political scandal
Congress Expels Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Following Multiple Rape Accusations
Dec 04, 2025 06:00 pm CST
The Congress party has expelled Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after two women accused him of rape, with one alleging forced abortion. The 36-year-old legislator has been missing since November 28 when the first case was filed. The Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court has denied his anticipatory bail request as police continue searching for him.
Second Woman Files Sexual Assault Case Against Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil as Congress Takes Swift Action
Dec 03, 2025 02:39 am CST
A 23-year-old woman has filed a new sexual assault complaint against missing Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, alleging exploitation under false marriage promises. The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee immediately forwarded the complaint to police authorities, while Mamkootathil remains untraceable following earlier rape and forced abortion charges. The suspended legislator faces multiple sections under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act as Congress leadership emphasizes their commitment to proper investigation rather than protecting party members.
Congress Approves Epstein Files Release: Trump Reverses Position on Controversial Documents
Nov 19, 2025 08:36 am CST
The US Congress has voted almost unanimously to release government files on Jeffrey Epstein, following President Trump's unexpected reversal of his opposition. The Epstein Files Transparency Act will make public unclassified documents about the investigation into the convicted sex offender's operations and death, though questions remain about how much information the Justice Department will ultimately disclose.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Addresses Controversial Pune Land Deal: "No Question of Saving Anybody"
Nov 08, 2025 11:48 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that all legal procedures are being followed in the investigation of the controversial Rs 300 crore Pune land deal involving Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son Parth. The cancelled transaction faces scrutiny over stamp duty evasion of Rs 21 crore and requires an additional Rs 21 crore payment to execute the cancellation deed. The case has highlighted political tensions within Maharashtra's ruling coalition and the Pawar family.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Begins Historic Prison Sentence While Maintaining Innocence
Oct 21, 2025 05:12 pm CST
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has made history as the first ex-leader of an EU state to be imprisoned, beginning his sentence at La Sante prison in Paris following his conviction for criminal conspiracy related to alleged Libyan campaign funding. Despite maintaining his innocence and filing an appeal, the 70-year-old was ordered to begin his five-year sentence immediately due to the "exceptional gravity" of his offenses, marking an unprecedented moment in French political history.
Former BJP Youth Leader Arrested for Minor's Kidnapping and Rape in Uttarakhand: Legal and Political Fallout
Oct 15, 2025 10:43 am CST
A former BJP youth wing leader, Dev Singh Bagdwal, has been arrested in Uttarakhand for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl. The victim was rescued from Haridwar following a missing person report filed by her mother on October 8. The incident has sparked political controversy, with Congress criticizing BJP's "Beti Bachao" campaign while BJP officials condemned the act and promised strict legal action regardless of political affiliations.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison Over Libya Campaign Funding Scandal
Sep 25, 2025 07:48 pm CST
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy related to alleged campaign funding from Libya's Moamer Kadhafi. If incarcerated, he would become the first president in modern French history to serve jail time. The court also imposed a €100,000 fine and banned him from holding public office, marking Sarkozy's third legal conviction since leaving office.