‘Serious Concern Of The Society’: PM Modi Urges Prompt Action On Crimes Against Women
Raising the issue of women’s safety for the third time in recent weeks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for prompt action against crimes targeting women and children. His strong remarks follow protests against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital and the sexual abuse of two four-year-old school girls in Badlapur near Mumbai. Addressing the National Conference of District Judiciary, PM Modi said “Today, atrocities against women, safety of children… are serious concerns of the society.” READ MORE
Bengal Migrant Beaten To Death In Haryana’s Charkhi Dadri For Allegedly Consuming Beef
A 26-year-old migrant from West Bengal was beaten to death earlier this week by a mob in Haryana’s Charkhi Dadri district over suspicions that he had consumed beef. The victim, identified as Sabir Malik, was lured to a local bus stand on August 27 under the pretense of selling scrap. Sabir was targeted by a crowd who accused him of eating beef, according to the First Information Report. READ MORE
‘When Did He Become Fingerprint Expert’: Police Clarification On RG Kar Crime Scene Video Draws IMA Objection
The West Bengal state branch of Indian Medical Association (IMA) has raised concerns over the response of Kolkata Police in connection with the pictures of the crowded seminar room of metropolitan’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital where a body of a 31-year-old trainee doctor was found on August 9. The pictures showing several individuals present inside the seminar hall went viral on the social media. Several questions were raised as to how so many people were allowed to enter the crime scene. Besides this, it was alleged that the crime scene was “altered”. READ MORE
Mohanlal Says ‘Not Everyone To Be Blamed’ Amid Sexual Abuse Claims In Mollywood: ‘Don’t Destroy The Industry’
Mohanlal, renowned actor and former president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), recently resigned from his position amid growing sexual assault allegations in the Malayalam film industry. His resignation, along with that of the entire 17-member executive committee, came after the release of the Hema Committee report, which revealed rampant sexual exploitation in the industry. READ MORE
Tejashwi Yadav Calls Himanta Sarma ‘Chinese Version Of Yogi’, BJP Slams RJD’s ‘Racist Mentality’
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday hit out at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, who dubbed Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the “Chinese version of Yogi”, saying that such remarks reflect the ‘racist mentality’ of INDIA bloc leaders. READ MORE
On Cam | Pedestrian Thrown Into Air After Speeding Car Hits Him In Maharashtra’s Kolhapur; Driver Flees Spot
A man was severely injured after he was mowed down by a speeding car on a highway in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur. The accident, captured on surveillance camera, took place on Friday night. As per the footage, the pedestrian walking along the road was rammed by a speeding SUV car from behind, flinging him into the air. A video of the incident went viral on social media. READ MORE
Video: IAF Orders Probe After Mi-17 Helicopter Drops Faulty Chopper In Kedarnath
An Indian Air Force (IAF) has ordered an inquiry after its Mi-17 helicopter was forced to drop a malfunctioning chopper it was transporting in Uttrakhand’s Kedarnath on Thursday. The IAF Mi-17 was in the process of lifting the defective chopper to transport it back when both aircraft lost balance in the Himalayan state. READ MORE
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