Harvinder Singh made history at the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday by becoming the first Indian archer to win a gold medal. He achieved this milestone by defeating Poland's Lukasz Ciszek in the final of the men’s individual recurve open event. This victory marks a significant achievement for India at the Paralympic Games. Earlier in the day, world champion Sachin Sarjerao Khilari added to India's medal tally by winning silver in the Men's Shot Put F46 event. India's athletes continue to shine, with more events still underway at the Paralympics.

Hundreds of people gathered across Kolkata on Wednesday to demand justice for a woman doctor murdered at R G Kar hospital last month. The protest was part of the "Reclaim the Night" campaign, focusing on women’s safety. The rallies were held at key spots like New Town, Shyambazar, and Behala. Bengali actors Swastika Mukherjee and Sohini Sarkar also joined in. The victim’s body was found on August 9, leading to widespread outrage. The CBI has arrested a civic volunteer and the former college principal in connection with the case.

Top Telugu actors Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, and Prabhas have collectively donated ₹4 crore to aid flood-affected regions in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Ram Charan and Allu Arjun each contributed ₹1 crore, while Prabhas donated ₹2 crore. The funds will be directed to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. Recent torrential rains in both states have caused widespread devastation, resulting in 35 deaths, damaged infrastructure, and thousands of acres of submerged crops. The actors expressed solidarity with those impacted by the floods and urged continued support for relief efforts.

The United States will accuse Russia of trying to influence the 2024 elections by spreading disinformation online. Russian state media network RT is reportedly a key part of the campaign, which targets American voters with manipulative content. Attorney General Merrick Garland will address the issue during a meeting of the Justice Department's Election Threats Task Force. The Justice Department previously warned that Russia remains a significant threat to the November 5 presidential election, with sophisticated techniques being used to manipulate voters and diminish U.S. support for Ukraine.

Junior doctors in Kolkata have announced plans for a "Reclaim the Night" protest in response to the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. The protest, scheduled for 9 pm to 10 pm, will see participants form a human chain across the city. The doctors are urging residents to switch off their lights during this hour to show solidarity. This planned protest is part of the ongoing agitation for justice for the victim and the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal.

The final report on the UK's Grenfell Tower fire, which killed 72 people in June 2017, concludes that the deaths were "all avoidable" due to "decades of failure" and "systematic dishonesty" by government bodies and construction firms. The fire, ignited by a faulty freezer, rapidly spread due to highly flammable cladding. The report criticizes the installation of dangerous materials and condemns the London Fire Brigade's "complacency." Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to prevent future tragedies, while ongoing remediation work faces criticism for insufficient progress. Investigations into criminal charges are still pending.

The Supreme Court’s hearing for the RG Kar case, scheduled for September 5, 2024, has faced uncertainty as Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s bench will not sit. An announcement from the court revealed that Chief Justice Chandrachud, along with Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Mishra, will not be present. While Justices Pardiwala and Mishra will hold separate hearings in Court No. 10, it is unclear if the RG Kar case will be among them. This development has left parties involved, including lawyer Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya, frustrated and questioning the delay's impact on their preparations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Singapore on September 4, 2024, receiving a warm reception from the Indian diaspora. At his arrival, PM Modi engaged with the crowd and demonstrated his dhol-playing skills. He was welcomed by Indian High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule and Singapore’s High Commissioner Simon Wong. During his visit, Modi will discuss the India-Singapore Strategic Partnership with Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong, and meet with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and local business leaders. The visit follows Modi’s official trip to Brunei, where he discussed expanding bilateral ties and inaugurated the new Indian High Commission Chancery.

Ex-RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh moved the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court's decision to transfer the corruption case against him to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Ghosh, arrested along with three others for alleged financial misconduct at the hospital, claims the HC's order violates "principles of natural justice." The case emerged amid broader allegations of corruption at RG Kar, with links to the recent death of a trainee doctor. The Calcutta HC ruling followed a petition by former deputy superintendent Dr. Akhtar Ali, who called for a probe by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, known for their protests against the Wrestling Federation of India, met Rahul Gandhi, intensifying speculation about their entry into Haryana politics. Sources confirm that Congress has offered Phogat three seat options, including Dadri, Badhra, and Julana, while Punia has been given two choices: Bahadurgarh and Bhiwani. Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda strongly advocated for their candidacies during the Central Election Committee meeting. The Congress believes the wrestlers’ candidacy could enhance public support, particularly among Jat voters, ahead of the October 5 assembly polls.