Three days before Prime Minister Modi's visit to Doda, Indian security forces killed two terrorists in a gunfight at the Udhampur-Kathua border in Jammu and Kashmir. The terrorists were armed with an AK-47, a US-made M4 carbine, a pistol, and other warlike supplies. The Rising Star Corps confirmed the operation on X, and searches are ongoing for more suspected terrorists. This brings the total number of terrorists killed in Jammu this year to 10. A BSF jawan was also injured in Pakistan's unprovoked firing in Akhnoor, just days before the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.

The Indian government has expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to include citizens aged 70 and above, offering universal health coverage. Senior citizens will receive free health insurance of up to ₹5 lakh per family annually, benefiting around 6 crore individuals. Additionally, those already under public health schemes can opt to stay or switch to AB PM-JAY. Announced by Prime Minister Modi, this initiative is aimed at enhancing geriatric care across the country. Eligible seniors will also receive a special AB PM-JAY card to access the scheme's benefits.

The standoff between protesting junior doctors and the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal continued as both sides failed to reach an agreement after a series of dramatic email exchanges. The doctors, demanding justice for the RG Kar rape-murder case, set conditions for the meeting, including a face-to-face discussion with the chief minister and a larger delegation. The state government rejected these demands, with Chief Secretary Manoj Pant stating that talks cannot proceed under such conditions. The doctors, sitting in protest for over 24 hours, expressed disappointment with the government's stance.

In the ongoing protest over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, doctors have rejected a West Bengal government invitation. They demand a 30-member delegation and a live telecast for the meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The doctors' five-point demands include accountability for the crime, resignation of officials, and enhanced security for healthcare workers. Chief Secretary Manoj Pant urged doctors to resume duties, highlighting patient inconvenience and non-compliance with a Supreme Court deadline. The protest, now in its 33rd day, continues to disrupt healthcare services.

Kolkata junior doctors, protesting the rape and murder of a trainee at RG Kar Medical College, agreed to meet CM Mamata Banerjee on the 33rd day of their strike. However, they set conditions, including an open-forum discussion streamed live, justice for the murdered doctor, and safety for women professionals. The West Bengal government invited a 12-15 member delegation for talks, but the doctors rejected an earlier meeting with the health secretary, demanding his resignation. The BJP criticized Banerjee for avoiding direct dialogue with the doctors.

A case has been registered against an unidentified person for posting a false claim on social media that the Statue of Unity in Gujarat is developing cracks and could collapse anytime. The post, which has since been deleted, sparked alarm among tourists and authorities. An FIR was filed under section 353 (1) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita for spreading false information and causing public fear. The complaint was lodged by the Deputy Collector of the Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority. The police are investigating the matter to identify the person responsible for the misleading post.

A disgruntled customer set fire to an Ola Electric showroom in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, on September 10, due to unresolved issues with his scooter. Mohammad Nadeem, 26, had purchased the scooter on August 28 but faced repeated problems that the showroom staff failed to address. In anger, Nadeem deliberately ignited the showroom, destroying six scooters. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Police have registered a case and taken Nadeem into custody for questioning. This incident follows a similar fire at an Ola showroom in Indore just two weeks prior. Ola Electric has yet to comment on the situation.

Chaotic scenes erupted in Shimla as locals clashed with police during a protest march against alleged illegal construction at a mosque complex. Protesters toppled barricades, prompting police to use lathis and water cannons to control the crowd. The march aimed to protest extra floors being built at a mosque in Sanjauli area. Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urged peaceful protests without damaging public property. The situation turned violent, with police resorting to lathi-charge to disperse the crowd. The incident highlights tensions over the construction, with locals demanding action.

A female flying officer in the Indian Air Force has filed a police complaint against a Wing Commander, accusing him of rape, sexual harassment, and mental torture. The alleged incidents occurred over two years in Srinagar. The officer claims she was forced into oral sex and molested, despite her resistance. An FIR has been filed at Budgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Air Force is cooperating with the investigation. The officer's complaint highlights a severe impact on her mental health. The case is under investigation, with authorities working to address the serious allegations.

A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was injured in an unprovoked firing incident by terrorists in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred at 2:35 am on Wednesday, with the BSF responding promptly. The injured jawan is undergoing treatment at a hospital. This comes two days after two terrorists were killed in a gunfight with security forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district. A high alert has been sounded in the area, with troops remaining vigilant.