Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) in Assam faces criticism for advising female doctors and staff to avoid roaming alone at night following the Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder. Principal Dr. Bhaskar Gupta issued the advisory to enhance safety but faced backlash for not addressing underlying security issues. Critics, including the Junior Doctors' Association, argue that the advisory shifts responsibility onto women rather than improving campus security. They demand better protective measures and a focus on addressing harassment. The advisory was intended to prevent incidents but has sparked outrage among students and staff.  

An Air India flight from Mumbai to London (AI129) returned to Mumbai on Wednesday due to a technical issue. Upon landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, the aircraft underwent precautionary safety checks. Air India has arranged alternative flights for the passengers and offered full refunds or complimentary rescheduling. The airline emphasized that passenger safety and well-being are top priorities. This incident echoes a similar occurrence last year when another Air India flight to London was diverted back to Mumbai due to an engine failure.

Captain Deepak Singh was killed Wednesday in an encounter with four terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. The clash occurred in a forested area during a cordon-and-search operation. A civilian was also injured. Security forces recovered an American-made M4 assault rifle and three blood-soaked rucksacks from the site. The encounter, which resumed after a brief exchange of fire the previous night, occurs just before Independence Day. This surge in terrorism has prompted a high-level security review by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi, and NSA Ajit Doval.

In Kolkata, a horrific case of rape and murder has ignited widespread protests. A 31-year-old female trainee doctor was found dead in RG Kar Medical College after being assaulted early Friday. The arrested suspect, a hospital volunteer, had unrestricted access to the ward. The incident has prompted a 'Reclaim the Night' march in Kolkata and strikes by doctors nationwide, demanding stricter laws for healthcare workers' protection. Women, making up 30% of India’s doctors and 80% of its nurses, face increasing security risks in hospitals amid rising violence against them.

The family of a 31-year-old trainee doctor, raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, revealed their harrowing ordeal. Initially told their daughter had died by suicide, they were made to wait three hours outside the hospital. When they finally saw her body, it was described as being in a horrifying state with broken glasses in her eyes and legs spread apart. An autopsy confirmed she was choked to death, with extensive injuries and signs of sexual torture. The Calcutta High Court has now transferred the case to the CBI for further investigation.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken charge of the Kolkata rape-murder case involving a trainee doctor from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. This follows a Calcutta High Court directive amid claims of evidence tampering and initial misrepresentation of the death as a suicide. Protests continue, led by medical professionals and student bodies demanding stronger protections for doctors and an investigation into alleged attempts to destroy evidence. The victim, found with severe injuries and signs of sexual assault, was reportedly subjected to violent assault before her death. A suspect, Sanjay Roy, has been arrested.

A gunfight broke out between security forces and terrorists in Assar, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. One terrorist was injured, and an M4 rifle, along with three rucksacks, was recovered. The terrorists are cornered in a riverine area. The Indian Army's White Knight Corps confirmed the operation, launched based on specific intelligence. This incident follows a deadly encounter in July where four army personnel and a police officer were killed. The region has seen a significant rise in terrorist activities this year.

Resident doctors across India called off their strike after Union Health Minister JP Nadda assured them of improved safety at work. The strike, which disrupted health services nationwide, was sparked by the recent murder of a female doctor in Kolkata. After a meeting with the minister, FORDA President Aviral Mathur stated that a committee, including FORDA representatives, would be formed to address their safety concerns. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) also supported the strike, demanding hospitals be declared safe zones. The Calcutta High Court has transferred the investigation of the murder case to the CBI.

The brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old resident doctor during her shift at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College has sparked nationwide protests. Medical professionals across India launched an indefinite strike, demanding justice, safety for healthcare workers, and an unbiased investigation. The incident has led to calls for the resignation of hospital authorities and the implementation of a central healthcare protection law. The suspect, a Kolkata Police civil volunteer, has been arrested. West Bengal's Chief Minister has set a deadline for the investigation, warning of a handover to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

The Calcutta High Court has transferred the investigation into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata to the CBI, citing serious lapses in the ongoing probe. The decision came after the victim's parents and others filed petitions seeking a court-monitored investigation. The court noted that, despite five days passing since the incident, there has been no significant progress, raising concerns that crucial evidence might be destroyed. The case, involving the brutal killing of a postgraduate trainee at RG Kar Medical College, has sparked widespread protests among medical professionals in Kolkata.