Bharat Express

West Bengal

WB Govt may introduce a bill on Tuesday imposing the death penalty for rape, murder, or cases leaving the victim in a vegetative state.

The WB govt is likely to introduce a bill in a special Assembly session, aiming to impose the death penalty for rape and murder convicts.

On Monday, the Joint Forum of West Bengal government employees petitioned the Calcutta High Court for protection against police coercion.

The WB Assembly will begin a key two-day session, with a Bill on capital punishment for rape and murder expected from the treasury bench.

Doctors from AIIMS-Delhi are likely to protest in Delhi, demanding justice for the tragic incident at RG Kar Medical College in West Bengal.

The CBI has made significant strides in its probe into the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital.

All five accused have been charged under various sections of the newly enacted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a new state Assembly bill seeking capital punishment for rape and murder convictions.

The Calcutta HC has dismissed a PIL filed by advocate Sanjay Das challenging the 12-hour general strike called by the BJP in West Bengal.

Tensions escalated across West Bengal as a 12-hour general strike called by the BJP led to multiple incidents of violence and unrest.