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In an unexpected turn of events, the BJP-led Central Government made the decision to release Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from his over four-year-long house arrest on 22 September. This decision is even more remarkable considering the backdrop. Over the recent years, there has been an uncompromising approach by the government, targeting the valley's separatist factions and their significant support base.

Music transcends language barriers, and Indians are renowned for their diverse taste in melodies. In India, music is an inseparable part of life, permeating every aspect, from joyous celebrations to movies and events. Indian cinema, in particular, places great emphasis on songs, making them an integral part of storytelling. Consequently, it comes as no surprise that many of these soulful tunes have captured the attention of musical artists worldwide, inspiring them to reinterpret or infuse these songs with their unique styles.

In an age where the internet holds vast power, Sehaj Arora and Gurpreet Kaur, known popularly as the Kulhad Pizza couple from Jalandhar, found themselves engulfed in a firestorm. The couple faced immense distress after an alleged ‘private video’ of them began circulating on the internet this past Wednesday, September 20.

In a revelation that has shocked many, Sheikh Aadil, a one-time sensation on social media, has found himself at the center of a serious investigation. Arrested on Thursday, he now faces allegations of corruption and aiding subversives in a money laundering case. The weight of the allegations has been detailed in a comprehensive 4000-word First Information Report (FIR).

In the backdrop of the women’s reservation bill gaining approval in both the Lower and Upper Houses of the Parliament, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi took a stance that has since sparked controversy. With the bill already being a point of discussion, Gandhi’s remarks have added a new layer of complexity to the discourse.

In what appears to be a significant legal escalation, the Supreme Court of India has taken cognizance of the controversial statements made at a conference in Tamil Nadu. The apex court issued a notice to the state's DMK government and notably to Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister.

The recent cancellation of Canadian-Sikh singer Shubhneet Singh's India tour has stirred significant controversy. The storm arose from an Instagram story he shared, depicting a distorted map of India. The artist behind this contentious artwork, Amandeep Singh, known by his pseudonym "Inkquisitive," has now come forward in defense of both the singer and himself.

In a twist of events, Gangster Sukhdool Singh, better known as 'Sukha Duneke', was gunned down by unidentified attackers in Winnipeg, Canada. Sukha, originally from Moga district in Punjab, had been evading the Indian authorities since 2017 after fleeing the country with the aid of forged documentation. He was a known associate of the notorious Davinder Bambiha gang.

In a significant move geared towards national security, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) disclosed details on some of the most elusive terrorists and gangsters currently under their scrutiny on Wednesday. Notably, Lawrence Bishnoi, a renowned criminal figure, was among those mentioned.

In a move that has sparked intense debate and scrutiny, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, raised alarm bells over an alleged alteration in the copies of the Constitution distributed to MPs recently. According to Chowdhury, the copies that were handed out conspicuously lacked the words “Secular” and “Socialist” in the Preamble, elements that have been significant aspects of the Indian Constitution since they were added in 1976.