In a tragic incident in Kushinagar, a 30-year-old mentally challenged woman, Madhuri, was allegedly killed by stray dogs. Her body was discovered in a paddy field near Arjun Dumri village, with parts eaten away. She had been missing since Monday. Locals report a persistent stray dog problem in the area, with previous incidents involving livestock.
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China and India are engaged in ongoing discussions at multiple levels, with potential high-level exchanges on the horizon. Both nations express readiness to collaborate on key issues, build political trust, and manage differences carefully. They aim to strengthen cooperation on multilateral platforms and resume trade through designated border points after a five-year pause, signaling a commitment to steady bilateral ties.
US President Trump's tariff war against India has sparked bipartisan concern in the US. Kurt Campbell warned that US-India ties are at risk, advising Modi not to yield to Trump. Mike Pence criticized tariffs for burdening American companies and consumers, advocating free trade.
In Palghar district's Virar, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped after being deceived into believing she was possessed by ghosts following a visit to Jeevdani Temple. Two individuals, Prem Patil and Karan Patil, were arrested for the crime.
In Gujarat's Banaskantha, an 18-year-old NEET qualifier was allegedly murdered by her father and uncle in a suspected honour killing. The family disapproved of her relationship and desire for independent living after discovering she was living with her boyfriend. She was allegedly sedated and strangled, with her body quickly cremated before a habeas corpus petition could be heard in court.
The Election Commission has summoned Bengal's chief secretary to Delhi, demanding an explanation for the lack of action against five officials accused of allowing fraudulent voter entries in two assembly constituencies.
The Gujarat High Court has instructed the Kheda district SP to take disciplinary measures against a police officer for prematurely disclosing investigation details to a complainant before the chargesheet was filed. Concerned by this breach, the HC has directed the DGP to implement training programs for police personnel across all districts.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) notified the schedule for the election of the Vice President of India. The poll, if contested, will be held between 10 AM and 5 PM on September 9 at the First Floor of the Parliament House, a press note said.
Authors have criticized the Jammu and Kashmir home department's decision to ban 25 books. The banned books allegedly glorified terrorism and incited violence. Angana Chatterjee described the ban as a warning against free speech. Sumantra Bose stated his work aimed to identify pathways to peace. David Devadas called the ban regrettable and defended his book's advocacy for peace and dialogue.
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Guwahati, marking the second IIM in the North East and the 22nd nationwide. With a committed investment exceeding Rs 500 crore, this initiative aims to enhance management education, foster entrepreneurship, and bolster economic growth in the region.