CBI brings Dr Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, to CBI’s Special Crime Branch at CGO Complex in Salt Lake, Kolkata. | Photo Credit: ANI
A special court in Kolkata on Thursday allowed the CBI to conduct polygraph test on former principal of RG Kar Medical College Sandip Ghosh and four other doctors in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate intern at the hospital.
Delhi Police busted ‘terror network’
The Delhi Police on Thursday (August 22, 2024) said that they have busted an “Al-Qaeda-inspired” terror network active in the states of Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh and detained 14 suspects in the case.
Kolkata rape and murder case prime accused Sanjoy Roy has a violent and abusive past
Sanjoy Roy, the prime accused in the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar College and Hospital, has a history of violence and abuse, say his estranged family members and neighbours. Initial investigations also suggest he was a civilian police volunteer who enjoyed perks not available to his rank, possibly indicating patronage from a senior officer or politician.
Election Commission to deploy over 400 observers for Jammu-Kashmir and Haryana assembly elections
The Election Commission on Thursday said it will deploy over 400 observers for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. The Commission has asked the observers to be cautious of false rumours and remain accessible to all political parties and voters.
Anakapalli industrial accident a clear case of negligence, says factories department official
Officials of the Factories Department have found that the industrial accident that occurred at Asientia Advanced Sciences Pvt Ltd in Achutapuram Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Anakapalle district of Andhra Pradesh on the afternoon of August 21 (Wednesday) was a clear case of management negligence.
At least 12 killed in Tripura floods, helicopters deployed
Two IAF Mi-17 helicopters were deployed in Tripura on Thursday (August 22, 2024) to evacuate people stranded in flood-affected areas. Apart from these, 11 NDRF teams, 26 SDRF units and emergency service teams are working tirelessly in relief and rescue operations as the state grapples with unprecedented floods.
NDMA identifies 189 glacier lakes for monitoring
Following the disasters triggered by outburst of glacial lakes in the Himalayas, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has finalised a list of 189 “high-risk” glacial lakes for mitigation measures to reduce the risks posed by them.
Centre talks to states on new mechanism for collecting crop data
Ahead of the nationwide implementation of the Digital General Crop Estimate Survey (DGCES), the Centre has called a national conference with states in New Delhi on Thursday (August 22, 2024) to discuss improvements in crop production data.
Akasa Air expects Max delivery in ‘few days and weeks’ after six-month delay from Boeing
Boeing customer Akasa Air expects to take delivery of its 25th 737 Max plane “in a matter of days and weeks”, as it faces delays due to production cuts following increased scrutiny on the aerospace manufacturer by regulators in the US. The airline added the 24th plane to its fleet in February, and has not added any since.
Supreme Court rejects plea of BCCI and Byju’s to postpone meeting of committee of creditors
The Supreme Court on Thursday (August 22, 2024) did not heed repeated requests by debt-ridden ed-tech firm Byju’s and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to postpone the committee of creditors (CoC) meeting.