In Kolkata, junior doctors protested the rape and murder of a trainee doctor by presenting an artificial spine to Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal, symbolically demanding that the police "grow a backbone." The doctors have been protesting since the August 9 incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. They accuse Goyal of mishandling the investigation and have called for his resignation. The protest included a 24-hour march and a planned state-wide blackout on September 4 in memory of the victim. The case has now been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

A Kolkata court has granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) eight days' custody of Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in connection with a corruption case involving financial misconduct. Ghosh, along with his security guard and two vendors, was arrested on charges including illegal sale of unclaimed corpses and trafficking of biomedical waste. The CBI sought custody to uncover the "large nexus" involved. The case gained traction following allegations by the hospital's former deputy superintendent, Dr. Akhtar Ali, leading to a transfer of the investigation to the CBI.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress have reached an initial understanding to contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly election together. Sources reveal that AAP is demanding 10 seats, while Congress is willing to offer between five to seven. Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha of AAP and Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal are set to meet for further negotiations. The alliance is seen as essential to countering the BJP in the state. The nomination deadline is October 4, with voting on October 5, making these discussions crucial.

The central government has filed a contempt case against the West Bengal government in the Supreme Court, citing poor arrangements for Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. Deployed after a recent rape-murder incident, the 92 CISF staff, including 54 women, face issues with accommodation, transportation, and security equipment storage. The Centre alleges that the state government's lack of cooperation undermines the Supreme Court's order for enhanced security at the hospital. The government argues that the state’s failure to address these concerns is a systemic issue affecting the safety of hospital staff.

Junior doctors from Kolkata's medical colleges staged an all-night protest near Lalbazar, the Kolkata Police headquarters, demanding Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal's resignation. Accusing Goyal of mishandling the August 9 rape and murder investigation of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, the doctors vowed to continue protesting until all demands are met. "We are seeking the police commissioner’s resignation. Till the police allow us near Lalbazar, we will not go back," said Arnab Mukherjee, a postdoctoral trainee. Despite the arrest of ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in a corruption case, protesters stressed that justice and healthcare worker safety remain their main concerns.

In a landmark move, the West Bengal Assembly unanimously passed the 'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill 2024', proposing capital punishment for rape convicts if their actions result in death or leave the victim in a vegetative state. The Bill, passed during a special two-day session, aims to strengthen laws against sexual violence. The move comes after the recent rape-murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's proposed amendments were rejected. The new law seeks to ensure swift justice for victims and their families, with no room for mercy for perpetrators.

On Tuesday, a search operation by security forces in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, led to an encounter with Naxalites, resulting in the deaths of at least 9 insurgents. The operation, based on intelligence, targeted the PLGA company No 2 on the Dantewada-Bijapur border. Security personnel recovered several weapons, including SLR and 12 Bore guns. No security personnel were injured. The encounter follows recent Naxalite killings of 3 villagers in Bijapur district. An ongoing operation continues in the area, with sporadic firing reported. Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently reviewed anti-Naxal strategies with top police officials in Chhattisgarh.

A fire broke out on the sixth floor of a multi-storey building in Nizam Palace on Tuesday morning. Locals quickly took action, bringing the fire under control before it could spread. Three fire engines arrived on the scene, but their assistance was not needed. The cause of the fire is still unknown. The building where the fire occurred houses quarters and is distant from the office of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is also located within Nizam Palace. Notably, Sandip Ghosh and three others, recently arrested in connection with RG tax financial irregularities, is currently in the CBI office at Nizam Palace. The fire incident has raised concerns.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged that shoot-at-sight orders be used only as a last resort after a series of wolf attacks in Bahraich district. On Monday night, a five-year-old girl was attacked by a wolf while sleeping at her home. Quick action from her family and neighbors saved her life, though the wolf escaped. This was the first time a wolf had appeared in the village, according to a neighbor. The girl, along with two others injured in the incident, is being treated at the Community Health Centre in Mahasi. The attacks have heightened concerns in the area.

An Indian Coast Guard helicopter with four crew members made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea off Porbandar on September 2, 2024, while attempting to rescue an injured crew member from the oil tanker Motor Tanker Hari Leela. One crew member has been rescued, but the search for the remaining three continues. Four ships and two aircraft have been deployed in the rescue operation. The helicopter’s wreckage has been located, and the incident occurred as the aircraft approached the tanker for evacuation.