The father of the doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College said, "Early on I had full faith in her, but now no." He expressed his disappointment in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating, "She is asking for justice, but she is doing nothing." The father praised the Central Bureau of Investigation for their efforts. The victim’s mother warned others about government schemes, urging them to ensure their safety first. The prime suspect, a civic volunteer, has been arrested. The family believes more than one person was involved in the crime.

The Supreme Court will hear the Kolkata rape-murder case on Tuesday after taking suo motu cognizance. A bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud will oversee the matter. The case involves the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College on August 9. The incident has led to national protests and strikes by doctors. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating, with a suspect already detained. The Indian Medical Association has demanded justice, calling for a nationwide strike. The case highlights the safety concerns for women in the medical field.

The father of the trainee doctor raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of hypocrisy. He questioned why Banerjee protests publicly but tries to suppress others' anger. The victim’s mother warned people benefiting from government schemes about their safety and demanded justice before accepting compensation. Protests have erupted, but Kolkata Police imposed prohibitory orders around the hospital, restricting gatherings. The victim's family insists on the harshest punishment for the culprits.

A female Air India crew member was assaulted by an intruder in her London hotel room on Thursday night. The incident occurred at the Radisson Red Hotel near Heathrow Airport. The intruder attacked the woman while she was sleeping, using a clothes hanger and dragging her across the floor. Her screams alerted colleagues in nearby rooms, who quickly rescued her. The intruder attempted to flee but was apprehended by hotel staff. The victim, who sustained bruises, was taken to a hospital and has since returned to India. Air India expressed deep anguish over the incident.

In Balali, Haryana, Vinesh Phogat's return from the Paris Olympics was met with a heartwarming celebration. Villagers, including a 10-year-old boy named Anshaj Kumar, guarded 750 kilograms of desi ghee laddoos prepared for the occasion. Despite missing an Olympic medal, Phogat was showered with love, donations, and gifts, including a pagdi and a sword. Villagers expressed pride in their "chhori" with emotional tributes, highlighting her bravery and achievements. The celebration continued late into the night, with residents of all ages honoring Phogat as their hero.

Fans of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal united outside Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday to protest the rape and murder of a thirty-one-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital. Despite the Durand Cup match between the two teams being canceled due to the situation, fans gathered in large numbers, holding club flags and demanding justice. The Bidhan Nagar police lathicharged the protesters and detained several as they tried to disperse the crowd. All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey criticized the situation, stating, "Law and order has completely collapsed in West Bengal."

A Ferris wheel caught fire at the Highfield Festival in Leipzig, Germany, injuring over thirty people on Saturday night. The blaze began in one passenger car, spreading to another, with four people suffering burns and one falling from the ride. Most injuries were due to smoke inhalation, with two individuals seriously hurt. The incident caused panic among festival-goers as the wheel continued turning while aflame. German rapper Ski Aggu was performing during the fire but was instructed to continue to avoid mass panic. The festival continued after cordoning off the Ferris wheel.

Kolkata police have arrested thirty people, including two Trinamool Congress workers and students, for their involvement in vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 14. The violence erupted during a midnight protest against the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the hospital. The police released seventy-six photos of suspects, leading to these arrests. Among those detained are gym instructors, delivery staff, and locals who claimed they were caught up in the protest by accident. The incident has drawn widespread criticism, with demands for stricter action against those responsible.

The UK Home Office has announced a new initiative to combat extremist ideologies following recent riots across the country. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper revealed plans for a "rapid sprint" to develop a counter-extremism strategy addressing both Islamist and far-right extremism, as well as other harmful ideologies. This move aims to respond to the surge in extremist activities and violence, including recent anti-immigration riots. The strategy will involve continuous monitoring and analysis of extremist trends to enhance government responses and ensure community safety.

A 21-year-old college student in Bengaluru was allegedly raped by a biker who gave her a lift early Sunday. The woman, returning home after a get-together, took a ride from the biker, who diverted to an isolated area instead of her destination. The victim was found naked behind a truck by her friends. Police have filed a rape case and are investigating. "A man from whom she had taken a lift made a criminal assault and allegedly raped her," said Additional Commissioner of Police Raman Gupta.