The West Bengal Police on Tuesday afternoon reconstructed the crime scene with the five accused and the friend of the Durgapur gangrape victim, as part of the investigation, a senior officer said.
Three bodies suspected to be of six persons missing from Jiribam district were found near the confluence of Jiri river and Barak river along Manipur-Assam border, officials said on Saturday.
An auto-rickshaw driver was allegedly hacked to death with an axe by a man near a court in Odisha's Ganjam district over suspicion of an extramarital affair.
West Bengal Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee, who allegedly drowned at Talsari beach in Odisha. Statements from eyewitnesses are being recorded and video footage is being sought from Odisha Police.
The hospital where the boy was being treated since September 1 is on alert and the situation there was being closely monitored, sources said.
Investigation into the Red Fort blast reveals links to a Jaish-e-Mohammad module, leading to arrests and the seizure of a large quantity of explosives and weapons.
Demanding the resignation of the state's health secretary and director of health education, the striking medics said that they would also take out a rally to 'Swasthya Bhavan' - the headquarters of the health department in Salt Lake - on Tuesday noon.
The death toll from the April 14 blast at Vedanta's power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has risen to 21, with several others hospitalised. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion, with preliminary findings pointing to excessive fuel accumulation in the boiler furnace.
Police discovered the burnt body of a young woman in the Bankata forest of East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, near the Odisha border. Investigations are underway to identify the victim and determine the circumstances of her death.
A five-year-old girl succumbed to fever at a government medical college in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, with her family alleging that the doctors and the staff were playing cricket.
The clinics are expected to operate for at least two hours daily, particularly between September and March -- the period when air pollution levels are typically high.
The ongoing agitation has also led the Federation of All India Medical Association to warn that it would declare a nationwide "complete shutdown of medical services" if any "any harm befalls brave junior doctors".
Several incidents of post-poll violence have been reported across West Bengal, with tension escalating in various districts following the recent assembly elections. Clashes between political party supporters have led to injuries, arrests, and heightened security measures.
Police in Gujarat have filed an FIR against 15 medical students for the death of an 18-year-old student who allegedly died due to ragging. The victim, Anil Methaniya, a first-year MBBS student, fell unconscious and died after being made to stand for three hours during ragging by his seniors at a hostel of the college on Saturday night. The accused, all second-year MBBS students, have been suspended from their hostel and academic activities until further orders.
Five school students, including two girls, drowned in separate incidents in the Koraput and Mayurbhanj districts of Odisha. Three class 10 students drowned in a reservoir after completing their board exams, while two class 2 girls drowned in a pond near their village.
Odisha Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the attack on a BJD leader and chairperson in the Ganjam district. The incident sparked political reactions and protests, with investigations ongoing to determine the exact cause.
A day after the apex court's order, the Union home ministry wrote to the West Bengal chief secretary seeking deployment of the CISF at the state-run hospital.
The Supreme Court will examine whether the reduction in NEET-PG qualifying marks affects the standard of postgraduate medical education, following petitions challenging the cut-off reduction for the current academic year.
Bangladesh's interim government has ordered a nationwide security clampdown following the shooting of a youth leader and election candidate, leading to renewed unrest.
The incident took place amid midnight protests by women against the horrific rape-murder of the doctor at the hospital.
A man in Mathura, India, allegedly shot and killed his sister's lover due to his disapproval of their relationship. The sister attempted suicide upon learning of her lover's death and is in critical condition. Police are investigating the incident as a possible honour killing.
A man in Mathura, India, allegedly shot and killed his sister's lover due to his disapproval of their relationship. The sister attempted suicide upon learning of her lover's death and is in critical condition. Police are investigating the incident as a possible honour killing.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a comprehensive advisory to all states and Union Territories, recommending mandatory annual POSH audits and other measures to strengthen the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The advisory aims to ensure safe, inclusive, and gender-sensitive working environments for women across all sectors, emphasising institutional accountability, proper committee constitution, and robust awareness programmes.
The driver of a bus of the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) died on Thursday after suffering a heart attack while driving on the Koraput-Sunabeda stretch, police said.
rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK counsels a student on the possibilities and challenges of pursuing a medical residency in Germany.
Long queues were seen at outpatient department ticket counters in government hospitals, where senior doctors joined their junior colleagues in the protest.
Two newborn babies were bitten by rats at a government hospital in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, leading to an investigation and demands for accountability.
While MBBS continues to be the most sought-after stream for medical aspirants, post pandemic, the demand for skilled nurses and physiotherapists are on the rise, notes Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJob360.
The grieving parents of Sarthak Mattoo, who died in an alleged hit-and-run incident in southwest Delhi, have made an emotional video appeal for justice, questioning the pace of the police investigation and demanding strict action against those responsible.
The Indian Medical Association has announced a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of non-emergency services from 6 am on August 17 to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor at the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata and the subsequent vandalism at the facility.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the ruling TMC in West Bengal, accusing them of running the state through 'syndicates' and promising to address atrocities against women if the BJP gains power.
A diarrhoea outbreak in the Bhagirathpura area of Indore has reportedly caused multiple deaths, with contaminated water suspected as the source. Conflicting reports exist regarding the number of fatalities.
A new study reveals that widely used heart disease risk calculators may not accurately identify Indians at risk, potentially leading to underestimation of risk and delayed treatment.
A fire in Indore, India, killed eight members of a family after an explosion at an electric vehicle (EV) charging point outside their house. The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered an investigation and plans to create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for EV charging.
BJ Medical College students, professors, family members and staff exit with their luggage from the doctors' hostel amid high security, where the London-bound Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad on Friday, June 13, 2025.
The Silchar Medical College and Hospital in Assam on Wednesday cancelled its advisory to women doctors and other staffers asking them to avoid going alone to isolated places at night.
Three children of a family have died within 48 hours after coming down with fever in a village here, prompting the authorities to dispatch a team of doctors to the area to test other children for diseases like malaria and dengue, according to officials.
Rahul Gandhi accuses Mamata Banerjee of not directly fighting the BJP, alleging that this indirect approach benefits the ruling party. He also criticised her government's performance on job creation and handling of corruption.
A security personnel was killed and five others injured in an IED blast near a security checkpoint in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In a separate incident, a policeman was abducted and killed by militants.
Suvendu Adhikari's rise within the BJP in West Bengal has been marked by strategic victories and relentless opposition to the TMC, culminating in his leadership role within the party's legislative wing.
