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Hafta letters: Gender issues, creamy layer in quota, Kolkata case

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Kolkata Horror: Victim's parents allege police offered bribe to shut up

This allegation came while addressing media persons after the family of deceased doctor joined protests at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Wednesday night. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Exclusive | From finding rape victim’s body to Roy’s arrest: A detailed timeline of Kolkata police probe

In the wake of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital, social media is abuzz with allegations of complacency in the probe, a larger conspiracy, and alleged attempts to shield the “real accused”. The victim’s family had also alleged that the hospital administration and…

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Kolkata Horror: Viral audio clips of 'suicide' denied by police

The Victim's father also distanced himself from the alleged viral audio clips, refusing to confirm that the voice on the clip was his. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mechanic-turned-photographer: Meet the ‘sadhu’ in the viral water cannon image

Some called him a Hindu sant. The BJP IT cell chief termed him a “symbol of defiance” against the Mamata Banerjee government. And some on social media assumed he was the grandson of former Kolkata mayor Kamal Bose.

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Kolkata Horror: 'Not uttered a word against students' clarifies Mamata

In a post on X, CM Mamata Banerjee said that she totally supports the student movement as it is genuine. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Focus shift to political tussle, sideline cause’: Kolkata front pages on violent protest over RG Kar

About 18 days after the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Hospital, protests erupted once again in Kolkata on Tuesday, demanding justice for the victim. But what began as a call for justice soon turned violent, with clashes breaking out in several parts of Kolkata…

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Bengal Bandh: Road-trains disrupted; Shots fired at BJP functionaries

The Trinamool Congress is opposing the bandh with road demonstrations, and their workers have reportedly chased away BJP supporters in North 24 Parganas. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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Protests Erupt In India Over Doctor's Rape And Killing

Protests in Kolkata demand official's resignation over mishandling of rape case, reigniting concerns over violence against women in India.

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Resting rooms, CCTV, women leaders: How a Delhi hospital crafted a safe workplace for women

Two years ago, a Delhi nurse reported being sexually molested by an operation theatre technician during a surgery. The man groped her breasts as he helped her wear a LEAD apron, radiation safety clothing worn with assistance. An internal inquiry at the hospital exposed a pattern of similar abuse endured…

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‘I need to feel safe’: After rape and murder, Indian doctors demand change

Shaken and scared, doctors in Kolkata and the rest of India demand justice and safety measures.

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Kolkata Horror: 'Nabanna Abhijan' Rally begins from College Square

The police has deployed vajra vehicles, water cannons, and Riot Control Force in the area while containers were placed to block the roads. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CBI searches RG Kar Medical College ex-Principal premises in Kolkata

According to CBI sources, searches are underway at 15 locations across the city related to Dr Ghosh and his relatives. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 334: Kolkata horror, searches for victim’s video on porn sites

This week, host Tanishka Sodhi is joined by independent journalist Pranab Mondal and the Quint’s Aliza Noor.

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Kolkata Horror: Doctors and Women Wing of NTK protest in Chennai

"I request the Tamil Nadu government also to take appropriate measures for the women safety in the state", Seeman said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata case sensationalism: Republic’s graphics, Zee News’ lie detector, Liyaquat’s self-promotion

Welcome back to TV Newsance, where we break down the madness that is today’s television news!

Al Jazeera

Indian doctors resume work but protests over medic’s rape, murder continue

India’s Supreme Court urges doctors to return to work, assuring safety measures will be implemented within two weeks.

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Beyond the outrage: Media coverage of Kolkata rape-murder case has many blind spots

Independence Day this year will be remembered not for the predictable statements made by politicians but for the images of thousands of women and men who came out on the streets of Kolkata to “Reclaim the Night”. They were protesting about the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior…

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Key Indian Hospital Ends Stike But Doctor Rape Protests Rage

Doctors at a top Indian government hospital ended Thursday an 11-day strike in protest against the rape and murder of a doctor, but furious demonstrations continued in Kolkata.

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Kol Horror: Doctors' stir continues; Patient services affected at RML

As nationwide protests by doctors continue over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee case at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata Hospital Horror: ‘Doctors must resume their duties’ – SC

The SC, while commencing its hearing on the Kol doctor rape-murder case on Thursday, said that doctors must return to work and that once they resume their duties. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The power and peril of Dr Sandip Ghosh: From ‘reserved teen’ to principal who ran Kolkata college as ‘fiefdom’

Amid questions about the Mamata Banerjee government’s role, and remarks by the Supreme Court and Calcutta High Court, the spotlight has turned to Sandip Ghosh, who was the principal of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital when the Kolkata rape-murder was reported.

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Kolkata Doctor Murder: FAIMA moves to SC to protect doctors safety

FAIMA's petition highlighted the dire need for enhanced security and better working conditions for doctors, who face constant threats in their line of duty. Read further on Dynamite News:

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AIIMS Director appeals to protesting resident doctors to resume duties

The doctors are protesting to demonstrate their commitment to patient care after murder and sexual assault of a female doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Murdered Indian doctor’s father speaks out: ‘All I can do now is get her justice’

The rape-murder of a trainee doctor in a Kolkata hospital has caused outrage across India. Here, her father recalls her urge to help others and their struggle to support her studies

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