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Former civic body chief Somnath Dey arrested in RG Kar rape-victim's cremation case

Former Panihati Municipality chairman Somnath Dey was arrested in Bengaluru on Thursday. He is accused in the hurried cremation of a rape-murder victim in 2024. Dey had been absconding since the police began their investigation into the matter. He is the third person arrested in connection with the cremation controversy.…

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RG Kar victim's 'hurried cremation': Mob attacks arrested ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh, aide

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was assaulted by a mob outside a police station. He was arrested in connection with the hurried cremation of a doctor. Another accused, Sanjib Mukherjee, also faced similar public anger. Police are seeking a 14-day remand for the two arrested leaders. The third accused, Somnath…

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Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari hails arrest of ex-TMC MLA in RG Kar ‘cremation scam’

West Bengal Chief Minister praised police for arresting two individuals in the RG Kar doctor's cremation scam. Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was apprehended from Odisha in connection with the case. The Chief Minister also addressed comments made by BJP MP Ananta Maharaj regarding national icons. He stated that Maharaj…

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Sukhendu Sekhar Ray hits out at TMC after resignation, cites RG Kar case, corruption concerns as 'turning point'

Former Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray has resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the party. He stated his decision was guided by inner conscience and a series of incidents. Ray cited major governance failures and scandals as reasons for his exit. He also alleged widespread corruption within the party.…

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Never expected to be minister: RG Kar victim's mother after Bengal cabinet expansion

Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar victim, will continue serving as a legislator. She expressed no disappointment over not being included in the council of ministers. Her political journey began with a demand for justice for her daughter. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expanded his ministry on Monday. Debnath and…

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Santanu Sen resigns as TMC national spokesperson, slams party over RG Kar row

TMC leader Santanu Sen has resigned as the party's national spokesperson. He cited controversies like the R G Kar incident and public rejection of unethical practices as reasons. Sen stated he could no longer defend issues that alienated ordinary people. This resignation follows a series of public dissent from other…

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Bengal govt to decide on DA, 7th Pay Commission in next cabinet meeting: CM Suvendu Adhikari

On May 18, the West Bengal government is set to convene its second cabinet meeting, where crucial topics are on the agenda. Discussions will revolve around the much-anticipated Dearness Allowance adjustments for both state workers and retirees. Additionally, the proposal for establishing the Seventh Pay Commission will be reviewed.

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‘Joined politics for justice’ | RG Kar victim’s mother on the campaign trail

The words woven into the border of Ratna Debnath’s saree read, “Our spine is not for sale.”

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Kolkata Horror: Victim's parents withdraw plea for fresh investigation in RG Kar Case

The parents of the victim in Kolkata's RG Kar rape and murder case withdrew their plea before the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Read full story on Dynamite News:

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South Central Ep 11: The judgements of the RG Kar and Greeshma-Sharon Raj cases

In episode 11 of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Leena Reghunath are joined by TNM’s Nandini Chandrashekar, investigative journalist Poonam Agarwal, and lawyer Anup Surendranath.

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Hafta 521: Donald Trump returns, RG Kar conviction, death penalty

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Jayashree Arunachalam and Anand Vardhan are joined by author and political analyst Sanjaya Baru. The discussion begins with Donald Trump being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America. The panel analyses the fears of a second…

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RG Kar Rape and Murder Case: West Bengal Govt moves Calcutta HC seeking capital punishment for convict

A Kolkata court convicted prime accused Sanjay Roy and sentenced him to life imprisonment in the RG Kar rape-murder case. The court held that the case could not be classified as the 'rarest of rare' category. Read further on Dynamite News:

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National Commission for Women welcomes RG Kar verdict

The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday welcomed the judgment delivered by the Sealdah Court in Kolkata Read further on Dynamite News:

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Man sentenced to life for rape and murder of Kolkata doctor that sparked nationwide protests

Sanjay Roy, 33, plans to appeal the judgment in a higher court

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RG Kar Rape and Murder Case: Life imprisonment for Sanjay Roy by Sealdah Court

During the hearing of the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation sought "capital punishment" for the accused Sanjay Roy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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AI, investigations, Ram Temple coverage: Journalists on the media’s trials and triumphs this year

It was another year of many highs and countless lows for the Indian media.

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Supreme Court directs National Task Force to submit final report within 12 weeks

The court">Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the National Task Force (NTF), to submit its final report of recommendations on the safety of medical professionals within 12 weeks. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Worldwide protests spanning 130 cities continue a month after Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder

India’s top court orders protesting doctors to resume work by Tuesday

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West Bengal: 19 positive from 11,000 samples in second sentinel survey

KOLKATA: The second Covid 'sentinel survey' in Bengal, conducted between May 18 and 20 on 10,975 samples, has thrown up a positivity of 0.17%, with just 19 positives, a shade lower than that of the first survey, which had been 0.18%. In Kolkata, RG Kar tested 235 random samples, all…

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