August 28, 2026: The Calcutta High Court has directed the CBI to conclude its investigation into the R G Kar Hospital rape and murder case within three weeks, while 290 Maharashtra residents stranded in Nepal following devastating flash floods have been confirmed safe, with 60 others still untraceable.
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- Calcutta High Court Gives CBI Three Weeks to Conclude R G Kar Case Probe
The Calcutta High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to conclude its investigation into the R G Kar Hospital rape and murder case within three weeks, rejecting the agency's request for four weeks. - 290 Maharashtra Residents Stranded in Nepal Confirmed Safe, 60 Untraceable
Maharashtra authorities said 290 residents stranded in different parts of Nepal following devastating flash floods have been confirmed safe, while 60 remain untraceable. A total of 395 Maharashtra residents were confirmed to have been in Nepal during the disaster. - MEA Facilitates Movement of 37 Maharashtra Pilgrims from Tibet to Kathmandu
Thirty-seven Maharashtra pilgrims stranded in Tibet following flash floods in Nepal departed for Kathmandu. According to the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office, the group left Saga via the Nyalam check-post and was travelling safely towards Nepal's capital. - Manipur Chief Minister Calls for Collective Efforts to Restore Peace
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh called for sustained and collective efforts to overcome the trust deficit between different communities and restore lasting peace in the state. - Shivraj Singh Chouhan Assures Punjab Farmers of Centre’s Support
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured Punjab farmers that the Central Government would safeguard their interests and consider their welfare in agreements signed with other countries. - NHRC Issues Notice to Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Over Mid-Day Meal Complaints
The National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary over reports that students of Classes VI to VIII at a government school in Ballia district were not served mid-day meals for the past two years. - NHRC to Hold Open Hearing and Camp Sitting in Gandhinagar
The National Human Rights Commission will hold a two-day Open Hearing and Camp Sitting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on September 2 and 3 to hear cases of alleged human rights violations in the state. - Sikkim Government Monitors Nepal Flash Flood Situation
The Sikkim government said it is closely monitoring the impact of flash floods in Nepal and has taken measures to ensure the safety and well-being of Sikkim residents affected by the situation. - Delhi Postal Circle to Hold Monthly Dak Adalat on September 18
The Department of Posts, Delhi Circle, will hold a Monthly Dak Adalat at Meghdoot Bhawan in New Delhi on September 18 for the settlement of grievances related to postal services.
