Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, was arrested for corruption. The CBI, investigating financial irregularities, acted after the Calcutta high court’s directive. Following a tragic rape and murder incident at the college, Ghosh resigned and was later suspended by the Indian Medical Association. Ghosh resigned from his role on August 12, just three days after the incident.

Pakistan’s military has initiated the Azm-e-Istehkam anti-terror operation to address ‘digital terrorism’ spread through social media. This move, which aims to counter misinformation and unrest, has raised concerns about internet surveillance and speed reductions. Rights activists warn that the initiative might be used to target government critics, particularly amid rising political tensions.

“If we pass an order in favour of someone… the other side trolls the judge,” Justice Ujjal Bhuyan said