Doctors across India are planning a special Rakhi celebration on Monday, August 19, in memory of the recent RG Kar Medical College incident. Organized by the Joint Platform of Doctors, the event will see participants, dubbed "Abhaya’s brothers," wearing black ribbons to symbolize their commitment to justice. The program will begin at RG Kar College and spread nationwide, emphasizing the promise to protect. After the event, senior doctors will march to Lalbazar, where two doctors, Dr. Kunal Sarkar and Dr. Subarna Goswami, are expected to be questioned by the police regarding the incident.

The CBI questioned Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, for the third consecutive day over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Ghosh denied rumors of his arrest, urging the public not to spread false information. The CBI is reviewing his phone records to determine if he ordered the incident to be labeled a "suicide." The investigation is also focusing on the role of other hospital officials and the timeline of events on the day the body was discovered. Dr. Ghosh remains under intense scrutiny as the probe continues.

The father of the trainee doctor raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College alleged that his daughter's body was cremated hastily. He stated that despite three other bodies at the crematorium, his daughter’s body was cremated first. The father expressed dissatisfaction with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's handling of the case and the ongoing investigation by the CBI, accusing the entire system of involvement. The victim's mother demanded the harshest punishment for the culprits, refusing any compensation from the state until justice is served. Protests continue amid claims of government interference.

Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, passed away in Chennai on Sunday after a heart attack. He was admitted to Rajiv Gandhi General Hospital earlier in the day after feeling unwell. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief, praising Pal’s leadership in strengthening India’s maritime security. Pal’s 34-year career included key roles in the ICG, and he was known for his expertise in Gunnery. He had been the ICG Chief since July 2023. Pal is survived by his wife, Dipa, and their two daughters, Snehal and Tarushi.

The father of the doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College said, "Early on I had full faith in her, but now no." He expressed his disappointment in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating, "She is asking for justice, but she is doing nothing." The father praised the Central Bureau of Investigation for their efforts. The victim’s mother warned others about government schemes, urging them to ensure their safety first. The prime suspect, a civic volunteer, has been arrested. The family believes more than one person was involved in the crime.

The Supreme Court will hear the Kolkata rape-murder case on Tuesday after taking suo motu cognizance. A bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud will oversee the matter. The case involves the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College on August 9. The incident has led to national protests and strikes by doctors. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating, with a suspect already detained. The Indian Medical Association has demanded justice, calling for a nationwide strike. The case highlights the safety concerns for women in the medical field.

The father of the trainee doctor raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of hypocrisy. He questioned why Banerjee protests publicly but tries to suppress others' anger. The victim’s mother warned people benefiting from government schemes about their safety and demanded justice before accepting compensation. Protests have erupted, but Kolkata Police imposed prohibitory orders around the hospital, restricting gatherings. The victim's family insists on the harshest punishment for the culprits.

Kolkata police have arrested thirty people, including two Trinamool Congress workers and students, for their involvement in vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 14. The violence erupted during a midnight protest against the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the hospital. The police released seventy-six photos of suspects, leading to these arrests. Among those detained are gym instructors, delivery staff, and locals who claimed they were caught up in the protest by accident. The incident has drawn widespread criticism, with demands for stricter action against those responsible.

A 21-year-old college student in Bengaluru was allegedly raped by a biker who gave her a lift early Sunday. The woman, returning home after a get-together, took a ride from the biker, who diverted to an isolated area instead of her destination. The victim was found naked behind a truck by her friends. Police have filed a rape case and are investigating. "A man from whom she had taken a lift made a criminal assault and allegedly raped her," said Additional Commissioner of Police Raman Gupta.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered police departments across all states and union territories to provide law and order updates every two hours following protests against the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. A special 25-member Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team is probing the case, focusing on the main accused, Sanjay Roy, and the college principal, Dr. Sandip Ghosh. The MHA's directive, sent on Friday, aims to monitor the situation closely, with updates being sent via fax, email, or WhatsApp to the MHA control room in New Delhi.