On September 4, thousands of women participated in the second ‘Reclaim the Night’ protest across West Bengal, demanding justice for the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Protesters formed human chains and held candles and banners with messages like “We want justice” and “Stop Violence against Women.” The mass movement follows nationwide outrage over the incident. The West Bengal Assembly has passed a stringent anti-rape bill proposing capital punishment for severe cases. Demonstrations included lawyers forming human chains outside Kolkata courts.

In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Gopalaswami Parthasarathy asserted that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was deeply involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814. Parthasarathy refuted claims linking al-Qaeda to the hijacking, emphasizing that Pakistani terrorists were responsible and that ISI collaborated throughout the crisis. He criticized Pakistan's response as "duplicitous" and detailed how the Pakistani government obstructed India's attempts to resolve the situation. The discussion follows the recent Netflix release, "IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack," which reexamines the event.

Kolkata residents held a candlelight protest on Wednesday to demand justice for the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College. From 9 pm to 10 pm, people across the city switched off their lights as a symbolic "lights out" protest. The doctor’s father revealed that he had to beg the police to see his daughter’s body. Protests extended beyond Kolkata, with AIIMS doctors in Delhi also participating. The case has sparked nationwide outrage, leading to the arrest of a civic volunteer and the former college principal for related offenses.

Hundreds of people gathered across Kolkata on Wednesday to demand justice for a woman doctor murdered at R G Kar hospital last month. The protest was part of the "Reclaim the Night" campaign, focusing on women’s safety. The rallies were held at key spots like New Town, Shyambazar, and Behala. Bengali actors Swastika Mukherjee and Sohini Sarkar also joined in. The victim’s body was found on August 9, leading to widespread outrage. The CBI has arrested a civic volunteer and the former college principal in connection with the case.

Top Telugu actors Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, and Prabhas have collectively donated ₹4 crore to aid flood-affected regions in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Ram Charan and Allu Arjun each contributed ₹1 crore, while Prabhas donated ₹2 crore. The funds will be directed to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. Recent torrential rains in both states have caused widespread devastation, resulting in 35 deaths, damaged infrastructure, and thousands of acres of submerged crops. The actors expressed solidarity with those impacted by the floods and urged continued support for relief efforts.

Junior doctors in Kolkata have announced plans for a "Reclaim the Night" protest in response to the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. The protest, scheduled for 9 pm to 10 pm, will see participants form a human chain across the city. The doctors are urging residents to switch off their lights during this hour to show solidarity. This planned protest is part of the ongoing agitation for justice for the victim and the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal.

The Supreme Court’s hearing for the RG Kar case, scheduled for September 5, 2024, has faced uncertainty as Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s bench will not sit. An announcement from the court revealed that Chief Justice Chandrachud, along with Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Mishra, will not be present. While Justices Pardiwala and Mishra will hold separate hearings in Court No. 10, it is unclear if the RG Kar case will be among them. This development has left parties involved, including lawyer Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya, frustrated and questioning the delay's impact on their preparations.

The Bombay High Court has declined to direct the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue a certificate for Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency'. The court cited a conflicting order from the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The film, scheduled for release on September 6, faces opposition from Sikh organisations. Zee Entertainment Enterprises had approached the court seeking a direction to the CBFC to issue the certificate. With this setback, the film's release is unlikely. The CBFC had withheld certification, leading to the legal challenge. The court's decision means the film's fate remains uncertain.

A 3-year-old boy, Ayush Chauhan, died in a tragic accident at a biscuit factory in Ambarnath, Thane district, on Monday. He was with his mother, a tiffin supplier, when he got stuck in a machine belt while trying to pick up a biscuit. Factory staff pulled him out and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead. A case of accidental death has been registered, and the body has been sent for postmortem. The incident occurred on Monday, and the police are investigating the matter. The boy's mother was present at the factory during the incident.

The Bengaluru Police have filed a chargesheet against Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in connection with the murder of his fan, Renukaswamy. Darshan, currently in judicial custody until September 9, faces charges supported by over 200 pieces of evidence. This includes forensic reports of bloodstains on Darshan’s and other accused individuals' clothing, a photograph from an accused’s phone showing Renukaswamy pleading not to be beaten, CCTV footage of Darshan, and bloodstains on actor Pavithra Gowda's footwear, allegedly used to assault Renukaswamy. The victim, an auto driver, was found dead near a Bengaluru flyover on June 9.