In an exclusive interview, ex-diplomat Gopalaswami Parthasarathy confirmed "total Pakistani involvement" in the 1999 IC 814 hijacking. The former High Commissioner to Pakistan stated that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was behind the hijacking. Parthasarathy's comments come after the release of a Netflix documentary on the incident. He shared insights into Islamabad's response to the situation, highlighting Pakistan's complicity in the hijacking. The revelation has sparked renewed debate on the involvement of Pakistani agencies in the incident.

In a significant operation, security forces killed 9 Maoists in an encounter on the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh. The deceased carried a combined bounty of Rs 60 lakh. Notably, Macharela Yesobu, a member of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, had a bounty of Rs 25 lakh. Yesobu, also known as "Ranader", was part of the Naxalite movement since 1988 and hailed from Warangal district in undivided Andhra Pradesh. Police are investigating further to gather more information about the deceased Maoists and their involvement in the movement. The operation is seen as a major blow to the Maoist organization.

New exclusive images show Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old auto driver, pleading for his life moments before his murder in June. The photos, taken just before his death, reveal a shirtless Renukaswamy with visible injury marks on his body. He was seen looking directly at the camera, scared and pleading for mercy. The murder allegedly occurred at the behest of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa. The chilling images raise questions about the circumstances surrounding Renukaswamy's tragic death. An investigation is underway.

The Supreme Court will hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea on Thursday in a corruption case related to the now-scrapped excise policy. Filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the case questions Kejriwal's alleged involvement. The CBI opposed his bail, arguing his treatment can be managed in custody, dismissing claims of health concerns. The agency also asserted that the bail granted to co-accused, such as K Kavitha and Manish Sisodia, does not impact Kejriwal's plea. Kejriwal is seeking bail based on health reasons, while the CBI maintains that his arrest and legal proceedings should proceed without exception. The court's decision is awaited.

The parents of a 31-year-old Kolkata doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered last month, have accused the police of attempting to bribe them to suppress the case. They claim a senior police official offered them money when the body was handed over, which they declined. The family joined protests at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where the body was found, and alleged that the police tried to hush up the case and delay investigations. The incident has sparked massive protests across the state, demanding swift action and justice for the victim.

Jaydeep Apte, the 24-year-old sculptor of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue that collapsed in Maharashtra last month, has been arrested. Apte, who was untraceable for 10 days, was taken into custody in Thane district. The 35-feet-tall statue, inaugurated just nine months ago, collapsed on August 26. Apte is currently being held at the Deputy Commissioner of Police's office. His arrest comes after a nearly two-week search. The incident had raised questions about the quality of construction and Apte's expertise.

On September 4, thousands of women participated in the second ‘Reclaim the Night’ protest across West Bengal, demanding justice for the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Protesters formed human chains and held candles and banners with messages like “We want justice” and “Stop Violence against Women.” The mass movement follows nationwide outrage over the incident. The West Bengal Assembly has passed a stringent anti-rape bill proposing capital punishment for severe cases. Demonstrations included lawyers forming human chains outside Kolkata courts.

In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Gopalaswami Parthasarathy asserted that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was deeply involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814. Parthasarathy refuted claims linking al-Qaeda to the hijacking, emphasizing that Pakistani terrorists were responsible and that ISI collaborated throughout the crisis. He criticized Pakistan's response as "duplicitous" and detailed how the Pakistani government obstructed India's attempts to resolve the situation. The discussion follows the recent Netflix release, "IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack," which reexamines the event.

Kolkata residents held a candlelight protest on Wednesday to demand justice for the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College. From 9 pm to 10 pm, people across the city switched off their lights as a symbolic "lights out" protest. The doctor’s father revealed that he had to beg the police to see his daughter’s body. Protests extended beyond Kolkata, with AIIMS doctors in Delhi also participating. The case has sparked nationwide outrage, leading to the arrest of a civic volunteer and the former college principal for related offenses.

Hundreds of people gathered across Kolkata on Wednesday to demand justice for a woman doctor murdered at R G Kar hospital last month. The protest was part of the "Reclaim the Night" campaign, focusing on women’s safety. The rallies were held at key spots like New Town, Shyambazar, and Behala. Bengali actors Swastika Mukherjee and Sohini Sarkar also joined in. The victim’s body was found on August 9, leading to widespread outrage. The CBI has arrested a civic volunteer and the former college principal in connection with the case.