In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you latest updates on FIR against RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh; sweeper held for sexually assaulting two girls aged 4 in school bathroom and Centre tells UPSC to cancel lateral entry for 45 posts, among other stories.
‘Criminal Nexus, Collusive Bidding’: FIR Against RG Kar Ex-Principal Sandip Ghosh On Health Department Complaint
Hours before the hearing begins in Supreme Court in the Kolkata rape and murder case, the West Bengal government has filed a complaint against former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh stating that the departmental inquiry found ‘criminal nexus’ between Ghosh and ‘certain unscrupulous contractors’ and ‘collusive bidding’ for several works in the hospital premises. READ MORE
Badlapur: Sweeper Held for Sexually Assaulting Two Girls Aged 4 in School Bathroom, Bandh Call Hits Train Services
Two young girls aged four were allegedly sexually assaulted by a school sweeper in the washroom of a well-known school in Badlapur, triggering massive protests across Thane district by agitated parents. The accused, identified as Akshay Shinde, worked as a cleaner contracted through a third-party company and was arrested after the parents insisted on filing a formal complaint despite initial attempts by the police to play down the issue by delaying filing of the FIR for over 12 hours. READ MORE
‘PM Modi Has Sought Review’: Centre Tells UPSC To Cancel Lateral Entry For 45 Posts Amid Row
The Centre on Tuesday wrote to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) seeking cancellation of its latest advertisement for lateral entry into 45 government positions. In the letter addressed to UPSC Chairman Preeti Sudan, the Centre noted that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a review of the scheme to align it with the principles of reservation- – a demand that has also been voiced by opposition parties and two key NDA allies, the LJP and the JDU. READ MORE
Malayalam Actress Sexually Assaulted by An Actor, Was Made To Do a Hugging Scene With Him
Justice Hema’s committee report has revealed some shocking details about the Malayalam film industry. In 2017, an actress was sexually assaulted following which the government formed a three-member commission. While it was headed by Justice K Hema (retired), former bureaucrat KB Valsalakumari and veteran actress Sharada were the other two team members. The report, which was submitted to the government in 2019, has now been made available to the public. READ MORE
Sourav Ganguly To Hit Kolkata Streets Tomorrow To Protest Against RG Kar Doctor’s Rape-Murder
Days after receiving backlash over his ‘stray incident’ comment, former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly is set to join thousands of protestors and hit the streets of Kolkata on Wednesday to protest against the trainee doctor’s rape and murder. In addition to this, Ganguly will also participate in his wife’s dance school protest later in the evening. READ MORE
‘I’m Willing To Serve’: Elon Musk Accepts Donald Trump’s Big Cabinet Role Offer
Former US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he would consider appointing Tesla CEO Elon Musk to his Cabinet if he wins the November election. “He’s a very smart guy. I certainly would, if he would do it. He’s a brilliant guy,” Trump told Reuters in an interview. READ MORE
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