The head of RG Kar Medical College’s chest department admitted it was wrong to inform the parents of a PG trainee that she had died by suicide, given she was raped and murdered. Dr. Dutta Chowdhury wasn’t present during the call, and indicated that the hospital should have filed an FIR.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 78th Independence Day speech, outlined India’s future goals, including enhancing urban living, reviving Nalanda University, boosting semiconductor production, and expanding medical education. His vision also included turning India into a global manufacturing hub, promoting green jobs, and achieving ambitious renewable energy targets. Modi encouraged youth participation in politics to combat nepotism.

The post-mortem of the 31-year-old doctor had detected a significant amount of fluid — likely semen — in her body, indicating that it could have been the handiwork of more than one person.