Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor’s rape and murder

Indian junior doctors continue nationwide protests over the rape and murder of a colleague in Kolkata. The incident has sparked demands for safer workplaces and swift justice. Hospital services are disrupted as doctors refuse to see non-emergency patients. The government urges doctors to return to work while addressing their concerns. Supporters, including soccer fans, have joined the protests. The IMF’s Gita Gopinath emphasizes the importance of workplace safety in increasing female labor force participation in India. Reuters