The CBI has summoned four post-graduate trainee doctors from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital for questioning regarding the rape and murder of a 32-year-old trainee doctor. The victim’s semi-naked body was found on August 9 in a seminar hall at the hospital. The CBI is seeking details about the events on the night of the crime. Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer linked to Kolkata Police, has been arrested in connection with the case. The investigation remains open, with the possibility of other individuals being involved not ruled out. The CBI's probe aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Five individuals, including two doctors and actor Matthew Perry's personal assistant, have been charged in connection with Perry's drug-related death last year, according to Los Angeles police. Perry, 54, died at his Los Angeles home in October, with a post-mortem examination revealing a lethal concentration of ketamine in his system. The investigation, which began in May, uncovered an extensive underground network of drug suppliers responsible for distributing large quantities of the controlled substance. The police stated that the "acute effects" of ketamine led to Perry's death. This case highlights the ongoing issue of illegal drug distribution and its deadly consequences.

Kolkata Police have arrested 19 individuals for vandalizing RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a postgraduate trainee doctor's body was found last week. Five suspects were identified through social media tips. The vandalism occurred during midnight protests over the doctor's rape-murder. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the college, assuring students of justice and support. He inspected the damaged Emergency Department and spoke with junior doctors, saying, "I am with you, and we will work together to solve this." The arrests and visit aim to address the crisis and ensure justice for the victim.

Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen revealed that his coach, Prakash Padukone, took away his phone during the Paris Olympics to help him stay focused. Lakshya shared this with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with India's Olympic athletes on Independence Day. The move seemed to work, as Lakshya rose to recognition with his impressive performance at the Games. Lakshya admitted he was unaware of the social media buzz surrounding him during the Olympics, thanks to the phone ban. The tactic allowed him to concentrate on his game and achieve success.

The UK government has announced a multi-billion-pound compensation scheme for victims of the infected blood scandal, which claimed over 3,000 lives. More than 30,000 Britons contracted HIV or hepatitis from contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s. The scheme offers lifetime financial support, including regular payments for victims and bereaved partners. Additional £10,000 payments will be made to those subjected to unethical research. Payments will begin this year for infected individuals and in 2025 for others affected. The move follows a damning report revealing a pervasive cover-up and concluding the scandal could largely have been avoided.

Amar Kaushik's highly anticipated sequel, ‘Stree 2,’ shattered 2024 box office records with an impressive opening day collection of Rs 54.35 crore in India. Released on Independence Day, August 15, the film has outperformed expectations and become the year's biggest opener. Starring Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, and Pankaj Tripathi, ‘Stree 2’ continues the success of its 2018 predecessor. The film earned Rs 8 crore from special opening premieres on August 14, followed by Rs 46 crore on its official release day. This total surpassed previous blockbusters like ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ and ‘Fighter,’ setting a new benchmark in 2024.

ISRO successfully launched its third and final developmental flight, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-D3 (SSLV-D3), on Friday, carrying the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08. The rocket lifted off at 9:17 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, about 135 km east of Chennai. The mission’s objectives include designing a microsatellite and developing payload instruments compatible with the microsatellite bus. EOS-08, built on the Microsat/IMS-1 bus, carries three payloads: Electro Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR), GNSS-Reflectometry payload (GNSS-R), and SiC UV Dosimeter. The EOIR payload is designed to capture images in IR bands for satellite-based surveillance, disaster monitoring, environmental monitoring, and more.

Kolkata is witnessing widespread protests over the rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor. The BJP's women's wing is holding a candlelight rally to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence, demanding her resignation. A 12-hour general strike has been called by the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist), seeking arrest of those involved. CM Banerjee will lead a protest on August 17, demanding capital punishment for the accused. The protests follow vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where the doctor was killed. Multiple rallies and demonstrations are planned, seeking justice for the victim.

A nurse from Uttarakhand was raped and murdered, with her body found in Uttar Pradesh on August 8, days after she was reported missing. The nurse was last seen on July 30 in CCTV footage while returning from work in Rudrapur. Her sister filed a missing person report on July 31, prompting an immediate police investigation. The woman’s decomposed body was discovered in bushes in Bilaspur town. A post-mortem confirmed she was raped and strangled. A couple from Rajasthan has been arrested in connection with the crime. The victim worked at a private hospital in Rudrapur, and the case has sparked widespread outrage.

Resident Doctors' Associations (RDAs) across Delhi will hold a joint protest march on August 16, starting at 2 PM from Nirman Bhavan, in response to the rape-murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The decision was made after a meeting involving representatives from AIIMS Delhi, SJH, and MAMC. The Delhi Medical Association (DMA) has also scheduled a candle march at India Gate at 5 PM on Friday and announced a 24-hour strike from 6 AM on August 17. DMA President-elect Dr. Girish Tyagi expressed solidarity with the victim’s family and highlighted the inadequate working conditions for resident doctors.