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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday met the family of Hariom Valmiki, a Dalit villager lynched by villagers in Raebareli, and said the brutal murder has "shaken the conscience of the entire nation." He accused the Uttar Pradesh government of attempting to intimidate the victim's family and criticised what he called the administration's failure to protect Dalits. Rahul spent about 25 minutes with the family in Fatehpur district, speaking with Hariom's father Gangadeen, brother Shivam, and si ...Read More >
Student activist Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the 2020 riots case, has requested 14-day interim bail to file his nomination and campaign for the Bihar assembly elections. Imam, a permanent resident of Jehanabad, wishes to contest from the Bahdaruganj seat as an Independent. His plea highlights the need for his brother's assistance due to his mother's illness. Student activist Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the larger conspiracy behind the 2020 riots case, has sought a 14-day interim bail to file ...Read More >
A bench of Justices Abdul Moin and Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary observed that lawlessness in the name of "cow protection" threatens the rule of law. The Allahabad High Court came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government for failing to control cow-related mob violence and vigilantism. A bench of Justices Abdul Moin and Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary observed that lawlessness in the name of "cow protection" threatens the rule of law. The court was hearing a petition filed by Rahul Yadav, a Pratapgarh r ...Read More >
Lucknow: Allahabad high court's Lucknow bench has pulled up Uttar Pradesh govt over what it called a "flood" of false cases under the law against cow slaughter, stressing that transporting cattle within the state does not amount to a crime.Citing earlier rulings, court said even preparing to slaughter cattle is not punishable under the UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955. The bench also sought a govt response on measures to curb mob violence and vigilantism linked to cow protection.The judg ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adtiyanath on Wednesday gave a terse warning to hoodlums who indulge in eve-teasing. He said: "Agar Yamraj ka ticket chahiye to beti ko cher kar dekh lo (Try teasing a daughter only if you want a meet Yamraj - the Hindu God of death).The CM made the statement at an event where he distributed free LPG gas cylinder refills to 1.86 crore beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana ahead of Diwali."BJP's double engine govt has ensured that if someone dared to tease or harass a g ...Read More >
Mysuru/Bengaluru: Hours after IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge Wednesday shared a video of a phone call in which an unidentified man, claiming affiliation with RSS, allegedly abused him in Hindi, home minister G Parameshwara said the govt has ordered an investigation. "We will find out who threatened the minister. We will identify the source," Parameshwara said. "A minister has the right to share his opinions. Threatening him for this is unacceptable. Action will be taken. Though tracking callers i ...Read More >
Rajkot: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) over the alleged custodial torture of a 17-year-old boy whose hair was forcibly yanked out, with a video of the act circulating on social media last monthThe NHRC took suo motu cognizance of media reports about the incident that allegedly took place in Rajkot city.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the human rights watchdog said it has sought a detailed report from the DGP wit ...Read More >
Senior Congress leader and former Union minister P Chidambaram remarked 1984 Operation Blue Star as the "wrong way" to reclaim the Punjab's Golden Temple, reiterating that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi paid the ultimate price for that decision. "No disrespect to any military officers, but that was the wrong way to retrieve the Golden Temple. A few years later, we showed the right way to retrieve it -- by keeping the Army out. Blue Star was the wrong way, and I agree that Mrs Gandhi paid w ...Read More >
The Odisha government on Monday extended the shutdown of internet services in Cuttack city by 24 hours on Monday following violent clashes between two groups during a Durga idol immersion procession. The state Home Department in a notification said that the suspension, initially due to end at 7 pm on Monday, would now remain in force until 7 pm on Tuesday, October 7, as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of rumours and misinformation. The violence, which erupted late Friday during a ...Read More >
Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday cautioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to "trust" his closest party and Cabinet colleague Amit Shah. She claimed that the present Union home minister "may one day become his Mir Zafar". Ms Banerjee alleged that Mr Shah's actions are like those of an "acting Prime Minister". She said: "Mr Shah works as an acting PM. But the PM knows everything. I am sorry to say this... We can request the PM not to trust Mr Shah always. Ek din ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The political temperature rose sharply on Monday over the Cuttack violence, as opposition leaders slammed the BJP, accusing it of engineering unrest for political gains. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari condemned the incident, alleging a deliberate attempt to stoke communal divisions. "The public is living peacefully and happily. However, the BJP is deliberately creating polarisation. All of this is happening solely to provoke polarisation, and it is sponsored and pr ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, October 6: In the wake of fresh violence in Cuttack during a bike rally organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday evening (October 5) over the attack on a Durga Puja immersion procession, the authorities imposed a curfew in several sensitive areas of the city for the next 36 hours, said officials on Monday. Speaking at a press conference in Cuttack on Sunday, Commissioner of Police S. Dev Datta Singh said, "The situation has been brought under control. A curfew has been ...Read More >
Bareilly, Oct 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) A reward of Rs 15,000 each has been announced for seven wanted accused linked to the Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) in connection with the recent Bareilly violence. The clashes erupted on September 26 after tensions flared over the controversial 'I Love Muhammad' slogan, leading to unrest in the city. According to police officials, the process of declaring rewards and issuing non-bailable warrants against the absconding rioters has been initiated. Authorities h ...Read More >
Cuttack violence: Police enforce curfew in sensitive areas Bhubaneswar: In the wake of fresh violence in Cuttack during a bike rally organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday evening (October 5) over the attack on a Durga Puja immersion procession, the authorities imposed a curfew in several sensitive areas of the city for the next 36 hours, said officials on Monday. Speaking at a press conference in Cuttack on Sunday, Commissioner of Police S. Dev Datta Singh said, "The situation ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has witnessed a significant decline in violent crimes over the past decade, according to data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The figures reveal a dramatic turnaround in crime trends since 2014, marking a period of enhanced safety, particularly for women, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. Between 2004 and 2014, violent crimes such as murder, rape, dowry deaths, and riots surged across the country. Rape cases nearly double ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has witnessed a significant drop in violent crimes, including murders, rapes and dowry deaths under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, a PIB report claimed on Friday. Referring to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, the report said it shows that while murders, rapes, dowry deaths, and riots surged between 2004 and 2014, they have all declined significantly since 2014, making the country much safer, especially for women under the ruling dispensation. Re ...Read More >
Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 3 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the Karur stampede tragedy for political mileage, saying the party's response was driven by upcoming elections rather than "genuine concern" and added that the BJP "survives by sucking someone else's blood." While inaugurating development projects in Ramanathapuram district, CM Stalin criticised the BJP party and Union Finance Minister Nirmala S ...Read More >
Leh, Oct 1 (PTI) The Union Territory of Ladakh, known for its lowest crime graph in the country, recorded 522 cases under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL) in 2023, according to official crime data. The figures released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) highlight fluctuating crime trends in the Union Territory -- a decline in 2022 followed by a fresh rise in 2023. The number of cases in 2023 reflects an increase from 478 cases registered in 2022, though sti ...Read More >
Bareilly, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two more accused involved in the Bareilly violence have been arrested during an encounter, Bareilly Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anurag Arya said on Wednesday. He assured that the culprits behind the violence will not be spared and that the investigation is ongoing. SSP Arya said, "Two accused have been arrested during the encounter. They have been sent for medical treatment. Their names are Idris and Iqbal. Idris has around 20 cases registered against ...Read More >
Imphal, Oct 1 (PTI) Eleven police personnel were killed in Manipur by "riotous mobs" in 2023, according to a report published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). A total of 24 civilians were killed by extremists during that year in the northeastern state, which witnessed ethnic conflict between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based tribal Kukis from May 2023. "Fifteen police personnel were reported killed on duty, including 11 by riotous mobs in 2023," the report said. ...Read More >
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir has shown a decrease in the number of overall crime incidents from 2021 to 2023, recording a fall of 2,080 cases during the period, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report 2023 said. The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday released the 71st edition of the NCRB annual report, which presents a comprehensive analysis of crime statistics for the calendar year 2023. As per the report, overall crime data, including Indian Penal Code (IPC) crimes and Special and Local Laws ...Read More >
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir has shown a decrease in the number of overall crime incidents from 2021 to 2023, recording a fall of 2,080 cases during the period, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report 2023 said. The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday released the 71st edition of the NCRB annual report, which presents a comprehensive analysis of crime statistics for the calendar year 2023. As per the report, overall crime data, including Indian Penal Code (IPC) crimes and Special and Local Laws ...Read More >
Srinagar: Curfew was relaxed for seven hours from 10 am in Leh on Tuesday. Mobile internet services will remain suspended in Ladakh till October 3, as per the latest communication of the ministry of home affairs (MHA). Curfew was imposed in Leh town on September 24 evening following violent protests during a shutdown called by the student bodies while they were pressing for statehood and extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh. Four people were killed and scores of others injured in the clash ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 30 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir has shown a decrease in the number of overall crime incidents from 2021 to 2023, recording a fall of 2,080 cases during the period, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report 2023 said. The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday released the 71st edition of the NCRB annual report, which presents a comprehensive analysis of crime statistics for the calendar year 2023. As per the report, overall crime data, including Indian Penal Code (IPC) crimes and Special a ...Read More >
India recorded a 2.8% decrease in murders in 2023, but new NCRB data reveals a concerning 28.8% surge in crimes against Scheduled Tribes. Cybercrimes also dramatically increased by 31.2%. Overall cognizable crimes rose by 7.2%, with a nominal 0.4% increase in crimes against women, indicating shifting crime landscapes across the nation. India recorded 27,721 cases of murder in 2023, less by 2.8 per cent from 2022, while crimes against Scheduled Tribes rose by a staggering 28 per cent during the ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Sep 30 (PTI) More than 8,900 incidents of violent crime were reported in Gujarat in 2023, a little less than the previous year's figure, as per the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report. The state's rate of violent crimes per lakh of population was almost half of the national rate. A total of 8,976 incidents of violent crime were reported in 2023, a decrease of 39 compared to the 2022 tally of 9,015. The figure translates into 12.5 incidents per lakh population, based ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) A total of 31,365 cases were registered in the country against juveniles in 2023, marking a 2.7-per cent rise over 2022, with Delhi recording the highest crime rate at 41 per one-lakh children, according to the latest NCRB report. Nationwide, the crime rate of juveniles increased from 6.9 in 2022 to 7.1 in 2023, according to the data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The report also said a total of 40,036 juveniles were apprehended in 31,365 cases, includin ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sept 30 (PTI) Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said the government directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing allegations of "multiple murders, rapes and burials" in Dharmasthala to complete the investigation at the earliest. He also said the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reports in connection with the case are pending. Speaking to reporters, Parameshwara said, "SIT is doing its job. FSL reports have to come. The recently discovered materials have bee ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the newly constructed Delhi BJP office at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg in the national capital. The event coincided with the ongoing Navratri celebrations. Following the inauguration, PM Modi also toured the new five-storey building. Built on an 825-square-metre plot, the office complex, which cost Rs 2.23 crore, includes two basement levels dedicated to parking. In his address, the Prime Minister highlighted the NDA governments' commitment ...Read More >
A Delhi court acquitted 16 individuals in a 2012 rioting, arson, and unlawful assembly case, citing "serious doubts" in the prosecution's story. The court noted the failure of witnesses to identify the accused, lack of CCTV footage, and police's inability to videograph the incident, along with inconsistent testimonies, leading to the benefit of doubt for the accused. A Delhi court has acquitted 16 accused persons of various charges, including rioting, arson and unlawful assembly in a 2012 case, ...Read More >
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