Suryakumar said the Indian batting line-up would be flexible in the five-match T20I series against England, starting at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
CSK, KKR lose interest in acquiring teams in The Hundred: Report
Indian Premier League franchises Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders doubt the business model of The Hundred, citing unrealistic media rights projections by the ECB. Despite initial interest, they may not actively participate. Negotiations involving multiple IPL owners are ongoing, with deals expected to finalize between March and May.
England skipper Buttler backs family presence during tours amid BCCI new diktat
Kolkata: As Indian players gear up for reduced time with families during lengthy tours abroad owing to a BCCI diktat, England captain Jos Buttler on Tuesday said having partners and children on long overseas assignments is eally important and does not affect the game oo much. Limited time with family members on tours was a contentious clause in the BCCI's recently-circulated 10-point disciplinary policy for players. India's Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma has already voiced his apprehension with the clause that allows families no more than two weeks on tours exceeding 45 days. ...that's a loaded question, isn't it? Buttler said on the eve of the five-match series against the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 side, seemingly well aware of the current turmoil here following a disastrous Test tour of Australia. I think it's important. We live in a day and age now, which is a very modern world, and I think it's great to be able to have families on the tour with you and try and enjoy that, he added. There's a lot of cricket, people spend a long time away from home, and I think post-COVID all that's been highlighted as well. Absolutely, I don't think it affects the cricket too much. Buttler also asserted that the presence of families does not interfere with professional commitments and can be managed effectively. I think it's something that is very manageable. Personally, from my point of view, I think it's really important to try and be able to share that with your family and lighten the load on being away from home, he explained. The BCCI has stated that any relaxation on the family time rule would require prior approval from head coach Gautam Gambhir.
IND Vs ENG: When And Where To Watch 1st T20I In Kolkata
T20 Cricket World Cup: After the debacle in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series loss in Australia, India has shifted its focus on the white-ball format including five T20Is and three ODIs against England. The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host the T20I series opener on Wednesday. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side will be bolstered with the return of pace veteran Mohammed Shami ahead of the all-important Champions Trophy, scheduled to start next month. Shami last played for India in the ODI World Cup final against Australia in November 2023. He underwent surgery for a heel injury that ruled him out of the action till November last year when he turned up for his state side Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. On the other hand, pacer Mark Wood will make his return to the team for the first time since August. He will join Jofra Archer and Jamie Overton in England's pace-attack as the visitors announced their playing XI for the series opener on Tuesday. India and England have faced each other 24 times in T20Is, with India holding a slight advantage with 13 wins to England's 11. However, India have won five of the last seven T20I encounters between the two teams since 2021. Their last T20I clash occurred in the semi-finals of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup, where India secured a memorable victory. The series will begin in Kolkata and then move to Chennai, Rajkot, Pune, and Mumbai for the remaining matches. The final T20I will take place in Mumbai on February 2. Following the T20I series, the teams will compete in a three-match ODI series starting February 6, which will give fans a peek into Indias preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Squads: India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vc), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel. England: Jos Buttler (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood. India vs England 1st T20I all you need to know: When: January 22, Wednesday Where: Eden Gardens, Kolkata Time: 7 pm IST Live streaming on: Disney+ Hotstar Time: 7 pm IST Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Father slams Mamata as govt appeals life sentence for doctor's murderer
The father of a 31-year-old trainee doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered by Sanjay Roy at RG Kar College and Hospital in Kolkata, has criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her handling of the case, as the West Bengal government moved the Calcutta High Court to challenge the life imprisonment verdict. The government is pushing for capital punishment for the accused, who was sentenced to life imprisonment by Sealdah Court. Government's Appeal to the High Court On Tuesday, the state government filed an appeal in the Calcutta High Court, demanding that Roy receive the death penalty instead of life imprisonment. This legal action comes after the Sealdah courts decision, which left many dissatisfied, including the victims father. The governments decision to appeal to the higher court has reignited tensions surrounding the case, and the victim's family is closely following the developments. Victim's Fathers Reproach In a statement to the media, the victims father expressed his displeasure at Mamata Banerjees response to the case. He said, Let us get the order copy tomorrow, we will go through it and then decide what we want to do. She (Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee) does not have to do anything in a hurried manner. Whatever the chief minister has done till date, she should not do any further. His words clearly reflect the frustration and emotional toll the family has endured during the prolonged legal battle. Allegations of Evidence Tampering The victim's father also made serious allegations against the authorities, accusing the police and the CBI of tampering with evidence in the case. She can say a lot of things, but she only tampered with evidence the then CP and others, they had tampered with it. Could she not see all that from the beginning? he questioned. His comments suggest a deeper frustration with the investigation process, which he believes hindered the pursuit of justice for his daughter. Calls for Justice The case, which has been a source of national outrage, continues to captivate the attention of the public, as demands for justice grow louder. The victims family is steadfast in their pursuit of a harsher sentence for Roy, with many advocating for the death penalty to send a strong message against violence and crimes targeting women. The West Bengal governments appeal to the Calcutta High Court has sparked fresh debates about the legal process, justice, and accountability. As the case progresses, both the family and the wider public await a resolution, hoping for justice and a stronger stance on crimes of this nature.
It is BSFs responsibility to protect the border: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday emphasised that it is the BSFs responsibility to protect the international boundary and urged locals in Malda district to avoid visiting the border areas if there are problems. The chief ministers comment comes after tension erupted on the IndiaBangladesh border near a BSF outpost in Malda Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
England skipper Buttler backs family presence during tours
Kolkata: As Indian players gear up for reduced time with families during lengthy tours abroad owing to a BCCI diktat, England captain Jos Buttler on Tuesday said having partners and children on long overseas assignments is really important and does not affect the game too much. Limited time with family members on tours was a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bandhan Life Insurance launches Guaranteed Income Plan with assured immediate
KOLKATA, Jan 21: Bandhan Life Insurance has launched the Bandhan Life Guaranteed Income Plan nationwide. This plan offers policyholders a reliable income stream from the very first month, along with life insurance coverage- making it an ideal solution for both short-term needs and long-term financial goals. The plan addresses diverse needs like funding a childs education, securing retirement, or achieving significant life milestones. With its flexible structure and guaranteed benefits, the plan is an ideal choice for those seeking financial [] The post Bandhan Life Insurance launches Guaranteed Income Plan with assured immediate appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
England announce playing XI for first T20I vs India
England have announced a strong playing XI for the opening T20I match against India in Kolkata, led by experienced captain Jos Buttler. The squad features a mix of seasoned players and all-rounders, offering seven bowling options. Phil Salt and Ben Duckett are set to open, with Harry Brook serving as vice-captain.
Aparajita Bill passed by the West Bengal Assembly in September 2024 aims to increase the punishment for rape and other sexual offences by introducing death penalty and life imprisonment.
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KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday granted permission to the West Bengal government to file an appeal against the Sealdah court order that sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment until death in the RG Kar hospital doctor's rape and murder case. Advocate General Kishor Datta moved a division bench presided by Justice Debangsu Basak to file the appeal to seek death penalty of Roy, the sole convict in the case. The state government sought the high court's permission to file the appeal challenging the order passed by Additional District and Sessions Judge in Sealdah, Anirban Das, on Monday. The Sealdah court sentenced Roy to life imprisonment until death after he was convicted of raping and murdering the on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, rejecting demands for the death penalty saying it was not a arest of the rare crime. The court also ordered Roy to pay a Rs 50,000 fine and directed the state government to pay compensation of Rs 17 lakh to the family of the deceased doctor. RG Kar case verdict: Doctors associations say justice not served Expressing dissatisfaction with the Sealdah court's verdict, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had on Monday asserted that had the case been handled by the Kolkata Police, the death penalty would have been ensured. All of us have demanded the death sentence, but the court has given a life term until deathThe case was forcibly taken from us. Had it been with the (Kolkata) police, we would have ensured that he was served a death sentence, she told reporters. Later, posting on her X handle where she sounded more critical, Banerjee informed that the state government would challenge the Sealdah court verdict and move the Calcutta High Court. Not satisfied, will move HC against verdict: Mamata on life imprisonment to RG Kar case convict
RG Kar horror: Mamata Banerjee government moves HC seeking death sentence for convict Sanjay Roy
The West Bengal government is seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case. Although a Kolkata court sentenced him to life imprisonment, they did not classify the case as 'rarest of rare.' Mamata Banerjee and the victim's mother expressed shock, believing the crime warrants capital punishment.
RG Kar case: Calcutta HC grants permission to govt to file appeal against 'life term' order
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday granted permission to the West Bengal government to file an appeal against the Sealdah court order that sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment until death in the RG Kar hospital doctor's rape and murder case. Advocate General Kishor Datta moved a division bench presided by Justice Debangsu Basak to file the appeal to seek death penalty of Roy, the sole convict in the case. The state government sought the high court's permission to file the appeal challenging the order passed by Additional District and Sessions Judge in Sealdah, Anirban Das, on Monday. The Sealdah court sentenced Roy to life imprisonment until death after he was convicted of raping and murdering the on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, rejecting demands for the death penalty saying it was not a arest of the rare crime. The court also ordered Roy to pay a Rs 50,000 fine and directed the state government to pay compensation of Rs 17 lakh to the family of the deceased doctor. Expressing dissatisfaction with the Sealdah court's verdict, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had on Monday asserted that had the case been handled by the Kolkata Police, the death penalty would have been ensured. All of us have demanded the death sentence, but the court has given a life term until death. The case was forcibly taken from us. Had it been with the (Kolkata) police, we would have ensured that he was served a death sentence, she told reporters. Later, posting on her X handle where she sounded more critical, Banerjee informed that the state government would challenge the Sealdah court verdict and move the Calcutta High Court.
Shami's comeback in focus as team India prepare for England challenge
Kolkata: Fit-again pacer Mohammed Shami's comeback would be keenly watched when the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 team takes on an evenly-matched England in a five-match series starting here on Wednesday, aiming to make up for the recent Test disasters that have caused considerable turmoil and heartbreak. The white-ball rubber, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs after that, presents an ideal platform for both the teams to experiment with combinations and assess form before next month's Champions Trophy. Shami, despite missing four matches, emerged as India's leading wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup 2023 with 24 scalps, including a sensational 7/57 in the semifinal against New Zealand at the Wankhede. Interestingly, the pacer has claimed the same number of wickets -- 24 at an average of 29.62 -- in his limited T20I career and will aim to improve on that while proving his fitness. Shami was sidelined after the lost final against Australia on November 19, 2023 due to an ankle injury that required surgery. The recovery from that was followed by swelling on his left knee during the domestic comeback some weeks back. Following his inclusion in India's Champions Trophy squad, Shami's return will garner national attention. With pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah nursing a back injury and his Champions Trophy participation doubtful, Shami's comeback assumes greater significance. The 34-year-old made his competitive return in the Ranji Trophy for Bengal, guiding them to their first win of the season with a seven-wicket haul. He followed it up with impressive performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (11 wickets) and the Vijay Hazare Trophy (five wickets). Shami's T20I career has been sporadic, with just 23 appearances since his debut in 2014. His last outing in the format was against England in the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal. With the Rohit Sharma-led Indian Test set-up still reeling from a horror tour of Australia, a good performance from the T20 side has become imperative especially after the Board had to step in to reinforce diktats on team discipline. Axar's new beginning ============== All-rounder Axar Patel will debut as India's vice-captain in the T20I format. He has been rewarded for his stellar all-round contributions in India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign in the Caribbean last year. Axar played a crucial knock of 47 off 31 balls in the final against South Africa and took nine wickets at an average of 19.22 across eight matches. The Gujarat player has already outlined his vision for India's middle order, emphasising a flexible approach with players floating between No. 3 to 7 depending on match situations. Curious case of Sanju Samson All eyes will also be on Kerala's Sanju Samson, who faces another critical juncture in his career after being omitted from India's Champions Trophy squad. He was subsequently ignored by Kerala selectors for their Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh. The wicketkeeper-batter has proven his mettle several times, becoming the first Indian to score successive T20I centuries in the recent series against South Africa being a case in point. Promising all-rounder Nitish Reddy, who scored his maiden Test century against Australia in December at Melbourne, has also earned a spot in the squad, giving the team another option pace-bowling all-rounder along with the redoubtable Hardik Pandya. England's fresh start For the Jos Buttler-led England, the series marks a new chapter under head coach Brendon McCullum, who signed a three-year contract following Matthew Mott's resignation following their T20 World Cup exit. Known for revolutionising Test cricket with his aggressive 'Bazball' approach, McCullum will now seek to replicate that success in the limited-overs format. It would not be a new territory for the New Zealand great, who was also at the helm of Kolkata Knight Riders after playing for the franchise in the inaugural IPL. England will miss key players Reece Topley, Sam Curran, and Will Jacks, but promising 21-year-old Jacob Bethell, who impressed in the ODI series against the West Indies last year, will look to shine. Bethell has averaged 57.66 and struck at 167.96 in his seven T20I appearances. Like Shami, England's fiery pacer Jofra Archer will be under the spotlight as he returns from injury to lead their pace attack ahead of the Champions Trophy. But conditions in India, with the possibility of heavy evening dew, could pose a challenge for bowlers. The squad also includes pace bowler Mark Wood following his recovery from a right elbow injury. After Wednesday's game, the series would move to Chennai for the second T20I (January 25), followed by matches Rajkot (Jan 28), Pune (Jan 31) and Mumbai (February 2). The ODI leg will start in Nagpur on February 6, followed by Cuttack (February 9) and Ahmedabad (February 12). Teams (from) India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Axar Patel (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar and Dhruv Jurel (wk). England: Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook (vc), Phil Salt (wk), Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, and Mark Wood. Match starts: 7pm.
1st T20I: India eye fresh start against England with focus on Shami
India's T20 team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, faces England in a five-match series, beginning in Kolkata. Key players include returning pacer Mohammed Shami, debut vice-captain Axar Patel, and come-backer Sanju Samson. Jos Buttler leads an England team with injured players but includes hopefuls like Jacob Bethell.
SKY Recalls KKR Days And 'mishti Doi' Ahead Of T20I Series Opener In Kolkata
India T20I: Ahead of the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav recalled his playing days for IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) under head coach Gautam Gambhir and his fondness for Bengali delicacy 'mishti doi'. After making his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians in 2012, Suryakumar joined KKR and represented the franchise from 2014 to 2017. Under Gambhir's leadership, KKR lifted their maiden title in 2014, and Suryakumar was part of that winning team. When I came to Kolkata at that time people offered me a lot of 'mishti doi'. Now, when we travel here I try to include that in my cheat meal. It is a vintage type feeling and it feels good when you come here. The weather is nice here. There will be fireworks from both teams so it will be good, Suryakuma said in a video posted by BCCI on X. The Indian captain revealed that he never thought of leading India at Eden Gardens when it used to be his home venue in IPL. Suryakumar also added that he knows the ground well and learned a lot of tricks and traits from Gambhir. In 2014, when I joined KKR for the first time, I didn't think of leading India 10 years down the line. It is a good feeling to lead India here at this historic venue. It has been a beautiful journey. It feels good to think about the past memories of playing here from 2014 to 2017. I played under Gauti bhai here and learned a lot of tricks and traits so I know this place really well. Very happy to be back here again, the India captain added. The Indian captain revealed that he never thought of leading India at Eden Gardens when it used to be his home venue in IPL. Suryakumar also added that he knows the ground well and learned a lot of tricks and traits from Gambhir. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
RG Kar case: Govt moves HC seeking death penalty for convict
Kolkata: The West Bengal government on Tuesday approached the Calcutta High Court, challenging the special courts verdict sentencing Sanjay Roy, convicted in the rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, to life imprisonment. State Advocate General Kishor Datta has approached the division bench of Justice Debangshu Basak Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
RG Kar case: Bengal govt moves Calcutta High Court seeking death penalty for convict Sanjay Roy
Kolkata: The West Bengal government Tuesday approached the Calcutta High Court, challenging the special courts verdict sentencing Sanjay Roy, convicted in the rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, to life imprisonment. State Advocate General Kishor Datta has approached the division bench of Justice Debangshu Basak and []
Kolkata News | TMC (Trinamool Congress) Government Moves To High Court Over RG Kar Case Verdict
| | TMC (Trinamool Congress) Government Moves To High Court Over RG Kar Case VerdictExpressing dissatisfaction over a Kolkata court awarding life imprisonment to the convict in the RG Kar hospital case, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday claimed the probe was forcibly taken away from the state police, asserting that had it been with them, they would have ensured a death penalty.Speaking to reporters in Murshidabad district, Banerjee also criticised the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for its probe into the rape-murder of the on-duty medic at the state-run hospital. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
'Bhalo, Paaji?': SKY looks back at playing under Gambhir for KKR- Watch
Suryakumar Yadav, who started his IPL career with Kolkata Knight Riders, will lead India in a five-match T20I series against England, starting at Eden Gardens. He reflects on his journey with KKR, his learnings from Gautam Gambhir, and expresses joy at captaining the national side.
'Were Our Protests...': Kolkata Fumes At 'Lenient' Sentence For RG Kar Rapist, Wants Death Penalty
The anger over the judgment was palpable on the roads as people from all walks of life questioned the rationale behind not treating the case as rarest of rare
'Must Rise Above Eye For An Eye': Why No Death Penalty For RG Kar Convict
The Kolkata court, which sentenced RG Kar rape-murder case convict Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment, has made strong remarks on the response of the hospital authority and police after a 34-year-old doctor was found raped and murdered in a seminar room
The Joint Forum members criticised the Bills provisions that would diminish powers of the Waqf Boards and give arbitrary powers to District Collectors
Fake trading apps: Man arrested for duping several of lakhs in Odisha
CUTTACK : The Cyber and Economic Offence police on Monday arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly duping gullible people of lakhs of rupees by luring them to invest in different fake trading apps. The accused has been identified as Surendra Sahoo of Balasore district. His associate, Keshab Gauda of Ganjam, is reportedly absconding. Police said Sahoo stayed at his in-laws place in Rayagadas Muniguda and by using a different identity was indulged in creating fake trading apps along with Gauda. Sahoo used to send Gauda to different cities to hold seminars and lure people into investing money in their fake trading apps, police said. Several people have also fallen into their trap and invested lakhs in the process. The money collected used to be deposited in different bank accounts of Sahoo in Delhi and Kolkata. The matter came to light recently after a person from Cuttack lodged an FIR with Cyber police alleging he had been cheated by Sahoo and Gauda. During investigation, police found that the duo had fraudulently acquired around `60 lakh from different persons in the last one year. However, they have spent all the money by taking international trips, police said. Six SIM cards, a mobile phone and fake Aadhaar and PAN cards were seized from Sahoo, police said adding, efforts are on to nab Gauda and ascertain if others are involved.
BENGALURU: In a short time, Bengaluru has gone from being a sleepy city to the IT capital of India with people across the nation coming here to build successful careers. But how does the city fare in supporting working women? A recently released survey conducted by the Avtar Group put Bengaluru right at the top overtaking Chennai, Mumbai, and Hyderabad to become the best city for working women in India, based on criteria like city liveability, safety, womens representation in employment, inclusivity of women in organisations across industries, transport, quality of life, and more. We asked professionals is Bengaluru really the best place for working women? KM Chaitanya, film director The Kannada film industry has to go a long way in terms of inclusion. While we have a lot of women actors; technicians and women directors are few. The scenario is changing now with more and more women stepping in and becoming cinematographers, editors, associate directors and quite a few successful directors. In terms of creating a safe working environment, theres much that needs to be done. We need a committee of women who will oversee complaints about any kind of harassment at the workplace in the film industry. Lahari, advertising professional Within the creative industry in Bengaluru, theres an expectation to put in extra hours regardless of your gender. But when you end up staying in the office until midnight, there are no provisions to get home safely. This is especially uncomfortable for women who travel great distances to get to work. Corporations tend to have better facilities for women employees but the contrast is very stark. Anumitra Ghosh Dastidar, chef I have worked all over India in Mumbai, Delhi, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Goa, Kolkata, Guwahati, and Bengaluru. In the F&B industry, the ratio of women working as chefs is very low its a very male-dominated field. But Bengaluru has more possibilities. When I worked in Goa, no bus was available after 6pm so we would give earlier shifts to women. But here, there are women in my team who take the bus home at 10pm and feel safe doing so and we have not had any issues. Athul Madhav, programme manager, IISc Bangalore When it comes to work opportunities for women, Bengaluru is far better than Thrissur, Kerala, where I grew up. The representation and opportunities women receive are actually positive, and theyre doing a really great job. However, when it comes to safety, Im sceptical. Numerous horrific incidents involving working women have been reported in the media over the last two years. Personally, I know colleagues and friends who have experienced similar incidents. How can such a city be considered safe for women? Preethi Srinivasan, tennis coach As a tennis coach, I was definitely better recognised in Bengaluru compared to Chennai. I was not as guarded and didnt have to worry too much about how others perceived me because people were minding their own business. The remuneration was also better in Bengaluru because of the higher standard of living. The traffic is really bad but you can plan around that and still have a good work-life balance. Sneha Nair, student in Chennai I moved to Chennai from Bengaluru and can say that Bengaluru is definitely more inclusive. I live in a hostel for masters students and working women. Even though theyre taking rent from the working women, they demand that parents be present for admission and call parents if they break curfew. Its also common for flat owners to ask about their parents if renting to working women. They seem to think of women as dependents and not as individuals. Subhashree M, student One can see women from different cultural backgrounds in Bengaluru which is very comforting for women who are trying to live away from their homes. People in Bengaluru are also usually less judgemental than people in Chennai. A woman can go out partying, wear what she wants or even go for a jog in the morning without feeling judged.
Bangladesh national arrested for illegal stay in Angamaly
KOCHI: The police on Monday arrested a Bangladeshi national staying in Angamaly for using fake documents. The arrested is Dilwar Hussain, 28, of Rohinpur, Bangladesh. Following a tip-off, the Angamaly police reached his rented house on Sunday night and took him into custody. In the interrogation, the accused confessed he was a Bangladeshi national. After crossing the Indo-Bangladesh border illegally, he reached Kolkata. From there, he reached Angamaly on a train around three months back. He was working at construction sites in Angamaly and staying with migrant workers. According to him, his family is still in Bangladesh, a police officer said. The police said Dilwar possessed an Aadhaar card and an expired Bangladeshi passport. The Aadhaar card had an address in Mumbai. We are verifying the address. Further investigation is conducted to identify the people who provided fake Aaadhar to Dilwar, an official said. A case was registered against Dilwar under section 14A for illegal entry to the country and section 14(b) for using forged documents to enter India. The accused was produced before a magistrate court which remanded him in judicial custody. Last week, police arrested a Bangladeshi woman who was staying with her boyfriend from Bihar at Bengali Colony at Kandathara. Police had recovered an Aadhaar card and PAN card which turned out to be fake. Police said agents operating in West Bengal help Bangladeshi nationals with fake ID cards and facilitate their stay in India illegally.
Watch: England gear up for 1st T20I against India at Eden Gardens
England will play their first T20I against India in Kolkata, with Jos Buttler leading the team but not keeping wickets. This is England's first limited-overs tour under coach Brendon McCullum. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, are favorites on home ground. Mohammed Shami returns to the Indian team after recovering from a foot injury.
The time at the time of the chime
India is 2,933 km from west to east, wide enough for the stars to be out in Kolkata when it is sunset in Mumbai. Anyone know the exact time?
No gratitude, no grievances, says Sanjay Roys mom
A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a resident doctor. His mother, in her 70s, expressed relief that the death penalty was not given. Speaking through her closed door, she acknowledged the decision made by the police and judiciary.
RG Kar case: Judge flags several lapses, asks CP to address illegal acts
The Sealdah sessions court has criticized the Kolkata police, particularly officers from Tala police station, for inefficiencies and mishandling in the investigation of a resident doctor's rape and murder case at RG Kar Medical College in August last year. Judge Anirban Das pointed out several lapses and urged the police commissioner to address the officers' negligent behavior.
Excelsior Correspondent KOLKATA, Jan 20: Inaugurating the XXVII International Congress on Glass (ICG), 2025 at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre here today, Union Minister of State (Independent charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh highlighted Indias technology driven rapid ascent in the last one decade since Prime Minister took over in 2014. The ICG 2025 is being organised from January 20-24, 2025 by CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI). Dr Jitendra Singh said these are better times for [] The post Dr Jitendra inaugurates Kolkata International Conference, highlights Indias technology driven rapid ascent appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Not rarest of rare, says court, gives life to RG Kar convict
A sessions court in Kolkata sentenced former traffic police volunteer Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a junior doctor. The court resisted calls for the death penalty, deeming the case not the 'rarest of rare'. Roy was also fined and compensation was awarded to the victim's family.
Union minister hails glass industrys role in Indias economic growth
KOLKATA, Jan 20 : Union minister Jitendra Singh on Monday praised the significance of the glass industry in driving Indias future economic growth, while highlighting the need for enhanced collaboration and awareness among academics, R&D centres, and the private sector. Addressing the International Congress on Glass organised by CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, the union minister of state for science and Technology and earth sciences stressed the growing importance of the recycling industry alongside manufacturing for sustainability. Glass is [] The post Union minister hails glass industrys role in Indias economic growth appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sanjay Roy gets life term till death in RG Kar case; court asks state to pay Rs 17 L to victims kin
KOLKATA, Jan 20: A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment until death on Monday after he was convicted of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Additional District and Sessions Judge in Sealdah, Anirban Das, had on Saturday found Roy guilty of committing the crime []
Not satisfied: Mamata on court awarding life imprisonment to RG Kar case convict
KOLKATA, Jan 20: Expressing dissatisfaction over a Kolkata court awarding life imprisonment to the convict in the RG Kar hospital case, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday claimed the probe was forcibly taken away from the state police, asserting that had it been with them, they would have ensured a death penalty. Speaking []
Kolkata Hospital Doctors Rapist, killer get life imprisonment
KOLKATA, Jan 20: A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment till death on Monday after he was convicted of rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das in Sealdah had on Saturday held Roy guilty [] The post Kolkata Hospital Doctors Rapist, killer get life imprisonment appeared first on Northlines .
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Shikha Mukerjee | Netas & the Indian State: Reflect first, speak later
One-upmanship is a silly sort of competition. When sensationalism sinks to the point of delivering one-liners, that too simplifications without content, then it makes no sense. The best that can be said about the political class is that they need to take a break, go into self-imposed silence and reflect on what they say to feed their attention-seeking syndrome. Rahul Gandhis declaration that the Congress is in a fight against the Indian State even though he qualified it by explaining it had been captured by the BJP and the RSS is one example. The other is RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats counter factual, or alt fact, that Indias true independence was achieved on January 22, 2024 with the consecration of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, that is, Independent India is barely a year old! Rahul Gandhi, however, is not alone in thinking that the Indian State is now captive; at a public meeting in Kolkata, the CPI(M) coordinator Prakash Karat (a temporary assignment he had to accept after the passing of general secretary Sitaram Yechury) repeated that the Indian State had been captured by the BJP and RSS, imperilling secularism and democracy. Both Rahul Gandhi and Mr Karat seem to be interpreting what Vladimir Lenin said a long time ago, in State and Revolution: No, democracy is not identical with majority rule. Democracy is a State which recognises the subjection of the minority to the majority, that is, an organisation for the systematic use of force by one part of the population against another. To be fair, one part of Mohan Bhagwats bizarre claim about the date of Indias Independence as not August 15, 1947 has a basis in his ideology. His discovery is in line with the grand design for Akhand Bharat and Hindu Rashtra dreamt up by the founding fathers of the RSS. To that extent, the claim about January 22, 2024 in RSS lore can go down as one step forward, at a stretch, in the Hindu Right direction. Indulging in making noise that signifies nothing or almost nothing is, it appears, a shared affliction of the two big parties in India claiming to represent the nation. There is, however, a fundamental difference between the Congress and the RSS. The RSS does not directly contest elections or form governments; its members do, albeit as BJP representatives. The RSS and its chief cannot be held to account in the same way as the Congress or BJP, both registered political parties that contest elections and fight over acquiring the power, actually coercive power, of the Indian State to get things done, no matter what those things are. There is also a difference between the Congress and the BJP; the Congress is 140 years old, whereas the BJP was established after dissolving the Jan Sangh in 1980. That apart, Mr Gandhi is not just a Congress leader, even if he is the de facto boss of the party; he was nurtured and groomed, if not to lead, then at the very least to be politically savvy. He must know what every high school student knows, that the Indian State is more than the government formed by the political party or coalition of parties that have a majority in the Lok Sabha. To declare that the Indian State is captive without explaining what part of the State he believed had been captured and how is the sort of empty-headed frivolity that passes for serious political discussion on the social media. If the statements by Mohan Bhagwat and Rahul Gandhi were intended as the sort of unique hook that tends to go viral on social media, they succeeded. Viral information has a short life and the two statements have temporarily sunk in terms of circulating at vertiginous speed. It is almost certain that Mohan Bhagwats statement will resurface on social media soon as the first anniversary of the Ram Mandir approaches. It will be definitely amplified by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and other aggressive Hindu Right advocates, who will doubtless use the occasion to reiterate the theme of Batange toh Katange, divided is death, to titillate the sensation seeking core voters of the BJP. Neither the righteously indignant critics of Rahul Gandhi nor the Narendra Modi 3.0 government, however, are feisty or maybe courageous enough to brand as mad, a lot of people who declared a long time ago that their raison detre is to fight against the Indian State, especially its coercive power. For starters, the Maoists or Left extremists in Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal have been locked in a fight against the Indian State since the 1960s. Insurgent outfits, including the Paresh Barua-led United Liberation Front of Asom, are at war with the Indian State. By signing ceasefire agreements with outfits like the NSCN(K) Niki Sumi faction, the Indian State recognises that these are bona-fide anti-State entities. There are others. If Rahul Gandhi were politically smarter, he should have defined the nature of the fight, its purpose and goals when he said the Congress was engaged in a fight against the Indian State. He had a captive audience of party leaders who could have amplified it and spread it, since he delivered the punch line at the inauguration of the new Congress headquarters. By failing to do so, it seemed that Rahul Gandhi had no clue of what his one-liner really meant vis--vis lived reality of the Indian people. There are a lot of people, who are not Maoists, insurgents or extremists, who are unhappy with the Indian State. That does not make them urban Naxals; they cannot be charged with treason as a shrill and defensive BJP media counter campaign insisted. Nor are these people mad and they certainly should not be locked up and removed from the public sphere, as BJP spokespersons demanded. The recommendation to lock away Rahul Gandhi is revealing of how deeply embedded in the BJP psyche is the belief that all it has to do is to define, classify people, that is label them as mad, Urban Naxals, anti-nationals, anti-Hindu in order to control, and regulate them. The real political task, as Michel Foucault and Noam Chomsky in conversation about Human Nature identified, was to criticise and unmask the working of institutions and the political violence that has always exercised itself obscurely through them, which is what fighting the Indian State ought to mean. It would seriously benefit the Congress leadership and the BJP, though for different reasons, to take a temporary vow of silence to reflect on the substance of what they say.
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Life imprisonment sentence against RG KAR Medical Doctors killer does not satisfy many
Judge makes critical observation about Police and Health Department handling By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in the rape and murder case of a post graduate student of RG Kar Medical College and hospital in Kolkata was pronounced guilty by additional district and sessions judge, Sealdah court, Anirban Das. The civic [] The post Life imprisonment sentence against RG KAR Medical Doctors killer does not satisfy many appeared first on Northlines .
McCullum Wants To Declutter England's Approach In White-ball Cricket Too
World Champions India: Having transformed England's approach to Test cricket with his concept of an all-out aggressive approach to batting, Brendon McCullum takes his coaching concepts to the slam-bang T20 cricket when he takes over as coach for a five-match T20I series against World Champions India starting at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. McCullum, the promoter of Bazball cricket in the longest format of the game, steps into white-ball cricket with the five-match T20I series followed by three ODIs against India and leading up to the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai in February-March. On Monday, the former New Zealand opener, who is quite known in India for hammering an unbeaten 158 off 73 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders in the first-ever match of the Indian Premier League in 2008, said he will attempt to change England's approach and make them play freely rather than going for victory in every match. As they get ready to take on the reigning T20 World Champions, McCullum said England's batting lineup is as powerful as anyone's in the World and said he will try to get the best out of every player. Obviously, we want to win every game we play, to try and be successful, and that's ultimately the mission for us, McCullum was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo in a report on Monday. But our conversations and the language which we use within the dressing room is quite different. It's about trying to get the best out of the talent that sits within the dressing room, trying to gel the guys as best we can, trying to work out complementary skills, and how we play the style of cricket that gives us our greatest chance, the England coach said in an interaction at the Eden Gardens. I'm desperate for us to play a really watchable brand of cricket, he said. With the talent we have, there's no reason why we can't. We've got a batting line-up that is as powerful as any batting line-up in the world. We've got gun spinners, very good fielders, and guys who bowl absolute rockets with the ball, so you've got options there to be able to entertain and give yourself the greatest chance of success, said the 43-year-old coach. Though McCullum was given the dual responsibility of England red-ball and white-ball teams in September 2024, this will be his first white-ball series as head coach because in between he had coached the team on Test tours of Pakistan and New Zealand while Marcus Trescothick filled in as interim coach for ODI series. McCullum's England will start with the first T20I at Kolkata on Wednesday before travelling to Chennai (Jan 25), Rajkot (Jan 28), Pune (Jan 31), and Mumbai (Feb 2) for the remaining four T20Is. The ODIs will be played at Nagpur (Feb 6), Cuttack (Feb 9) and Ahmedabad (Feb 12). England will later fly to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. Though McCullum was given the dual responsibility of England red-ball and white-ball teams in September 2024, this will be his first white-ball series as head coach because in between he had coached the team on Test tours of Pakistan and New Zealand while Marcus Trescothick filled in as interim coach for ODI series. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
RG Kar case verdict: Doctors associations say justice not served
NEW DELHI: Various resident doctors associations, which had led nationwide demonstrations in the country to protest the barbaric rape and murder of the woman resident in a state-run hospital in Kolkata last year, on Monday expressed their unhappiness with the court judgment that awarded life imprisonment, instead of death sentence, to the convict, citing that it was not in the rarest of the rare category . According to the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA), which was the first association to protest the barbaric incident, posted on X, You can get away with a brutal rape and murder with just life imprisonment in India. What a shame! Highly disappointed. This is not over yet. They tagged their post with #justicenotserved. Dr Meet Ghonia, national secretary of Ford India, said, The Young doctor was brutally raped and murdered in her hospital working space, but it was not a rarest of rare case. No death penalty to the accused. Judgement came after 5 months. No words left for the system. We lost her. We lost her familys faith, he posted on X. The Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy, the convict in the rape-murder case of the 34-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, to life imprisonment. Justice Anirban Das also directed the West Bengal government to pay a sum of Rs 17 lakh to the victim's parents. The victim's parents, who were in the courtroom, however, refused the compensation, saying they wanted justice. Dr Rohan Krishnan, National Chairman of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), which was another resident doctors association that had led nationwide protests over their demand for a Central Protection Act and justice for the trainee doctor, said they are thankful to the court for the final judgment. However, he added that all those involved in this case, directly or indirectly, should be punished. We hope in the long run all those who were involved in the case will be punished. We are closely monitoring the situation. Hope sooner or later justice will be given to the doctor. IMA National President Dr Dilip Bhanushali said, The establishment and the judiciary have done their job. IMA trusts that they have looked at all aspects. IMA wouldnt want to presume that there are motives. We can wait and see if there will be an appeal in the High Court. In Kolkata, junior doctors protested outside the court, saying that life imprisonment is 'not enough.' Not satisfied, will move HC against verdict: Mamata on life imprisonment to RG Kar case convict
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Kolkata: The Indian armed forces successfully carried out Exercise Devil Strike, a high-intensity joint airborne military drill, near Siliguri Corridor popularly known as the Chicken's Neck in North Bengal from January 16-19. The collaborative endeavour between the Indian Army's elite airborne troops and the Indian Air Force showcased seamless integration, operational excellence, and readiness to operate in the most challenging environments. Conducted across training areas and firing ranges under 33 Corps of the Eastern Command, the exercise focused on validating complex airborne operations, including precision insertion of troops and equipment into hostile terrains. It also tested and refined logistic sustenance strategies, ensuring troops remained operationally effective under extreme conditions. The exercise included deployment of advanced technologies and state-of-the-art equipment for precise and efficient delivery of forces to remote locations, execution of synchronized airborne drills that demonstrated unparalleled coordination between the Army and Air Force and successful completion of mission scenarios simulating real-world operational challenges. GOC (33 Corps) Lieutenant General Zubin A Minwalla, who monitored the drill, said, Exercise Devil Strike has once again demonstrated our armed forces' ability to adapt, innovate, and operate as a cohesive unit in diverse operational scenarios. It reflects our commitment to maintaining readiness for future challenges.
WB governor wants stronger steps for women safety
Kolkata: West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday called for stronger measures for women's safety after the verdict into the rape and murder of an-duty female doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital. According to Mr Bose, the issue of women's safety and security continues to remain a critical concern. He emphasized that while the judicial punishment in such cases is important, it alone cannot address the broader societal issues contributing to increasing incidents of violence against women. The governor stated, Punishment, no matter how severe, does not end the problems. The rising incidences of rapes, assaults, and murders are alarming and reflect a deeper societal malaise. It is imperative that the government implements a robust and proactive policy to combat these atrocities and ensure the safety of women, especially in sensitive environments such as medical institutions. He also sought immediate action to enhance the security of women, particularly in workplaces, and underscored the necessity of creating widespread societal awareness regarding women's rights and safety. Mr Bose asked the government to launch a drive to create awareness in society about womens security and alert the law enforcement machinery to take timely and decisive action against atrocities and assault on women. He announced that the Raj Bhavan would convene a meeting with all relevant stakeholders to address the issue and will bring the recommendations to the notice of the government for immediate appropriate action. Raj Bhavans real-time monitoring cell will do concurrent monitoring of the petitions about atrocities on women received in the peace room and take appropriate action. The Abhaya Plus programme to provide self-defence training will be stepped up.
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Body of minor girl found in Bengals Basanti, rape & murder suspected
Kolkata: A naked body of a missing minor girl, suspected to be a victim of rape and murder, was recovered from a field at Basanti in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Monday evening. According to the district police superintendent Palash Chandra Dhali, the minor girl, an eighth-standard student, had been missing since Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
RG Kar case: CBI failed to prove it as rarest of rare crime, say victims parents
Kolkata: As a special court in Kolkata on Monday convicted Sanjay Roy in connection with the horrific rape and murder of a junior woman doctor of the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital within the premises of the medical facility in August last year and handed him life imprisonment, the parents of the victim Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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RG Kar Hospital case: Kolkata court sentences Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment until death
Court rules crime not rarest of the rare, denies death penalty
RG Kar Rape-Murder Case: Bengal Govt To Plead For Sanjay Roy's Capital Punishment At High Court
The victim's family and several political leaders were dissatisfied when a Kolkata court gave life imprisonment to Sanjay Roy for raping and murdering a trainee doctor in RG Kar Hospital last year.
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RG Kar convict's mother kept herself confined to home
Sanjoy Roy, the accused in the rape and murder of a doctor at R G Kar hospital in Kolkata, was sentenced to life imprisonment till death on Monday. His mother, Malati Roy, who had previously expressed support for the punishment, shut herself in her home and refused to speak to reporters. Neighbors and family members of Roy have questioned whether he acted alone in the crime, suggesting others may have been involved.
RG Kar verdict unsatisfactory, unacceptable: Doctors
Kolkata: Discontent with the judgment of a Kolkata court pronouncing life imprisonment till death for the prime accused in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, doctors in West Bengal Monday said they would move to the higher court and continue protesting till others involved in the case were punished. The doctors, both senior and junior, []
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over the court giving life imprisonment to the convict in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case and said if the case had been with Kolkata Police, they would have ensured a death penalty.
Will Give My 200 Pc And That's My Commitment To You, Says Pant After Becoming LSG Captain
Lucknow Super Giants: After being unveiled as the captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Rishabh Pant has vowed to give his 200 per cent commitment in terms of leading the franchise, who are chasing their maiden championship win this year. IANS had previously reported on Saturday that Pant was highly likely to be appointed as LSGs new captain after being bought by the franchise for a record Rs 27 crore at the mega auction last year. Thank you to LSG family for showing faith in me. I will give my 200% and that's my commitment to you. I will try whatever is in my power to repay the faith you have shown. Looking forward to have a new beginning with new energy and just have a blast out there, and have lots of fun, said Pant in a press conference in Kolkata alongside principal team owner Sanjiv Goenka and mentor Zaheer Khan. Pant will now be LSGs fourth captain in their history of playing in the IPL after KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran and Krunal Pandya. He takes over from Rahul, who was at the helm since 2022 but moved to Delhi Capitals (DC) after entering the auction. This will be the second IPL team Pant will be captaining after previously leading Delhi Capitals. Pant had been DCs captain from 2021 to 2024 editions of the IPL, barring the 2023 season, which he missed due to recovery from various injuries sustained in a life-threatening car accident in December 2022. But ahead of the IPL 2025 retention deadline, he was released by DC, with the leadership role being the main reason behind his nine-year association with the franchise ending on October 31. In a show on Star Sports, while unveiling Pant as LSGs captain, Goenka predicted that the left-handed wicketkeeper-batter has all the ingredients to be one of the most successful IPL captains after MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. My thinking was that time will prove that hes not the only most expensive player in IPL but hes going to be the best player in IPL. I have never seen a player with so much hunger and energy; he has a casual style of leadership; it is almost like the boy next door. In a show on Star Sports, while unveiling Pant as LSGs captain, Goenka predicted that the left-handed wicketkeeper-batter has all the ingredients to be one of the most successful IPL captains after MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
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RG Kar verdict: Life imprisonment for Sanjay Roy; not rarest of rare crimes, says court
A special court in Kolkata, on Monday, sentenced Sanjay Roy, the sole accused in the case of ghastly rape and murder of a woman doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, to life imprisonment.
RG Kar Rape-Murder: Why Kolkata Court Judge Labelled Case As 'Not Rarest Of Rare'
RG Kar Rape-Murder Case: Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at Kolkatas RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, was awarded a life term by a city court
RG Kar: Parents 'dismayed' with judgment; to continue fight till justice is delivered
Kolkata: The parents of the deceased medic in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case said that they were not satisfied with the verdict of the court pronouncing life imprisonment till death for the convict. Claiming that the investigation was done half-heartedly and several other culprits involved in the crime were shielded, they said they would move to the higher court seeking justice. We are shocked. How is this not the rarest of rare cases? An on-duty doctor was raped and murdered. We are dismayed. There was a larger conspiracy behind this crime, the mother told PTI. The judge said the crime did not fall under the arest of the rare category, which justified not imposing the death penalty on the convict. The father said they would continue their fight until all the other culprits were brought to the book and punished. A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to imprisonment till death on Monday after he was convicted of the rape and murder of the on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August last year. The court also directed the state to pay compensation of Rs 17 lakh to the family of the deceased doctor.
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Kolkata: Dynamic keeper-batter Rishabh Pant was Monday named the captain of Lucknow Super Giants for the upcoming IPL and he vowed to give his 200 percent to win the teams maiden title. Pant was picked at the mega auction for an IPL record Rs 27 crore by the franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka. I will give []
If Case Stayed With Us...: Mamata Banerjee Reacts To RG Kar Case Verdict
Kolkata Police would have ensured death penalty for the convict in RG Kar rape and murder case, but the probe was taken away and handed over to the CBI, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today
RG Kar Murder Case: Life Imprisonment for Sanjay Roy, Court Rules Out Death Penalty
WEST BENGAL: In a big judgment, Sanjay Roy was sentenced to life imprisonment on Monday, January 20, for the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The verdict was delivered by the Sealdah CBI Court, which also imposed a fine of Rs.50,000 on the convict. The judge ruled that the case did not fall under the rarest of rare category, thereby denying the death penalty. The heinous crime took place on August 9 last year when Roy, a civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, sexually assaulted and strangled the postgraduate trainee doctor to death. The court convicted Roy under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 64 (rape), 66 (causing death or vegetative state of the victim), and 103(1) (murder). Details of the Judgment Section 64 of BNS entails a punishment of at least 10 years, extendable to a life term. Section 66 prescribes a minimum of 20 years of imprisonment, which could extend to life imprisonment for the convicts natural lifespan or, in extreme cases, the death penalty. Section 103(1) addresses murder, carrying penalties of life imprisonment or the death sentence. Despite the grave nature of the crime, the court determined that the circumstances did not warrant the death penalty, sparking debate over the ruling. Heightened Security During Verdict Announcement On the day of the sentencing, Roy was brought to the court under tight security. The area around the Sealdah court was fortified, with nearly 500 police personnel deployed to prevent any disruptions. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who had previously called for the death penalty in this case, refrained from commenting on the final sentence. I had earlier demanded the death penalty, but it depends on the judge and the framing of the case, she said. During the proceedings, Sanjay Roy continued to assert his innocence, claiming he was falsely implicated. He alleged that he was acting under instructions from IPS officers and questioned why his Rudraksha necklace did not break if he had committed the crime. Background of the Case Roy was arrested on August 10 last year, a day after the crime. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which took over the probe, submitted a detailed 45-page chargesheet. The document included 11 key pieces of evidence that implicated Roy as the sole accused in the case. The conviction and life sentence bring some closure to the tragic incident that shocked the medical community and the public. However, debates surrounding the severity of the punishment continue to evoke mixed reactions.
RG Kar case: Parents dismayed with judgment; to continue fight till justice is delivered
Kolkata: The parents of the deceased medic in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case said that they were not satisfied with the verdict of the court pronouncing life imprisonment till death for the convict. Claiming that the investigation was done half-heartedly and several other culprits involved in the crime were shielded, they said they would []
Life in jail for man convicted of Kolkata doctor's rape and murder
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Civic police volunteer gets life sentence for rape, murder of Kolkata junior doctor
KOLKATA, Jan 20 (Reuters) An Indian court awarded the life sentence on Monday to a civic police volunteer convicted of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the hospital where she worked in the eastern city of Kolkata, rejecting demands for the death penalty saying it was not a rare crime. The womans body was found in a classroom at the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital on Aug. 9. Other doctors stayed off work for weeks to demand justice for her and better security at public hospitals, as the crime sparked national outrage over
Not satisfied: Mamata on court giving life imprisonment to RG Kar convict
Kolkata: Expressing dissatisfaction over the court giving life imprisonment to the convict in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday claimed the probe was forcibly taken away from the Kolkata Police, and asserted that had it been with them, they would have ensured a death penalty. Speaking to reporters in Murshidabad district, Banerjee questioned the CBI investigation in the case. All of us had demanded a death sentence, but the court has given a life term until death. The case was forcibly taken from us. Had it been with the (Kolkata) police, we would have ensured that he was served a death sentence, she claimed. We don't know how the probe was conducted. In many similar cases that were probed by the state police, death penalty was ensured. I am not satisfied, she said. The Sealdah court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment until death after he was convicted of the rape and murder of the on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das in Sealdah had on Saturday found Roy guilty of the crime committed against the postgraduate trainee doctor at the hospital on August 9 last year, which sparked unprecedented and prolonged nationwide protests. Judge Das said the crime did not fall under the arest of the rare category, for not imposing the death penalty on the convict.
Not satisfied: Mamata Banerjee on court giving life imprisonment to RG Kar convict
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction over the life imprisonment given to the convict in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, claiming the probe was forcibly taken from Kolkata Police. She asserted that the police would have ensured a death penalty. The Sealdah court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment, deeming the crime not 'rarest of the rare.'
Sanjay Roy sentenced to imprisonment till death in rape, murder of RG Kar hospital doctor
Kolkata: A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to imprisonment till death Monday after he was convicted of the rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Anirban Das, the Additional District and Sessions Judge in Sealdah court, had Saturday held Roy guilty of the crime committed against []
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes the CBI for removing the rape and murder case of an on-duty doctor from Kolkata Police. A Kolkata court sentenced the convict, Sanjay Roy, to life imprisonment instead of the death penalty, causing dissatisfaction among Banerjee and others who demanded capital punishment.
Dont want compensation, want justice: RG Kar murder victim parents' first reaction after verdict
The family of the RG Kar Hospital murder victim expressed their desire for justice rather than compensation, following a court order directing the West Bengal government to pay Rs 17 lakh to them. The family stated, We dont want compensation, we want justice, as reported by news agency ANI after the court directed the West Bengal government to pay the compensation. Since the victim died while on duty in the hospital, her place of work, it is the responsibility of the state to pay compensation to the family of the doctor, Rs 10 lakh for the death and Rs 7 lakh for the rape, Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das said. The victim's father demanded the harshest punishment for the accused, vowing that their fight would continue both in the streets and in court. On Saturday, the judge stated that the harshest punishment would be given. We have full faith in the judge. Our fight will continue in the courts and on the streets, the father of the deceased doctor told ANI . The family claiming that the investigation was done half-heartedly and several other culprits involved in the crime were shielded, they said they would move to the higher court seeking justice. We are shocked. How is this not the rarest of rare cases? An on-duty doctor was raped and murdered. We are dismayed. There was a larger conspiracy behind this crime, the mother told news agency PTI . Court says 'not rarest of rare cases', Sanjay Roy gets life imprisonment for RG Kar Hospital rape-murder Earlier, the victim's family lawyer told ANI,I want the death sentence as maximum punishment. On Saturday, Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court pronounced Sanjay Roy guilty in the RG Kar rape and murder case of a trainee doctor. The court said sections 64,66, 103/1 of BNS have been framed against the accused. Judge Das said the crime did not fall under the arest of the rare category as justification for not giving death penalty to the convict. The court ruled for life imprisonment until death and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the accused. (With inputs from Agencies) 'Had it been with Kolkata Police, we would have ensured death sentence,' says Mamata on RG Kar case
Court Orders Rs 17 Lakh Compensation To RG Kar Victim's Parents, They Say 'No'
The parents of the 34-year-old doctor raped and killed at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata last year said they do not want any compensation after a city court asked the West Bengal government to pay a sum of Rs 17 lakh to the couple who lost their daughter
RG Kar rape-murder case: Sanjay Roy sentenced to life imprisonment till death
KOLKATA, Jan 20: A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment till death on Monday after he was convicted of rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Anirban Das in Sealdah had on Saturday held Roy guilty [] The post RG Kar rape-murder case: Sanjay Roy sentenced to life imprisonment till death appeared first on Northlines .
