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In a shocking revelation from the Beawar district of Rajasthan, a sensational case of rape involving the gift of mobile phones has surfaced. The reports suggest that some youths have been deceiving minor girls by presenting them with mobile phones, only to exploit them sexually afterwards. This pattern of deceit has stirred significant unrest among community members, leading to widespread protests.

For decades, U.S. alliances have been the backbone of global stability, fostering economic cooperation and collective security. NATO, economic partnerships with European and Asian allies, and engagement in international organizations have cemented America’s leadership in world affairs. However, under Trump’s second term Presidency, these traditional alliances came under significant strain. His "America First" approach represented a dramatic departure from the multilateralism that had defined U.S. foreign policy for decades, favoring a more unilateral and transactional approach.  

Waste management remains one of the most pressing challenges for governments worldwide. According to available statistics, the waste generation rate in Bangladesh was estimated to be 0.52 kg per capita per day in 2021. Projections indicate that the daily waste generation rate is expected to rise to 0.80 kg per capita per day by 2030 and 1.19 kg per capita by 2041.

A shocking incident of violence unfolded in Bihar’s Jamui district, specifically in the Jhajha police station area, where Islamists launched a brutal attack on devotees returning from a Hanuman Chalisa recital at the Hanuman Temple in Baliyadih village. The attack involved relentless stone pelting, leaving half a dozen people injured and causing severe damage to multiple vehicles. The scale of the assault has left the entire region in distress, raising serious concerns about the law and order situation in the area.

On Thursday (13th February), an intriguing legal decision was made by the Bombay High Court. The court granted bail [pdf] to a man named Mohammed Ajaan Khan, who was accused of a serious crime involving a minor. Khan faced charges for the alleged rape and subsequent impregnation of a young girl, not once but twice over a period that spanned 15 months.

In a landmark ruling on 6th February, the Additional District and Sessions Court in Agra delivered justice in the tragic case of Varsha Raghuvanshi, who ended her life in 2021 after enduring relentless cruelty and harassment. The court convicted her husband, Faeem Qureshi, sentencing him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment under Sections 304B and 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)—charges that specifically pertain to dowry death and cruelty within marriage.

Podcasters and YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina are facing intense criticism after an inappropriate comment made on India’s Got Latent went viral. The comment, widely deemed offensive, has drawn sharp backlash from political leaders, influencers, and actors. As a result, YouTube India was compelled to take down the episode on the directive of the Indian government. Multiple police complaints and an FIR have been filed against Ranveer—also known as Beer Biceps—Samay, and the other judges of the show, including Apoorva Makhija, Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and the show's creat…

Sonam Wangchuk, the self-styled activist, never seems to stay out of controversy for long. His attention-grabbing stunts, like “fasting unto death,” are well-known. But this time, he crossed a line by attending a climate conference in Pakistan—yes, Pakistan—just days before returning to India to oppose development in Pune.

In Chota Bharwara of Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow, a storm of resentment has been brewing over what the local Hindus claim to be covert Christian conversion activities. This escalating tension came to a head when Hindus in the area staged a protest, accusing Christian residents of turning a residential house into a hub for weekly Sunday prayer meetings, which they allege is a front for converting locals to Christianity. The accusations further extend to claims that these Christian groups are applying pressure tactics, either urging local Hindus to convert or coercing them to sell their home…