News Menu, June 12: Bengal on edge after clashes; Grand Alliance meets in Bihar
Good morning. On June 12, 1975, the Allahabad High Court convicted Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of electoral malpractices in the 1971 elections, a ruling that triggered the Emergency and reshaped India's democratic landscape.India Today serves a news menu blending crime, protests, and global tensions, reflecting a world grappling with justice and unrest.Crime Curry: Raja Raghuvanshi Murder ProbeThe Meghalaya Police SIT continues interrogating Sonam Raghuvanshi and four accused—Raj Singh Kushwaha, Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, and Anand Kurmi—on Thursday, following their eight-day police custody.advertisement
Key questions include: When was the Meghalaya honeymoon planned? Why were no return tickets booked? Did Sonam and Kushwaha, her alleged lover, communicate via encrypted apps during the trip? Who hired and paid the assassins, and how? Why was Meghalaya chosen? Where did Sonam hide for 17 days post-murder? Confessions confirm Sonam witnessed Raja's killing near Weisawdong Falls.Meanwhile, women's groups in Indore will protest Thursday, condemning Sonam Raghuwanshi's 'heinous act,' demanding death penalty. The Raghuvanshi community seeks to ostracise Sonam's family, while her brother Govind supports Raja's family, vowing legal action. Kushwaha's family defends him, claiming he called Sonam 'didi.'Sonam's alleged betrayal and Raja's tragic death have stunned the nation, prompting 24x7 coverage on TV and social media. India Today tries to keep you ahead of the story as the community steps into this sordid saga.Bengal Broth: Temple Vandalism TensionsadvertisementTemple vandalism in Maheshtala sparks outrage and sets off clashes, with BJP slamming Mamata Banerjee's government for 'Muslim appeasement.' BJP plans protests in Thursday's assembly session, and LOP Suvendu Adhikari will petition Calcutta High Court over Ravindra Nagar violence.Politics in Bengal has become a proxy for communal narratives, underlining the inability of society to move from historical divides.Bihar Platter: Mahagathbandhan MeetTejashwi Yadav chairs the Mahagathbandhan's fourth meeting in Patna on Thursday to strategise for upcoming polls.Chirag Paswan's LJPR holds a state executive meeting in Patna at 1 PM Thursday to plan for the 2025 assembly polls, likely formalising Chirag's candidacy.Congress stages protests across Bihar's 25 district employment offices on Thursday, targeting the NDA government over the job crisis ahead of polls. Diplomatic Mess: US Invite to MunirThe US invitation to Pakistan COAS Asim Munir for Army Day celebrations stirs controversy, with opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi, calling it a diplomatic setback for PM Modi's government, citing Munir's role in escalating India-Pakistan tensions post-Operation Sindoor.Southern Soup: RCB Stampede CaseKarnataka High Court will pronounce its order on Thursday in the case challenging criminal proceedings against RCB over the Chinnaswamy stampede. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah admits inviting the governor to the event.International Raita: LA ProtestsadvertisementLos Angeles was quiet on Wednesday morning, but tensions are set to escalate as the city braces for more demonstrations and standoffs between protesters and authorities. Protests have spiralled across Los Angeles and beyond since deportation raids there last Friday triggered dramatic clashes between demonstrators and federal and local officials.Parting BiteFrom Indira Gandhi's 1975 conviction to today's protests and probes, the quest for justice persists. As Sonam faces scrutiny in Shillong and global unrest simmers, India mirrors the turbulent spirit of that historic day.
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