The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a 12-hour general strike (Bangla Bandh) in West Bengal on Wednesday from 6 am to 6 pm. The strike is in response to police action against demonstrators who marched to the state secretariat, Nabanna, on Tuesday. The protesters were demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar stated that the bandh is a necessary reaction to what he called the "autocratic regime" of the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, accusing it of ignoring public demands for justice.

Police in Kolkata fired tear gas and water cannons on Tuesday to disperse thousands of protesters demanding justice for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor. The woman’s body was found at RG Kar Medical College, sparking nationwide outrage over violence against women. Protesters marched toward a government building, calling for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the case after criticism of the local police’s slow progress. Chief Minister Banerjee announced new safety measures at state-run hospitals following the incident.

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is being moved to Bellary Jail after a viral photo sparked outrage over alleged VIP treatment at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Jail. The image showed Darshan, under judicial custody for a murder case, relaxing with a cigarette and coffee alongside three others, including a rowdy sheeter. In response, nine prison officials, including the Chief Superintendent, were suspended. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered an inquiry, while Home Minister G Parameshwara announced a prison review. Darshan, along with other rowdy inmates, is being transferred as part of the investigation into prison irregularities.

Kolkata Police arrested 126 protesters, including 103 males and 23 females, during a march to the state secretariat, Nabanna, demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Clashes erupted, resulting in 15 police personnel being injured. Authorities used batons, tear gas, and water cannons to control the situation. The heightened security follows a call for a 'Bengal bandh' by the BJP. Over 6,000 police officers were deployed to manage the unrest and ensure order in the city.

In Kolkata, 126 people were arrested during the "Nabanna Abhijan" protest march demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s resignation over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Hospital. The West Bengal government has warned that all government offices must remain open and issued show cause notices for absentees. BJP has launched a helpline for legal and medical aid for protesters. The protest saw clashes with police, who used tear gas and water cannons to control the crowd. Over 6,000 officers were deployed, and 19 barricades were set up to manage the situation

Captain Gopichand Thotakura, India’s first civilian space tourist, returned from Blue Origin’s New Shepard-25 mission and met Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar in Delhi. Thotakura, who embarked on the space journey as part of a milestone mission, expressed his pride and joy at representing India. Reflecting on his experience, he highlighted space tourism’s potential and its role in environmental protection. Thotakura also emphasized the importance of making space travel more accessible and inspiring future generations to pursue careers in STEAM fields.

Preliminary DNA results from the Kolkata rape and murder case show a match between the victim and the accused, Sanjay Roy, as confirmed by sources. The samples are being analyzed by the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL). Roy, who confessed to strangling the victim after the assault, faces ongoing CBI scrutiny, with polygraph tests conducted on him and former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh. The Supreme Court has ordered Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) management of RG Kar Medical College’s security. The case has intensified protests in Kolkata, with clashes reported during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' march.

Police in Kolkata used tear gas and water cannons to control protesters during the "Nabanna Abhijan" march on Tuesday. The demonstrators, demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s resignation over the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, broke through barricades at Howrah Bridge. Chaos erupted as the crowd clashed with police, who resorted to using force to disperse them. The protest, led by an unregistered student group, drew heavy security, with over 6,000 officers deployed. Despite the measures, tensions escalated, leading to multiple arrests and continued unrest in the area.

The Mohanlal-led governing body of the Malayalam film industry association, AMMA, resigned on August 27, 2024, following the release of the explosive Hema Committee report on rampant sexual harassment in the industry. Female actors accused several committee members of misconduct, including General Secretary Siddique, who also stepped down. AMMA's silence on these allegations had drawn public criticism. The committee’s statement expressed hope for renewed leadership, with a general body meeting scheduled in two months to elect a new governing body. The report has triggered more allegations against prominent figures in the Malayalam film industry.

The Indian Coast Guard successfully rescued 11 crew members from the cargo ship MV ITT Puma, which sank 70 nautical miles south of Sagar Island due to bad weather on Sunday night. The ship was en route from Kolkata to Port Blair. Despite the rescue, three crew members are still missing. The challenging operation involved Coast Guard ships Sarang and Amogh, with support from a Dornier aircraft. The Mumbai-registered ship, capable of carrying 75 metric tons, sank around 80 km from Kolkata. The search for the missing crew continues.