In Kolkata, junior doctors have been protesting outside the West Bengal Health Department’s office for over two days, demanding justice for a rape and murder case. In a show of solidarity, local citizens and celebrities have provided essential support, including food, water, and fans. Senior doctors, housing societies, and even delivery workers have joined in, demonstrating widespread community backing. Notable figures like actress Swastika Mukherjee and singer Lagnajita have been actively involved. Despite government offers for dialogue, doctors insist on specific conditions for talks, including the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Agitating doctors in Kolkata blamed the West Bengal government for the failed talks over the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case. They said they never demanded Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation, despite her offering to step down. The meeting with the CM was canceled as the doctors insisted on live-streaming for transparency, which the government denied. The junior doctors stressed their demands for justice and vowed to continue their protest until they are met. The doctors clarified that their aim is justice for the murdered doctor, not political demands.

A fire at the Manali substation in Chennai caused power cuts across several areas on Thursday night, including Manali and the Mint region. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) confirmed efforts are underway to restore power quickly. TANGEDCO's Managing Director, Rajesh Lakshmi, stated they are working on a bypass line to fix the issue within 30 minutes. Many residents took to social media to express their concerns about the blackout, with some reporting that streetlights were also out in affected areas, such as Anna Salai and Adyar.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has offered to resign as the deadlock with junior doctors persists over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The doctors refused to continue talks unless their demand for live streaming was met. Banerjee, waiting at the secretariat for over two hours, expressed frustration at the lack of communication. The government has rejected the doctors’ conditions for talks, while medical services in Kolkata remain disrupted due to the ongoing strike.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reported waiting two hours to meet protesting doctors, who refused to enter the meeting venue. The state government’s third invite for talks was rejected due to the doctors' insistence on live streaming the session, which the government declined, citing legal restrictions. Banerjee emphasized the need for dialogue to resolve the crisis following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. “We were ready to record and share the meeting but cannot comply with live telecast demands due to ongoing legal proceedings,” Banerjee stated.

In Kolkata, junior doctors protesting the rape-murder case have refused to attend a scheduled meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unless it is live-streamed. The West Bengal government sent a third invite for talks, which the doctors welcomed, but insisted on live broadcasting for transparency. Chief Secretary Manoj Pant stated that while the meeting can be recorded, live-streaming is not crucial. Despite the CM waiting for over an hour, the doctors' demand remains unmet. The delegation of 30 junior doctors, who arrived at the state secretariat Nabanna, outlined five demands including calls for resignations and college elections.

Junior doctors in Kolkata, protesting over the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case, accepted an invitation from the West Bengal government for a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. However, they insisted on a 30-member delegation and demanded the meeting be live telecast. The government had earlier limited the delegation to 15 members and refused live telecast but agreed to record the discussion for transparency. The protests have significantly disrupted healthcare services across the state, as doctors demand justice and the removal of officials responsible for mishandling the case.

West Bengal’s government invited protesting junior doctors for a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, rejecting their demand for a live telecast but allowing the discussion to be recorded for transparency. The doctors are protesting over the alleged rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College, with the sit-in entering its 34th day. BJP criticized the government's transparency claims, citing past failures in evidence preservation. The doctors demand increased security for female healthcare workers and the suspension of senior officials, including the Kolkata Police Commissioner. The CBI is investigating the case on court orders.

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed PM Modi and the BJP for the assault of two Army officers and gang-rape of their friend in Indore. Rahul Gandhi called the incident a "shame" to society, criticizing the "non-existent" law and order in BJP-ruled states and the government's "negative attitude" towards crimes against women. He demanded accountability, saying the government's failure has created an unsafe environment, restricting women's freedom and aspirations. The siblings urged the government to take responsibility for protecting women, questioning PM Modi's commitment to women's safety.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud's residence for Ganpati Puja has raised concerns about judicial transparency. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders and senior Supreme Court lawyers question the meeting, citing a pending case involving the Maharashtra government. Leader Sanjay Raut urged the CJI to recuse himself to avoid bias. The visit has sparked debate about the separation of powers and potential influence on the judiciary. The incident has highlighted the need for caution in interactions between constitutional authorities and political leaders.