Three terrorists were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla’s Chak Tapper Kreeri Pattan area, Kashmir. The gunfight began on Friday night and ended Saturday, with security forces recovering the bodies of the militants. The operation follows a separate encounter in Kishtwar on Friday, where two soldiers were killed and two others injured. Security forces had launched a search operation in response to terrorist activity. These incidents come ahead of the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, with voting starting on September 18.

A blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata killed 58-year-old ragpicker Bapi Das. The incident occurred around 1:45 pm, prompting immediate police action. The area was cordoned off, and a bomb squad and forensic team were deployed. BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar has called for an NIA investigation and criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding her resignation for failing to maintain law and order. Traffic resumed after the bomb squad declared the area safe.

A juice vendor in Ghaziabad, identified as Aamir, was arrested and a 15-year-old boy detained on Friday for allegedly mixing urine into fruit juices served to customers. The arrest followed public complaints and an investigation by police, who discovered a plastic container filled with urine at the vendor’s stall. ACP Ankur Vihar Bhaskar Verma reported that Aamir was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the presence of the urine. The juvenile is also being questioned. The police are continuing their investigation into the incident, which has raised concerns about public health and safety.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made an unannounced visit to the protesting junior doctors outside Swasthya Bhawan, where they have been demonstrating over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor from RG Kar Medical College. Banerjee urged the doctors to return to work and assured them she would examine their demands. She promised to take action if anyone is found guilty in the case. Banerjee stated she visited them as their "Didi," not just as the Chief Minister, and expressed concern for their safety after protesting in the rain. Despite her assurances, the doctors have yet to agree to end the protest.

West Bengal's Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh alleges "opposition forces" plot to attack protesting doctors to defame Mamata Banerjee's government. Ghosh cited an audio clip as evidence, claiming it reveals a conspiracy between Left and ultra-Left groups to disrupt the doctors' sit-in and blame the ruling party. The doctors have been protesting since August 9, after a trainee doctor's rape and murder at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. Ghosh accused the opposition of seeking to exploit the crisis for political gain. The allegations come amid a deadlock between the government and protesting doctors.

A bank manager and a cashier were killed after their SUV was submerged in a flooded underpass in Faridabad on Friday. The victims, Punyashreya Sharma, HDFC Bank’s manager in Gurugram, and Viraj Dwivedi, a cashier, were returning home in a Mahindra XUV700 during heavy rains that had caused severe flooding in the Delhi and NCR region. Upon reaching the Old Faridabad railway underpass, they encountered rising water levels but could not escape as the SUV quickly became submerged. Police recovered their bodies after responding to the scene. The incident highlights the severe impact of the ongoing heavy rains in the area.

Two Army personnel and three terrorists were killed in separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. In Kishtwar district, four soldiers were injured during a gunfight with terrorists on Friday, with two, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, succumbing to their injuries. In a separate operation in Baramulla district, three terrorists were killed by security forces after being trapped in a building in the Chak Tapper area. These incidents underscore heightened tensions in the region as security forces continue operations against militants ahead of the elections.

The Indian government has renamed Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as 'Sri Vijaya Puram'. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision, citing the need to honour the islands' historical significance and role in India's freedom struggle. The renaming aims to erase colonial imprints and recognize the region's cultural ties. According to Shah, 'Sri Vijaya Puram' symbolizes the victory achieved in India's freedom struggle. The move is part of the government's efforts to acknowledge the islands' contribution to India's independence. The renaming is effective immediately, with the government expected to update official records and signage accordingly.

Two Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were killed and two injured in a gunfight with terrorists in Kishtwar district on Friday. Simultaneously, security forces neutralized one militant in Baramulla, with 2-3 others trapped in the Chak Tapper area. The Kishtwar encounter ensued when a joint Army-police team launched a cordon-and-search operation in Naidgham area, following a tip-off. The incidents occurred just days before the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir's Assembly elections, prompting heightened security measures. The operations are ongoing, with forces working to neutralize the remaining militants.

Kolkata’s junior doctors continue their protest outside the Swastha Bhawan for the fourth consecutive day, gaining widespread support from locals. Civil society groups, local businesses, and individuals have been providing food, water, and medical supplies. A man from Chandannagar, West Bengal, set up a makeshift kitchen to cook for the doctors, while others placed online orders to support them. Delivery personnel, students, and villagers have also contributed food, raincoats, tarpaulin, and medicines. Protesters remain committed to their cause, while still providing emergency medical care on site.