Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:06am on 12 Sep 2024,Thursday India
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed PM Modi and the BJP for the assault of two Army officers and gang-rape of their friend in Indore. Rahul Gandhi called the incident a "shame" to society, criticizing the "non-existent" law and order in BJP-ruled states and the government's "negative attitude" towards crimes against women. He demanded accountability, saying the government's failure has created an unsafe environment, restricting women's freedom and aspirations. The siblings urged the government to take responsibility for protecting women, questioning PM Modi's commitment to women's safety.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:35am on 12 Sep 2024,Thursday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud's residence for Ganpati Puja has raised concerns about judicial transparency. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders and senior Supreme Court lawyers question the meeting, citing a pending case involving the Maharashtra government. Leader Sanjay Raut urged the CJI to recuse himself to avoid bias. The visit has sparked debate about the separation of powers and potential influence on the judiciary. The incident has highlighted the need for caution in interactions between constitutional authorities and political leaders.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:01am on 12 Sep 2024,Thursday India
Junior doctors in West Bengal extended their sit-in protest and 'cease work' for the 34th day, demanding justice for the alleged rape and murder of a colleague. They have been demonstrating outside the state health department headquarters for over 40 hours. The government has refused their demands for a meeting with the Chief Minister and a live broadcast. Healthcare services in state-run hospitals remain severely impacted. The protesting doctors deny any political motive, seeking only a meeting with the government to resolve the impasse. Police presence has been increased, with traffic regulation in place.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:41am on 12 Sep 2024,Thursday India
Tensions ran high in Badarikoppalu village, Mandya district in Karnataka after stones were thrown at a Ganpati procession near a mosque. Hindu youths protested, seeking justice, and set fire to shops and tyres. Karnataka Police detained 52 people in connection with the clashes. A high alert has been declared, and Section 163 imposed to control the situation. The incident occurred during a Ganpati procession on September 11, highlighting communal tensions in the region. Authorities are working to restore peace and order.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:47am on 12 Sep 2024,Thursday India
The Union Cabinet has expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to provide Rs 5 lakh annual health coverage to all citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of income. Previously, the scheme offered income-based coverage to the bottom 40% of the population. This extension will benefit an additional 6 crore elderly citizens from 4.5 crore families, easing healthcare costs for India's aging population. Eligible beneficiaries will receive a new PM-JAY card. The move is expected to significantly transform public healthcare by addressing the medical and financial challenges faced by senior citizens in the country.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:42am on 12 Sep 2024,Thursday India
Two trainee army officers and their female friends were brutally attacked by eight men near Jam Gate, Indore, on Tuesday evening. The assailants, who initially intended to rob, viciously assaulted the group, gang-raped one woman, and stole their belongings. Two accused have been arrested, one with a prior criminal record. The officers, undergoing training at Mhow Army College, were held hostage and forced to fetch a ₹10 lakh ransom. Medical examination confirmed the rape. Police are investigating the heinous crime.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:01am on 12 Sep 2024,Thursday India
Clashes erupted in Nagamangala, Karnataka, during a Ganpati procession when stones were thrown at participants from near a mosque. The situation escalated into violence between two groups, with shops and businesses set ablaze and vehicles vandalized. The police imposed restrictive orders to control the situation. The incident occurred when a procession from Badarikoppalu village was passing through the main road in Nagamangala. Tensions are high in the area, with authorities working to restore peace. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the clashes and identify those responsible. The situation remains volatile.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:30pm on 11 Sep 2024,Wednesday India
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress are intensifying their response to ongoing protests, targeting demonstrators and doctors. Protests over the rape-murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College have persisted for over a month. Banerjee, initially supporting protests, now accuses them of causing public inconvenience and blames striking doctors for patient deaths at government hospitals. The Trinamool Congress has shared videos alleging neglect by doctors. Amid mounting public anger and internal party dissent, including Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar's resignation, Banerjee is facing significant political pressure.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:25pm on 11 Sep 2024,Wednesday India
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating multiple properties owned by Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former Principal of RG Kar Medical College, and his wife Sangeeta. The probe focuses on three flats, two houses, and a farmhouse in Kolkata, plus another flat in Murshidabad. The ED suspects these assets were acquired with proceeds from crime, following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in August. Documents indicate Sangeeta Ghosh purchased properties without proper approval, which was later granted by Sandip Ghosh. The investigation is part of a broader corruption inquiry linked to the hospital's response to the incident.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:49pm on 11 Sep 2024,Wednesday India
Junior doctors in Kolkata are demanding a 30-member delegation and live telecast for a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the rape and murder case of a junior doctor from RG Kar Medical College. The doctors rejected the government's previous offer of a 10-member delegation, insisting on transparency and formal communication. Despite a Supreme Court order to resume work, they remain on strike, demanding justice for the victim and the resignation of the state health secretary. The West Bengal government has invited the doctors for further discussions to resolve the impasse.