Junior doctors protesting the Aug 9 RG Kar hospital rape-murder plan to continue their agitation until at least 5pm Tuesday, as per the Supreme Court’s deadline for resuming work. They will decide their next steps based on evolving circumstances and state actions. Doctors’ associations expressed disappointment with the SC’s stance, stating services remain unaffected.

The fifth Test of the Pataudi Trophy between India and England scheduled for September 2021 at Old Trafford was canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Indian camp. Although players tested negative, health concerns prompted postponement. Rescheduled for July 2022, India lost the match by 7 wickets, resulting in a series draw at 2-2.

Kiren Rijiju has urged Zakir Naik not to mislead Indian Muslims regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill, stressing that India is a democracy where people can express their opinions.