Junior doctors protested near Lalbazar demanding the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal over his inaction in the case of the alleged rape and murder of a colleague. They refused to meet the police officers and continued their protest. CBI arrested R. G. Kar Medical College And Hospital's former principal Sandip Ghosh, on charges of financial irregularities. Meanwhile, the Bengal Assembly will discuss a new anti-rape bill today.

Uttar Pradesh Police has received a DNA report, linking former Samajwadi Party leader Nawab Singh Yadav to the case of rape of a minor girl in Kannauj. DNA match confirms his involvement. Yadav, who runs a private school, had provided his sample as per the court order. Further legal action is expected.

Former Pune councilor and NCP leader Vanraj Andekar was killed in a targeted attack by a group of bike riders in Nana Peth. In the CCTV footage, 12 attackers are seen firing guns and using sickles. Andekar was taken to KEM Hospital but was declared dead on arrival there. The police are investigating the murder.

A 21-year-old man named Gautam was arrested for stabbing his wife Manya to death in a car in Delhi's Rajouri Garden. They got married in March without the consent of the family. After an argument, Gautam kills her and is caught by a patrol officer while trying to flee.

President Draupadi Murmu expressed deep outrage over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata and called for serious introspection. She condemned society's failure to protect women and drew a comparison with the Nirbhaya case, urging a collective effort to tackle harmful mindsets and ensure justice.

Uddhav Thackeray urged people to observe the Maharashtra bandh organized by the MVA to protest against the sexual assault of two minors in Badlapur on August 24. The bandh will last till 2 pm, emergency services will remain operational. Schools and transport services will operate normally, but banks will remain closed.

The BJP took out a protest march in Kolkata today, demanding justice in the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The BJP march to Swasthya Bhawan, led by top BJP leaders, aimed at highlighting what they claim is an attempt by the state to hide the truth. The police put up barricades to stop them.

Ayodhya district administration demolished one-third of SP leader Moid Khan's shopping complex built illegally on government land. This is after the demolition of his bakery. Security has been beefed up for the Ayodhya gang rape victim, who has been taken to a safe place along with her family amid heavy police security.

Two kindergarten students were allegedly sexually abused by a male school attendant which sparked off a massive protest. The accused has been arrested, the government earlier ordered the formation of a special investigation team headed by senior IPS officer Arti Singh to probe the case. A local court extended police custody of the accused till August 26.

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly along with his wife Donna will join the junior doctors protesting in Kolkata over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Ganguly showed support by changing his social media profile picture to black. The Supreme Court is intervening, criticizing the delay and urging prompt action to protect doctors.