triggered doctors’ protests?

Doctors and activists demand the safeguarding of women and medical professionals after a trainee medic was murdered.

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Freddie Flintoff fans praise TV star as he tells of 'nightmares and flashbacks' from Top Gear crash

The former England cricketer bravely discussed his recovery in a new series of Freddie Flintoff Field of Dreams

Evening Standard

'Underdogs' East Bengal look to defy odds against Turkmenistan challengers

KOLKATA: Carles Cuadrat the realist is saying that East Bengal FC will not start favourites against Turkmenistan's Altyn Asyr FC in the AFC Champions League preliminary play-off.

The Times of India

Doctors across India protest rape and murder of medic in Kolkata

Thousands of doctors halt services across the country after 31-year-old trainee medic is found dead in a hospital.

Al Jazeera

‘Unable to sleep’: After Kolkata horror, doctors feel unsafe', demand justice

Health services have been hit in several parts of India as hundreds of doctors continue their strike over the heinous rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College. Doctors have been demanding an impartial probe, compensation for the victim’s family, and provisions to ensure the…

Newslaundry

Para shuttler Pramod Bhagat heartbroken as he is set to miss Paris Paralympics

KOLKATA: “His period of ineligibility is now in effect,” ended the Badminton World Federation statement on Tuesday announcing the 18-month suspension of Indian star para shuttler Pramod Bhagat for whereabouts failure.

The Times of India

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Kolkata doctor rape, murder case

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday took a suo motu cognizance of the alleged sexual assault of a second-year PG student of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder: Calcutta HC handsover case to CBI

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered a CBI investigation into 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. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata Doctor Rape: Junior doctors, others summoned for questioning

Four junior doctors are among those summoned by Kolkata police for questioning on Tuesday in connection with the murder and alleged sexual assault case of a second year postgraduate student. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Unbeaten East Bengal inch towards CFL Premier Division Super Six

KOLKATA: There’s no stopping East Bengal FC in the CFL Premier Division this season.

The Guardian - UK

Doctors strike in India after rape and murder of trainee medic at hospital

Call for better safety measures as ‘civic volunteer’ arrested after attack on female trainee doctor in Kolkata

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Health services hit as doctors announce indefinite nationwide strike over Kolkata rape-murder case

Doctors in several parts of the country have announced an indefinite strike to protest against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital, according to news agency PTI. Among their demands is an investigation into the incident and security for all medical staff.

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RG Kar Doctor murder case: FORDA announces nationwide halt of elective services on Monday

The Federation of Resident Doctors Association on Sunday announced a nationwide halt of elective services in hospitals on August 12 to show solidarity with the residents of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News:

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WB: Nurses protest after PG trainee doctor found dead in Govt hospital in Kolkata

On Friday evening, a group of students organized a candlelight march in the city following the discovery of the postgraduate trainee doctor's body. Read further on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

Indian exports, small businesses hit by Bangladesh unrest

Bilateral trade relations between India and Bangladesh have been drastically affected due to the current violence.

Dynamite News

Kolkata's Kumartuli: Ma Durga idols are all set to go abroad

With a few months left for Durga puja, the artisans at Kolkata's potters' hub Kumartuli, known globally are busy diligently giving the final touches to the idols of the goddess ready to be sent abroad. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

I can never forget what I saw in Bangladesh in the last few days, and now I love India more!

The day Shaikh Haseena fled from Dhaka I was in Bangladesh. I saw sloganeering, jeering, rowdy crowds cheering the opposition and overall chaos that ensued. It all started on 17th July 2024. I went to teach on a sabbatical to the students of the Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh…

The Times of India

Indian carriers cancel flights to Dhaka

NEW DELHI: Airlines including Air India, IndiGo and Vistara have started cancelling flights to Dhaka. The airport in Bangladesh capital city was closed after 5 pm for some hours on Monday amid worsening unrest there. An IndiGo flight from Dhaka to Kolkata (6E 1106) was able to leave around 5…

The Times of India

Shrachi Sports partners with Mohammedan Sporting Club ahead of ISL season

NEW DELHI: Shrachi Sports has announced partnership with Kolkata-based football club Mohammedan Sporting Club and has pledged to support 30% of the club's finances over the next three years. The collaboration is expected to provide substantial support to Mohammedan SC which is set to participate in the prestigious Indian Super…

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