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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday promised 'exemplary punishment" against the offenders, who are behind the death of a Post-graduate trainee doctor found dead inside the government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata with injury marks suggesting sexual assault. Meanwhile, the RG Kar premises turned into warzone as a major scuffle broke out between senior students and members of the students wing of political parties and police. They were seen beating each other as they protested in front of the hospital. One accused, a civic volunteer (contract bound police official), was arrested and remanded to 14-day police custody. A woman Post Graduate medical trainee doctor, who was sleeping in a seminar room of the hospital after continuous 36 hours duty, was allegedly raped and murdered early morning on Friday.

Mamata Banerjee on Saturday vowed to seek death penalty for the accused in the brutal sexual assault and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in a state-run hospital. Her announcement came shortly after the accused, who was reportedly an outsider frequenting the hospital premises, was arrested and later remanded to 14-day police custody. Banerjee also instructed officials to expedite the trial by moving it to a fast track court. She said her government would have no objections to a CBI probe if the students demand it, emphasising, «If they do not trust the West Bengal government, they can approach any investigating agency; we have no objection.»

doctors for their patients as he cited a scene from the famous movie 'Munna Bhai MBBS', saying the ultimate aim of medicine is to uplift the humanity. The CJI also said India is one of the pioneers in innovation but its fruits are limited to a very few as he urged doctors to make advancements in the health sector accessible to everyone He was addressing a gathering of young doctors at the 37th convocation of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here. He highlighted that the PGIMER has been a cornerstone of many medical advancements and innovations in India, standing as a beacon of excellence for the last 62 years.

Bollywood's golden couple, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have been the subject of intense speculation and rumors about their marriage for months. The whispers reached a fever pitch when the entire Bachchan clan, sans Aishwarya, made a dazzling appearance at the lavish Ambani wedding. The former Miss World arrived solo with daughter Aaradhya, sparking further conjecture. At the heart of this swirling maelstrom is Dr. Zirak Marker, a close friend of Aishwarya's. Paparazzi shots of the duo sharing comfortable time with each other have fueled speculation about a potential romantic connection between the two. Social media has been ablaze with theories, with many convinced that this newfound closeness is the catalyst for the alleged rift between Aishwarya and Abhishek. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was all smiles as she attended the launch of her close friend Dr. Zirak Marker's book, Parenting in the Age of Anxiety. Dr. Marker, a child and adult psychiatrist and psychotherapist, has been a dear friend of Aishwarya's since their college days at Jai Hind College. Dr. Marker and his wife, parent coach Priya Marker, are often seen vacationing with Aishwarya, Abhishek, and their daughter Aaradhya.

Delhi High Court seeking the re-framing of guidelines for coaching institutes, with a particular focus on criminal liability. The PIL calls for stricter regulations and accountability measures to address issues such as fraud, exploitation, and safety concerns within these institutions. The petition requests the court to mandate that the Centre and Delhi Government establish specific rules and regulations for the operation of paying guest accommodations for students, both in Delhi and nationwide, ensuring that these accommodations are safe, regulated, and suitable for students. The plea also advocates for the development of an education system focused on the holistic development and refinement of students' minds, rather than solely preparing them for entrance examinations. The objective is to shift the emphasis towards broader educational goals and personal growth.

rave party' at an apartment in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, police arrested 39 university students, some of them were younger than eighteen, according to a statement issued on Saturday. According to the police spokeswoman, they were tipped off about the Friday night «rave party» at the Supernova residential society in Noida Sector-94. According to the official statement, 39 students from a prestigious university who were between the ages of 16 and 20 were taken into custody by the police squad when they arrived at the scene.

BJP and JD(S), on Friday continued their protest march, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam.' The week-long Bengaluru-Mysuru padayatre (foot march) has sought to highlight the alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by MUDA, including to Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi. The seventh day of the 'Mysuru Chalo' protest march began at Srirangapatna in Mandya district, and is scheduled to cover a distance of 10 km. This even as the Congress is hosting a mega «Janandolana» convention at Maharaja's College Grounds in Mysuru today in support of Siddaramaiah and to counter the opposition's allegations and their foot march. BJP-JD(S) are scheduled to conclude their protest march on Saturday by holding a mega rally on reaching Mysuru.

trailer for «Tell Me Lies» Season 2 has been released, revealing increased tension between Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee will be handed over to state government-run NRS Medical College and Hospital here on Friday for research work, a CPI(M) official. The body of Bhattacharjee, wrapped with the CPI(M)'s red flag, was taken out of his frugal two-room residence at Palm Avenue in south Kolkata on way to mortuary Peace World on Thursday. Earlier, Governor C V Ananda Bose, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Left Front chairman Biman Bose, CPI(M) state secretary Md Salim visited the Bhattacharjee residence. Bhattacharjee's wife Mira, in tears, walked along with the hearse carrying the mortal remains along with party leaders and hundreds of admirers cutting across political lines and members of the general public, before boarding a car.

Supreme Court on Thursday said it has listed for hearing on August 9 a plea challenging the verdict of the Bombay High Court which had upheld a decision of a Mumbai college to impose a ban on wearing of 'hijab', 'burqa' and 'naqab' inside the campus. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra took note of the submissions of a lawyer that the term exam is commencing from today and the students, belonging from a minority community, are bound to face difficulties due the instructions on dress code. Lawyer Abiha Zaidi, appearing for petitioners, including Zainab Abdul Qayyum, sought urgent hearing saying the unit tests in the college are commencing. «It is coming up tomorrow (Friday). I have listed it already,» the CJI said.

Online gambling company bet365 must refund more than a half-million dollars to customers who won bets, but were paid less than they were entitled to when the company unilaterally changed the odds while making the payouts

Noakhali area. As violence raged in Bangladesh, 16 monks and disciples of ISKCON temple in Meherpur had to flee and take shelter in undisclosed locations after the temple was set ablaze on August 5, ISKCON Temple-Meherpur director Sumohan Mukunda Das told ET over phone from Bangladesh. The majority community students are now taking turns to guard and protect the minorities in Noakhali.

Michael Bloomberg’s organization Bloomberg Philanthropies says it will give $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools

₹two lakh each. “This practice is used to exploit students financially," the official said.

Bangladesh on Monday during unrest, according to Dhaka Tribune. The country announced on Monday that the clashes between demonstrators and members of the Awami League claimed the lives of at least 96 people in police firings. After fighting broke out between police and miscreants on Monday, at least 18 people were slain on the outskirts of the capital in the Savar and Dhamrai regions.

Bangladesh unrest, the central government has convened an all-party meeting on Tuesday. According to official sources, Ministry of External Affairs S Jaishankar will brief about the situation. At least 135 people were killed in Bangladesh on Monday during unrest with police firings, mob beatings, and arson across the country, according to Dhaka Tribune. The country announced on Monday that the clashes between demonstrators and members of the Awami League claimed the lives of at least 96 people in police firings.

J P Nadda on Monday urged state governments to spend more on improving healthcare infrastructure and dismissed opposition allegations on reduction of allocations under the PM-Ayushman Bharat Healthcare Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). Replying to the debate on the demand for grants for the health and family welfare ministry in the Lok Sabha, Nadda listed the increase in number of medical colleges, steps taken for the reduction of out of pocket expenses on healthcare and initiatives for early screening of diseases such as cancer and sickle cell anaemia as achievements of the government. «We don't believe in just making announcements. We believe in effective planning, ensuring last mile delivery, identifying bottlenecks in last mile delivery and taking steps to remove them,» the minister said. Nadda dared Trinamool Congress members, who were protesting, to tell the House why the West Bengal government had not shared the dengue registry with the Centre.

French Air and Space Force will participate in India's first multilateral air exercise, Tarang Shakti-2024, which is set to begin at Air Force Station Sulur in Tamil Nadu on August 6. The French contingent will comprise three Rafale fighter jets, one Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, and one A400M, with a total of 160 Air Force personnel, according to French Embassy in India press release. In the press release, the French Embassy in India stated, «Three other nations are participating in the first phase of this exercise, including EU Member States Germany and Spain, which have been partners of the Pacific Skies deployment from Alaska to India.»

New Delhi: Facing flak over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) scandal, the union government plans to increase the number of undergraduate (UG) medical seats by 3,000 for the coming academic session (2024-25), taking the total to over 115,000 seats. This year's entrance tests to medical schools, known as NEET, have been hit by scandals over leaks of the exam papers. The plan approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC)—India’s apex medical education regulator—also includes approval for setting up 28 new private medical colleges.

Tilak: The Empire’s Biggest Enemy, in a sense, completes the triumvirate of the three interrelated historical legacies that have shaped modern Maharashtra and dramatically impacted national life. As Tilak’s last major biography in English appeared perhaps half a century ago, this fresh evaluation of his political career is timely given the tectonic shifts that have since taken place in India’s pollical culture.

Six Records of a Floating Life. By Shen Fu. Translated by Leonard Pratt and Chiang Su-Hui.