Union minister for women and child development, Annapurna Devi, criticized the Allahabad High Court's decision to downgrade charges in a sexual assault case involving an 11-year-old girl. The court ruled the actions did not constitute attempted rape. Devi urged the Supreme Court to address the verdict, warning it could send a harmful message to society.
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Maharashtra's transport minister, Pratap Sarnaik, admitted that employees' provident fund and gratuity were used to cover daily expenses and salary hikes for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation. The opposition demanded a complaint against the MSRTC's managing director. Sarnaik assured that future improper use of funds would be avoided and employees would not lose interest on diverted money.
A devastating explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Anakapalle district's Kailasapatnam village resulted in the death of five individuals and injuries to seven others. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, prompting a police investigation to determine the cause and legality of the unit.
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Israel is preparing for the return of four hostages' bodies, including three members of the Bibas family, from Hamas. The deaths of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons have been confirmed, and the remains are to be transferred respectfully on Thursday.
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