Seventeen cases have been filed in the sexual harassment scandal affecting the Malayalam film industry, resulting in the dissolution of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). Actor Sonia Malhaar has filed a complaint with the Special Investigation Team (SIT), alleging that an actor molested her on a film set in 2013. She has requested that actor Jayasurya not be linked to her allegations. Meanwhile, actor Minu Muneer, who accused M Mukesh, Jayasurya, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Idavela Babu of harassment, has reported receiving threat messages after her accusations. The SIT is investigating the cases and will soon take Muneer’s statement.

A 12-hour bandh called by the BJP partially affected daily life in West Bengal, protesting police action against demonstrators who marched to the state secretariat over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Clashes occurred between BJP and Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers on the outskirts of Kolkata. A BJP leader reported that TMC supporters fired at his car in Bhatpara, North 24 Parganas. Heavy police deployment was visible, and seven BJP workers were detained for trying to close Shyambazar metro station in Kolkata. The bandh led to disruptions and heightened tensions between the political factions.

The Himachal Pradesh assembly has passed a resolution condemning BJP MP Kangana Ranaut for her remarks about the farmers' protests. The resolution, supported by Congress, criticizes Ranaut for suggesting that the farmer protests could have led to a "Bangladesh-like situation" with severe violence and unrest. Ranaut had posted an interview clip where she claimed that the protests involved incidents of bodies hanging and rapes, but these were avoided due to strong leadership. Her comments have drawn significant backlash, prompting the assembly's action. The resolution highlights the controversy surrounding Ranaut’s statements and reflects the political tension in her home state of Himachal Pradesh.

Indian intelligence agencies are on high alert after a video emerged of terrorist Farhatullah Ghori, who planned the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast, urging sleeper cells to carry out attacks on trains across India. Ghori, a fugitive jihadist currently in Pakistan, instructed cells to use pressure cooker bombs to derail trains. The video also includes his plans to target petroleum pipelines and Hindu leaders. Ghori claims the Indian government is weakening sleeper cells by targeting their properties through the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and National Investigation Agency (NIA). This video has heightened security concerns as authorities work to prevent potential attacks.

A cargo ship, MV ITT Puma, sank 70 nautical miles south of Sagar Island while en route from Kolkata to Port Blair on Sunday night due to bad weather. The Indian Coast Guard conducted a successful rescue operation, saving 11 crew members. The operation involved Coast Guard ships Sarang and Amogh, supported by a Dornier aircraft. Despite these efforts, three crew members are still missing. The ship, registered in Mumbai, had a carrying capacity of 75 metric tons and sank about 80 km from Kolkata. The Coast Guard is continuing its search for the missing crew members as rescue operations proceed.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dedicated the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) Foundation Day to the Kolkata rape-murder victim. TMCP is the student wing of the Trinamool Congress. Banerjee, in a post on X, offered condolences to the family of the 31-year-old woman who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. She called for swift justice in the case and expressed sorrow for all women across India who have faced similar brutality. Mamata Banerjee’s statement emphasized the party’s focus on addressing violence against women, marking the foundation day with a tribute to the victim.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a 12-hour general strike (Bangla Bandh) in West Bengal on Wednesday from 6 am to 6 pm. The strike is in response to police action against demonstrators who marched to the state secretariat, Nabanna, on Tuesday. The protesters were demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar stated that the bandh is a necessary reaction to what he called the "autocratic regime" of the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, accusing it of ignoring public demands for justice.

Police in Kolkata fired tear gas and water cannons on Tuesday to disperse thousands of protesters demanding justice for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor. The woman’s body was found at RG Kar Medical College, sparking nationwide outrage over violence against women. Protesters marched toward a government building, calling for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the case after criticism of the local police’s slow progress. Chief Minister Banerjee announced new safety measures at state-run hospitals following the incident.

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is being moved to Bellary Jail after a viral photo sparked outrage over alleged VIP treatment at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Jail. The image showed Darshan, under judicial custody for a murder case, relaxing with a cigarette and coffee alongside three others, including a rowdy sheeter. In response, nine prison officials, including the Chief Superintendent, were suspended. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered an inquiry, while Home Minister G Parameshwara announced a prison review. Darshan, along with other rowdy inmates, is being transferred as part of the investigation into prison irregularities.

Kolkata Police arrested 126 protesters, including 103 males and 23 females, during a march to the state secretariat, Nabanna, demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Clashes erupted, resulting in 15 police personnel being injured. Authorities used batons, tear gas, and water cannons to control the situation. The heightened security follows a call for a 'Bengal bandh' by the BJP. Over 6,000 police officers were deployed to manage the unrest and ensure order in the city.