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In a harrowing incident that has shocked the community, a young boy, Mohammad Ayan, was tragically killed inside a madrasa in the Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh. The incident, which occurred on the night between the 1st and 2nd of August, led to the arrest of a fellow student, also a minor, by the police on the 4th of August.

On Tuesday, August 6, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the prevailing situation in Bangladesh during his address to the Parliament. He initiated his remarks in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting a broad concern shared across India's political landscape regarding the violence and instability that has erupted in the neighboring nation.

In a revealing statement that underscores a significant shift in his family's political engagement, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, declared that his mother has decided to permanently step back from the political arena. Speaking to a British public service broadcaster's Newshour program, Joy conveyed that the decision comes after a period of intense dissatisfaction and disappointment with the political upheaval she faced, despite her dedicated efforts to improve the nation. "She is deeply disappointed by the uprising against her leadership despite her e...

On 4th August (local time), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, issued a statement condemning the violence that erupted across the country, creating chaos. He said, “I utterly condemn the far-right thuggery we have seen this weekend,” blaming the protesting groups and individuals against immigrants for the violence. He made it clear that those involved in the violence would face the full force of the law. However, there have been reports that the government’s action is going to be selective.

Approximately 10 days ago, on July 23rd, a chilling discovery was made near a canal in the New Town area of Kolkata. Local workers clearing the overgrown vegetation stumbled upon a horrifying sight—a body was found encased in a red trolley bag, abandoned and soaked in blood, according to the police.

In the midst of a sweltering summer in Paris, the latest edition of the Olympics is facing significant challenges related to the weather. The city is currently experiencing unusually high temperatures and humidity levels, making conditions difficult for athletes from around the globe. Despite these harsh weather conditions, it has been reported that the Olympics organizing committee did not provide air conditioning in the athletes' accommodations. This oversight has left many competitors struggling to find relief from the relentless heat.

In a stark aftermath of a tragic incident, days after three UPSC aspirants drowned in the flooded basement of Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Delhi, rival coaching centers have embarked on a controversial spree of poaching distraught students by offering 'free education' and monetary support for those affected by the tragedy.

In a landmark ruling on August 1st, the Allahabad High Court delivered a significant judgment in the ongoing Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute. The court declared that the 18 lawsuits filed by Hindu parties were indeed maintainable. This decision is a critical development, undermining the position of the Muslim side, which had hoped to see these claims dismissed based on various legal grounds.

In a surprising turn of events, Puja Khedkar, a former IAS trainee officer entangled in controversy, is reportedly missing and believed to have escaped to Dubai following the rejection of her anticipatory bail plea by a Delhi court last Thursday. This development has sparked a flurry of speculation regarding her current whereabouts.