In the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, the CBI’s remand note for suspect Sanjay Roy did not mention gang rape or multiple perpetrators, countering victim’s parents’ allegations. The court placed Roy in judicial custody until September 6. This follows a CBI investigation update to be filed by September 5, while Roy now remains under strict surveillance.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah criticized Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision to allow his prosecution in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (Muda) site allotment scam, labeling it ‘unconstitutional’. The High Court has deferred proceedings until the next hearing on August 29. The alleged scam involves compensatory site allotments under a controversial scheme benefiting Siddaramaiah’s wife.

The ECI has announced a 3-phased assembly poll schedule for Jammu and Kashmir. Voting for the first phase will take place on September 18.