Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, in custody for his alleged role in a murder case, is being moved to a different jail after a photo of him relaxing with other inmates went viral. The photo, showing Darshan with tea and a cigarette at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Jail, led to the suspension of nine officials. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed the suspensions and ordered an investigation. Darshan, accused in the murder of Renukaswamy, a fan, is now at the center of a probe into the alleged VIP treatment he received in jail.

The Centre has rebuked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s call for stricter rape laws, citing that most of the 123 allocated fast-track courts for rape and child abuse in Bengal remain non-operational. Union Minister Annpurna Devi highlighted that out of 123 fast-track courts, only six have been established as of June 2024, despite 48,600 pending cases. Devi also criticized West Bengal for failing to implement key emergency helplines. Banerjee had previously urged for stringent central legislation and quick trials for rape cases, citing a national crisis of frequent rapes and murders.

West Bengal Police declared the planned 'Nabanna Abhijan' protest illegal, stating no permission was sought to demonstrate at Nabanna, the state secretariat. Police cited intelligence reports suggesting potential chaos and violence during the rally, organized by the 'Paschimbanga Chhatra Samaj' demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s resignation over a doctor's rape-murder case. Additional Director General Manoj Verma confirmed that Nabanna is a restricted area and any protest requires prior approval. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS have been imposed near Nabanna. Police assured that UGC NET exam students will be accommodated without disruption.

The West Bengal school education department issued show-cause notices to three state-aided schools in Howrah district for allowing students to participate in an anti-rape rally during school hours. The schools, Baluhati High School, Baluhati Girls' High School, and Bantra Rajlakshmi Girls' School, have been asked to explain their actions within 24 hours. Reports revealed that some teachers and staff organized the protest, leading to concerns over students' involvement in political rallies across the state. The protests were part of widespread demonstrations demanding justice for the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata.

Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, claimed the victim was already dead when he arrived at the scene, according to a lie detector test. The test flagged several of his answers as false. Roy, who appeared anxious during the test, also claimed he ran away in fear. Despite his denial, the police and CBI found inconsistencies in his story. The victim was found with 25 injuries, including signs of sexual assault, in a seminar hall on August 9.

The Indian government has announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh to enhance local governance and service delivery. Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed that the new districts—Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang—will help bring government benefits closer to residents. This expansion increases the number of districts in Ladakh from two (Leh and Kargil) to seven. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and local MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal have praised the decision, citing it as a significant step towards the region’s development and improved administrative efficiency.

Sanjay Roy, the main suspect in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, underwent a polygraph test where he claimed the victim was dead when he arrived at the scene. Despite his statements, the test revealed inconsistencies, and he appeared anxious. Roy had initially confessed to the crime but later denied involvement, alleging a frame-up. Police have found inconsistencies in his story, noting injuries on his face and his presence at the crime scene. The victim was found with multiple injuries and evidence linking Roy to the crime.

Five men from Jahangirpuri were arrested after a scuffle led to firing outside a Satya Niketan cafe in south-west Delhi on Sunday night. Police received a call at 8:48 p.m. after a quarrel broke out when a customer, identified as Javed, sat on a glass table and the cafe owner objected. Javed and four others—Ahmed, Aurangzeb, Atul, and Adil—allegedly fired in the air. Illegal firearms and their Thar SUV were seized. Deputy Commissioner Rohit Meena confirmed that Javed has six criminal cases against him.

7 jail officials in Bengaluru were suspended after viral photos showed Kannada actor Darshan, accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, casually relaxing with other inmates at Parappana Agrahara prison. The images, where Darshan was seen holding a cigarette and tea, prompted Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara to launch an investigation. "This shouldn't have happened," he said, confirming senior officials, including the prison superintendent, will be transferred. The others in the picture reportedly included rowdy sheeter Wilson Garden Naga and co-accused Nagaraj and Kulla Seena.

Sanjay Roy, accused in the Kolkata rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital, confessed to the crime during a CBI-conducted polygraph test. The Kolkata Police civic volunteer detailed his movements on the night of August 8, admitting to visiting red-light areas, molesting a woman on the street, and later strangling and sexually assaulting the victim. Surveillance footage and call data records confirmed his presence at the locations. The CBI also found disturbing pornographic content on Roy’s phone, leading to a psychological evaluation. The investigation continues to uncover further details of the crime.