Ernst & Young India chairperson Rajiv Memani expressed regret over the company's absence at the funeral of employee Anna Sebastian Perayil, who allegedly died due to excessive work pressure. Memani, facing backlash over claims of a toxic work culture, stated that missing the funeral was "alien to our culture" and promised it would not happen again. Anna Sebastian Perayil, who joined E&Y in March, passed away on July 20, and the incident gained attention after her mother, Anita Augustine, wrote an open letter accusing the company of contributing to her daughter's death through overwhelming work demands. Memani conveyed his condolences to the family.

The Supreme Court rebuked Karnataka High Court judge Justice Srishananda for controversial comments made during a recent landlord-tenant dispute hearing. Justice Srishananda referred to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as "Pakistan" and made a misogynistic remark towards a woman advocate, prompting widespread criticism after the video circulated on social media. A five-judge Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, highlighted the importance of judicial decorum and sought a report from Karnataka's Chief Justice regarding the incident. The Supreme Court's response underscores concerns over maintaining professionalism and impartiality in judicial proceedings.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) interrogated Ashish Pandey, a TMC youth leader and house staff at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, regarding the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Pandey was questioned for hours at the CBI's CGO Complex office about his activities on August 9, the day the doctor's body was found. Investigators discovered his phone number in multiple call lists and learned he checked into a Salt Lake hotel with a woman friend that day. The CBI summoned hotel authorities to provide booking and payment details, revealing Pandey booked the room via an app and stayed overnight. The purpose of his stay remains unclear, sparking further investigation.

Kajal Khatri, known as "Lady Don," was arrested by the Delhi Crime Branch for orchestrating the murder of Air India crew member Suraj Mann in January 2023 for ₹4 lakh. Khatri allegedly collaborated with Naveen Sharma, who received ₹1.5 lakh in advance to procure weapons, with the rest to be paid after the killing. The plot was disrupted when Noida Police arrested Sharma before he could complete the transaction. Authorities are now preparing to take action against Khatri under the Gangster Act, and investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend others involved in the conspiracy, according to Additional DCP Manish Kumar Mishra.

A shocking incident has come to light in Odisha, where a woman, friend of an Army officer, has alleged sexual harassment and illegal detention of her partner at a police station near Bhubaneswar. The woman, who was released on bail after being arrested for assaulting cops and vandalizing police property, claims she was mistreated while trying to file a complaint at Bharatpur Police Station. The complaint stems from a Sunday night attack by a group of men, which she and her friend fought off. Five police officers, including an Inspector, have been suspended for "gross misconduct" pending disciplinary action.

A viral video has surfaced showing a tragic accident in Gurugram where a 23-year-old biker, Akshat Garg, died after being hit by an SUV driving in the wrong direction on Golf Course Road near Belvedere Park. The incident, captured on a GoPro camera, shows Garg being thrown off his bike after the collision with the Mahindra XUV 300. The Gurugram Police have filed an FIR against the driver, Thakur, under multiple sections of the Motor Vehicles Act, including charges of negligence and rash driving. Thakur, apprehended at the scene, was later released on bail.

  A laboratory report has confirmed the presence of animal fats and fish oil in the sacred laddoos offered to devotees at Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh. Tests by NDDB CALF, a private laboratory, detected foreign fats including palm oil, fish oil, beef tallow, and lard in the ghee used to make the laddoos. The findings validate allegations made by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu against the previous YSR Congress government. The report's revelations have sparked concern among devotees and temple authorities, prompting calls for an investigation into the use of substandard ingredients.

Kolkata doctors, who have been on strike for 42 days, will resume emergency duties on Saturday but will continue their protests. The West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front announced they would rejoin essential services while maintaining their protest over the alleged rape-and-murder of a colleague in August. The doctors will withdraw their sit-in outside Swasthya Bhavan but plan to protest at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office, demanding updates on the investigation. They have set a one-week deadline for implementing promises made by the Bengal government, warning of intensified protests if demands remain unmet.

EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani denied claims that work pressure led to the death of 26-year-old employee Anna Sebastian Perayil. Anna’s mother had written a viral letter accusing the company of overworking her daughter. Memani said Anna was given tasks similar to other employees and worked with EY for just four months. He called her death an "irreparable loss" for the company. Memani expressed condolences to Anna’s family and stated that EY is taking steps to improve the work environment. Anna had joined EY in March and was excited about her first job.

Junior doctors in West Bengal will end their strike on Friday, with emergency services resuming at state-run hospitals on Saturday. The strike began after the rape and murder of a medical student at RG Kar Medical College. Despite this decision, OPD and surgery services will remain suspended until better security for female staff is provided. The doctors’ protest achieved some goals, like the resignation of the Kolkata Police Commissioner, but they continue to demand the removal of the principal secretary. They vow to keep fighting for justice in the ongoing case.