The interim government in Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus, is intensifying efforts to extradite ex-PM Sheikh Hasina from India. Hasina fled after a mass uprising in August. The government plans to try her for alleged mass killings during student-led protests. An arrest warrant application will be filed with the International Crimes Tribunal. Bangladesh’s ICT began a probe against Hasina and nine other individuals on allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity.

Bengal police have lodged an FIR against doctors Birupaksha Biswas, Aveek De, and Ranjit Saha after receiving complaints from 31 junior doctors at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital about intimidation. The accused are linked to the ‘North Bengal lobby’ and former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh. Investigations are ongoing.

The BJP has reportedly directed former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to cease making comments about wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. This directive follows Singh’s controversial statements blaming the Hooda family for instigating the wrestlers against him, leading to criticism from various quarters over his remarks about their performance and actions.