Jul 24, 2024
"रूहानी रिश्ते": In a chilling crime in Bengaluru, Irfan Khan, a relative, lured a 4-year-old girl Zaiba Khanam with ice cream before her tragic rape and murder; her nude body found beside a road, with CCTV aiding his capture, sparking widespread outrage
On the 23rd of July, law enforcement officers detained a man in Goripalya on grave accusations involving the kidnapping, rape, and eventual murder of a 4-year-old minor girl. This horrific incident took place on the 20th of July, with the victim's body being callously left beside the road in Thippagondanahalli, under the jurisdiction of the Magadi police station in the Ramanagara district.
Jul 24, 2024
"क़ुदरत का खिलौना": Imam Manzil Islam of Rahmania Jame Masjid, Morigaon, receives a rigorous 20-year sentence under the POCSO Act for the sexual abuse of a minor boy, marking a significant legal precedent in Assam's commitment to protecting children
On July 19th, the Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADJ) of Morigaon district handed down a significant verdict, sentencing a cleric to 20 years in jail for the sexual abuse of a minor child. The accused, identified as Imam Manzil Islam, had been serving as the Imam of the Dakshin Balidonga Rahmania Jame Masjid in the district.
Jul 24, 2024
Under CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam has reclaimed 167 sq km from encroachments, totaling over 16,776 hectares in three years, revitalizing habitats for rhinos, tigers, and protecting the state's cultural and ecological integrity amid demographic shifts
On Wednesday, 24th July, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the significant progress of the state's anti-encroachment initiatives, revealing that a substantial 167 square kilometers of land had been reclaimed from illegal occupants. This area, he noted, surpasses the size of Chandigarh city, showcasing the scale of their achievements.
Jul 22, 2024
In Bareilly, Akram, Shahrukh, and Arshad arrested for temple vandalism, while 35 others were detained following Hindu-Muslim clashes during Muharram, prompting bulldozer action against illegal property expansions amid severe communal tensions
In a troubling incident at the Gopeshwar Nath Temple located in the Izatnagar area of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, three men were apprehended on Sunday. The individuals, identified by the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) as Shahrukh, Arshad, and Akram, are accused of intentionally causing damage and creating disorder within the temple premises.
Jul 22, 2024
"मक्का": Shocking revelations emerge as women from Indonesia, Egypt, and Pakistan recount experiences of kidnappings, groping, and abuse during the Hajj in Mecca, exposing a persistent issue of sexual assault against pilgrims that often remains overlooked
On the 21st of July, an unsettling story surfaced on social media platform X, where a user identified as Shadab (ImShadab_) disclosed that "the wife of a known person was abducted by a cab driver during Hajj. Despite the efforts of the police, the wife could not be traced and the husband had to return alone." This post, which has since been deleted, was captured in screenshots and circulated by another account, HPhobiaWatch.
Jul 21, 2024
"Pressure breaks the strongest will": Karnataka's proposed 14-hour workday sparks outrage among IT workers, with KITU condemning the "inhuman" changes and urging united resistance against a policy that threatens to transform Bangalore's tech landscape
In what appears to be a regressive step, IT firms in Karnataka have put forth a controversial proposal to the Congress-led state government, urging a drastic extension of the working hours to 14 hours per day. This proposal was introduced during a meeting convened by the Labour Department with various stakeholders. Media reports suggest that the state government is considering implementing these changes, which would push tech employees to work up to 14 hours daily and 70 hours weekly. This proposed increase in working hours has sparked a wave of criticism and strong opposition from employee...
Jul 21, 2024
"हद्द है": Dhananjay Balakrishnan of IIT Madras peddles pro-Palestine propaganda in convocation, exposing Hamas' talking points and igniting fierce debate on the role of academic platforms in global political conflicts, similar to Ashoka Uni and Harvard
On Friday (19th July), Dhananjay Balakrishnan, a graduating student at IIT Madras, chose the institute’s 61st convocation ceremony as the moment to make a pro-Palestine statement. Awarded for his all-around proficiency in both curricular and extracurricular activities within a dual degree in mechanical engineering, Dhananjay took the stage to accept the Governor’s prize and seized the opportunity to deliver a politically charged speech.
Jul 21, 2024
"It is customers’ right": Declares Ujjain Mayor Mukesh Tatwal, mandating all shops display owners' names and phone numbers prominently, inspired by similar directives from the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments for the Kanwar Yatra route
On Sunday, 21st July, Ujjain Municipal Corporation’s Mayor Mukesh Tatwal issued a directive that has caught the attention of many. He ordered shopkeepers to clearly display the name and phone number of the shop owner outside their establishments. This directive follows similar orders issued by the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand for shops along the Kanwar Yatra route.
Jul 20, 2024
"How’s the Josh": At 42, Amol Awate, a veteran turned IAS officer under the Muscular Dystrophy quota, defies expectations by swimming, playing basketball, and winning polo matches, sparking fierce debates over the elasticity of UPSC’s disability criteria
Amol Awathe, who served in Congo with the Indian Army, made history by passing the Civil Services examination at the age of 42 under the PwD 5 category. It's a notable achievement, but it raises some eyebrows considering the criteria for this category.