Aug 16, 2024
"गजवा-ए-हिंद": Supreme Court grants bail to Jalaluddin Khan, detained under UAPA for planning an Islamic rule in India by 2047, ironically highlighting in the judicial realm, 'Bail is the rule, jail is the exception,' even in cases of national conspiracy
In a pivotal legal decision, the Supreme Court granted bail to Jalaluddin Khan, who was arrested under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The ruling was issued on August 13th, emphasizing the judiciary's commitment to the principle that "bail is the rule, jail is an exception." This principle is upheld even in cases prosecuted under special statutes, highlighting the court's dedication to protecting fundamental rights in even the most serious of cases.
Aug 16, 2024
"चलो फिर से": Baba Ramdev claims "crores of people are dying" from toxic modern medicines, comparing their deadly impact to British rule, Islamic invasions, and revolutions by Lenin, Marx, and Mao, despite Supreme Court warnings against fearmongering
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, known for his strong advocacy of Ayurvedic medicine, has stirred controversy once again by accusing allopathic medicine of being responsible for the deaths of crores of people. Speaking to the media on the occasion of Independence Day on 15th August, he reiterated his belief in the superiority of indigenous Ayurvedic treatments over modern allopathic medicine. He stated, “The aspiration of dependence on only indigenous (Ayurvedic) medicine remains unfulfilled, as the toxic medications of allopathy cause millions of deaths annually. According to the history we have stu...
Aug 16, 2024
"किजिये मीटिंग मीटिंग": In response to the 'absolute failure of state machinery,' Calcutta High Court lambasts the West Bengal govt, threatening to close RG Kar Hospital & relocate patients, while ordering a CBI probe into the alarming vandalism incident
The Calcutta High Court harshly criticized the West Bengal government on Friday in connection with the RG Kar Medical College Hospital rape and murder incident, and consequently transferred the vandalism case at the hospital to the CBI. The investigation concerning the rape and murder of the trainee doctor, Moumita Debnath, was already under the supervision of the central probe agency.
Aug 16, 2024
"हंबा-हंबा, रंबा-रंबा": Mamata Banerjee deflects blame onto a 'conspiracy of Ram and Bam'—BJP and Left—for the unrest at RG Kar Medical Hospital, overshadowing her govt's shortcomings in protecting Dr. Moumita Debnath amidst escalating violence in Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left have sparked controversy, with her claiming that these groups have formed an unlikely alliance, dubbed "Ram and Bam," to instigate chaos in West Bengal. However, these accusations seem to shift focus from the state's own issues with governance and public safety.
Aug 15, 2024
"फ़ुस्स हो गया के": Assam responds with precision as ULFA(I) admits to planting bombs at 25 locations intended to disrupt Independence Day, which failed to detonate due to technical issues, leading to the recovery of several devices by local authorities
On Thursday, 15th August, a startling revelation came from the banned organization ULFA(I), which declared that it had intended to disrupt Independence Day celebrations in Assam by planting explosives. The group alleged that technical malfunctions prevented the bombs from detonating. In an unexpected move, ULFA(I) communicated this information through an email sent to several media outlets, outlining the failure of their plan.
Aug 15, 2024
"निर्भया again in West Bengal": Just as the unresolved murder of Dr. Moumita Debnath haunts Kolkata; the discovery of Priyanka Hansda's beheaded body in Shaktigarh ignites fury, prompting a CBI investigation and challenging the CM's stance on women safety
Kolkata, Aug 15: In a harrowing incident that has shaken the local community, the body of a young woman, her throat brutally slit, was found on Thursday in Shaktigarh, located in West Bengal's East Burdwan district. This gruesome discovery has sparked considerable tension and fear among the residents.
Aug 15, 2024
"आगे चलो, चलो चलो": A mob of 40-50 attackers stormed RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, assaulting doctors, vandalizing emergency ward, damaging vehicles, hospital property & potentially obliterating crucial evidence, while police stood as mute spectators
In a shocking turn of events that unfolded shortly after midnight on Thursday at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, a mob of 40-50 unidentified individuals stormed into the medical facility, wreaking havoc. This violent outbreak occurred at a site still reeling from the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor the previous week, further destabilizing the hospital environment. The chaos erupted during the ongoing “Women Reclaim the Night” protest movement, spotlighting a tragic incident involving the brutal attack on a female trainee doctor, which has galvanized the medi...
Aug 14, 2024
"Reclaim the Night": A seismic movement echoing across West Bengal under CM Mamata Banerjee, poised to profoundly shake the govt's roots in response to the brutal rape and murder of a doctor, left with a broken neck, damaged eyes & severe genital injuries
On 14th August, left-liberal circles were noticeably disturbed by the calls to “blow the conch” during the “Reclaim The Night” event in Kolkata. The event, aimed at protesting against the brutal rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor, took a surprising turn when a call to action via a video message encouraged participants to fill the city with the sound of conch shells. This cultural symbol, traditionally associated with Hindu rituals, sparked unexpected controversy among the organizers and participants.
Aug 14, 2024
"बंदा रहमदिल": Assam delivers justice as 30-year-old Injamamul Haque is sentenced to 15 years for the brutal kidnapping and rape of a minor girl, while authorities demolish homes of gang rape accused, signaling an unyielding stance against sexual violence
In a significant judgment passed by the Kokrajhar Court on 13th August, Injamamul Haque, a 30-year-old man, was sentenced to 15 years in prison along with hard labour. The verdict was delivered by Special Judge Jaydev Koch, who found Haque guilty of abducting and raping a minor girl. The disturbing crime took place on 17th January 2022, leaving the community in shock and distress.