Will withdraw duty-hour curbs on women, WB says after SC rap

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The Supreme Court took issue with a West Bengal health department advisory suggesting that women doctors work only 12-hour shifts and avoid night duties after a woman doctor's rape-murder. The court stressed equal opportunities and security for all professionals, urging the state to amend the circular in line with gender equality...

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Supreme Court of India

Highest judicial body in India
The Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, leading to celebrations among Aam Aadmi Party members...
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West Bengal

State in Eastern India
The Supreme Court raised concerns about West Bengal's 'Rattirer Sathi' scheme, which employs private security for government hospitals. This follows an incident..
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The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's resignation after a medical student's rape and murder. Chief Justice Chandrachud..
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Manoj Kumar Verma has been named the new Kolkata Police Commissioner by the West Bengal government, succeeding Vineet Kumar Goyal. Goyal is now assigned as ADG..
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The Supreme Court has instructed the CBI to provide an update on its investigation into financial irregularities at R G Kar Medical College, where a trainee..
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