The family of a 31-year-old trainee doctor, raped and murdered in Kolkata, has reacted to leaked phone calls from RG Kar Medical College. The father stated they don't know how the calls, which show varying information about the victim’s condition, were leaked. The family criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her comments suggesting the family doesn't seek justice, calling them insensitive. The controversy around the leaked calls and Banerjee’s remarks has intensified protests demanding accountability and justice for the victim.

Actress Sandra Thomas has submitted a four-page letter with 15 recommendations to the Kerala Film Producers' Association (KFPA) demanding improved workplace safety for women in the Malayalam film industry. The letter highlights issues like harassment, inadequate facilities, and gender imbalance in leadership roles. Thomas, who faced industry obstacles for her film Little Hearts, detailed recommendations including better washroom facilities, fair salaries, and a ban on intoxicants on set. Her letter follows the Hema Committee Report, which exposed industry issues but lacked action. The move aims to address systemic abuse and ensure safer working conditions for women.

Protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College continue in Kolkata, with the BJP’s women’s wing staging a demonstration on August 30, 2024. Leaders, including Locket Chatterjee and Agnimitra Paul, demanded the resignation of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and accused the State Women’s Commission of inaction. Mamata Banerjee, in response, wrote to PM Modi, urging stricter Central legislation for heinous crimes like rape and murder. Kolkata remains on edge as political parties and civil society groups organize more rallies and demonstrations.

Delhi court has ordered charges to be framed against former Congress MP Jagdish Tytler in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The Rouse Avenue Court found sufficient grounds to proceed with charges of murder, rioting, and abetment under various IPC sections. The case relates to the killings of Sikhs in Delhi's Pul Bangash area. This development marks a significant step forward in the long-pending case. Tytler has been accused of orchestrating the violence that led to the deaths of several Sikhs. The court's order brings hope for justice to the victims' families after nearly four decades.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing concern over the lack of response to her earlier appeal for stronger legislation on crimes against women. Banerjee accused the central government of not taking her concerns seriously, stating that she received no reply to her initial letter. She also criticized the response from the Minister of Women and Child Development, calling it "generic" and inadequate. Banerjee is seeking stronger laws to address crimes against women, following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata.

On August 30, a second FIR was filed against Malayalam actor Jayasurya. The case, registered under Sections 354, 354A(A1)(I), and 354D of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), follows the recording of the complainant's statement. Kerala Police announced that the FIR, initially filed in Thiruvananthapuram, will be transferred to the Thodupuzha Police Station. The complaint was recorded by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on August 29. This development comes after a previous FIR was filed on August 28 by actor Minu Muneer, marking the second legal case against Jayasurya.

PM Narendra Modi has reinforced India's "India First" policy by commissioning two nuclear ballistic missile submarines, INS Arihant in 2016 and INS Arighaat on August 29, 2024. A third, INS Aridaman, is set to launch next year. These submarines, along with the ballistic missile tracker ship INS Dhruv, bolster India's nuclear triad and blue water navy capabilities. They enhance India's access denial capabilities in the Indo-Pacific and deter threats to the country's land and coastline. This move showcases India's commitment to a "credible, minimum" and indigenous nuclear deterrent with second strike capability, aligning with its stated policy objectives.

Chetan Patil, a structural consultant from Kolhapur, was arrested in connection with the collapse of a 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. The statue, located at Rajkot fort in Malvan, collapsed on August 26, less than nine months after its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Patil was apprehended by a joint team from the Kolhapur crime branch and Malvan police. He was named in the FIR but denied responsibility for the statue itself, stating that he only worked on its platform, while a Thane-based company managed the statue's construction. The collapse has sparked concerns over the quality of the project.

A 31-year-old trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered inside Kolkata's RG Kar hospital on August 9. Hours later, the hospital's Assistant Superintendent informed the victim's parents of her death in a series of three phone calls. Initially, the official stated that their daughter was "not well" and requested their immediate presence at the hospital. Subsequent calls suggested that the victim had died by suicide, sparking allegations of a hospital cover-up. The incident has raised concerns about patient safety and accountability within the healthcare institution. An investigation into the matter is currently underway.

A rape of a minor in Ghaziabad on August 28 led to violent protests the following day. The accused, a scrap dealer, allegedly broke into the girl's home, drugged her, and assaulted her with accomplices. The girl was also reportedly beaten. Outraged locals, demanding the death penalty for the perpetrators, vandalised shops and set vehicles ablaze. Police have arrested one suspect, but residents are dissatisfied with the progress. Protestors gathered outside the Link Road police station, calling for stricter action and justice for the victim.