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In a significant ruling on August 30, the Kerala High Court intervened in a longstanding religious conflict involving two Christian factions by ordering the immediate transfer of ownership for six churches. These churches, which have been under the control of the Jacobite faction, are now mandated to be handed over to the state government, marking a pivotal development in the Orthodox-Jacobite dispute that has embroiled the Malankara Christian community.

On September 3rd, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, had a notable meeting with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence. The central topic of discussion was the ongoing efforts to further strengthen the bilateral relationship between India and the United States, with both parties emphasizing the importance of this strategic partnership. The meeting was positioned as part of a larger narrative surrounding the ever-evolving relationship between the two nations, rooted in shared democratic values.

In a sweeping crackdown on corruption within the healthcare sector, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, situated in Kolkata. The arrest, which occurred on Monday, stems from Dr. Ghosh's purported involvement in a series of financial misdemeanors linked to the medical institution he once oversaw.

In a deeply unsettling development from Kolkata, Atish Sarkar, a leader associated with the All Indian Trinamool Congress (AITC/TMC), has been officially suspended for a period of one year. This disciplinary action comes in the wake of Sarkar's alarming threats directed at demonstrators who were actively protesting against a grievous incident—the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The incident that sparked widespread outrage occurred on the 9th of August at this hospital located in Kolkata.

In a deeply troubling event that unfolded in Bagalkote, Karnataka, large gatherings of Islamists have been reported to loudly chant the 'Sar Tan Se Juda' slogans. This phrase, which translates to calls for decapitation, echoes with a chilling effect through the crowds as captured in several circulating videos. According to social media users who uploaded these videos, this was not just a random outburst but appeared to be an organized rallying cry incited by Muslim clerics through hate-laden speeches.

In a deeply unsettling continuation of violence against women in West Bengal, another egregious incident has emerged from the corridors of Howrah District Hospital. Amidst the still-resonant outcry following the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a new violation has come to light under the very roof meant to ensure safety and care.

In a deeply troubling incident from South Dinajpur district, an 16-year-old minor tribal girl was raped by a local quack on Wednesday evening. This grievous assault occurred on the same day another minor girl from the tribal community was subjected to rape and attempted strangulation in a nearby area of the same district.

In a deeply troubling incident that has shaken the Banshihari area in West Bengal, Priyanath Rajbanshi, the son of a prominent leader from the state's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), has been arrested. On Thursday, August 29th, authorities took action against Priyanath following charges of rape and attempted murder targeting an 13-year-old minor tribal girl. This horrific event occurred under the jurisdiction of the Gangarampur subdivision in the South Dinajpur district, a locality now gripped by fear and outrage.

In a chilling incident that underscores the alarming security lapses in public institutions, a 15-year-old minor girl fell victim to a brutal gang rape at the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. This horrifying event marks the fourth such assault in the district in less than a day, highlighting a disturbing trend of violence. According to the local police, two men, identified as contract workers at the hospital, have been detained in connection with the assault.