10 october 2024 : The ongoing doctors’ strike in West Bengal escalated on Wednesday, with more senior doctors from various government hospitals submitting mass resignations in solidarity with junior doctors protesting the horrific rape and murder of their colleague at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. A late-night meeting between the state government and protesting junior doctors failed to resolve the deadlock.
In international news, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant declared that Israel’s response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack would be “lethal” and “surprising.” This came after Iran launched the missile on October 1 in retaliation for Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah. Israel is in discussions with the U.S. about the scale of its response.
In sports, India secured an impressive 82-run victory in their third match of the Women’s T20 World Cup. The win boosted India’s net run rate, placing them ahead of Pakistan and New Zealand with 4 points.
In entertainment, director Anees Bazmee is returning to helm Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, the horror-comedy set for release this Diwali. Bazmee shared how initial reactions to some of his hit films, like Welcome and Singh Is Kinng, were negative, revealing that he even faced stress-related health issues after poor test screenings of Welcome.
In trending news, Shantanu Naidu, Ratan Tata’s trusted assistant, shared an emotional tribute to the late industrialist and national icon. Tata, who passed away late on Wednesday night at 86, was remembered not just for his business accomplishments, but for the deep friendship he shared with Naidu.