The CBI has alleged that Sandip Ghosh, former principal of R G Kar Medical College, had a "criminal nexus" with co-accused individuals, leading to wrongful financial gains. According to the investigation, Ghosh favored certain vendors, including Maa Tara Traders and Hazra Medical, for contracts, benefiting them during his tenure at multiple medical institutions. Additionally, a café contract was awarded to the wife of his security aide at the college. Ghosh and three others were arrested and produced in court. The CBI is investigating financial irregularities and potential connections to the rape and murder case of a junior doctor.

A three-storey building collapsed in Lucknow's Transport Nagar area, killing five and injuring 24 others. The incident occurred at 5 pm on Saturday, and the building, used as a godown, was undergoing construction work. Rescue operations are ongoing, with NDRF and SDRF teams on-site to extricate those trapped under the debris. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is closely monitoring the situation. Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh expressed his grief, stating the accident is "extremely painful." Local authorities are actively involved in relief efforts to assist the victims.

A woman was raped on a footpath in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, in broad daylight on Wednesday. Despite the incident occurring at a busy intersection, passersby chose to record the assault rather than assist. Police promptly arrested the accused, Lokesh, who confessed to the crime. The woman was examined medically, and the case is now under judicial review. The incident has sparked a political clash, with Congress criticizing the BJP-led state government for failing to ensure public safety. BJP leaders countered by highlighting their tough stance on such crimes and ensuring legal action.

Sanjay Roy, accused of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, denied involvement during a recent polygraph test. Initially confessing to the crime, Roy now claims he ran away in fear after discovering the body, asserting his innocence. The polygraph test, conducted on August 25, reportedly highlighted numerous inconsistencies in his statements. Despite CCTV footage and a Bluetooth device linking Roy to the crime scene, he maintains he is being framed. The case has sparked nationwide protests demanding safety for medical professionals.

Sanjay Roy, the prime suspect in the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, has denied involvement during a CBI polygraph test. Roy, arrested on August 10, initially confessed but later retracted his statement. During the test, he claimed to have fled the scene upon discovering the victim's body. The polygraph reportedly indicated deceptive responses. The CBI has ruled out gang-rape and identified Roy as the sole suspect. The investigation is nearing completion, with charges expected soon.

Five people were killed in a gunfire exchange between Kuki and Meitei groups in Jiribam district, Manipur, on Saturday. One Meitei village volunteer was shot dead in his sleep, and four armed men were killed in subsequent clashes. The violence escalated after militants attacked a house and launched rocket attacks in Bishnupur, killing one person and injuring five. Drones were also used for bombings in Imphal West district earlier this week. Amid growing unrest, the Manipur government closed schools on September 7. Security forces remain on high alert as tensions persist in the region.            

Security forces in Manipur have destroyed three militant bunkers in Churachandpur district after a rocket attack killed one person and injured six others in Bishnupur. The operation was carried out in Mualsang and Laika Mualsau villages, where two and one bunkers were destroyed respectively. Militants had launched long-range rockets from civilian areas, prompting a combing operation by police and additional security forces. Aerial patrolling has also been launched using a military helicopter. The attack on security forces was repelled, and the situation is being closely monitored.

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accused top Congress leaders of orchestrating a conspiracy against him. He claimed that wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia's protest, which began two years ago, was politically motivated. Singh alleged that Congress leaders Deepender Hooda and Bhupinder Hooda were involved in the "scripted drama". This comes after Phogat and Punia joined the Congress ahead of the Haryana assembly elections. Singh had faced allegations of sexual harassment during the wrestlers' protest.

Two coaches of the Indore-Jabalpur Superfast Express derailed near Jabalpur station in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 5:40 am as the train was approaching platform number 6. Fortunately, no passengers were injured. The derailed coaches were located just behind the engine, about 50 meters from the platform. Restoration work is underway, and a committee has been formed to investigate the cause of the derailment. The incident has caused disruptions in train services, with officials working to restore normal operations.

A rocket-propelled bomb attack by Kuki insurgents in Moirang town, Manipur, killed an elderly man and injured five others, including a 13-year-old girl. The attack occurred near the Indian National Army Museum and the former Chief Minister's residence. This is the second incident in five days involving a minor being injured in a drone or rocket attack by Kuki insurgents. The incident has raised concerns about the escalating violence in the region. The police are investigating the attack, which has left the town in a state of shock.