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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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National karate championship concludes with a strong stand for women's safety

Amidst the rising concerns over women's safety and the need for self-defense skills, the 15th edition of the All India Budo Shoto Karate Association (AIBSKA-JSKA) National Karate Championship concluded on August 24th and 25th, 2024, at The Spring Club, Kolkata. The event marked a significant milestone in the promotion of…

The Times of India

Para shuttlers confident of multiple gold at Paris Games

KOLKATA: It proved to be a disappointing outing for Indian shuttlers at Paris Olympics with Lakshya Sen coming closest to a medal with his fourth-place finish. But the Indian Paralympic contingent in badminton, who brought home four medals, including two gold, from Tokyo, is raring to change that story for…

The Times of India

Cloud over Mohammedan Sporting’s Indian Super League campaign

KOLKATA: Just days after Indian Super League confirmed that Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) will be the newest side in the domestic top-tier competition, taking the total number of teams in the upcoming season to 13, question marks were raised over the side’s participation this season.

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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!

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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:

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Sourav Ganguly to join protests demanding justice for trainee doctor's rape and murder in Kolkata: Reports

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly is joining protests in Kolkata to support junior resident doctors demanding justice for a postgraduate trainee doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a case that has sparked widespread outrage.

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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

The Guardian - UK

‘This is unsettling for us’: doctor’s rape and murder spawns new fear among India’s female medics

Hospital workers say brutal attack in Kolkata has left them feeling vulnerable in place they believed they were safe

Al Jazeera

India’s top court creates safety task force after rape, murder of doctor

Supreme Court also orders paramilitary forces to provide security at Kolkata state hospital where trainee was attacked.

The Times of India

Sourav Ganguly clarifies 'stray incident' comment, joins online movement for justice in Kolkata trainee doctor case

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has changed his social media profile pictures to black, joining thousands in solidarity with protests demanding justice for a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital who was brutally raped and murdered. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and…

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Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder: Railway doctors stir outside Nirman Bhawan

The protesters chanted slogans and displayed banners as they sought accountability for the crime. Read further on Dynamite News:

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