The tragic rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College has sparked widespread protests in Kolkata, focusing on women’s safety and justice. However, many female doctors feel sidelined as male doctors dominate the movement. Gauri Seth, a resident doctor, expressed frustration that while the protests began as a fight for ...
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Samsung’s Indian unit has filed a lawsuit against the members of a labor union behind a strike now entering its 11th day at its appliance plant in Tamil Nadu. The company is seeking a temporary injunction to stop union activities that they claim could disrupt operations and threaten worker safety. Since September 9, over 1,000 ...
The father of a rape and murder victim from Kolkata has expressed his belief that his daughter would still be alive if the West Bengal government had acted sooner on allegations of financial irregularities involving former RG Kar Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh. The victim’s body was discovered on August 9, following claims of mismanagement at ...
The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC), led by president K. Selvaperunthagai, staged a protest in Chennai against BJP leader H. Raja for calling Congress leader Rahul Gandhi “anti-national.” During the protest, Selvaperunthagai warned that if Raja continued with such remarks, they would escalate their actions. He defended Gandhi, stating that he speaks openly about important ...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has agreed to several demands from striking junior doctors, including removing key officials, following the tragic rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College. While the government has pledged ₹100 crore for hospital infrastructure and formed a task force for safety, the doctors have not yet ...
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Youth Congress activists protested outside the Sebi office in Mumbai, calling for a probe into allegations against Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and demanding her resignation. The demonstration followed claims from Hindenburg Research, which alleged conflicts of interest related to Puri Buch’s past investments and her connections with companies like ICICI and Mahindra Group. Activists, ...
West Bengal’s BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her self-focused remarks during a recent address to protesting junior doctors. He pointed out that she mentioned “I, me, myself, mine” a staggering 76 times in just over nine minutes. Adhikari labeled her a “self-centred megalomaniac,” highlighting his concerns about her leadership ...
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently met with a delegation of junior doctors at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata. This visit comes amid ongoing protests by junior doctors just a short distance from the state’s health department headquarters, Swasthya Bhaban. The protest area, filled with graffiti and slogans demanding accountability and change within the ...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has disbanded the Rugi Kalyan Samitis, the patient welfare associations in state-run hospitals, following protests by junior doctors. These Samitis, which were originally established for approving healthcare decisions, featured representatives from various governmental bodies. During a surprise visit to the protesting doctors, Mamata, who also oversees health, urged them ...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made an unexpected visit to junior doctors protesting outside the Swasthya Bhawan in Salt Lake, showing her support during their difficult time. She personally addressed their concerns, promising to investigate their demands and ensure action against any wrongdoing. Banerjee highlighted her worries for the medical staff actively protesting in ...
