A Class 12 student, Aryan Mishra, was shot dead near Faridabad, Haryana, after being mistaken for a cattle smuggler by a cow vigilante group. On August 23, Aryan and his friends were chased for 30 km by five vigilantes who received a tip about cattle smugglers in the area. Despite warnings to stop, Aryan's friends continued driving due to a separate feud, leading the vigilantes to open fire. Aryan, seated in the passenger seat, was shot twice. Upon seeing two girls in the car, the attackers realized their mistake and fled. Five suspects have been arrested.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is launching an innovative initiative to provide free, air-conditioned study rooms for underprivileged children in Mumbai's slum areas. The first study room, made from two shipping containers, will be set up in Colaba and accommodate 30 students. The project, valued at ₹50 lakh, aims to provide a conducive learning environment for disadvantaged children. The BMC's initiative builds on its successful free library program and is expected to be operational within a month. This move aims to bridge the educational gap and offer equal opportunities for underprivileged children.

An Indian Coast Guard helicopter with four crew members on board made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea on Monday night. The incident occurred off the coast of Porbandar, Gujarat, during a rescue operation. One crew member has been rescued, while three remain missing. The wreckage of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) has been located. A search operation is currently underway to locate the missing crew members. The Indian Coast Guard has launched a rescue effort, with ships and aircraft deployed to search for the missing personnel. An investigation into the incident is pending.

Over 200 residents of Supertech Eco Village 2 society in Noida fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated water. Mostly children, they experienced symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach ache. Residents reported that the incidents started on Sunday night, with the number of cases increasing rapidly. Many claimed that the water contamination was the cause, citing their own experiences of falling sick after consuming water. Authorities have yet to comment on the matter. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of drinking water in the society, which has over 50 towers and thousands of residents.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh on Monday in a corruption case involving financial irregularities during his tenure. Three others, including Ghosh's associate Afsar Ali Khan and two vendors, were also arrested. Ghosh had earlier been questioned multiple times in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a hospital trainee. The CBI investigation was initiated after complaints from Dr. Akhtar Ali, the hospital’s former deputy superintendent, who accused Ghosh of corruption, including illegal sales and accepting bribes.

Junior doctors in Kolkata staged a sit-in protest on BB Ganguly Street, demanding the resignation of Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The protestors accused the police of inaction and poor handling of the case before it was handed over to the CBI. The medics carried the national flag, placards, and a replica spine to symbolize police responsibility. Despite a police offer for a 20-member delegation to meet with senior officers, the standoff continued with heightened security at the protest site.

An Indian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer district during a routine night training mission on Monday. The crash occurred due to a technical snag, but the pilot safely ejected before the jet went down. No casualties or damage to property were reported as the crash took place in an unpopulated area near Uttarlai. The Air Force has ordered a Court of Inquiry to investigate the cause of the accident. Top district officials, including the Barmer District Collector, visited the crash site for further assessment.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, for his involvement in financial irregularities. Ghosh, who stepped down after a trainee doctor was raped and murdered at the hospital, faces charges of conspiracy, cheating, and corruption under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The arrest followed a two-week CBI probe, including a polygraph test. The Indian Medical Association suspended Ghosh's membership, and Kolkata Police summoned him for disclosing the victim's identity, amid ongoing nationwide protests.

A viral audio clip reveals a conversation between two junior doctors at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, allegedly showing Dr. Sarif Hassan, an aide of former principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh, threatening Dr. Anubhav Saha. Hassan allegedly name-dropped West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ("Didi") to prevent Ghosh’s resignation. This incident emerges amid an ongoing investigation into a trainee doctor's rape and murder case at the hospital. Saha, who belongs to a socially backward class, claims he was harassed for supporting a new principal. Hassan has denied the allegations, stating the audio was AI-generated.

A BBC investigation has accused Jas Athwal, a British-Indian Sikh Labour MP, of being a "slum landlord" after revealing dire conditions in his rental properties. Tenants reported severe issues including mould, fleas, and ants across 15 London flats owned by Athwal. Despite initially claiming compliance with property regulations, Athwal admitted his flats lack proper licenses. He has promised immediate repairs, tenant reimbursements, and a survey of his properties. Athwal, who implemented the licensing scheme while leading Redbridge Council, has faced criticism and calls for an investigation into his conduct.