Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, Hindenburg allegations, Mpox, and more: The week in 5 charts
The Hindu
Here are five charts that will help you understand some of the key stories from last week
The body of a woman doctor was found inside a seminar hall of the RG Kar Government Hospital in north Kolkata on August 9, 2024. Preliminary autopsy reports indicated that she was sexually abused before being murdered. A civic volunteer of Kolkata Police was arrested in connection with the crime the next day.
Doctors and other medical staff have been protesting in different parts of the country affecting the functioning of health facilities. They are pressing for a Central law to check violence against healthcare personnel, declaring hospitals safe zones with mandatory security entitlements among other demands.
The Union Home Ministry has asked all State police forces to provide it situation reports every two hours in the wake of the protests by doctors, nursing staff and others.
The Supreme Court on Sunday (August 18, 2024) took suo motu cognisance of the rape and murder case. A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud is scheduled to hear the case, instituted on the court’s own motion, on Tuesday (August 20, 2024).
The apex court’s suo motu intervention follows an August 13 order of the Calcutta High Court transferring the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from the Kolkata Police.
SEBI chief Madhabi Buch was linked to Adani Group-related offshore funds in a conflict of interest, American short-selling firm Hindenburg Research said on Tuesday (August 13). This comes after the firm’s earlier claim that the Adani Group was “siphoning” money by manipulating stock prices. Since SEBI is the investigating agency involved in the case, the firm said it was an “obvious conflict of interest.”
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Nigerian arrested by H-NEW and deported from Hyderabad over illegal stay
A rare sculpture of Mahishamardhini was recently found in a ruined temple of Melmutt in the Kundabarandadi village of Kundapur taluk of Udupi district, said T. Murugeshi, retired associate professor in ancient history and archaeology, Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty College, Shirva, Udupi district.
Udhayanidhi Stalin urges students to use free laptops for education, not entertainment, emphasizing their role in higher studies.
State approves construction of an open model flyover at Ranasthalam, easing travel and boosting local trade in Srikakulam.
Join the peace rally on January 17 to protest the merger of Secunderabad Zone with Malkajgiri, led by Talasani.
Rashtrapati Bhavan's Republic Day reception will celebrate North Eastern culture, crafts, and heritage through a unique invitation experience.
CM Stalin unveils Tamil Nadu's Circular Economy and Warehousing Policies, offering incentives for recycling and warehousing stakeholders.
Excavation in Lakkundi reveals 100-year-old gold treasure; local boy praised for honesty, prompting government support for his education.
Chennai Metrowater's two major projects approved by the State government aim to enhance the city's water and sewer infrastructure.
Coimbatore autorickshaw driver B. Sangeetha to attend Republic Day reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honoring her dedication and hard work.
Join the vibrant Sankranti celebrations at Indrakeeladri with traditional Bhogi bonfires and ‘Bommala Koluvu’ from January 14-16.
India's first airside reefer truck launched at Hyderabad airport, enhancing cold-chain logistics for temperature-sensitive cargo.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) vice chancellor B.C. Bhagavan on January 13, said safeguarding the youth from substance abuse is an urgent national responsibility, noting that drug addiction is closely linked to depression and emotional distres.