Nabanna, the West Bengal Secretariat, has been heavily secured as students plan a protest demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation over the government's response to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. More than 6,000 police personnel from Kolkata and Howrah have been deployed, along with combat forces, Rapid Action Force (RAF), Quick Reaction Teams (QRT), and water cannons. The area around Nabanna is fortified with three-layered security and barricades at 19 locations. Drones are being used for surveillance to manage the situation during the protest, which is organized by the Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj.

Kolkata Police civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, accused in the rape-murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College, faced a polygraph test on August 25. The test reportedly highlighted multiple false and unconvincing answers from Roy, who claimed the doctor was already dead when he reached the seminar hall. Despite his initial confession and assistance in reconstructing the crime scene, Roy has since denied involvement, alleging a frame-up. The CBI, examining inconsistencies in his statements and evidence, has sought court approval for further lie-detector tests on other suspects. Roy remains in custody.

A 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, collapsed at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde blamed strong winds for the incident, as the area has faced heavy rain and gusty winds recently. Opposition parties, however, criticized the government, alleging poor construction quality. They demanded an investigation into the incident. Shinde assured that a new statue would be erected soon, and a thorough probe would be conducted to address the concerns raised by the opposition.

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, in custody for his alleged role in a murder case, is being moved to a different jail after a photo of him relaxing with other inmates went viral. The photo, showing Darshan with tea and a cigarette at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Jail, led to the suspension of nine officials. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed the suspensions and ordered an investigation. Darshan, accused in the murder of Renukaswamy, a fan, is now at the center of a probe into the alleged VIP treatment he received in jail.

The Centre has rebuked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s call for stricter rape laws, citing that most of the 123 allocated fast-track courts for rape and child abuse in Bengal remain non-operational. Union Minister Annpurna Devi highlighted that out of 123 fast-track courts, only six have been established as of June 2024, despite 48,600 pending cases. Devi also criticized West Bengal for failing to implement key emergency helplines. Banerjee had previously urged for stringent central legislation and quick trials for rape cases, citing a national crisis of frequent rapes and murders.

West Bengal Police declared the planned 'Nabanna Abhijan' protest illegal, stating no permission was sought to demonstrate at Nabanna, the state secretariat. Police cited intelligence reports suggesting potential chaos and violence during the rally, organized by the 'Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj' demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s resignation over a doctor's rape-murder case. Additional Director General Manoj Verma confirmed that Nabanna is a restricted area and any protest requires prior approval. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS have been imposed near Nabanna. Police assured that UGC NET exam students will be accommodated without disruption.

The West Bengal school education department issued show-cause notices to three state-aided schools in Howrah district for allowing students to participate in an anti-rape rally during school hours. The schools, Baluhati High School, Baluhati Girls' High School, and Bantra Rajlakshmi Girls' School, have been asked to explain their actions within 24 hours. Reports revealed that some teachers and staff organized the protest, leading to concerns over students' involvement in political rallies across the state. The protests were part of widespread demonstrations demanding justice for the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata.

Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, claimed the victim was already dead when he arrived at the scene, according to a lie detector test. The test flagged several of his answers as false. Roy, who appeared anxious during the test, also claimed he ran away in fear. Despite his denial, the police and CBI found inconsistencies in his story. The victim was found with 25 injuries, including signs of sexual assault, in a seminar hall on August 9.

The Indian government has announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh to enhance local governance and service delivery. Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed that the new districts—Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang—will help bring government benefits closer to residents. This expansion increases the number of districts in Ladakh from two (Leh and Kargil) to seven. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and local MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal have praised the decision, citing it as a significant step towards the region’s development and improved administrative efficiency.

Sanjay Roy, the main suspect in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, underwent a polygraph test where he claimed the victim was dead when he arrived at the scene. Despite his statements, the test revealed inconsistencies, and he appeared anxious. Roy had initially confessed to the crime but later denied involvement, alleging a frame-up. Police have found inconsistencies in his story, noting injuries on his face and his presence at the crime scene. The victim was found with multiple injuries and evidence linking Roy to the crime.