West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reported waiting two hours to meet protesting doctors, who refused to enter the meeting venue. The state government’s third invite for talks was rejected due to the doctors' insistence on live streaming the session, which the government declined, citing legal restrictions. Banerjee emphasized the need for dialogue to resolve the crisis following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. “We were ready to record and share the meeting but cannot comply with live telecast demands due to ongoing legal proceedings,” Banerjee stated.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his intention to hold a bilateral summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan later this year. Putin made the proposal during his meeting with Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval in St. Petersburg. "I am looking forward to discussions with PM Modi," Putin said, as reported by Russian media. The summit is expected to focus on the Ukraine conflict and other bilateral issues. NSA Doval is currently attending the BRICS High-Level Security Officials meeting in St. Petersburg.

In Kolkata, junior doctors protesting the rape-murder case have refused to attend a scheduled meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unless it is live-streamed. The West Bengal government sent a third invite for talks, which the doctors welcomed, but insisted on live broadcasting for transparency. Chief Secretary Manoj Pant stated that while the meeting can be recorded, live-streaming is not crucial. Despite the CM waiting for over an hour, the doctors' demand remains unmet. The delegation of 30 junior doctors, who arrived at the state secretariat Nabanna, outlined five demands including calls for resignations and college elections.

The Indian government has successfully secured the discharge of 45 Indian nationals who were misled into joining the Russian army during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. These individuals were reportedly lured by a human trafficking network from India, promising lucrative jobs or education in Russia. Once in Russia, they were forced into combat roles. Efforts are ongoing to rescue 50 more Indians still trapped in the war zone. Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin during a recent visit to Moscow, ensuring their release. Indian authorities are taking legal action against those responsible for this exploitation.

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, 72, passed away at AIIMS Delhi after a prolonged illness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, describing Yechury as "a leading light of the Left" and praised his ability to connect across the political spectrum. President Droupadi Murmu highlighted Yechury’s commitment to ideology and his cross-party friendships, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called him "a protector of the Idea of India." Yechury’s death has left a significant void in Indian politics, with leaders across the spectrum mourning the loss of a respected statesman and influential parliamentarian.

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission achieved a significant milestone as its all-civilian crew completed the first privately funded spacewalk on September 12, 2024. Commander Jared Isaacman, a US fintech billionaire, became the first civilian to exit the capsule, followed by SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis. The crew orbited Earth at an altitude of 550 km and a speed of 26,000 kph during the extravehicular activity (EVA). Isaacman remarked, "This sure looks like a perfect world" while floating outside the capsule. This historic mission, privately funded and executed, marks a major advancement in commercial space exploration.

Junior doctors in Kolkata, protesting over the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case, accepted an invitation from the West Bengal government for a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. However, they insisted on a 30-member delegation and demanded the meeting be live telecast. The government had earlier limited the delegation to 15 members and refused live telecast but agreed to record the discussion for transparency. The protests have significantly disrupted healthcare services across the state, as doctors demand justice and the removal of officials responsible for mishandling the case.

Kristina Joksimovic, a former Miss Switzerland finalist, was brutally murdered by her husband, Thomas, in Binningen, Switzerland. Discovered on February 13, authorities concluded she was strangled before her body was dismembered with a jigsaw and other tools. Some remains were "pureed" in a blender and dissolved in chemicals. Thomas claimed self-defence, alleging she attacked him with a knife, but forensic reports contradicted this. Investigators uncovered Thomas's sadistic tendencies and mental illness, revealing previous violent behavior toward Kristina and a former partner. The federal court rejected his appeal for release.

West Bengal’s government invited protesting junior doctors for a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, rejecting their demand for a live telecast but allowing the discussion to be recorded for transparency. The doctors are protesting over the alleged rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College, with the sit-in entering its 34th day. BJP criticized the government's transparency claims, citing past failures in evidence preservation. The doctors demand increased security for female healthcare workers and the suspension of senior officials, including the Kolkata Police Commissioner. The CBI is investigating the case on court orders.

American Rock singer Jon Bon Jovi helped save a woman who was about to jump off a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee. The 62-year-old was filming a music video on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge when he saw the woman standing on the edge. Bon Jovi calmly approached her, waved hello, and leaned on the railing, helping to relax her. He and another woman then convinced her to step back from the ledge. The police praised Bon Jovi for his quick actions, while fans on social media called him a hero.