Dec 28, 2024
"लताड़": Madras HC slams Tamil Nadu police for FIR errors in Anna University assault case, orders ₹25 lakh compensation, women-led SIT probe, victim’s fee waiver, action on FIR leak, and police lapses, ensuring privacy, dignity, and justice for the victim
The Madras High Court delivered a stern rebuke to the Tamil Nadu police on Saturday for their handling of the sexual assault case at Anna University, stating that the FIR lodged in the case not only blames the victim but also contains significant errors in its language. In a special hearing before a vacation bench comprising Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice V Lakshminarayan, the court observed serious irregularities in the police investigation and took decisive action.
Dec 27, 2024
"आडंबर": On Dec 25, 13 BHU students linked to Bhagat Singh Chhatra Morcha arrested for attempting to burn Manusmriti, inciting unrest, assaulting guards, vandalizing property; ATS and NIA probes are underway, with similar outrage in Bihar
On the night of December 25, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) witnessed chaos as a confrontation erupted between some students and the university’s Proctorial Board. Reports suggest that the incident involved members of the Bhagat Singh Chhatra Morcha, who were allegedly attempting to burn a copy of the Manusmriti, a revered ancient scripture.
Dec 27, 2024
Congress cries foul over NHRC appointments, pushing Justices Rohinton, Joseph, Muralidhar, and Qureshi—criticized for Ayodhya, Delhi riots rulings, selective secularism, media freedom bias, Collegium transfer claims, and undermining judicial impartiality
On 23rd December, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, appointed retired Justice V Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The announcement also included the appointments of Priyank Kanoongo and retired Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi as Members of the Commission. Justice Ramasubramanian is set to take charge of a position that has been vacant since June this year, following the completion of retired Justice Arun Kumar Mishra's tenure.
Dec 27, 2024
"आबरू": A 19-year-old Anna University student raped by repeat offender Gnanasekaran, who filmed, blackmailed, and attacked her; despite 400+ CCTVs, lapses exposed weak campus security, sparking protests, and opposition blaming DMK’s law failures
On the evening of December 23, a disturbing incident of sexual assault unfolded on the campus of Anna University, Tamil Nadu. A young woman, who had been in a romantic relationship with a fellow student for two years, met her boyfriend at a secluded spot within the university grounds. The quiet evening turned into a nightmare when two unidentified individuals confronted the couple, assaulted the boyfriend, and sexually harassed the woman.
Dec 24, 2024
"ग़ुरूर-ओ-क़हर तलाक़": In a shocking twist, Kalyan's Sohail Shaikh gave triple talaq to his wife for refusing ₹15 lakh demands and sleeping with his boss, abusing her brutally, now facing charges under the 2019 Talaq Law and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
A deeply disturbing case has emerged from Kalyan in the Thane district of Maharashtra, where a software engineer, identified as Sohail Shaikh, allegedly issued triple talaq to his second wife for refusing to comply with his shocking demands. The incident unfolded over a series of distressing events between 7th and 20th December, revealing a grim reality of abuse and coercion within the relationship.
Dec 24, 2024
"बालनिकाह": Assam Police arrested 5348 people including Qazis since Feb 2023 in a crackdown on child marriages under CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s vision to end this evil by 2026 with 5842 cases filed reducing maternal deaths to 372 and infant deaths to 4790
The Assam Police continues its relentless drive against the social evil of child marriage, with the third phase of operations resulting in the arrest of 431 individuals on December 20 and 21. These arrests were part of a broader crackdown that has, since February 2023, led to a staggering 5,348 arrests. In the most recent phase, 345 cases were filed across various districts, with the arrested individuals set to face trial in court.
Dec 22, 2024
"जीर्णोद्धार": Kanpur Mayor vows to restore 125 ruined temples, including Ram Janki, once used for biryani cooking, and Shiva temples filled with garbage, reclaiming encroached heritage in areas once Hindu-dominated, now largely Muslim-populated
The efforts to revive and reclaim ancient Hindu temples in Kanpur have taken a decisive turn as Hindu organizations intensify their search for temples that have either disappeared or been repurposed into buildings, shops, or other structures. Amid these developments, Kanpur’s BJP Mayor, Pramila Pandey, has emerged as a prominent figure leading the charge.
Dec 21, 2024
"जुनून-ए-इश्क़": A rickshaw puller in Indore, Arshad Pathan posed as Harish, raped a Hindu woman, forced unnatural sex, forced her to convert, his brother Sabir also raped her, and their family intimidated her; police booked and all six absconding
In a deeply distressing case from Chandan Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, yet another incident of Love Jihad has surfaced, shaking the conscience of the community. A 24-year-old Hindu woman has accused a man named Arshad Pathan of deceitfully posing as a Hindu man named Harish to manipulate her into a relationship. The shocking revelations in the complaint bring to light the extent of the alleged deceit and coercion involved.
Dec 21, 2024
"हर हर गंगे": 250-year-old Ganga Maharani Temple in Bareilly, illegally occupied for 40 years by Wajid Ali, reclaimed after DM’s probe; Hindu groups celebrated by removing Islamic flags, hoisting saffron, and planning purification with Sundarkand Path
On December 20th, the historic Ganga Maharani Temple in Bareilly’s Qila Police Station area was finally freed from a staggering 40-year-long illegal occupation by Wajid Ali and his family. For decades, this 250-year-old temple, revered by the local Hindu community, was wrongfully taken over under dubious claims. According to media reports, Wajid Ali and his family “voluntarily” vacated the premises following an investigation conducted by the district administration, which invalidated their claims of “legal occupation.” Wajid had argued that he was employed as a watchman by a cooperative soc...