South Korea announced on Monday that North Korea has started preparations to blow up symbolic inter-Korean roads in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, signaling a further deterioration of relations between the two countries. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent efforts to cut ties with South Korea and designate them as the "principal enemy" could lead to the destruction of these roads as early as Monday. This comes after North Korea's Defense Ministry threatened to "open fire" on South Korea in response to alleged drone flights over North Korean territory. However, experts believe a preemptive strike by North Korea is unlikely given the military imbalance between the two Koreas and the U.S. tensions. This is seen as a ploy by North Korea to create unity and leverage in future negotiations with the U.S.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The accused, Sanjoy Roy, was the only person arrested in connection with the crime. The CBI has also arrested five others in relation to the case, including the former principal of the hospital and a former officer-in-charge of a police station, for tampering with evidence. The agency is also investigating financial irregularities at the medical college and hospital. In the meantime, resident doctors continue their hunger strike and plan to hold a rally to demand justice and address their concerns.
Social activist and youth leader Azad Singh Rathore organized a felicitation ceremony on Friday to honor all the COVID-19 workers. The ceremony saw the Principal of a local Medical College, Dr. Rajendra Kumar Aseri, and PMO Dr. BL Mansuria honoring these frontline workers with certificates, memorials, and shawls. The event was organized in recognition of the hard work and dedication shown by these medical personnel during the ongoing pandemic. Additionally, Azad was also in the news for organizing a District level cricket competition named after former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot.
The Karnataka government has withheld the best teacher award from Ramakrishna B G, principal of Government Pre-University College, on the eve of Teachers' Day following pressure from Muslim activists who were angered by his alleged stand during the state's Hijab row in 2018. BJP MLA Y Bharath Shetty has criticized the government for succumbing to the pressure of "Jihadi elements" and insulting the teaching community by withdrawing the award. However, sources in the Education Department claim that Ramakrishna's award was withdrawn for "technical reasons".
The Bengal Health Department has suspended the principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, Sandip Ghosh, amid ongoing investigations into a recent rape and murder case. At the same time, the West Bengal Assembly unanimously passed a new anti-rape bill, proposed by CM Mamata Banerjee, which includes harsh punishments for rape convicts. However, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's proposed amendments to the bill were not accepted by the House.
After the gruesome rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the institute, became a controversial figure. He was recently arrested by the CBI for his alleged involvement in financial irregularities at the hospital. However, political observers believe that the West Bengal government has been trying to shield Ghosh, evident from their appointment of him as the principal of another medical college soon after his resignation. This has sparked protests and outcry against both Ghosh and the state government.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned former principal Sandip Ghosh for another round of polygraph tests in connection with the brutal rape and murder of a postgraduate medico at RG Kar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata. The investigation, which was initiated after a single bench of the Calcutta High Court ordered the CBI to probe the alleged corruption at the medical college, has now extended to 14 other locations in the city. The incident has also prompted the Supreme Court to order the security of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital to be handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
In a case that has shocked the nation, the primary suspect in the Kolkata rape-murder case, Sanjay Roy, is set to undergo a polygraph test in order to further the investigation. Roy, who denies any involvement, broke down in front of the magistrate and expressed hope that the test will clear his name. Along with Roy, the former principal and four doctors on duty during the night of the incident will also undergo lie-detection tests. The case has garnered attention due to evidence from CCTV footage and a Bluetooth device found near the victim’s body.
In the ongoing investigation of the rape and murder of a junior doctor in RG Kar Medical College, the CBI has been questioning Sandeep Ghosh, the former principal of the college, for the sixth consecutive day. The agency has also summoned his driver for questioning and has searched his car. Bulbul Mukhopadhyay, the current medical superintendent, was also questioned by the CBI and subsequently transferred by the state Health Department. The agency is scheduled to update the Supreme Court on their investigation and is exploring two potential angles involving Ghosh's involvement in the case.
In Maharashtra's Thane district, the management of a school has suspended its principal and two staffers following the alleged sexual abuse of two girls aged three and four. The incident has sparked outrage among parents and citizens, leading to a protest at the Badlapur railway station. The police have already arrested a school attendant for the abuse, but the parents are demanding stricter action against those responsible. This protest has also triggered a call for a local bandh (strike) in Badlapur.