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.

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.

On Thursday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon during a speech by the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. The attacks followed a deadly pager blast across Lebanon that killed 37 people and injured over 2,900. Nasrallah called the attacks a "massacre" and warned Israel of "just punishment." The strikes are part of the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which intensified after the Gaza war. IDF claimed the strikes aim to degrade Hezbollah's capabilities and ensure security in northern Israel, where clashes have forced thousands to flee.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in his first public address following deadly pager explosions across Lebanon, warned that Israel's attacks could be a "declaration of war." The blasts, which targeted over 4,000 pagers, killed 37 and injured around 3,000. Nasrallah condemned the strikes as a "massacre," stating they aimed to kill thousands. He emphasized the attacks targeted civilians in public spaces and vowed Hezbollah would retaliate. Despite the damage, Nasrallah claimed Hezbollah’s leadership and infrastructure remained unaffected. He reiterated that the Lebanese front would continue fighting until Israel’s war on Gaza ends.

EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani denied claims that work pressure led to the death of 26-year-old employee Anna Sebastian Perayil. Anna’s mother had written a viral letter accusing the company of overworking her daughter. Memani said Anna was given tasks similar to other employees and worked with EY for just four months. He called her death an "irreparable loss" for the company. Memani expressed condolences to Anna’s family and stated that EY is taking steps to improve the work environment. Anna had joined EY in March and was excited about her first job.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel of "just punishment" following explosions in Lebanon that killed 32 people and injured over 3,000. He called the attacks a "massacre" and accused Israel of trying to "kill no less than 5,000 people in two minutes." Nasrallah added, "They will not stop until the aggression on Gaza stops." Israel has not commented on these claims. Clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces along the border continue, with Israeli airstrikes hitting southern Lebanon. Two Israeli soldiers were killed, and Hezbollah reported 25 of its members dead in the ongoing conflict.

India has dismissed a report alleging that Indian artillery shells are being diverted to Ukraine, calling it "speculative and misleading." The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the Reuters report is inaccurate and implies violations where none exist. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized India’s strong record of complying with international export regulations. He added that India ensures all defense exports follow strict legal and regulatory frameworks, including end-user certifications. The report, citing unnamed officials, claims European buyers have diverted Indian munitions to Ukraine, but India has not intervened despite protests from Russia.

Junior doctors in West Bengal will end their strike on Friday, with emergency services resuming at state-run hospitals on Saturday. The strike began after the rape and murder of a medical student at RG Kar Medical College. Despite this decision, OPD and surgery services will remain suspended until better security for female staff is provided. The doctors’ protest achieved some goals, like the resignation of the Kolkata Police Commissioner, but they continue to demand the removal of the principal secretary. They vow to keep fighting for justice in the ongoing case.

Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand is patenting the image of its viral baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng. The zoo made this decision to stop others from making money off the animal’s popularity. The hippo became famous after her videos spread across social media. In August, 20,000 people took part in an online poll to name her. The name Moo Deng means “bouncy pork.” The zoo’s director, Marongwit Chodchoi, said this step ensures only the zoo can use her image for commercial purposes.

Singer Charlie Puth married his longtime girlfriend Brooke Sansone at a private ceremony in Montecito, California. Sharing heartfelt moments from the event on Instagram, Puth expressed his deep love for Brooke, writing, "I promise I'll love you every day in this life, and even more when we move on to our next." The couple, who got engaged in New York last year, exchanged vows at Puth’s family estate. Brooke also shared photos, describing the ceremony as her favorite part of the day and showcasing her custom bridal dress. Fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages for the happy couple.