The CBI told a Kolkata court that there "may be a nexus" between Dr. Sandip Ghosh, sacked principal of RG Kar Medical College, and Tala Police officer Abhijit Mondal. Both were arrested for alleged evidence tampering in the rape and murder case of a 31-year-old doctor found dead at the hospital. The central agency is probing communication between the two, suspecting a cover-up. Both men have been remanded to CBI custody for two days. The case has sparked nationwide outrage, with the next hearing scheduled for September 17.

Junior doctors in Kolkata continued their protest despite Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's offer to meet over tea, demanding justice for a colleague raped and murdered last month. The doctors initially requested that the meeting be live-streamed, but the government declined. “We would only have tea if justice is delivered,” said Dr. Aqeeb, a spokesperson. The CBI’s arrest of Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, and Abhijit Mondal, police officer, strengthened their demands for accountability. Protesters refused to settle for just minutes of the meeting, continuing their calls for justice.

A three-storey building collapsed in Meerut's Zakir Colony, Uttar Pradesh, killing 10 and injuring 5. The incident occurred around 4:30 pm, and emergency services immediately launched rescue operations. The National Disaster Response Force, fire brigade, and police teams are still working to clear the debris. According to officials, all 15 individuals trapped have been accounted for, with five survivors receiving treatment at Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College. Meerut DM Deepak Meena confirmed that operations will continue until no human life remains in the debris. Uttar Pradesh is also grappling with floods affecting 11 districts.

Ahead of launching his new political party, Jan Suraaj, on October 2, Prashant Kishor pledged to abolish Bihar's liquor ban "within an hour" if elected. Kishor criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s prohibition policy, calling it a “sham” that has led to illegal home deliveries and cost the state ₹20,000 crore in excise revenue. He accused politicians and bureaucrats of profiting from the illegal trade. Kishor confirmed Jan Suraaj will contest all 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, aiming for a merit-based political approach.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off 6 new Vande Bharat trains today from Tatanagar Junction in Jharkhand, expanding the fleet from 54 to 60 train sets. These high-speed trains will cover routes like Tatanagar-Patna, Rourkela-Howrah, and Deoghar-Varanasi. Designed under the 'Make in India' initiative, Vande Bharat trains offer faster connectivity, safety, and world-class amenities. The Railway Ministry highlighted the significant impact these trains have had, with over 3.17 crore passengers carried since their launch, transforming Indian Railways with modern, efficient services.

In the ongoing Kolkata rape-murder case, talks between junior doctors and the West Bengal government failed after a disagreement over live recording. The delegation of doctors requested live-streaming of the meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, but the government denied it citing security concerns. Later, the doctors agreed to proceed without recording, but the state informed them it was too late for the meeting. Meanwhile, former RG Kar Principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh has been arrested by the CBI for tampering with evidence. Protests by junior doctors are expected to continue.

A three-storey building in Zakir Colony, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, collapsed on Saturday, leaving 9 people dead and 5 injured. One person is feared trapped under the debris. The incident occurred around 5:15 PM, and emergency services responded swiftly. Rescue operations, led by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire brigade, and local police, are ongoing. The injured have been taken to Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College for treatment. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse, with efforts focused on rescuing any remaining victims.

An encounter is ongoing in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, where security forces have trapped three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists. This follows the killing of three terrorists in Baramulla a day earlier. The operation in Panthanateer comes after two soldiers were killed and two others injured during a gunbattle with terrorists in Kishtwar district on Friday. These incidents arise ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, with key constituencies, including Doda and Kishtwar, set to vote on September 18. Security forces continue their anti-terrorism efforts as tensions remain high in the region.

A relative of a patient at a private Kolkata hospital was arrested for threatening a woman doctor, stating, "We will make [an incident like] R G Kar happen here." The altercation occurred over alleged delays in treatment, prompting doctors to protest and demand the arrest. This incident follows ongoing nationwide protests sparked by the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The patient, a 58-year-old woman, remains in critical condition. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the West Bengal Medicare Service Act.

The CBI has arrested Sandip Ghosh, former principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, and police official Abhijit Mondal over their alleged roles in obstructing the investigation into a trainee doctor's rape and murder. Ghosh, previously implicated in financial irregularities, and Mondal are accused of delaying the FIR and mishandling evidence. The doctor's body was found on August 9, but the FIR was delayed by over 12 hours. The arrests come amid widespread protests and scrutiny of Kolkata’s health system and police practices.