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FAIMA) on Thursday decided to end its 11-day strike, called to protest against the rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata, following «positive directions» from the Supreme Court. The apex court earlier in the day asked protesting doctors to resume work and assured them that no adverse action would be taken after they rejoin. "#FAIMA has decided to call off the strike following positive directions from the #Chief Justice of India. We welcome the acceptance of our prayers for interim protections and the necessary steps to enhance security in hospitals. United, we will continue to fight legally," FAIMA, an umbrella body of doctors, said in a post on X. The move comes soon after several resident doctors' associations (RDAs) called off their strike over Kolkata incident, following an appeal from the Supreme Court.

chartered accountant from Vikhroli, Mumbai, after his car inadvertently splashed water on them from a deep pothole near Jan Seva Bank in Keshavnagar, Mundhwa, in Pune around 5.45 PM on Monday. The victim, Yash Manwani, sustained injuries and later lodged a complaint with the Mundhwa police. The incident took place when Yash Manwani, 29, was driving to Keshavnagar to pick up his siblings for Rakshabandhan. Manwani, who hails from Bhopal and lives in Vikhroli, works with a private firm. «I was going to Keshavnagar to pick up my brother and sister on the occasion of Rakshabandhan,» he told TOI. Near Janaseva Bank, his car drove through a deep pothole filled with water, splashing the duo on the bike and two passing pedestrians. The biker chased Manwani's car and kicked its driver's side, prompting him to stop and roll down his window to explain the situation. However, the biker and his pillion rider forced Manwani out of the car and started a quarrel. «I advised them to visit the nearby Keshavnagar police chowkey, but they refused,» said Manwani. The two pedestrians reached the scene, and the four men started to abuse and physically attack him.

Supreme Court's suo motu case on the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor in a state-run hospital in Kolkata. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) headquarters is also preparing the documents to appear before the task force formed by the court to formulate a protocol for ensuring safety and security of healthcare professionals. The alleged rape and murder of the junior doctor in the seminar hall of the West Bengal government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital triggered nationwide protests that have affected non-emergency services in several health facilities. «IMA will be filing an IA (interlocutory application) before the Honourable Supreme Court in the suo moto intervention case. IMA HQ is preparing the necessary documents to appear before the special task force,» an IMA communication to its officials, including those at its state and local branches, said.

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Google and Australia's national science agency said they will work together to develop software that automatically detects and fixes network vulnerabilities for operators of critical infrastructure, seeking to contend with a surge in cyberattacks. The software for organisations such as hospitals, defence bodies and energy suppliers will be customised to be in line with Australia's regulatory environment. «Software supply chain vulnerabilities are a global issue, and Australia has led the way in legislative measures to control and combat the risks,» said Stefan Avgoustakis, head of security practice for Google Cloud in Australia and New Zealand.

Professor Manas Kumar Bandopadhyay has been appointed the principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. This development comes a week after Prof Suhrita Paul was appointed to the post. Paul has been appointed the principal of Barasat Government Medical College and Hospital, as per a notification issued by the West Bengal Health Department. Earlier, the Health Department cancelled the appointment of Prof Sandip Ghosh as the Principal of National Medical College & Hospital following the Calcutta High Court directive. Ghosh was the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

The flight was put in isolation bay while the passengers are being evacuated, reported agency further. There were 135 passengers onboard, sources told PTI, adding details on the origin of the threat and other information are awaited.

state machinery but also among many within civil society. 'Police', in the context of protests, has a similar effect, with notions of 'needful' acts of aggression jostling with those of 'needless' rampage.

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Security Force (CISF) are being deployed at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital following an order of the Supreme Court, official sources said on Wednesday. A day after the apex court's order, the Union home ministry wrote to the West Bengal chief secretary seeking deployment of the CISF at the state-run hospital. Subsequently, a decision has been taken for the deployment of the CISF, the sources said. Earlier in the morning, a CISF team, led by a DIG-rank officer, surveyed the hospital complex where a 31-year-old trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered earlier this month.

Forcas Studio issue, which opened for bidding on August 19, was subscribed 182 times on Wednesday so far, the final day of the bidding process. This was led by strong demand from retail and non-institutional investors. As of 12:45 pm, the retail investor category booked strong demand, bidding for 43.15 crore shares by 2.67 lakh applicants. The non-institutional investor (NII) category witnessed a bid for 15.21 crore shares, while the qualified institutional buyers had bid for 2.83 crore shares.

Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Wednesday, marking the 10th day of their indefinite strike over the alleged rape and murder of a medic in a Kolkata hospital. «It's very important to understand that we are fighting for better working conditions in our own workplace,» one of the protesting doctors said. Elective services in several government hospitals across the city have remained suspended due to the protests. Resident doctors arrived at Jantar Mantar at 11 am for the protest, marking their second gathering there after Saturday.

Badlapur in Maharashtra's Thane district over the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls, internet services in the town were suspended while most schools remained shut on Wednesday, officials said. At least 17 city police personnel and around eight railway cops were injured in the incidents of stone-pelting at the railway station and other parts of Badlapur during the protest on Tuesday and the investigators have arrested 72 persons in connection with the violence, they said. According to officials, additional police force has been deployed in the town to maintain law and order, and the situation in the town is limping back to normalcy.

Broach Lifecare Hospital listed on the BSE SME platform with a 90% premium on Wednesday. The stock debuted at Rs 47.5, compared to an issue price of Rs 25 per share. Ahead of the listing, the company’s shares had no gray market premium (GMP). The IPO, which was a fresh equity sale of 16.08 lakh shares, was oversubscribed by over 100 times at closing, driven by strong interest from retail investors.

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RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it was time for a «national catharsis» and that «the nation cannot await a rape or murder for real changes on the ground». It also made a fervent appeal to protesting doctors to resume work. A bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud flayed the West Bengal Police for its inaction — registering an FIR «belatedly» and its sheer inability to deal with vandals who allegedly threatened women doctors. «We are unable to comprehend how the state was not prepared to deal with the incident of vandalisation,» the CJI verbally remarked. «The hospital is invaded. Critical facilities were damaged… A very serious offence has taken place,» the CJI said, adding that the first thing the police has to do is to protect the crime scene.

Kapil Sibal and government's second topmost lawyer Tushar Mehta. A similar exchange was witnessed on Tuesday when SC ordered CISF security for doctors at RG Kar hospital. Sibal, appearing for the West Bengal government, remarked that it should be made clear that the onus of doctors' security will then be on CISF and not the state police.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Poland on August 21, the first visit by an Indian premier in 45 years, some focus will be on a forgotten slice of history during the turbulent Second World War in which two Indian rulers gave shelter and protection to thousands of Polish children and refugees caught in the crossfires of the biggest-ever conflict on earth. The PM is likely to pay a visit to the 'Good Maharaja Square' in Warsaw, which has been built to pay homage to the erstwhile ruler of Nawanagar, Maharaja Jam Saheb Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji, who provided shelter to a group of Polish children who had been left homeless after Poland was ravished by the war. The Nawanagar ruler, along with Shrimant Rajarshi Chhatrapati Sahu Maharaj of Kolhapur provided housing and hospitality to an estimated 5,000 Polish citizens from 1942 to 1946 as the war raged in Europe.

CCI) has cleared Warburg Pincus' acquisition of Shriram Housing Finance through its affiliate Mango Crest Investment. The deal value was earlier pegged at Rs 4,630 crore. In a statement on Tuesday, the antitrust regulator said the principal business activity of Mango Crest, incorporated in Mauritius, is «undertaking investment holding activities». Other deals

mpox virus. The statement came soon after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the virus to be of international concern and a public health emergency. «Monkey pox is a virual zoonosis with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, although clinically less severe. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Monkey pox outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern, thereby requiring heightened awareness, rapid identification, and stringent infection control measures to prevent further spread,» AIIMS said in its official protocol order. Among the protocol issued are that of isolation, ensuring PPE suits, notification to the Integrated Diseases Surveillance Programme (IDSP), dedicated ambulances for shifting patience, and more.