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.

In Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, a pack of man-eater wolves has killed 7 people, including 6 children, over the past 45 days. The wolves have terrorized 25 to 30 villages in the Hardi area, causing widespread fear. The forest department has trapped 4 wolves but 2 remain elusive. Authorities have deployed over 250 staff and thermal drones to locate the remaining predators. Villagers are urged to stay indoors, but many face difficulties due to their dependence on outdoor work and lack of proper sanitation facilities. The situation remains dire as attacks continue.

A 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital. India Today TV accessed recordings of calls from the hospital’s Assistant Superintendent to the victim’s family. In the final call, the official misleadingly said, "She has probably died by suicide, please hurry." Sanjay Roy, arrested for the crime, confessed during interrogation. The Calcutta High Court has transferred the probe to the CBI. Protests have erupted nationwide demanding justice and accountability for the brutal incident.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has started returning money seized from corruption cases in West Bengal, fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pre-election promise. On August 29, 2024, the ED returned ₹19.5 crore seized in the Rose Valley case to depositors. This marks the beginning of a broader effort to return funds from various corruption cases, including those related to chit funds and teacher recruitment scandals. Modi had pledged during the Lok Sabha campaign to return ₹3,000 crore to the people of Bengal. The ED is set to return additional funds as part of this initiative.

In Vadodara, India, a 10-foot crocodile was rescued from a residential area after flooding from the Vishwamitri River drove the reptile into the home. The rescue team successfully captured and caged the crocodile, later handing it over to the Forest Department for further care. The heavy rainfall has caused multiple crocodile sightings in the city, prompting authorities to take swift action to ensure public safety. The incident highlights the impact of flooding on wildlife and the need for prompt response to mitigate risks to both humans and animals. The situation is being closely monitored by local authorities.

Malicious disinformation campaign alleged by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee regarding her recent speech. She claims her words were distorted, and she only spoke against the BJP, accusing them of threatening democracy in the state. Banerjee denies speaking against medical students or their movement, instead, she condemned the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. She stated her speech was in support of students, and the allegations against her are baseless. The CM took to social media to clarify her stance and set the record straight, denying any wrongdoing or offense caused by her speech.

Senior IPS officers Rajwinder Singh Bhatti and Daljit Singh Chaudhary have been appointed as the chiefs of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Border Security Force (BSF), respectively. Bhatti, a 1990 batch IPS officer from the Bihar cadre, is currently serving as the Director General of Police in Bihar, a position he has held since December 2022. Chaudhary, from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, will now head the BSF. Their appointments were announced on August 28, 2024, marking significant leadership changes in these key paramilitary forces responsible for national security and industrial safety.

Kolkata Police arrested five individuals for allegedly conspiring to vandalise Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence. The plot was uncovered in a WhatsApp group, "We want justice", where an audio clip threatened to vandalise the CM's home and force her resignation. Subham Sen Sharma, the clip's creator, and four others, including the group's creator and admin, were arrested. The police monitored the group's activity and intercepted the plot, leading to the arrests. The accused are being held for further investigation and charges. The police action foiled the alleged plot to vandalise the CM's Kalighat home.

Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationer accused of cheating and misrepresenting information to secure OBC and disability quota benefits, has contested the Union Public Service Commission's (UPSC) decision to cancel her candidature. Khedkar argues that once selected and appointed, the UPSC lacks the power to disqualify her. She claims only the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) can take action against her now. The UPSC had alleged that Khedkar misrepresented information in her application to get reservation benefits and debarred her from future exams. Khedkar is seeking anticipatory bail in the criminal case against her.

Protesting doctors in West Bengal refused to return to work despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's appeal, citing a perceived threat in her recent speech. Banerjee had warned that filing a police complaint could ruin someone's future and hinder their ability to obtain a passport or visa. Doctors viewed this as a covert threat. The Supreme Court had asked junior doctors to resume work, but they remain on strike, demanding justice and action on their grievances. The standoff continues, leaving many poor patients without access to medical treatment.