February 20, 2026
  • February 20, 2026

MP horror: Woman accuses man of molestation, his son sets her ablaze

by on October 18, 2024 0

A 19-year-old woman in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, succumbed to injuries after being set on fire by Arjun Balai, whose father she had accused of molestation. Despite Arjun’s arrest for attempted murder, he will now face murder charges. The assault occurred on October 12, while the molestation incident happened on October 7, leading to his...

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Govt to roll out social security for gig workers soon

by on October 18, 2024 0

India’s labour ministry is set to introduce a social security framework for gig workers, encompassing health insurance and pension benefits. This initiative will benefit those associated with ride-hailing and delivery platforms. Labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized the need for immediate policy before the full enactment of the labour code, considering the growing workforce in...

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Granddaughters of 2 Haryana former CMs in Saini’s team

by on October 18, 2024 0

Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as Haryana CM for the second time at a ceremony attended by top political leaders, including PM Narendra Modi. The new cabinet consists of 11 cabinet ministers and two ministers of state, representing diverse communities. Portfolios will be allotted on Friday.

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Victim’s brother demands fresh probe into 2001 RG Kar death

by on October 18, 2024 0

Saumitra Biswas’s younger brother has called for a reinvestigation into the 2001 death of his brother, a fourth-year MBBS student at R G Kar Medical College in Kolkata. He claims that the case was mislabeled as a suicide to protect politically connected individuals and links it to a more recent tragedy at the same...

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SC acquits death row convict who spent 12 years in jail

by on October 18, 2024 0

The Supreme Court of India acquitted a death row inmate who had spent 12 years in prison, including eight years under a death sentence, for allegedly killing his family. The Court found insufficient evidence to prove his guilt and ordered his release, emphasizing that suspicion cannot replace proof beyond reasonable doubt.

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Application of 6A only to Assam tied to impact of influx, says CJI

by on October 18, 2024 0

India’s Supreme Court upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, granting citizenship to Bangladeshi migrants who entered India before March 25, 1971. CJI D Y Chandrachud deemed the cut-off date reasonable, linked to the Pakistan army’s operation in East Pakistan. Despite high migration impacts, the ruling emphasizes Assam’s unique cultural and political challenges.

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