Fake Doctor Arrested in Bardhaman Child Death Case; Court Orders Six-Day Police Custody

Bardhaman, West Bengal: A man accused of practising medicine without proper qualifications has been arrested in connection with the death of a child in Bardhaman. A court has remanded the accused, identified as Sayedul, to six days of police custody.

According to police sources, Sayedul’s ancestral home is in Alampur under Dewandighi Police Station in Bardhaman district. He was reportedly residing in an apartment near Golapbag More in Bardhaman town. Police alleged that the accused went into hiding following the child’s death. Investigators subsequently traced and arrested him in connection with the case. The police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the child’s death and the accused’s alleged medical practice. Further details are expected to emerge during the investigation and questioning in police custody.

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Bengal Police Chief Siddhanath Gupta’s Tenure Extended Again, Now Till April 2027

Kolkata: West Bengal’s Director General of Police (DGP) Siddhanath Gupta has received another extension in service, with the Centre extending his tenure by a further six months.

Gupta was originally scheduled to retire on October 31. However, before his retirement, the Union government has communicated its decision to extend his service to the West Bengal government, informing the Nabanna administration about the fresh extension. This is the second extension granted to the state police chief in recent months. Gupta was earlier scheduled to retire on April 30, but his tenure was extended by six months as the state was going through the election process. The extension at that time was approved by the Union Home Ministry headed by Amit Shah.

With the latest decision, Gupta will now continue as the state’s police chief until April next year. The extension comes at a significant time for West Bengal, with the state administration preparing for the post-election phase and a number of key law-and-order issues remaining under close scrutiny. The Centre’s decision is expected to have political and administrative significance, as the DGP plays a crucial role in overseeing the state’s law-and-order machinery and policing arrangements. The latest extension means Siddhanath Gupta will continue to head the West Bengal Police beyond his previously scheduled retirement date, making his tenure considerably longer than originally anticipated.

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Delhi University Polls: High Court Bans Victory Processions After Results

Amid heightened tension and allegations of clashes between student groups, voting for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections began on Friday morning.

Polling started at 8:30 a.m. and is scheduled to continue until 7:30 p.m., with vote counting set to begin on Saturday morning. During polling, reports emerged of clashes between supporters of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) at several locations, including North Campus, Law Centre and Kirori Mal College. Against this backdrop of allegations and counter-allegations, the Delhi High Court on Friday directed that no victory procession be held after the election results are declared.

The court’s direction came on the very day of polling, as authorities sought to prevent any escalation of tensions following the announcement of the results.

With counting scheduled to begin on Saturday, attention now turns to the outcome of one of Delhi University’s most closely watched student elections.

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Another Attempt to Suppress the Truth? Delhi Not Satisfied with Pakistan’s Response Over Warship Collision in Arabian Sea: MEA Statement

A collision reportedly took place between India’s powerful warship INS Kolkata and a Pakistani vessel while the Indian Navy was conducting routine patrol operations in the northern Arabian Sea. On the same day, a senior diplomat from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi was summoned by the Indian authorities regarding the incident. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with Pakistan’s response and sought clarification over the circumstances surrounding the collision.

On Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: “We have seen Pakistan’s response to the protest we made regarding this incident. It is the same evasiveness and an attempt to suppress the truth. This is exactly what we expected. We reject all their allegations and would like to place some facts before you.”

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First-Time Candidate and Election Strategist Pulls Off a Stunning Victory by Winning the Seat Vacated by the BJP State President

Not only in Bihar's Bankipur, but the BJP also witnessed a noticeable decline in votes in the by-elections held in Datia (Madhya Pradesh) and Manjalpur (Gujarat). While the BJP managed to retain Manjalpur, the Congress held on to Datia.

Many believe that the election consultancy firm I-PAC, founded by Prashant Kishor, played a crucial role in helping Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress secure victory in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections. Four years later, the man widely known as "PK" stepped away from the role of election strategist and entered active politics. However, his political debut suffered a major setback when his newly formed Jan Suraaj Party performed poorly in the Bihar Assembly elections of November 2025. Just nine months later, however, Bihar's political landscape witnessed a remarkable turnaround. Prashant Kishor made an impressive comeback by winning the Bankipur Assembly by-election with a margin of more than 19,000 votes.

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Unveils Anti-Corruption Helplines, Cautions Against Misuse

In a major push toward administrative transparency, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a series of public safety and police reform initiatives during an address at the state police headquarters in Bhawani Bhawan. Central to the announcement is a dedicated toll-free helpline operating from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, designed to give citizens a direct line to report bribery, illegal tolls, bootlegging, and syndicate extortion.

Alongside the helpline, the Chief Minister outlined key institutional updates, including the establishment of an independent state investigative agency, major recruitment initiatives, and enhanced personnel welfare programs. Adhikari emphasized that while the government is committed to clamping down on corruption, the grievance system must not be abused to settle private disputes.

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Supreme Court Slams Police Excesses in CJP Protest, Calls Investigation Pointless Without Accountability

 New Delhi — The Supreme Court delivered a stern message on police conduct during public agitations on Tuesday, asserting that any investigation into police heavy-handedness is entirely futile unless individual officers are held directly accountable.

"Whoever has committed an excess, the law will take its course. A probe is meaningless if no responsibility is fixed," a bench observed, criticizing law enforcement for failing to follow established protocols during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student demonstrations on July 20. The clashes erupted in the national capital when protesters attempted to march from Jantar Mantar toward Parliament, prompting police to deploy tear gas and baton charges to disperse the crowd.

Key Highlights of the Court's Directions:

SIT Formation Ahead: The Supreme Court indicated it is likely to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) next Monday, to be headed by a retired Supreme Court judge or former Chief Justice of India, to ensure an independent and impartial inquiry. Call for High-Powered Committee: The bench emphasized the urgent need for a high-powered panel to review alleged excesses by security forces and establish updated protocols for managing public protests.

Responses have been sought from the Central Government as well as seven key states—Assam, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Kerala.

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Mamata didn't even take the Center's consent! Suvendu resolves the Sagar Bridge deadlock

Mamata didn't even take the Center's consent! Suvendu resolves the Sagar Bridge deadlock; L&T provides the blueprint for infrastructure investment

The Muriganga River is a part of the national waterway and serves as a route for numerous ships and vessels traveling to the Bay of Bengal. Therefore, for the construction of a bridge over the Muriganga, discussion and coordination with the Union Ministry of Shipping and National Waterways are essential.

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