The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered police departments across all states and union territories to provide law and order updates every two hours following protests against the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. A special 25-member Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team is probing the case, focusing on the main accused, Sanjay Roy, and the college principal, Dr. Sandip Ghosh. The MHA's directive, sent on Friday, aims to monitor the situation closely, with updates being sent via fax, email, or WhatsApp to the MHA control room in New Delhi.

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Trinamool Congress MP and actor Rachana Banerjee has apologized for revealing the name of the rape and murder victim from Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College in a recent social media video. Banerjee, speaking emotionally, named the victim, which led to a legal complaint filed by Kolkata High Court advocate Shayan Sachin Basu. The complaint alleges Banerjee's actions exacerbated the trauma and endangered the victim's dignity. Banerjee admitted her mistake, stating the video was unscripted and emotional. The video has since been deleted. The Kolkata Police has also summoned BJP leader Locket Chatterjee and two prominent doctors for similar offenses.

A woman resident doctor at Mumbai's Sion Hospital was assaulted early Sunday by an intoxicated patient and his relatives. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. when the patient, injured and accompanied by five to six inebriated relatives, verbally abused, threatened, and physically attacked the doctor. She sustained injuries while defending herself, and the assailants fled the hospital. This assault happened amid nationwide protests over the rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor in Kolkata. A police case has been filed, and the medical community demands stronger measures to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals.

Royal expert Mike Parry has claimed that Meghan Markle is isolating Prince Harry and predicts the Duke of Sussex may return to the UK within two years. Speaking to GB News, Parry suggested that Meghan's ambitions, including potential political aspirations, are driving a wedge between the couple. He referred to their current tour of Colombia, stating it appears to be centered around "Queen Meghan." The couple is in Colombia at the invitation of Vice President Francia Marquez to promote mental health and combat cyberbullying. Parry expressed sympathy for Harry, implying he may be reevaluating his decisions since leaving the UK.

Kolkata Police has summoned Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray over his tweet allegedly spreading "wrong information" regarding the RG Kar hospital rape and murder investigation. Ray's tweet questioned the police's actions and demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, specifically criticizing the timing of the use of sniffer dogs. The police refuted his claim, stating that dogs were deployed on both August 9 and 12. Ray, who is reportedly unwell, has sought more time to appear. The tweet drew criticism from fellow Trinamool leader Kunal Ghosh, who deemed Ray's remarks "unfortunate."

Bangladesh reopened all educational institutions on Sunday after a month-long closure following student-led protests that resulted in the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The closures, which began on July 17, were implemented to ensure student safety during clashes over the job quota system. Schools, colleges, and universities resumed classes under a directive from the Ministry of Education, with many students seen returning in uniform. Traffic congestion was reported across Dhaka as schools reopened. Public university classes, suspended since July 1 due to a teachers' strike, also resumed. Postponed HSC exams will now begin on September 11.

Trinamool Congress leaders Kunal Ghosh and Sukhendu Sekhar Ray have clashed over whether Kolkata's Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal should be questioned by the CBI in the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor. Ray, demanding the Commissioner’s custodial interrogation, criticized the initial police handling of the case and alleged mishandling of evidence. Ghosh defended Goyal, stating that the Commissioner had acted appropriately and that Ray’s demands were unfortunate. The Calcutta High Court had transferred the investigation to the CBI, citing lack of progress by the Kolkata Police.

The Maharashtra government has declared geoglyphs and petroglyphs in Ratnagiri, dating back to the Mesolithic era (approximately 20,000 to 10,000 years ago), as protected monuments under the Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act. These ancient artworks, which depict various animals and footprints, are significant as they represent early human creativity. Ratnagiri alone hosts over 1,500 artworks across 70 sites, with some listed on UNESCO’s tentative World Heritage list. The protection covers an area of 210 square meters. Concerns about an oil refinery potentially damaging these sites have been raised by conservationists.

In the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case, the victim’s family alleges multiple individuals from the department were involved. They claim departmental negligence allowed the incident to occur. However, the family denies providing any names to the CBI, which is investigating the case. The victim’s father questions whether the murder happened elsewhere before the body was placed in the seminar hall. The family suggests there might be a larger network behind the crime but refrains from naming suspects, citing ongoing judicial processes.