Hello, readers! In today’s evening digest, News18 brings to you the latest updates on Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder, Bangladeshi journalist’s body found in Dhaka lake and other stories.
‘Dismayed And Horrified, Enough Is Enough’: President Murmu Reacts To Kolkata Doctor’s Rape-Murder
As the country is witnessing protests against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said she was “dismayed and horrified” to learn about the crime. READ MORE
‘If Bengal Burns…Delhi Will Also Burn’: Mamata’s Warning Angers BJP, Sukanta Writes To Amit Shah Seeking Action
Amid rising tensions over the rape and murder case of a 31-year-old doctor in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday issued a strong warning and said, “Remember if Bengal is burned, then Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Delhi will also be burned.” READ MORE
Not ‘2 Strict Conditions’, SC Upholds ‘Bail Rule, Jail Exception’ Even For PMLA Cases: High Hopes For Arvind Kejriwal
While ‘bail is the rule and jail an exception’ has been a sacrosanct principle in criminal jurisprudence in the country, the scenario has been opposite for cases related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. However, the recent orders granting bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha and Hemant Soren’s close aide Prem Prakash have raised hopes even for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. READ MORE
Bangladeshi Journalist’s Body Found In Dhaka Lake, Ex-PM Hasina’s Son Says Death ‘Brutal Attack’ On Free Speech
The body of a 32-year-old Bangladeshi TV journalist, identified as Sarah Rahanuma, was fished out of the capital’s Hatirjheel Lake on Monday, local media outlets there reported. Following the recovery of her dead body from the capital, ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s son said the death of the scribe was “another brutal attack” on the freedom of expression in the country. READ MORE
Malayalam Cinema’s #MeToo Moment: Don’t Need Godfathers, Wake-Up Call For Every Workplace, Say Women Actors
As the dark underbelly of sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry stands exposed with the Hema Committee report and fresh allegations of sexual abuse, women artistes say the “uprising” was needed and is a “wake-up call for every workplace”. While actor-politician Khushboo Sundar urged women to “speak up in time”, actor Maala Parvathi said that it is time for the realisation that women artistes “don’t need godfathers”, and that “giving a woman a job is not a favour on her”. READ MORE
Zaheer Khan Appointed as New Mentor for Lucknow Super Giants Ahead of IPL 2025
A new era has been ushered in with the Lucknow Super Giants as the IPL franchise has hired former World Cup winner and Indian pacer Zaheer Khan as the new team mentor for the upcoming 2025 season of the IPL. READ MORE
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