The Indian government has directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to cancel its recent advertisement for 45 lateral entry positions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a review of the scheme, emphasizing the need to align it with reservation principles. The current scheme, aimed at hiring specialists for government roles, has faced criticism for not including reservation for marginalized communities. Opposition parties and key NDA allies, including LJP and JDU, have voiced their concerns, increasing pressure on the government to address the issue and ensure social justice.

A bomb threat was sent via email to three malls and one hospital in South Delhi, prompting evacuations and searches. The email claimed an explosive would go off within hours, but no bomb was found. The targeted locations were Chanakya Mall, Select Citywalk, Ambience Mall, and Primus Hospital. Authorities took precautions, but the threat turned out to be a hoax. This incident comes days after a similar hoax threat in Gurugram's Ambience Mall. Senior officials confirmed the threats were received, but all locations were declared safe after thorough searches.

In Badlapur, Maharashtra, a school sweeper, Akshay Shinde, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two four-year-old girls in a school bathroom. The incident triggered widespread protests, with outraged parents calling for capital punishment and halting local trains between Kalyan and Karajat. The school has suspended key staff, including the principal, and terminated its contract with Shinde’s employer. Local police faced backlash for delaying the FIR, leading to the transfer of the senior inspector. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has sent a team to investigate.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the CISF to provide enhanced security at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. The court's decision comes after mob vandalism on August 14, which led to the evacuation of nearby residents. The bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, also formed a national task force to ensure the safety of doctors across India. The next hearing is scheduled for August 22, when the CBI is expected to submit its investigation report on the incident.

In Maharashtra's Thane district, a male cleaning staffer at a Badlapur school was arrested for allegedly molesting two three-year-old girls on August 12 and 13. The incident, which occurred in the girls' toilet, sparked widespread protests, with locals blocking trains at Badlapur railway station. The accused, Akshay Shinde, has been remanded in police custody for three days. Enraged parents also accused the local police of delaying the investigation, leading to the transfer of Senior Inspector Shubhada Shitole. The school principal and related staff have been suspended.

The Supreme Court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, has urged protesting doctors to return to work, assuring them of safety measures. A national task force was announced to secure hospitals, following the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. "We are setting up a national task force to ensure the safety of doctors," stated CJI Chandrachud. The Court also slammed the Bengal government for delays in filing the FIR, noting that the crime was initially covered up as a suicide.

The Supreme Court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, sharply criticized RG Kar Hospital and the Bengal government for delays in filing the FIR after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. "The autopsy revealed murder, yet the FIR was registered at 11:45 pm. What were the authorities doing?" the Court questioned. Setting up a national task force for doctors' safety, the Court stressed, "The nation cannot await another rape for action." The Court also questioned the reappointment of the hospital principal, calling for a CBI report.

The Supreme Court has directed the West Bengal government not to use state power against peaceful protesters demonstrating over the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud stated that the state's power should not be "unleashed on protesters", including doctors and civil society members. The court's directive aims to protect the rights of peaceful protesters and ensure a fair investigation into the crime. The case is being closely monitored by the Supreme Court, which has outlined parameters for its intervention to ensure justice is served.

The Supreme Court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, criticized the West Bengal government and RG Kar Medical College for delays in handling the Kolkata rape-murder case, stating, "The nation cannot await another rape for real changes on the ground." The Court questioned the three-hour delay in filing the FIR after the victim’s body was handed over. The incident, involving a postgraduate doctor, sparked protests nationwide. The Court further expressed concern over the hospital’s failure to act promptly, demanding accountability from authorities.

The Supreme Court has proposed creating a national task force to develop safety guidelines for doctors across India. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud highlighted the need for better protection, noting that doctors work around the clock in hospitals and often face abuse from patients and their families. This proposal follows the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, which has sparked widespread protests and concerns about the safety of healthcare professionals. The task force would aim to address these issues and enhance the security of medical staff nationwide.