The 1999 Indian Airlines hijacking has sparked controversy following a Netflix mini-series. AS Dulat, former RAW chief, acknowledged "goof-ups" in decision-making. Dulat stated that allowing the plane to leave Amritsar was a mistake, leaving no option but to negotiate. He emphasized that no clear decision was made, and the situation was mishandled. Dulat's admission has reignited debate on the government's handling of the crisis. The hijacking resulted in the release of three militants in exchange for the safe release of passengers. The incident remains a contentious chapter in India's history.

An Indian Coast Guard helicopter crashed into the Arabian Sea near Porbandar on Monday night. Two personnel were confirmed dead, while a flight diver was rescued. The pilot remains missing. The Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH Mk-III) was on a mission when it went down. Search operations are ongoing to locate the missing pilot. The Indian Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. The identities of the deceased and missing personnel have not been released. The cause of the crash is currently unknown. 

Thousands, including doctors and paramedics, formed a 13-km human chain in Kolkata, demanding justice for the raped and murdered medic from R G Kar Medical College. Protestors held placards reading "For how long we have to wait for justice" and "Hang the rapists." The peaceful protest along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass did not disrupt traffic. Left Front activists also held rallies demanding West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s resignation over the handling of the case. The body of the victim was found in the hospital's seminar room, leading junior doctors to go on strike.

On Sunday, a female passenger assaulted a female staff member at the Air India Express counter in Mumbai airport. The altercation occurred on September 1st, prompting the Duty Manager to alert the CISF. Following standard procedures, the passenger was handed over to the police for further action. An Air India Express spokesperson confirmed the incident, emphasizing that the situation was managed according to the airline’s protocol. The motive behind the passenger's behavior remains unclear, and further investigations are underway.

The Bombay High Court has instructed Badlapur police to build a "watertight" case in the sexual assault of two young girls at a local school. The court emphasized avoiding a hasty charge sheet under public pressure, stressing the importance of a thorough investigation. Justice Revati Mohite Dere highlighted the need to educate boys, adapting a government slogan to say, "Bete ko padhao, beti ko bachao" (teach the boy, protect the girl). The case gained attention after the court took suo motu cognizance, prompting the formation of a Special Investigation Team due to initial police missteps.

Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, was suspended by West Bengal’s Health Department following his arrest for alleged financial misconduct. The suspension came under Rule 9 (1c) of the West Bengal Services Rules. Ghosh, along with his personal bouncer and two hospital vendors, was placed in police custody for eight days. Complaints against Ghosh, filed by the hospital’s former deputy superintendent, led to the investigation. The CBI’s anti-corruption wing is handling the case.

In Kolkata, junior doctors protested the rape and murder of a trainee doctor by presenting an artificial spine to Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal, symbolically demanding that the police "grow a backbone." The doctors have been protesting since the August 9 incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. They accuse Goyal of mishandling the investigation and have called for his resignation. The protest included a 24-hour march and a planned state-wide blackout on September 4 in memory of the victim. The case has now been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

A Kolkata court has granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) eight days' custody of Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in connection with a corruption case involving financial misconduct. Ghosh, along with his security guard and two vendors, was arrested on charges including illegal sale of unclaimed corpses and trafficking of biomedical waste. The CBI sought custody to uncover the "large nexus" involved. The case gained traction following allegations by the hospital's former deputy superintendent, Dr. Akhtar Ali, leading to a transfer of the investigation to the CBI.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress have reached an initial understanding to contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly election together. Sources reveal that AAP is demanding 10 seats, while Congress is willing to offer between five to seven. Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha of AAP and Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal are set to meet for further negotiations. The alliance is seen as essential to countering the BJP in the state. The nomination deadline is October 4, with voting on October 5, making these discussions crucial.

The central government has filed a contempt case against the West Bengal government in the Supreme Court, citing poor arrangements for Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. Deployed after a recent rape-murder incident, the 92 CISF staff, including 54 women, face issues with accommodation, transportation, and security equipment storage. The Centre alleges that the state government's lack of cooperation undermines the Supreme Court's order for enhanced security at the hospital. The government argues that the state’s failure to address these concerns is a systemic issue affecting the safety of hospital staff.