The Modi government swiftly cancelled its lateral recruitment ad following opposition allegations it would undermine caste quotas. The BJP initially defended the policy but reconsidered, especially with state elections looming. The move appears to address concerns raised by opposition campaigns and recent Supreme Court discussions on caste and quotas.

The Murshidabad Medical College deputy superintendent, Akhtar Ali, was summoned by the state health department for a probe into corruption allegations against Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College. Ali previously reported financial irregularities and illegal activities involving Ghosh. Kolkata police registered an FIR against Ghosh based on these complaints.

Ultimately, the key to reducing reliance on coal is to make battery storage cost-effective to meet the electricity demand through solar power even during the night-time, say experts