India's key stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, achieved record highs on Friday. The S&P BSE Sensex surged 965 points to 84,149.80, surpassing the 84,000 mark for the first time. The NSE Nifty50 gained 276.60 points to reach 25,692.40, an all-time high. This uptrend follows a strong rally on Wall Street, fueled by positive US labour market data and a larger-than-expected rate cut. The Indian stock market's gains reflect improved investor sentiment.

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.

The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, destroying 1,000 rocket launcher barrels. The operation targeted 100 launchers poised to fire on Israeli territory. This retaliatory strike follows Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's threat of "tough retribution" for recent attacks on the group's communication infrastructure. The IDF's action comes amidst heightened tensions in the region. The strikes demonstrate Israel's resolve to protect its territory and citizens from militant threats.

Dhruvi Patel, a Computer Information System student from the USA, has been crowned Miss India Worldwide 2024. The pageant, held in Edison, New Jersey, concluded with Patel taking the top honor. Lisa Abdoelhak from Suriname was declared the first runner-up, while Malvika Sharma from the Netherlands secured the second runner-up position. Patel, who aims to pursue a career in Bollywood and become a UNICEF Ambassador, expressed her pride in representing her heritage and values. This achievement marks Patel as the latest winner of the longest-running Indian pageant outside of India.

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.

Over 70,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine, according to data analyzed. For the first time, the highest number of fatalities are among civilian volunteers who joined Russia’s military after the full-scale invasion in 2022. The names of those killed, along with their obituaries and funeral photographs, are regularly published across Russian media and social networks. BBC Russian and Mediazona, using information from official sources, relatives, and new graves marked by defense ministry flags, have confirmed these deaths. The tragic toll highlights the human cost of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

  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.