A three-storey building in Zakir Colony, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, collapsed on Saturday, leaving 9 people dead and 5 injured. One person is feared trapped under the debris. The incident occurred around 5:15 PM, and emergency services responded swiftly. Rescue operations, led by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire brigade, and local police, are ongoing. The injured have been taken to Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College for treatment. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse, with efforts focused on rescuing any remaining victims.

An encounter is ongoing in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, where security forces have trapped three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists. This follows the killing of three terrorists in Baramulla a day earlier. The operation in Panthanateer comes after two soldiers were killed and two others injured during a gunbattle with terrorists in Kishtwar district on Friday. These incidents arise ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, with key constituencies, including Doda and Kishtwar, set to vote on September 18. Security forces continue their anti-terrorism efforts as tensions remain high in the region.

A relative of a patient at a private Kolkata hospital was arrested for threatening a woman doctor, stating, "We will make [an incident like] R G Kar happen here." The altercation occurred over alleged delays in treatment, prompting doctors to protest and demand the arrest. This incident follows ongoing nationwide protests sparked by the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The patient, a 58-year-old woman, remains in critical condition. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the West Bengal Medicare Service Act.

The CBI has arrested Sandip Ghosh, former principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, and police official Abhijit Mondal over their alleged roles in obstructing the investigation into a trainee doctor's rape and murder. Ghosh, previously implicated in financial irregularities, and Mondal are accused of delaying the FIR and mishandling evidence. The doctor's body was found on August 9, but the FIR was delayed by over 12 hours. The arrests come amid widespread protests and scrutiny of Kolkata’s health system and police practices.

The CBI arrested Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, and Tala Police Station's SHO, Abhijit Mandal, on Saturday. They are accused of delaying the FIR registration and missing evidence in the rape and murder case of a postgraduate trainee doctor at the hospital in Kolkata. Ghosh had previously been arrested for alleged financial irregularities. The Calcutta High Court has given the CBI three weeks to submit a progress report, with the hearing scheduled for September 17. The doctor was found murdered in the hospital on August 9.

The CBI has arrested Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and Abhijit Mandal, Station House Officer of Tala Police Station, for alleged involvement in tampering with evidence and delaying the FIR in the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor. Ghosh and Mandal are accused of destroying evidence and misleading the investigation. The Calcutta High Court has set a three-week deadline for the CBI to report on the investigation’s progress. The victim, a 31-year-old doctor, was found dead on August 9, with evidence of brutal assault.

Junior doctors protesting the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital reached West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence on Saturday. Despite Banerjee’s earlier visit to their protest site and promise to address their demands, the meeting was delayed as doctors insisted on livestreaming the session. The Chief Minister had to wait for hours as the doctors’ videographer was barred from entering. Banerjee had previously waited two hours at the state secretariat for the doctors, but the meeting did not occur. The protest, ongoing for 35 days, demands better hospital security and action against officials.

A viral image showing a Ganesha idol placed inside a Bengaluru police van has sparked controversy. The idol, part of a protest against the Nagamangala Ganesh Visarjan procession attack, was carried by protesters who were arrested for gathering without permission. Police Commissioner B Dayananda explained that the idol was placed in the van to ensure its safety after protesters left it unattended. BJP and VHP leaders criticized the police, with Prime Minister Modi expressing concern. The idol was later respectfully immersed at a local police station.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a surprise visit to junior doctors protesting the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The doctors welcomed her visit, which occurred at the protest site near Swasthya Bhavan on Saturday. Following the visit, 15 junior doctors were invited to Banerjee's residence for a meeting. The doctors, while appreciating the CM’s assurance to study their demands, insisted they would not compromise until further discussions took place regarding their five-point demands.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited protesting junior doctors in Kolkata, urging them to resume work while pledging to address their demands. Speaking at the protest site in Salt Lake, Banerjee emphasized her personal commitment, saying, "I am here as your elder sister." The protest follows the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Banerjee assured action against any guilty party and requested time to study their complaints. "This is my last attempt to resolve the crisis," she added, urging for trust in her leadership.