Junior doctors in Kolkata, protesting over the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case, accepted an invitation from the West Bengal government for a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. However, they insisted on a 30-member delegation and demanded the meeting be live telecast. The government had earlier limited the delegation to 15 members and refused live telecast but agreed to record the discussion for transparency. The protests have significantly disrupted healthcare services across the state, as doctors demand justice and the removal of officials responsible for mishandling the case.

West Bengal’s government invited protesting junior doctors for a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, rejecting their demand for a live telecast but allowing the discussion to be recorded for transparency. The doctors are protesting over the alleged rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College, with the sit-in entering its 34th day. BJP criticized the government's transparency claims, citing past failures in evidence preservation. The doctors demand increased security for female healthcare workers and the suspension of senior officials, including the Kolkata Police Commissioner. The CBI is investigating the case on court orders.

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed PM Modi and the BJP for the assault of two Army officers and gang-rape of their friend in Indore. Rahul Gandhi called the incident a "shame" to society, criticizing the "non-existent" law and order in BJP-ruled states and the government's "negative attitude" towards crimes against women. He demanded accountability, saying the government's failure has created an unsafe environment, restricting women's freedom and aspirations. The siblings urged the government to take responsibility for protecting women, questioning PM Modi's commitment to women's safety.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud's residence for Ganpati Puja has raised concerns about judicial transparency. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders and senior Supreme Court lawyers question the meeting, citing a pending case involving the Maharashtra government. Leader Sanjay Raut urged the CJI to recuse himself to avoid bias. The visit has sparked debate about the separation of powers and potential influence on the judiciary. The incident has highlighted the need for caution in interactions between constitutional authorities and political leaders.

Junior doctors in West Bengal extended their sit-in protest and 'cease work' for the 34th day, demanding justice for the alleged rape and murder of a colleague. They have been demonstrating outside the state health department headquarters for over 40 hours. The government has refused their demands for a meeting with the Chief Minister and a live broadcast. Healthcare services in state-run hospitals remain severely impacted. The protesting doctors deny any political motive, seeking only a meeting with the government to resolve the impasse. Police presence has been increased, with traffic regulation in place.

Tensions ran high in Badarikoppalu village, Mandya district in Karnataka after stones were thrown at a Ganpati procession near a mosque. Hindu youths protested, seeking justice, and set fire to shops and tyres. Karnataka Police detained 52 people in connection with the clashes. A high alert has been declared, and Section 163 imposed to control the situation. The incident occurred during a Ganpati procession on September 11, highlighting communal tensions in the region. Authorities are working to restore peace and order.

The Union Cabinet has expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to provide Rs 5 lakh annual health coverage to all citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of income. Previously, the scheme offered income-based coverage to the bottom 40% of the population. This extension will benefit an additional 6 crore elderly citizens from 4.5 crore families, easing healthcare costs for India's aging population. Eligible beneficiaries will receive a new PM-JAY card. The move is expected to significantly transform public healthcare by addressing the medical and financial challenges faced by senior citizens in the country.

Two trainee army officers and their female friends were brutally attacked by eight men near Jam Gate, Indore, on Tuesday evening. The assailants, who initially intended to rob, viciously assaulted the group, gang-raped one woman, and stole their belongings. Two accused have been arrested, one with a prior criminal record. The officers, undergoing training at Mhow Army College, were held hostage and forced to fetch a ₹10 lakh ransom. Medical examination confirmed the rape. Police are investigating the heinous crime.

Clashes erupted in Nagamangala, Karnataka, during a Ganpati procession when stones were thrown at participants from near a mosque. The situation escalated into violence between two groups, with shops and businesses set ablaze and vehicles vandalized. The police imposed restrictive orders to control the situation. The incident occurred when a procession from Badarikoppalu village was passing through the main road in Nagamangala. Tensions are high in the area, with authorities working to restore peace. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the clashes and identify those responsible. The situation remains volatile.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress are intensifying their response to ongoing protests, targeting demonstrators and doctors. Protests over the rape-murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College have persisted for over a month. Banerjee, initially supporting protests, now accuses them of causing public inconvenience and blames striking doctors for patient deaths at government hospitals. The Trinamool Congress has shared videos alleging neglect by doctors. Amid mounting public anger and internal party dissent, including Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar's resignation, Banerjee is facing significant political pressure.