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The brutal murder of teacher Manisha in Loharu, Bhiwani, has sent shockwaves across Haryana. The horror of the case has been made worse by the failures of the police, leading to a series of disciplinary actions against senior and local officials. In this tragic case, the Superintendent of Police (SP) has been transferred, four personnel including a woman Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) have been suspended, and the Station House Officer (SHO) has been sent to the police lines. The family of the victim has openly accused the police of gross negligence and of ignoring their cries for help.

In Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district near Alwar, a shocking incident has emerged that mirrors the infamous Meerut drum murder case. Police have recovered the body of a man stuffed inside a blue drum placed on the rooftop of a house. According to a PTI report, the victim’s wife, their three children, and the landlord’s son have all gone missing.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday officially declared that Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan will be its candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election. The election has been scheduled for September 9, and with the NDA’s strength in Parliament, the announcement is seen as a decisive move.

An incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut has shocked the nation, after an Army jawan was pinned to a pole and mercilessly beaten by toll booth staff. The shocking act of violence was caught on camera, sparking widespread anger and condemnation. Authorities have confirmed that four toll booth employees have been arrested following the circulation of the disturbing video online.

On Friday (15th August), the left-leaning portal The Wire carried an article by Bangladeshi writer Ahmede Hussain that attempts to present the Pakistan Movement in an entirely different light. The article does not portray it as a religious demand but instead claims that the demand for Pakistan was supposedly a “class struggle” of peasants and oppressed groups against zamindars and colonial exploitation.”

On 15th August, speaking from the historic ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a significant announcement that drew national attention. He declared the launch of a ‘High-Power Demography Mission’, a move that he said was necessary to address one of the most pressing issues facing India—rapid demographic changes in sensitive regions.

After 35 years of impunity, justice may finally stir for Sarla Bhat – a Kashmiri Hindu nurse brutally raped and murdered at the height of insurgency in 1990. On August 12, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) launched raids at eight locations in Srinagar as part of a reopened probe into her murder. The coordinated searches targeted residences of former members of the Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), the militant outfit implicated in the crime. Among the raided sites was the house of Yasin Malik in Srinagar’s Maisuma locality.

Divorce and death are often deeply personal matters, but in the world of the ultra-wealthy, they frequently turn into high-stakes property disputes. The process of dividing assets in such circles is rarely straightforward. Today, it involves not only traditional properties but also sprawling overseas estates, lavish residences, and luxury farmhouses. Matters become even more tangled when former spouses, current partners, stepchildren, and biological children are all part of the picture. The struggle for control and wealth can quickly escalate into a public spectacle, with each side determined to protect — or expand — their share.

In a move that has triggered serious concerns about political ethics and national integrity, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again taken aim at India’s leadership—this time by attempting to internationalize a domestic political battle. His latest statements, which appear designed to provoke external powers, have been described by many as an open invitation for foreign interference.

On Tuesday, 5th August, the Supreme Court of India delivered a firm dismissal of a plea filed by deceased terror-accusedSaquib Nachan, who had challenged two government notifications that officially declared ISIS and its related groups as terrorist organisations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. Nachan had submitted the petition in December 2024, but he passed away in June 2025 due to a brain hemorrhage. Despite his demise, the matter was still taken up for hearing by a Supreme Court bench consisting of Justices Surya Kant and Joymala Bagchi.