CBI is investigating financial corruption at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, focusing on irregularities in the disposal of biomedical waste. Officers uncovered inquiry committee documents implicating hospital workers and two out-of-state biomedical waste recycling firms. The agency is questioning those involved to understand the alleged profitable scheme of diverting biomedical waste.
Read MoreFrom 2017 to 2022, there were 1,551 reported cases of rape/gangrape with murder, averaging nearly five cases each week. Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of incidents, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Assam. Despite a 65% conviction rate, the backlog in courts has doubled, with many cases closed due to lack of evidence.
Read MoreA car accident near Delhi Public School in Ghaziabad resulted in the death of a Delhi Police constable and a daily wager. Two others were critically injured as the speeding vehicle lost control and ran over individuals sleeping on a footpath. Police are now searching for two passengers who fled the scene.
Read MoreCongress’s Kerala unit president K Sudhakaran expelled former AICC member Simi Rosebell John after she claimed a ‘casting couch’ culture within the party. Susan alleged that women had to ‘impress’ men for positions, sparking complaints from several women functionaries. The party considered her remarks defamatory and expelled her for insulting its women members.
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