The proposed anti-rape Bill, set to be introduced by the Mamata Banerjee government in the West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday, suggests the capital punishment for individuals found guilty of rape if their actions lead to the victim's death or cause her to become vegetative. The draft also mentioned that those convicted of rape and gang rape would be sentenced to life imprisonment for the remainder of their natural lives.
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The Telangana government has declared a holiday for all primary and secondary schools on September 2, 2024, as a precautionary measure in response to the heavy rains forecasted in the region. The decision applies to all schools under various managements, including government, aided, and private institutions.
02 Sep, 18:08 (IST)
The Congress on Monday released its second list of six candidates for the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, fielding JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra from Central Shalteng.
02 Sep, 16:26 (IST)
Two women pilgrims died, while a girl sustained severe injuries following a landslide that occurred on the new track leading to the Vaishno Devi shrine in the Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Monday.
02 Sep, 15:18 (IST)
The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to former AAP communication in-charge Vijay Nair in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, saying liberty is "sacrosanct".
02 Sep, 13:06 (IST)
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) this afternoon, September 1, following raids at his residence in Delhi. The arrest was in connection with the money laundering charges linked to alleged irregularities in appointments in the Delhi Waqf Board and leasing of its properties.
02 Sep, 11:11 (IST)
Thousands of farmers and farm labourers belonging to the Bharti Kisan Union-BKU (Ugrahan) and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a group of 37 unions, camped in Chandigarh today, September 1, to protest Punjab's AAP government's failure to implement the agriculture policy. The farmers belonging to the BKU (Ugrahan) will march towards the Punjab Legislative Assembly, which is assembling for the three-day long monsoon session today, to lodge their protest.
02 Sep, 09:11 (IST)
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan today, September 2, claimed that a team of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was at his house in Delhi's Okhla to arrest him. Sources close to the development said that the ED team was conducting a raid in connection with the alleged irregularities in the recruitment of staff for the Delhi Waqf Board.
02 Sep, 07:19 (IST)
Four people, including the suspect, were dead, with another two getting injured in a shooting in Honolulu County in the US state of Hawaii. "Three individuals, including the suspect, were pronounced dead at the scene. Additional people were taken to the hospital," the Honolulu Police Department said in a Facebook post.
New Delhi, September 2: The Telangana government has declared a holiday for all primary and secondary schools on September 2, 2024, as a precautionary measure in response to the heavy rains forecasted in the region. The decision applies to all schools under various managements, including government, aided, and private institutions.
The state has been experiencing relentless downpours due to a well-marked low-pressure area intensifying into a depression, which crossed the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coast on September 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Telangana and Andhra Pradesh chief ministers of all possible assistance from the Centre to address the crisis. Nine deaths have been reported in Telangana due to rain-related incidents, with Hyderabad among the most affected areas. Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP for Haryana Lynching, Assault on Elderly Man Inside Train in Maharashtra, Says ‘Government Fails To Address Ongoing Attacks on Minorities Particularly Muslims’.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has condemned the ruling BJP for what he described as "continuous attacks on minorities, especially Muslims." His comments come after two recent incidents of violence over beef consumption suspicions. On August 28, a 72-year-old man in Maharashtra's Thane was assaulted on a train after being accused of carrying beef. Gandhi expressed concern over the rising atmosphere of fear and lawlessness, accusing the BJP of fostering hatred as a political weapon. ‘Judicial Process Lacks Sensitivity’: President Droupadi Murmu Says Sad That People With Resources Roam Freely Even After Committing Crimes.
Donald Trump's recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery to honor the 13 personnel killed in a 2021 suicide bombing in Afghanistan has sparked controversy. Critics, including veteran groups and Vice President Kamala Harris, accused Trump of politicizing the event.
In response, Trump shared videos of families expressing their gratitude for his presence and criticising the Biden administration for not responding to their invitations. The incident highlights a growing political divide among military families, with some blaming the current administration for their loved ones' deaths.
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