Latest News LIVE: Mamata supports CBI probe in Kolkata doctor rape-murder

Latest News LIVE Updates: Doctors demand "concrete safety of healthcare workers" as protests intensifies

As the gruesome details of the Kolkata rape-murder created outrage among doctors all over the country, President of the Resident Doctors Association Dr Indra Shekhar Prasad on Wednesday said that unless there is concrete assurance of their safety, the doctors will continue with the strike. Prasad while speaking to ANI said, "What happened in Kolkata is not the only incident of its kind. Many such cases are happening on a daily basis in the country... Being a doctor is one of the noblest professions, we work in a temple-like atmosphere, and if doctors are not safe, how will the patients feel safe?" "Till the time we get concrete assurance of a long-term and strict law for the safety and security of doctors, health workers, and hospitals, we will continue with our strike," he added.

Latest News LIVE Updates: American arrested in Russia for allegedly attacking police officer at Moscow hotel

A US citizen is facing criminal assault charges in Russia after allegedly attacking a police officer in a Moscow hotel, Russian news agencies reported Wednesday. The reports cited Russia`s Investigative Committee as saying the American became abusive after being asked to show his documents at an upscale hotel on Monday evening. The Investigative Committee did not give the American`s name; news reports citing unnamed sources gave several variants of the name.

Latest News LIVE Updates: Court rejects Mehul Choksi`s plea seeking documents related to passport suspension

A special court here on Wednesday rejected absconding diamond businessman Mehul Choksi`s plea seeking records related to the suspension of his passport from the regional passport office. Choksi, an accused in a multi-million dollars scam at the Punjab National Bank, has claimed that he can not return to India as his passport is suspended on the ground of a "security threat to India".

Latest News LIVE Updates: Mamata supports CBI probe, blames CPI(M)-BJP for politicising issue

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday endorsed the Calcutta High Court`s decision to hand over the RG Kar Medical College case to the CBI but criticised the CPI(M) and BJP for politicising the incident and inciting protests, drawing parallels to Bangladesh student unrest. The TMC supremo also demanded that the CBI solve the case by Sunday, noting that Kolkata Police had already completed 90 per cent of the probe, and called for the culprits to be hanged.