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Three Men Arrested for Gang-Raping 14-Year-Old Student in Kolkata's Dum Dum Area
Nov 02, 2025 09:25 pm CST
Three men have been arrested for the gang-rape of a 14-year-old student in Kolkata. The victim was forcibly taken from a park to a house in Motilal Colony where the assault occurred. The suspects have been charged under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, with local BJP workers demanding stringent action against the perpetrators.
Child's Wishes Paramount in Custody Disputes: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Mother's Rights
Nov 02, 2025 08:46 pm CST
The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that a child's wishes and mental well-being must take precedence in custody disputes, dismissing a grandfather's appeal for custody and upholding the mother's rights. The court emphasized that forcing visitation against a child's wishes would be detrimental to their best interests, establishing an important precedent for family law cases.
Rahul Gandhi Goes Fishing with Local Community During Bihar Campaign: Promises Support for Fishermen
Nov 02, 2025 08:11 pm CST
During his election campaign in Bihar, Rahul Gandhi took time to engage with local fishermen in Begusarai, participating in traditional fishing activities alongside Mukesh Sahni of VIP party. The Congress leader discussed challenges faced by the fishing community and highlighted the INDIA bloc's promises of financial assistance and insurance schemes for fishermen, emphasizing their importance to Bihar's economy.
Block Level Officers Protest Over Duty Status and Security During Voter Roll Revision Training in West Bengal
Nov 02, 2025 08:10 pm CST
Government employees serving as Block Level Officers in West Bengal protested during training for Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls, demanding official duty status recognition and central security protection. The protests at Kolkata's Nazrul Mancha auditorium highlighted tensions between teachers assigned electoral duties and their regular responsibilities, with female officers refusing evening work without security guarantees. The situation has intensified political conflict between the Trinamool Congress government and BJP over the election preparation process.
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Village Hoardings Barring Entry to Pastors as Constitutional Protection for Tribal Communities
Nov 02, 2025 07:48 pm CST
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that hoardings prohibiting entry to pastors and converted Christians in eight tribal villages are constitutional, determining they serve as legitimate protective measures against forced conversions. The court found these gram sabha actions align with PESA Act provisions designed to preserve indigenous tribal culture and heritage. This landmark decision balances religious freedom concerns with the legal protection of vulnerable tribal communities.
PM Modi Slams Opposition in Bihar Rally: "Only NDA Can Deliver Development and Investment"
Nov 02, 2025 07:04 pm CST
At a campaign rally in Bihar's Arrah, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress and RJD, highlighting their internal conflicts and contrasting NDA's good governance with what he termed as "jungle raj." Modi emphasized that only the NDA can attract investments and create jobs in Bihar, while warning voters about the Opposition's intentions ahead of the November Assembly elections.
Shashi Tharoor Criticizes Deportation of Hindi Scholar Francesca Orsini, Calls for Greater Tolerance Toward Foreign Academics
Nov 02, 2025 06:53 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticized the deportation of Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini from India, arguing that the country needs to show greater tolerance toward foreign academics. Orsini, a professor emerita at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, was denied entry and deported for alleged visa violations, sparking debate about India's treatment of international scholars.
India's Heaviest Satellite Launch: ISRO Prepares CMS-03 for Historic Mission
Nov 02, 2025 06:48 pm CST
ISRO is set to launch its heaviest satellite from Indian soil, the 4,410 kg CMS-03 communication satellite, aboard the powerful LVM3-M5 "Bahubali" rocket on November 2, 2025. This landmark mission will place the satellite in Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit and represents a significant achievement for India's indigenous space technology development program.
Bihar Election Showdown: Amit Shah's Crime Ministry Claims vs. Tejashwi Yadav's Fearless Response
Nov 02, 2025 06:43 pm CST
The political battle in Bihar heats up as Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleges RJD would create ministries for kidnapping if elected, while Tejashwi Yadav boldly responds by invoking his father Lalu Yadav's past arrest of BJP mentor L.K. Advani. As the two-phase election approaches, both leaders intensify their campaigns with sharp exchanges and confident predictions about the outcome.
Andhra Pradesh Stampede Tragedy: Elderly Priest Defends Not Informing Authorities Before Fatal Ekadashi Event
Nov 02, 2025 06:10 pm CST
A tragic stampede at the newly built 'Mini Tirupati' temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district resulted in nine deaths during Ekadashi celebrations. The 94-year-old temple founder, Hari Mukunda Panda, faces criticism for failing to alert authorities about the event, while multiple safety lapses have been identified at the overcrowded religious site that had only one entry-exit point.