Mohan Pargaien, a retired Indian Foreign Service officer, humorously shared a meticulously handwritten vegetable-buying guide on X, created by his wife. The detailed list includes specific instructions for selecting vegetables, such as choosing tomatoes that are a mix of yellow and red and avoiding those with holes. For potatoes, only medium-sized, non-green-eyed ones were permitted. Fenugreek, or methi, should have good leaves and compact growth. The guide even features drawings to help with selecting the right shape and size for vegetables like chilies, spinach, and onions. Pargaien posted the image, noting his wife's thoroughness in ensuring he bought the best produce.

Encounters between security forces and militants occurred in Poonch and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. In Poonch’s Mendhar area, the clash began early in the morning when security forces launched a search operation after receiving intelligence about militants in the area. During the exchange of fire, one militant was injured, according to sources. The operations were ongoing, with security forces focusing on clearing the areas of any militant presence. The encounters highlight continued tensions in these regions as security forces intensify efforts to tackle militancy in Jammu and Kashmir.

A polygraph test conducted by the CBI has found that Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar hospital, deliberately attempted to deceive investigators in the rape-murder case of a trainee doctor. The test results, mentioned in the CBI's remand note, indicate Ghosh had no intention of filing a First Information Report (FIR). Ghosh and senior police officer Abhijit Mondal were arrested for delaying the FIR and mishandling evidence. The CBI used layered voice analysis and polygraph tests to uncover the truth.

Manipur Police have issued a warning of potential anti-riot actions after violent protests escalated in Imphal. On Saturday, armed miscreants among protesters allegedly fired at police, damaging bulletproof vehicles belonging to senior officers. The unrest followed the miscarriage of a 34-year-old woman who suffered asphyxiation from tear gas during a previous protest. Police reported the use of firearms, petrol bombs, and slingshots by miscreants. Authorities urged peaceful demonstrations, warning that severe consequences could result if protesters continue attacking police forces. Internet services remain suspended across Imphal to prevent further violence.

Three senior IPS officers, including Director General P. Sitharama Anjaneyulu, were suspended by the Andhra Pradesh government for allegedly harassing Mumbai-based actor-model Kadambari Jethwani. Jethwani accused the officers of conspiring with YSR Congress leader K.V.R. Vidyasagar, who filed a forgery case against her. She and her family were wrongfully arrested and detained for over 40 days without proper investigation. An inquiry found "grave misconduct" and "dereliction of duty." The officers were suspended after evidence showed they ordered Jethwani's arrest before an FIR was filed.

Indian billionaire Harsh Goenka shared a video highlighting the unequal treatment of VIPs and common devotees at Mumbai’s famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal. The video showed regular devotees being pushed by security after waiting for hours, while a VIP family stood comfortably in front of the idol, taking pictures. Goenka questioned the fairness of the situation, asking why faith should differ for VIPs and the public. Many agreed, criticizing the VIP culture, with some calling for a change in how the pandal handles devotees during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

The CBI told a Kolkata court that there "may be a nexus" between Dr. Sandip Ghosh, sacked principal of RG Kar Medical College, and Tala Police officer Abhijit Mondal. Both were arrested for alleged evidence tampering in the rape and murder case of a 31-year-old doctor found dead at the hospital. The central agency is probing communication between the two, suspecting a cover-up. Both men have been remanded to CBI custody for two days. The case has sparked nationwide outrage, with the next hearing scheduled for September 17.

Junior doctors in Kolkata continued their protest despite Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's offer to meet over tea, demanding justice for a colleague raped and murdered last month. The doctors initially requested that the meeting be live-streamed, but the government declined. “We would only have tea if justice is delivered,” said Dr. Aqeeb, a spokesperson. The CBI’s arrest of Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, and Abhijit Mondal, police officer, strengthened their demands for accountability. Protesters refused to settle for just minutes of the meeting, continuing their calls for justice.

A three-storey building collapsed in Meerut's Zakir Colony, Uttar Pradesh, killing 10 and injuring 5. The incident occurred around 4:30 pm, and emergency services immediately launched rescue operations. The National Disaster Response Force, fire brigade, and police teams are still working to clear the debris. According to officials, all 15 individuals trapped have been accounted for, with five survivors receiving treatment at Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College. Meerut DM Deepak Meena confirmed that operations will continue until no human life remains in the debris. Uttar Pradesh is also grappling with floods affecting 11 districts.

Ahead of launching his new political party, Jan Suraaj, on October 2, Prashant Kishor pledged to abolish Bihar's liquor ban "within an hour" if elected. Kishor criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s prohibition policy, calling it a “sham” that has led to illegal home deliveries and cost the state ₹20,000 crore in excise revenue. He accused politicians and bureaucrats of profiting from the illegal trade. Kishor confirmed Jan Suraaj will contest all 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, aiming for a merit-based political approach.