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In the backdrop of the women’s reservation bill gaining approval in both the Lower and Upper Houses of the Parliament, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi took a stance that has since sparked controversy. With the bill already being a point of discussion, Gandhi’s remarks have added a new layer of complexity to the discourse.

In what appears to be a significant legal escalation, the Supreme Court of India has taken cognizance of the controversial statements made at a conference in Tamil Nadu. The apex court issued a notice to the state's DMK government and notably to Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister.

The recent cancellation of Canadian-Sikh singer Shubhneet Singh's India tour has stirred significant controversy. The storm arose from an Instagram story he shared, depicting a distorted map of India. The artist behind this contentious artwork, Amandeep Singh, known by his pseudonym "Inkquisitive," has now come forward in defense of both the singer and himself.

In a twist of events, Gangster Sukhdool Singh, better known as 'Sukha Duneke', was gunned down by unidentified attackers in Winnipeg, Canada. Sukha, originally from Moga district in Punjab, had been evading the Indian authorities since 2017 after fleeing the country with the aid of forged documentation. He was a known associate of the notorious Davinder Bambiha gang.

In a significant move geared towards national security, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) disclosed details on some of the most elusive terrorists and gangsters currently under their scrutiny on Wednesday. Notably, Lawrence Bishnoi, a renowned criminal figure, was among those mentioned.

In a move that has sparked intense debate and scrutiny, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, raised alarm bells over an alleged alteration in the copies of the Constitution distributed to MPs recently. According to Chowdhury, the copies that were handed out conspicuously lacked the words “Secular” and “Socialist” in the Preamble, elements that have been significant aspects of the Indian Constitution since they were added in 1976.

In the wake of a mounting outcry amongst Indian citizens, the much-anticipated India tour of the Canadian-Sikh singer, Shubhneet Singh, a known Khalistani supporter, has been abruptly cancelled. A rising tide of discontent emerged in response to the singer sharing a distorted map of India, a move that seems to have fanned the flames of anger amongst the Indian populace.

Leicester, UK - A deeply concerning incident has surfaced from Leicester, UK, where a police officer exhibited overtly rude and disrespectful behaviour towards an elderly Hindu priest of Indian origin. The unsettling occurrence took place on the bustling streets of Leicester during the revered Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on September 19. The grim event unfolded in broad daylight and was caught on tape, causing a stir and fueling anger in the community.

In a display of profound patriotism, the renowned consumer electronic brand, boAt, has voluntarily ceased its sponsorship for the imminent tour of Shubneet Singh, popularly known as Shubh, a singer based in Canada and a known supporter of the Khalistan movement. This notable event unfolded on Tuesday, September 19, echoing boAt's commitment to its Indian roots above all.

In a ruling that has stirred a pot of controversy, the Gujarat High Court has seemingly juxtaposed two conflicting principles - the autonomous rights of a woman over her body and the high pedestal on which the notion of motherhood is placed as per Hindu scriptures. In a decision that is bound to evoke a myriad of reactions, the court has allowed a 17-year-old girl to terminate her 19-week pregnancy, while paradoxically highlighting the revered position of a mother in society as depicted in the 'Skanda Purana'.