Two schoolgirls and a boy, aged between 10 and 12, were repeatedly raped and sodomised by four minors and an 18-year-old in Coimbatore over the past few months. Authorities were alerted by a child helpline call, leading to the arrest of four suspects. The case is now under investigation under the Pocso Act.
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At least 30 pilgrims were killed and over 60 injured during a stampede at Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh event on Wednesday. The tragedy occurred as crowds surged for a dip at the Sangam on the auspicious 'mauni amavasya', causing barricades to collapse and leading to chaos. CM Yogi Adityanath announced ex gratia for victims' families and initiated a judicial probe.
Three J&K government employees, including a police constable and a teacher, were dismissed for alleged terror activities directed by handlers in Pakistan and POK. The employees reportedly facilitated terror attacks, provided targets, and fueled protests. These dismissals, ordered by LG Manoj Sinha, bring the total number of such cases to around 72.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) executed raids at RJD MLA Alok Kumar Mehta's residence in Patna, investigating a money laundering case involving alleged embezzlement of Rs 85 crore by bank officials. Searches spanned across Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. Mehta maintains close ties with Tejashwi Yadav.
Heemal Vaid, an Indian-origin drug trafficker, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for orchestrating the import and distribution of over 4 million pounds worth of cocaine and heroin. The NCA identified him through encrypted messages on EncroChat and revealed his extensive drug importation and money laundering activities.
Airfares to the US have surprisingly decreased this summer, a trend attributed by some to US policies. Flights from Mumbai show the most significant drop, with one-way tickets to New York available for as low as Rs 37,000.
During his official visit to the UK, EAM S Jaishankar faced heckling by Khalistani extremists at an event in London. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the security breach and called on the UK government to meet their diplomatic obligations. The incident involved protesters tearing the Indian national flag while police officers appeared unresponsive.
Dr Mehmet Oz's swearing-in ceremony as CMS administrator was abruptly halted when a young girl, later identified as a family member, collapsed during a White House press briefing. The incident occurred shortly after Oz took the oath of office, administered by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, with President Trump in attendance.
Bombay HC has rejected Mirza Himayat Baig's request to be moved from solitary confinement to a general barrack, stating there is no psychological trauma concern. The judges noted that Baig's current cell provides sufficient facilities and ordered that he may be assigned work according to prison rules.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the Sambhal violence, stating that the truth will emerge. He countered opposition allegations, citing decreased communal riots since 2017. Adityanath highlighted Sambhal's history of unrest and vowed to hold those responsible for the recent stone-pelting accountable. A judicial commission will be formed to investigate the matter.
Israel has released 90 Palestinian prisoners, including women and minors, following the return of three Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza. The releases occurred as part of a Gaza ceasefire agreement, with the first phase of the arrangement involving the exchange of hostages and detainees. Palestinians gathered to celebrate, despite Israeli military warnings against public festivities.