West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday led a protest rally from Moulali to Dorina crossing in Kolkata, demanding justice for a woman doctor, who was allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar College and Hospital last week.
Leading a rally in Kolkata, the TMC supremo accompanied by party workers demanded capital punishment for the accused of the rape and murder of the junior postgraduate trainee doctor.
Addressing the gathering, the West Bengal Chief Minister accused CPM and BJP of vandalising RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. She said they went there between 12 and 1 am in the early morning, the video shows that CPM took the DYFI flag and BJP took the national flag.
She also alleged that they have misused the national flag, and they should be punished. How many teams did BJP and CPM send when the incident happened in Manipur, she asked? How many teams were sent to Hathras, Unnao, she further asked. The TMC supremo said that CPM and BJP should not threaten her as if she has not been elected by the people of the State.
Speaking to a reporter on the mob attack at RG Kar Hospital, Additional CP Murlidhar Sharma said so far, they have arrested 25 people in this case. The interrogation in this is underway and today they will produce some people in the Court.
During the interrogation, the officer said, that most of these people said that they came here on their own, but its verification is still ongoing, and if there is any conspiracy or some people behind this, for this police need to do sustained interrogation.
He further reiterated the Commissioner’s statement that a while ago crowd had gathered at more than 50 places in the city and this movement was done through social media. The protests were conducted peacefully at 49 places in the city, he added.
On being asked if the mob destroyed evidence, he said the mob did not go up to the fourth floor where the PO is. They damaged a large part of the ground floor and the emergency ward and some people went to the first floor, added. It took time for the police force to reassemble and after reassembling, the force chased them away, he said.
Meanwhile, West Bengal BJP President and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said the State police have been told that as long as BJP workers are here, they will not arrest any woman. He said his party workers will not let any woman be harmed. Atrocities against women must stop, he added.
Banerjee does not need permission for a rally but when the BJP goes to do something then permission is needed, all the rules are only for the BJP, he said. Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal should immediately resign from his post, he demanded. Such a person cannot be the Kolkata Police Commissioner, he should take responsibility for this incident and resign, he added.
Indian Medical Association today demanded central law and to declare the hospitals as safe zones with mandatory security entitlements. IMA has declared 24-hour withdrawal of services by all the modern medicine doctors of the country irrespective of the sector and place of work.
Emergencies and casualties will function. No OPDs. No elective surgeries. The withdrawal commences at 6 am on Saturday 17th August 2024 and ends at 6 am on Sunday 18th August 2024, the IMA release said.
Indian Army Agniveer CEE Result 2026 declared, ARO-wise merit list released
The Indian Army has announced the Agniveer CEE Result 2026. Candidates can now download the ARO-wise merit list and check their eligibility for the next stages of recruitment.
The Indian Army has announced the Agniveer Common Entrance Examination (CEE) Result 2026, allowing candidates to check their qualifying status through the official recruitment portal. The Army Recruitment Office (ARO)-wise merit lists have been uploaded on joinindianarmy.nic.in, where candidates can download the PDF corresponding to their recruitment region.
The merit lists contain the names and roll numbers of candidates who have successfully cleared the written examination and become eligible for the next phase of the Agniveer recruitment process.
How to check Indian Army Agniveer CEE Result 2026
Candidates can access their results by following these steps:
Visit the official Indian Army recruitment website.
Click on the Agniveer CEE Result 2026 link available on the homepage.
Select the relevant Army Recruitment Office (ARO) or recruitment region.
Download the merit list PDF.
Search for your roll number or name to confirm your qualification status.
What happens after the Agniveer CEE result?
Candidates shortlisted in the Common Entrance Examination will now have to undergo the remaining stages of the recruitment process. These include:
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
Only candidates who successfully clear every stage will be considered for final selection under the Agniveer recruitment programme.
Candidates advised to verify details carefully
After downloading the merit list, candidates should carefully check all the information mentioned in the document. If they notice any discrepancy related to their result or personal details, they should immediately contact their respective Army Recruitment Office (ARO) for assistance.
Candidates are also advised to keep checking the official Indian Army recruitment portal for updates regarding the schedule, venue and instructions for the upcoming physical tests, document verification and medical examination.
Delhi air quality slips to poor as AQI reaches 261, highest in over 85 days
Delhi’s air quality entered the ‘poor’ category after AQI touched 261, its highest level since April 17. Authorities attributed the spike to transnational dust from Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan.
Delhi’s air quality fell into the ‘poor’ category on Sunday after the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) climbed to 261, marking its highest level in more than 85 days, according to official data.
The reading was the highest since April 17, when the AQI stood at 263. Just a day earlier, Delhi had recorded an AQI of 140, while air quality had largely remained in the ‘moderate’ and ‘satisfactory’ categories for most of the month.
Transnational dust behind spike in pollution
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said the sudden deterioration in Delhi-NCR’s air quality was mainly caused by long-range winds carrying mineral dust generated by storm activity in Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan.
According to the commission, these dust-laden winds reached northwestern India, including Delhi, resulting in a significant rise in PM10 concentrations. Strong surface winds across the Indo-Gangetic Plain also contributed to the increase in pollution levels.
The CAQM said Delhi’s air quality is expected to remain in the ‘poor’ category for the next few days before improving once the transnational dust spell weakens.
No GRAP Stage-I restrictions for now
Despite the worsening air quality, the CAQM decided not to implement GRAP Stage-I restrictions, stating that the current pollution episode has been triggered by transnational dust rather than local emission sources.
However, the commission directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to intensify dust control measures across the city.
As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 201 and 300 falls under the ‘poor’ category.
Delhi experiences humid weather
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the maximum temperature at Safdarjung reached 36.8 degrees Celsius, which was 1.3 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 28.3 degrees Celsius, one degree above the seasonal average.
Although the actual maximum temperature remained below 37 degrees Celsius, high humidity pushed the feels-like temperature to 45.7 degrees Celsius by 5:30 pm.
Among other weather stations, maximum temperatures were recorded at 37 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road, 36.6 degrees Celsius at Palam, 36.2 degrees Celsius at Ayanagar and 36 degrees Celsius at Ridge.
Minimum temperatures stood at 27.1 degrees Celsius in Palam, 27.2 degrees Celsius in Lodhi Road, 27.4 degrees Celsius in Ayanagar and 25.6 degrees Celsius at Ridge.
Weather outlook
The IMD has forecast strong surface winds during the daytime on Monday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures likely to remain around 37 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Relative humidity varied between 64 per cent at 8:30 am and 52 per cent at 5:30 pm.
Red Fort bomb threat declared hoax after extensive security checks in Delhi
Delhi Police declared a bomb threat targeting the Red Fort a hoax after conducting a detailed security search following an alert received from Mumbai Police.
Delhi’s iconic Red Fort witnessed heightened security on Saturday after authorities received a bomb threat targeting the historic monument. Following a detailed inspection and sanitisation drive, Delhi Police confirmed that the threat was a hoax and no explosives were found.
Threat call routed through Mumbai Police
According to officials, the threat was initially received by the Mumbai Police Control Room. The caller allegedly claimed that the Red Fort would be blown up.
Mumbai Police immediately shared the information with the Delhi Police Control Room, which alerted the North District Police. Security personnel were deployed at the monument, and a comprehensive search operation was launched to ensure public safety.
After completing the inspection, officials ruled out any security risk and declared the threat to be false.
Security concerns remain high after previous terror incident
The latest threat comes around eight months after a deadly vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (IED) blast near the Red Fort Metro Station claimed 15 lives and left several others injured.
Investigators had alleged that the blast was carried out by Umar-un-Nabi, a Kashmiri doctor associated with Al-Falah University in Faridabad, who was driving a Hyundai i20. The explosion occurred on the same day security agencies recovered around 2,900 kg of explosives, including ammonium nitrate, from neighbouring Faridabad in Haryana.
According to investigators, the accused allegedly triggered the explosion after two suspected associates were arrested and the explosives were seized during the operation.
Authorities had identified several other accused linked to the case. Investigators alleged that the group was part of a white-collar terror module associated with Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist organisation.
Earlier arrests linked to alleged attack plots
In May, Delhi Police’s Special Cell arrested nine men who were allegedly linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim.
Police alleged that the accused were planning attacks on critical infrastructure and security personnel in Delhi, Mumbai and other parts of the country. According to investigators, potential targets included airports, railway stations, power plants and other vital installations.
Although Saturday’s bomb threat was found to be fake, the incident once again prompted swift security measures at one of the country’s most significant heritage sites.
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