INDIA

Consultant Behind Maharashtra’s Collapsed Shivaji Statue Arrested.

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Shivaji Statue

The arrest follows days of protests by Opposition leaders calling for a thorough investigation into the collapse. A consultant involved in the structural design of the Chhatrapati Shivaji statue in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, which recently collapsed, has been arrested. This comes after days of protests by Opposition leaders demanding a thorough investigation.Chetan Patil, the structural consultant for the statue that fell at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Sindhudurg, was arrested by Kolhapur Police on Thursday night.Patil had been on the run since the incident on Monday, which has ignited widespread public outrage and political turmoil. Meanwhile, the sculptor Jaydeep Apte remains at …

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“Was Abused by Someone Who…”: Khushbu Sundar on Father’s Assault.

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Khushbu Sundar

Actor-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar said the ongoing “MeToo” movement in the Malayalam film industry is “heartbreaking.” Amid a ‘#MeToo’ wave in the Malayalam film industry, actor-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar stated on Wednesday that the Kerala government-appointed Justice K Hema Committee was “essential” to address the abuse faced by female professionals in cinema. On her official X account, she expressed that the current “MeToo” movement in “our industry is heartbreaking” and urged women not to compromise. The Justice Hema Committee, formed after the 2017 actress assault case, released its 235-page report last week, highlighting instances of harassment and exploitation of women in Malayalam …

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Gujarat floods: 28 dead, 17,800 evacuated as heavy rains continue.

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Gujarat Rain Live Updates: The death toll in Gujarat from rain-related incidents has climbed to 28 after days of heavy downpours caused widespread flooding. So far, 17,800 people have been evacuated from affected areas. According to Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel, over 5,000 people have been relocated and more than 12,000 rescued in Vadodara as of August 28. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, offering full support for the state’s rescue and relief efforts. CM Patel shared on X that the Prime Minister also provided guidance on sanitation and public health concerns in the flood-hit …

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Bengal Bandh Today Over ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ Clashes; JP Nadda Criticizes Mamata Banerjee | 10 Key Updates.

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Bengal Bandh Updates: Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumder called for a 12-hour bandh in the state on Wednesday, which was criticized by the ruling TMC. Bengal Bandh News Updates: The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a 12-hour strike in West Bengal on Wednesday, August 28, protesting the “brutal” police crackdown on “peaceful” protesters during the Nabanna Abhijan march to the state secretariat in Kolkata on Tuesday. The BJP has declared a Bangla bandh on August 28, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The protesters were attempting to reach ‘Nabanna’ to demand the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee …

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MVA Announces Statewide Bandh Over Badlapur Sexual Assault; CM Eknath Shinde Labels Protest as Politically Driven.

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Meanwhile, MVA Opposes Nikam as Prosecutor, Arguing a BJP Member Can’t Investigate a BJP-Run School. As the Opposition, with upcoming elections in mind, has devised a strategy to pressure the government by calling for a state bandh on August 24 over the Badlapur sexual assault case, CM Eknath Shinde has claimed that Tuesday’s protest was politically motivated and orchestrated. “Protests don’t occur like this; the number of local participants could be counted on one hand,” he remarked. Most of the protesters were transported in from outside, carrying placards opposing the ‘CM Ladki Bahin Yojna’—the government’s ambitious cash assistance program for …

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Badlapur School Sexual Abuse: What One of the Two Thane Girls Revealed to Her Parents.

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Thousands of protesters blocked railway tracks at Badlapur station in Thane, protesting the alleged sexual assault of two girls by a school sweeper in the washroom. On Tuesday, thousands of protesters blocked train tracks at Badlapur railway station in Maharashtra’s Thane district, rallying against the alleged sexual assault of two four-year-old girls by a school sweeper in the washroom. The large-scale protest caused disruptions to local train services and led to the diversion of some long-distance trains. After nine hours, police dispersed the protesters at Badlapur railway station using lathicharge. Two four-year-old girls in pre-primary classes at a well-known co-ed …

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“Nationwide Strike Today: Dalit and Adivasi Groups Lead Bharat Bandh, Supported by JMM, Congress, and Left Parties”

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Dalit and Adivasi organizations have called for a ‘Bharat Bandh’ on August 21, demanding enhanced representation and better protection for marginalized communities. On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, and the Rashtriya Janata Dal announced their support for the Bharat Bandh called by various organizations on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in response to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Scheduled Caste (SC) reservations. Left parties also voiced their support for the strike. Dalit and Adivasi organizations have called for a ‘Bharat Bandh’ on Wednesday, seeking greater representation and enhanced protection for marginalized communities. Credit: K.V.S. Giri …

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Calcutta High Court Addresses RG Kar Hospital Vandalism, Criticizes Bengal Government: ‘Sorry State of Affairs’

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Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Calcutta High Court Addresses Vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: On Friday, the Calcutta High Court addressed the vandalism that occurred at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on the night of August 14, during a midnight protest against the rape and murder of a trainee female doctor. The Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court stated that the court took up the matter after receiving emails concerning the vandalism at the hospital, as reported by Live Law. “This is a complete failure of the state machinery. Despite the presence …

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An Army captain was killed during an encounter while searching for four terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Army captain was killed during an encounter while searching for four terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

This encounter occurred just a day before Independence Day celebrations and while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was chairing a high-profile meeting attended by the Army Chief and the National Security Advisor. An Army officer, Captain Deepak Singh, was killed in action on Wednesday during an encounter with a group of four terrorists in the Assar area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, according to sources. A civilian was also injured. An operation has been launched to apprehend the terrorists, one of whom was reportedly wounded. The encounter took place in a forested area during a cordon-and-search operation (CASO) carried out …

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Principal Resigns Following Kolkata Doctor’s Rape-Murder, Sparking Nationwide Protests.

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Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder: The 31-year-old doctor was discovered dead on Friday morning in the seminar hall of the state-run hospital. The principal of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, resigned today amidst widespread protests following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor on campus late Thursday. Dr. Ghosh stated that he “cannot take the humiliation” on social media and that “political statements are being made in his name.” ALSO READ : Mumbai: Four-year-old girl dies after dog falls on her from the fifth floor of a building. Accused of victim blaming after the tragic incident, Dr. …

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