A 47-year-old government school teacher, Pramod Sardar, was arrested in Akola district for allegedly showing pornographic content to six girl students and sexually abusing them for months. The victims, Class 8 students, reported the incident to their parents and a toll-free helpline, leading to an investigation and the teacher's arrest. An FIR has been registered against Sardar, who is accused of showing porn videos and inappropriately touching the girls for four months. The case highlights the need for vigilance and prompt action to protect students from sexual abuse.

The ‘Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti’ has called for a Bharat Bandh on Wednesday to protest a recent Supreme Court ruling allowing further sub-classification within Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Dalit and Adivasi groups argue the decision threatens constitutional rights and demand a reversal. Support for the bandh includes political parties BSP, JMM, and RJD. The shutdown will impact public transport in Rajasthan, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh, but emergency services, hospitals, and educational institutes will remain operational. No official announcements on the status of banks or government offices have been made.

Protests in Badlapur, Maharashtra, turned violent after two kindergarten girls, aged three and four, were sexually assaulted by a school attendant. Demonstrators vandalized the school and disrupted train services. Police responded with a lathicharge to clear the tracks, and internet services were suspended in the area. The accused was arrested under the POCSO Act and other charges. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde promised strict action and a fast-tracked trial. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is investigating the delay in registering the FIR and the school's role in the incident.

In response to the recent rape-murder case at RG Kar Medical College, West Bengal has decided to bolster security across all government medical colleges and hospitals. The state government will deploy retired police, military, navy, and air force officers to oversee security. The move follows a Supreme Court directive to strengthen hospital security infrastructure. Police have been instructed to compile a list of eligible retired officers, who must apply by August 24. The Supreme Court has also proposed forming a task force to ensure safety and address violence within healthcare facilities.

Nationwide protests continue in response to the brutal rape and murder of a young doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. Celebrities like Bhumi Pednekar, Nandita Das, and Babul Supriyo have expressed their outrage. Bhumi Pednekar called for stricter laws, stating, "We need to set examples." Nandita Das highlighted the deep disturbance caused by such violence, while Babul Supriyo, a TMC minister, urged for swift justice and supported capital punishment for the culprits. The case has sparked widespread condemnation, with citizens across India demanding an end to such barbaric acts.

Massive protests erupted in Badlapur, Maharashtra, after two four-year-old girls were sexually assaulted at a school by a contracted cleaner. The accused, Akshay Shinde, was arrested after parents insisted on filing a complaint. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case. Three police officers were suspended for delaying the FIR. Protests turned violent, blocking railway tracks, and forcing the school to suspend the principal. The case will be expedited in a fast-track court, and senior lawyer Ujwal Nikam was appointed as the special public prosecutor.

The Supreme Court criticized West Bengal police for "running away" during the vandalism at Kolkata's RG Kar hospital. The vandalism followed nationwide protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Senior advocate Aparajita Singh informed the court that women doctors at the hospital were threatened after the attack, forcing some to leave. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud called the police's behavior "very serious" and questioned their actions during the incident. Representing the Bengal government, Kapil Sibal claimed the mob outnumbered the police, but the Chief Justice remained unconvinced, pressing for accountability.

Authorities have suspended internet services in Badlapur, Maharashtra, following massive protests over the sexual assault of two young girls at a kindergarten. The suspension aims to prevent the spread of misinformation and control the escalating situation. The protests, which saw residents blocking railway lines, caused significant disruption to train services. Police resorted to lathicharge to disperse the crowds. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured that the case will be fast-tracked, with strict action promised against the accused. The internet shutdown is part of efforts to maintain peace as tensions continue to rise in the area.

In Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, a doctor was arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old Dalit nurse at his residence on Saturday night. The incident was reported after the nurse's father lodged an FIR. The police also arrested a nurse and a ward boy for forcibly bringing the victim to the doctor's home and locking her inside. The doctor, who runs a private hospital, faces charges under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections. The hospital has been sealed, and all accused are in judicial custody.

The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Bengal government for its handling of the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud declared, “Let not the power of the state of West Bengal be unleashed on peaceful protesters.” The Court criticized delays in returning the victim's body and mishandling by RG Kar Medical College's former principal. It also emphasized that women’s safety in workplaces is a constitutional right. The CBI has been ordered to report on the investigation by August 22, and a task force will address safety for doctors.