A man from Karnataka has ignited a heated debate online by declaring that non-Kannada speakers in Bengaluru will be treated as "outsiders". In a social media post, he asserted that the city "belongs to Kannadigas" and warned that those who don't speak or attempt to learn Kannada will face exclusion. The statement has sparked concerns about linguistic chauvinism and regionalism in India's IT hub. The post has gone viral, with many condemning the divisive language and others supporting the call to promote Kannada.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's call for the public to focus on Durga Puja celebrations instead of protests over the rape and murder of a Kolkata trainee doctor has sparked outrage. The victim's grieving mother condemned Banerjee's remarks as "insensitive," stating her family would no longer celebrate festivals. She criticized the Chief Minister, questioning if she would have said the same if it had happened to her family. The mother accused Banerjee and her party, the Trinamool Congress, of trying to suppress protests demanding justice for her daughter, stating, “They throttled my daughter to death. Now they are trying to throttle the demand for justice.”

Renowned wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat has expressed disappointment over his niece Vinesh Phogat's decision to join the Congress party and contest the Haryana Assembly elections. Phogat feels Vinesh's focus should have remained on winning a gold medal at the 2028 Olympics. Vinesh, who faced disqualification at the 2024 Paris Olympics due to being overweight, has shifted her focus to politics. Mahavir Phogat acknowledges her wrestling achievements but believes her transition to politics came too soon, dashing India's hopes of an Olympic gold medal.

In Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, a fifth man-eater wolf was captured by the forest department as part of 'Operation Bhediya.' The wolf was caught near the Ghaghara river, close to where another wolf was previously captured. Only one wolf remains on the loose. These wolves have terrorized the region, killing 10 people, including 9 children, and injuring 36 in the past month. The state government declared the situation a 'wildlife disaster,' and patrol teams are actively working to prevent further attacks. Experts suggest the wolves may be seeking revenge after their den was destroyed by flooding.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged the public to focus on Durga Puja festivities while protests continued in Kolkata over the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Banerjee emphasized the need to resume normal life, while the victim's family criticized her remarks, calling them insensitive. "What about our festivities when we've lost our daughter?" the family asked. The BJP also slammed Banerjee, accusing her of being tone-deaf to the ongoing outcry. The case has shaken the state, with demands for justice intensifying.

A major train tragedy was averted on Sunday when a goods train hit two cement blocks placed on the tracks in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The blocks, weighing 70 kg each, were discovered at 10:30 pm, and despite being hit, the train continued its journey without damage. Police have registered an FIR and launched a probe. In a separate incident, the Kalindi Express train hit an LPG cylinder on the tracks in Kanpur, but no damage was reported. Both incidents are being investigated, and authorities are working to prevent future attempts.

Junior doctors in West Bengal have vowed to continue their strike, demanding justice for the RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor who was raped and murdered, despite the Supreme Court's directive to resume work by 5 pm on Tuesday, September 10. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Bengal branch expressed disappointment with the court's decision. The doctors have been protesting to address safety concerns and ensure accountability in the case. As of Monday, their ‘cease work’ protest remains in place, with no indication of ending until their demands are met, highlighting tensions between the medical community and the judicial order.

Tarlochan Singh, a 60-year-old AAP leader, was found dead with bullet injuries at his village in Khanna, Ludhiana district, on Monday evening. He was on his two-wheeler when attacked. Singh, a former Shiromani Akali Dal member, had joined AAP before the 2022 Punjab assembly polls and was recently appointed Kisan Wing Coordinator for Khanna constituency. Police have initiated a probe into the incident. The motive behind the murder is yet to be ascertained. This incident has sent shockwaves in the political circles of Punjab, sparking concerns about law and order in the state.

An Audi owned by Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule's son, Sanket Bawankule, was involved in a multiple-vehicle collision in Nagpur on Monday, officials said. The car, allegedly driven by intoxicated individuals, hit several vehicles in the Ramdaspeth area around 1 am, injuring two moped riders. Two occupants, Arjun Haware and Ronit Chintanwar, were arrested, while Sanket and two others fled the scene. The group was reportedly returning from a bar in Dharampeth when the incident occurred. Police have launched an investigation into the accident, with preliminary reports suggesting the involvement of alcohol.

The mother of the Kolkata trainee doctor, raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of lying and offering money for silence. Banerjee previously dismissed allegations of police bribery as slander. The victim's mother criticized Banerjee's call to halt protests for Durga Puja, calling it "inhuman." She vowed that protests would continue until justice is served. The doctor's semi-naked body was found on August 9, leading to widespread protests. Sanjay Roy, a civil volunteer, is in judicial custody, and the CBI now handles the case.