Violence at home persists as a major issue, with 6,237 domestic violence complaints out of 25,743 received by the National Commission for Women in 2024. Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of complaints, while dowry harassment and 'right to live with dignity' issues also remain significant concerns.
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All India Muslim Jamat has issued a fatwa against actor Vijay, urging Muslims to disassociate from him. The AIMJ president cited Vijay's negative portrayal of Muslims in films and the invitation of gamblers and liquor consumers to his Iftar party as reasons for the decree.
Elon Musk, in his role as 'Department of Government Efficiency' czar, demanded federal employees justify their jobs weekly via email. The FBI countered, advising staff to ignore the request. President Trump supported Musk's move. The directive caused confusion among agencies, with some departments advising employees to await official guidance. Musk remains undeterred.
Police in Bareilly have arrested a convicted paedophile, Amit Singh, for kidnapping and repeatedly raping a nine-year-old girl who went missing from a wedding. Singh has a history of sexual crimes against children and had been out on bail. He has been booked for kidnapping and rape under the Pocso Act. The victim has been rescued.
‘Chhaava,’ the historical drama starring Vicky Kaushal, continues to impress at the box office, hitting Rs. 535.55 crore in just 27 days. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film has received praise for its gripping plot and Kaushal's powerful performance. With Holi festivities approaching, further growth is anticipated despite experiencing slower weekdays.
Junagadh police have solved a murder case involving Hardik Sukhadia, who had misled officers for months regarding the disappearance of Daya Savaliya. After gathering concrete evidence, police extracted a confession from Hardik, revealing that he killed Daya due to her insistence on continuing their extramarital affair. Her remains were discovered in a well.
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