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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing the urgent need for central legislation and stringent punishments for heinous crimes like rape and rape-murder. This appeal comes in the wake of the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital on August 9.

A video featuring a long jump competition conducted by a mace-wielding 'Yamaraja,' the God of Death, has taken social media by storm. The unconventional protest took place on a pothole-ridden road in Udupi, Karnataka, and aims to draw attention to the dire state of the region’s infrastructure.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Priyangu Pandey was reportedly attacked while traveling in North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday, amid a 12-hour Bangla bandh called by the BJP. Pandey alleged that the assault was orchestrated by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers, who allegedly opened fire and hurled bombs at his vehicle in Bhatpara.

President Droupadi Murmu has publicly condemned the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, calling for decisive action against violence towards women. Her remarks come as the nation continues to grapple with widespread protests and calls for justice following the discovery of the 31-year-old doctor’s body on August 9.

In a horrifying incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, a woman has been arrested for the murder of her three-year-old daughter in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. The accused, identified as Kajal, allegedly killed her child in a gruesome act inspired by the popular television show Crime Patrol.

In a shocking incident at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati, a junior woman doctor was brutally attacked by a patient, raising serious concerns about the safety of healthcare workers on duty. The incident, captured on CCTV, has intensified calls for enhanced security measures in hospitals nationwide, especially in the wake of recent tragedies involving medical professionals.

A parking dispute between two families in Noida's Sector 72 turned violent on Monday evening, leading to the arrest of six individuals, including two women and a minor. The incident occurred in B Block of Sector 72, where a simple argument over a parking space quickly escalated into a full-blown confrontation.

The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights has initiated suo motu cognizance of a disturbing video circulating on social media that includes a rape threat against the 11-year-old daughter of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee. This comes amid widespread outrage over the recent rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Vasantrao Chavan, a distinguished Member of Parliament for the Indian National Congress, has passed away at the age of 70. The veteran politician died early Monday morning at KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad, Telangana, where he had been receiving treatment for deteriorating health.

In a public display of reconciliation, Tamil Nadu's superstar actor Rajinikanth and veteran politician Durai Murugan patched up their differences on Monday, reaffirming their long-standing friendship. The truce came after a spat that had captured the public's attention, largely due to Rajinikanth's comments on the management of senior politicians within the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and several other districts in Maharashtra, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next four to five days. The alert, which signals the potential for significant disruption, has urged residents to prepare for possible flooding in low-lying areas.

Anurag Jaiswal, a student of Mumbai's Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), was found dead at his rented apartment in the city on Saturday morning. Jaiswal, originally from Lucknow and enrolled in the Human Resource program, was discovered unresponsive by his three roommates.

In a significant development following a shooting incident in Amritsar, police have arrested five individuals, including the father of the victim's first wife. The arrest comes a day after Sukhchain Singh, an NRI recently returned from the US, was targeted in a violent attack at his home.

In a disturbing incident from Ayodhya, an individual identified as Arshad has been booked by the Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly pronouncing 'triple talaq' to his wife, Maryam, following her praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The case highlights not only the contentious practice of triple talaq but also accusations of domestic abuse.