The Trinamool Congress has criticized President Droupadi Murmu’s remarks on the RG Kar rape and murder case, questioning her silence on similar incidents across India. Party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, “I heard the President on RG Kar. Unnao, Hathras, Bilkis, and Manipur did not shake your heart? Did you not see Odisha, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand?” Murmu had expressed horror over the Kolkata incident in her PTI interview, stating, “The gruesome incident has left the nation shocked. The victims include even kindergarten girls.” The case is now under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Afghan women have taken to social media to protest against the Taliban's latest restrictive laws, which mandate silence and concealment in public. Starting August 27, 2024, these regulations further limit women's freedoms by banning public singing and speech. Women both in Afghanistan and abroad are sharing videos of themselves singing, challenging these oppressive rules. The global movement highlights the harsh realities faced under Taliban rule, including bans on education and public discourse. UN officials and activists, such as Dr. Zahra Haqparast, have condemned the laws and called for international sanctions.

At least 9 Palestinians have been killed in a large-scale Israeli military operation across the northern West Bank, including Jenin, Tulkarem, and Tubas. The raid, which began early on August 28, involved hundreds of soldiers, fighter jets, and drones. The Israeli military described the deceased as “armed terrorists” and claimed to have arrested additional suspects and seized explosives. The operation, the largest in two decades, has drawn criticism for its intensity and the disruption caused to medical services. The raids have significantly escalated amidst ongoing conflict in Gaza and heightened tensions in the region.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has revoked the membership of Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, following protests over his handling of a rape and murder case involving a trainee doctor at the Kolkata hospital. The IMA cited grievances from the victim’s parents regarding Ghosh's lack of empathy and inappropriate management of the situation. Ghosh had resigned from RG Kar on August 12 but was briefly reappointed to another medical college, a decision criticized amid ongoing protests. He is also under investigation for alleged financial irregularities.

The Supreme Court's recent rulings affirming the principle that "bail is the rule, jail is the exception" even in Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cases are seen as a significant shift. This decision has raised hopes for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently jailed in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy. The court’s stance could ease the burden on overcrowded jails and prompt investigative agencies to strengthen their cases. Lawyers view these rulings as a positive change, reinforcing personal liberty over prolonged incarceration.

In Agra, a 20-year-old engineering student publicly stripped on August 25 to protest the lack of action in her rape case. The accused, a 22-year-old MTech student at IIT Jammu, was finally arrested on August 27. Despite filing an FIR on August 11, police had delayed the arrest, citing the accused’s absence in Jammu. Frustrated, the victim undressed in public to prompt authorities. She was subsequently taken to a mental hospital for observation. The police later confirmed the accused had been harassing the victim for months.

In response to recent attacks on healthcare workers, including the rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, the Union Health Ministry has mandated new safety measures. The Supreme Court, on August 22, directed the establishment of enhanced security protocols for medical facilities. The Health Ministry's instructions include increased hospital security, regulated visitor access, improved lighting, and 24x7 patrolling. A national task force will also be set up to review healthcare workers' safety. The directive follows nationwide protests by doctors demanding better protection.

A scammer has been caught impersonating Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, requesting ₹500 for cab fare in a viral scam. The fraudulent message claimed that the CJI was stranded at Connaught Place and promised to repay the amount after reaching the court. The Supreme Court of India has filed a complaint with the cyber crime cell following the incident. The message, which was shared widely, included a sign-off reading “Sent from iPad” to appear genuine. Authorities are investigating the case as cybercrime incidents rise in India.

NASA has extended astronaut Sunita Williams’ stay on the International Space Station (ISS) until February 2025, raising concerns about food and oxygen supplies. NASA assured the public that the ISS is well-stocked with provisions, including food, water, and oxygen. Regular resupply missions, along with the station's Veggie garden for fresh produce, will support Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore during their extended mission. Originally planned to return on a Boeing Starliner, the astronauts will now depart aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, while the Starliner will return uncrewed in September.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released dramatic footage showing the rescue of Qaid Farhan Alkadi, a fifty-two-year-old Israeli hostage, from a Hamas tunnel in southern Gaza. Alkadi, a Bedouin community member from Rahat, was abducted during the Hamas attack on October 7 last year. The video shows Alkadi expressing gratitude to the soldiers and giving a thumbs-up as he was transported to Soroka Hospital in Beersheba. Alkadi, a father of eleven, was among eight Arab Bedouins kidnapped. The operation was part of ongoing efforts in the eleven-month Israel-Hamas conflict.