The Karnataka Congress government has withdrawn a UAPA case against a mob that attacked police in Hubballi in April 2022, sparking BJP allegations of ‘politics of appeasement’. The case, initially deemed serious by courts and still before the NIA, involved a mob protesting a derogatory social media post.
Read MoreIndia expressed displeasure over the theft of a crown gifted by PM Modi to the Jeshoreshwari Kali temple during his visit to Bangladesh. The Indian high commission called for a thorough investigation. This coincided with Islamic songs being recited at a Durga puja pandal, heightening fears among Hindus.
Read MoreA three-year-old leopard died after spending 12 hours in a wire trap in Chhattisgarh’s Mohla Manpur, as foresters waited for tranquiliser darts to arrive. The leopard, trapped by farmer Naval Singh to protect livestock, could have been saved if rescued within two to three hours, according to DFO Dinesh Patel.
Read MoreJ&K administration introduced new recruitment guidelines for police and non-gazetted positions, replacing decade-old norms. This move, preceding the NC-Congress government’s swearing-in, aims to prevent irregular appointments and mandates that future recruitment follows a transparent process overseen by JKPSC and departmental committees.
Read MoreCJI D Y Chandrachud emphasized that judges, though unelected, uphold the constitutional mandate to ensure fair resource distribution and protect rights. Speaking in Bhutan, he highlighted the judiciary’s unique role in maintaining public trust and legitimacy, despite its insulation from public opinion, which is crucial for judicial independence.
Read MoreA 21-year-old food delivery man, Rauf Akbar Shaikh, was killed after an Audi driven by Ayush Pradeep Tayal, an industrial executive, hit his scooter at 1.30am in Koregaon Park. Tayal, who was inebriated, also injured three others before being arrested by the police. He has been remanded in custody till October 13.
Read MorePM Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau had no substantive discussion in Vientiane, highlighting tensions until Canada takes verifiable action against Khalistan separatists. India stresses the need to curb anti-India activities and associated criminal activities originating from Canadian soil.
Read MoreA 35-year-old woman from Etah, fed up with her 17-year-old daughter’s behavior, hired Subhash Singh, who unbeknownst to her was the daughter’s lover, to kill her. Subhash and the daughter conspired instead to murder the mother, leading to their arrest by police.
Read MoreIndia remains cautiously optimistic about resolving the troop standoff with China in eastern Ladakh through diplomatic-military talks. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stresses the importance of troop disengagement and highlights confidence in the Army’s preparedness. The push includes significant infrastructure development by the Border Roads Organisation.
Read MoreThe government is advancing a Rs 17,000-crore rice fortification scheme, but EAC-PM members Sanjeev Sanyal and Shamika Ravi question its efficacy. They argue that poor dietary diversity, not fortification, is the main cause of anaemia. They call for stronger evidence on fortification before widespread implementation, echoing concerns from international donors and public health experts.
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