A computer teacher in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping his 14-year-old student at her home in August 2023. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.2 lakh and additional imprisonment for related charges, while providing compensation to the victim.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has unexpectedly swapped roles of Politburo members Li Ganjie and Shi Taifeng. This significant move, seen as part of Xi’s strategy to consolidate power ahead of the 2027 party congress, puts Li in charge of the United Front Work Department and Shi the Organisation Department, signaling Xi’s ongoing drive to eliminate rivals and reinforce loyalty.
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