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On 14th August, left-liberal circles were noticeably disturbed by the calls to “blow the conch” during the “Reclaim The Night” event in Kolkata. The event, aimed at protesting against the brutal rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor, took a surprising turn when a call to action via a video message encouraged participants to fill the city with the sound of conch shells. This cultural symbol, traditionally associated with Hindu rituals, sparked unexpected controversy among the organizers and participants.

In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) assumed control of the investigation into a grave incident involving the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata. The takeover occurred on Wednesday, 14th August, precisely a day after the Calcutta High Court mandated a CBI inquiry. This directive from the court came following a plea concerning the mishandling of the case by local authorities, necessitating the re-registration of the FIR originally filed by the Kolkata Police.

The tragic death of a 32-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has sent shockwaves through the community, revealing a horrifying narrative of brutal torture leading up to her death. The postmortem report, spanning four pages, disclosed that she was not only raped but also subjected to extreme physical torture before being suffocated to death. The report chillingly described that she had been strangled, and the assault involved “perverted sexuality” and “genital torture,” causing severe injuries to her private parts.

In a shocking development from Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, the local police arrested Samajwadi Party leader Nawab Singh Yadav early Monday morning, August 12, on charges of attempting to rape a minor girl. This distressing incident has stirred considerable unrest in the community.

In a recent verdict that has caught the attention of many, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission of Chandigarh has made a decisive ruling against the local branch of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) situated in Sector 35 of the city. The commission has mandated the manager of this KFC outlet to compensate a vegetarian customer with Rs 12,000. This fine was imposed following an incident where the customer received a non-vegetarian burger instead of the vegetarian one she had ordered.

In a striking display of political activism, students at Azim Premji University (APU) took a bold stand during their convocation ceremony last Sunday, 4th August. They adorned their graduation attire with badges depicting the Palestinian flag. This act was not merely symbolic but carried a vehement message: the students demanded that Wipro, the global IT conglomerate founded by Azim Premji, sever its affiliations with Tel Aviv University and other Israeli companies. This move aligns APU with other educational institutions like Ashoka University and IIT Madras, which have previously been venues for similar anti-Israel expressions.

In a deeply disturbing incident that shocked the city, the body of a woman doctor was discovered under mysterious circumstances early on Friday morning at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, West Bengal. The deceased was identified as a second-year postgraduate student at the same institution. She was found lifeless in the Seminar Hall located on the third floor of the campus.

In a shocking incident of domestic violence that escalated to an unimaginable act of brutality, a woman in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, committed a heinous act that has left the local community in a state of deep shock and fear. After killing her husband, the wife unleashed 10 minutes of brutal violence that left everyone horrified. The sequence of events is harrowing as she picked up a brick and smashed it on his head, then sat on his chest. As the attack unfolded, the wife's actions grew increasingly gruesome when his skull cracked open, and she did something grotesque.

In the midst of a sweltering summer in Paris, the latest edition of the Olympics is facing significant challenges related to the weather. The city is currently experiencing unusually high temperatures and humidity levels, making conditions difficult for athletes from around the globe. Despite these harsh weather conditions, it has been reported that the Olympics organizing committee did not provide air conditioning in the athletes' accommodations. This oversight has left many competitors struggling to find relief from the relentless heat.

In a stark aftermath of a tragic incident, days after three UPSC aspirants drowned in the flooded basement of Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Delhi, rival coaching centers have embarked on a controversial spree of poaching distraught students by offering 'free education' and monetary support for those affected by the tragedy.