On August 30, a second FIR was filed against Malayalam actor Jayasurya. The case, registered under Sections 354, 354A(A1)(I), and 354D of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), follows the recording of the complainant's statement. Kerala Police announced that the FIR, initially filed in Thiruvananthapuram, will be transferred to the Thodupuzha Police Station. The complaint was recorded by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on August 29. This development comes after a previous FIR was filed on August 28 by actor Minu Muneer, marking the second legal case against Jayasurya.

PM Narendra Modi has reinforced India's "India First" policy by commissioning two nuclear ballistic missile submarines, INS Arihant in 2016 and INS Arighaat on August 29, 2024. A third, INS Aridaman, is set to launch next year. These submarines, along with the ballistic missile tracker ship INS Dhruv, bolster India's nuclear triad and blue water navy capabilities. They enhance India's access denial capabilities in the Indo-Pacific and deter threats to the country's land and coastline. This move showcases India's commitment to a "credible, minimum" and indigenous nuclear deterrent with second strike capability, aligning with its stated policy objectives.

Chetan Patil, a structural consultant from Kolhapur, was arrested in connection with the collapse of a 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. The statue, located at Rajkot fort in Malvan, collapsed on August 26, less than nine months after its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Patil was apprehended by a joint team from the Kolhapur crime branch and Malvan police. He was named in the FIR but denied responsibility for the statue itself, stating that he only worked on its platform, while a Thane-based company managed the statue's construction. The collapse has sparked concerns over the quality of the project.

A 31-year-old trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered inside Kolkata's RG Kar hospital on August 9. Hours later, the hospital's Assistant Superintendent informed the victim's parents of her death in a series of three phone calls. Initially, the official stated that their daughter was "not well" and requested their immediate presence at the hospital. Subsequent calls suggested that the victim had died by suicide, sparking allegations of a hospital cover-up. The incident has raised concerns about patient safety and accountability within the healthcare institution. An investigation into the matter is currently underway.

A rape of a minor in Ghaziabad on August 28 led to violent protests the following day. The accused, a scrap dealer, allegedly broke into the girl's home, drugged her, and assaulted her with accomplices. The girl was also reportedly beaten. Outraged locals, demanding the death penalty for the perpetrators, vandalised shops and set vehicles ablaze. Police have arrested one suspect, but residents are dissatisfied with the progress. Protestors gathered outside the Link Road police station, calling for stricter action and justice for the victim.

In Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, a pack of man-eater wolves has killed 7 people, including 6 children, over the past 45 days. The wolves have terrorized 25 to 30 villages in the Hardi area, causing widespread fear. The forest department has trapped 4 wolves but 2 remain elusive. Authorities have deployed over 250 staff and thermal drones to locate the remaining predators. Villagers are urged to stay indoors, but many face difficulties due to their dependence on outdoor work and lack of proper sanitation facilities. The situation remains dire as attacks continue.

A 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital. India Today TV accessed recordings of calls from the hospital’s Assistant Superintendent to the victim’s family. In the final call, the official misleadingly said, "She has probably died by suicide, please hurry." Sanjay Roy, arrested for the crime, confessed during interrogation. The Calcutta High Court has transferred the probe to the CBI. Protests have erupted nationwide demanding justice and accountability for the brutal incident.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has started returning money seized from corruption cases in West Bengal, fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pre-election promise. On August 29, 2024, the ED returned ₹19.5 crore seized in the Rose Valley case to depositors. This marks the beginning of a broader effort to return funds from various corruption cases, including those related to chit funds and teacher recruitment scandals. Modi had pledged during the Lok Sabha campaign to return ₹3,000 crore to the people of Bengal. The ED is set to return additional funds as part of this initiative.

In Vadodara, India, a 10-foot crocodile was rescued from a residential area after flooding from the Vishwamitri River drove the reptile into the home. The rescue team successfully captured and caged the crocodile, later handing it over to the Forest Department for further care. The heavy rainfall has caused multiple crocodile sightings in the city, prompting authorities to take swift action to ensure public safety. The incident highlights the impact of flooding on wildlife and the need for prompt response to mitigate risks to both humans and animals. The situation is being closely monitored by local authorities.

Malicious disinformation campaign alleged by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee regarding her recent speech. She claims her words were distorted, and she only spoke against the BJP, accusing them of threatening democracy in the state. Banerjee denies speaking against medical students or their movement, instead, she condemned the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. She stated her speech was in support of students, and the allegations against her are baseless. The CM took to social media to clarify her stance and set the record straight, denying any wrongdoing or offense caused by her speech.