A 26-year-old Bangladeshi woman fleeing unrest and a prostitution ring in Chennai has been arrested for illegal entry into India. Her boyfriend, who forged documents to claim she is an Indian resident, was also apprehended. Authorities are searching for two associates linked to the flesh trade.
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Sri Lanka’s presidential election on September 21 holds significant implications for its foreign relations with India. Key candidates who’ll be fighting the upcoming elections include Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sajith Premadasa, and Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Amid a severe economic crisis, the election’s outcome is crucial for regional stability and India’s strategic interests in South Asia.
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An academic study by researchers from the UK, New Zealand, and the US finds that patriarchal beliefs in India, including those framed as protective, worsen violence against women. The study shows both hostile and benevolent sexism perpetuate gender inequality and increase women’s vulnerability to violence within relationships.
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The Department of Atomic Energy in India will soon see its first 500MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor near Chennai become critical. This reactor is part of India’s closed-fuel cycle nuclear program. Additionally, new nuclear power units have started operations in Gujarat and Rajasthan, with a new fuel complex being commissioned in Kota.
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As J&K approaches its assembly elections, the focus has shifted from ‘Azadi’ and autonomy to restoring Article 370 and statehood. Key regional parties like NC and PDP are working to distance themselves from BJP affiliations. Meanwhile, BJP is striving to extend its influence beyond the Hindu-majority Jammu region.
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