An unattended bag triggered a bomb scare at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, prompting the deployment of bomb disposal squads. The incident occurred amidst ongoing protests by junior doctors demanding justice for a murdered colleague. Meanwhile, the West Bengal government has issued a third invitation for talks with the protesting doctors, offering a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The Modi government has informed the Supreme Court that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) functions independently of the Centre’s control. This response came in response to a lawsuit filed by the West Bengal government challenging the CBI’s ongoing investigations in the state without the required consent.
The West Bengal Government has appealed to the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court order which invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff made by the state’s School Service Commission. The high court had declared the selection process “null and void” and ordered a CBI probe, finding that appointments were made beyond the available vacancies and after the official recruitment date.
