News Archive

In the early hours of Sunday, July 31st, a devastating fire erupted in Lone Mohalla in Mattan, Anantnag, resulting in the complete destruction of five houses owned by Kashmiri Pandits. The intensity of the blaze was such that it reduced these structures to ashes, prompting immediate action from local authorities.

In a twist that could only be described as a bureaucratic ballet, Preeti Sudan, a seasoned IAS officer from the 1983 batch, has pirouetted into the spotlight as the new chairperson of India's premier government recruitment body. The stage was set with the dramatic exit of Manoj Soni, who tendered his resignation to the President earlier this month, citing 'personal reasons'—a classic exit line in the theatre of administration. His departure left a vacancy that wasn't due until May 2029, making room for Sudan's unexpected debut.

Tragedy struck in Dharavi, Mumbai, on Sunday night when Arvind Vaishya, a 26-year-old member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), was fatally stabbed amidst a local dispute. Vaishya, who lived in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar and worked for a medical supplies company, was attempting to mediate a conflict between two groups when the incident occurred. Despite seeking help from nearby police officers, who were following him from a distance of 50 meters, he was attacked and stabbed in the chest, leading to his death.

At the onset of July this year, a grave and unsettling incident surfaced when a report by Satyaagrah revealed that a Hindu woman lodged a formal complaint against her Muslim spouse in Lucknow. This distressing case implicated not only the husband but also six additional individuals, with names including Monika, Tabassum Saeed, Najam, Fahim, and Ashifuddin, plus a number of unidentified persons. The central figure in this case, Mohammed Saifuddin, is a native of Bidar, Karnataka, whereas the plaintiff, referred to here as Ankita Sharma (a pseudonym to protect her identity), comes from Bahara...

In a decisive move signaling zero tolerance for inappropriate conduct within its ranks, the Odisha government took stern action against one of its high-ranking police officers. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi took the decisive step on Tuesday (30th July), issuing the suspension of an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, identified as Pandit Rajesh Uttamrao. This decision came in response to charges of 'grave misconduct.'

In a significant move, the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is taking decisive steps to amend the existing legislation related to 'love jihad.' The administration has tabled the Uttar Pradesh Unlawful Religious Conversion Prohibition Bill 2024 in the state assembly. This new bill is groundbreaking as it proposes lifetime imprisonment for anyone convicted under its terms. Additionally, it targets the financial aspects of unlawful conversions by making funding for such activities a criminal offense.

Tensions flared at Nirmala College in Muvattupuzha, Kerala, where a storm of controversy brewed as the institution denied Muslim female students the facility to conduct their Friday prayers on the premises. This Catholic college, under the governance of the Kothamangalam diocese, became the epicenter of dissent starting from July 26. On this day, the college staff halted a few Muslim girl students from using a college room to perform their namaz, igniting immediate protests.

On the 26th of July, the Maharashtra Police took decisive action against four individuals, Shadab Tamboli, Yusuf Chaughule, Kunal Shirole, and Ayaz Pathan, following allegations of prolonged criminal conduct against a minor girl in Ghargaon village, located in Ahmednagar district. These men, known for their criminal backgrounds, are accused of harassing, sexually assaulting the minor, and even threatening her life over a span of approximately two years.

In a harrowing incident in Greece, an Arab Israeli man from Nazareth, Fahad Qubati, aged 24, was subjected to a brutal attack due to a case of mistaken identity. The attackers reportedly assumed he was Jewish, which led to the violent assault. This attack occurred while Qubati was on a leisure trip in Greece, enjoying a vacation with family and friends.