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News18
21-07-2025
- News18
Court acquits 5 in 2009 case of rape of Dalit teenager
Muzaffarnagar (UP), Jul 21 (PTI) A special court in Muzaffarnagar district on Monday acquitted five persons in a 2009 case of abduction and gang-rape of a minor Dalit girl, citing lack of evidence, a lawyer said. During the pendency of case, two other accused had died. Special Judge (SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act) Asha Rani Singh acquitted all five people, saying that the prosecution has failed to prove the allegations against them, according to defence lawyer Satyendra Kumar Singh. Police had filed a chargesheet against seven people Sachin, Renu Singh, Yogendra, Shikhar Chand, Shimla, Bhopal and Jagdish under sections 363 (punishment for kidnapping), 366 (kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etc), 376D (gang rape), 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation) of the IPC. During pendency of the case, Bhopal and Jagdish died. It is alleged that a 15-year-old Dalit girl was abducted and gang-raped by six persons, while Shimla facilitated the abduction. The girl was abducted in a car from a village under Budhana police station in Muzaffarnagar district on August 2, 2009. According to the defence lawyer, those acquitted by the court are Sachin, Renu Singh, Shikhar Chand, Yogendra and Shimla. PTI COR NAV RT RT view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 23:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Monsoon session: Several Congress MPs give notices to discuss Pahalgam attack, Op Sindoor
In his notice, he urged the Chairman to suspended all business of the day as well as the Question Hour to discuss the concerns regarding the attack in Pahalgam and India's response through Operation Sindoor. Another Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has given an adjournment notice under Rule 267. She sought to discuss the "grave lapses" in internal security that led to the terror attack, resulting in tragic loss of innocent lives, cross-border terror emanating from Pakistan; and to deliberate on the foreign policy actions of the government following the ceasefire with Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. "The matter becomes even more serious in light of former US President Donald Trump's repeated public statements, made 24 times so far, most recently on July 19, claiming that he personally mediated the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and used trade leverage to end hostilities," she said in the notice. "Such assertions, if true, would violate the provisions of the Shimla Agreement, which prohibits third-party mediation on India-Pakistan matters. The people of India deserve to know whether the Shimla agreement remains in place or not," she said. Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, filed an adjournment notice, demanding a discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.
Times of Oman
02-07-2025
- Climate
- Times of Oman
India: 51 dead, several missing as monsoon havoc continue in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla: At least 51 people have lost their lives and 22 others are missing in Himachal Pradesh as torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides continue to wreak havoc across the state during the ongoing monsoon season, according to the latest official data. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), under the Department of Revenue, Government of Himachal Pradesh, released a cumulative damage assessment report on July 2, covering the period from June 20 to July 1. The report reveals significant damage to human lives, private properties, livestock, and public infrastructure across the state's 12 districts. "A total of 51 deaths have been reported so far due to multiple causes, including flash floods, drowning, landslides, lightning strikes, and road accidents. The number of missing persons currently stands at 22, with Mandi district reporting the highest -- 10 deaths and all 34 missing persons -- primarily due to flash floods and cloudbursts," the SEOC said in its report. The report further stated that 103 people have been injured in monsoon-related incidents. Extensive Damage to Property and Infrastructure The state has reported damage to 204 houses, of which 22 were fully damaged (both pucca and kaccha structures). Additionally, 84 shops, cow sheds, and labour huts have been affected. The loss to private property is estimated at Rs 88.03 lakh. Damage to public infrastructure is far more extensive, amounting to a staggering Rs 283.39 crore (Rs 28,339.81 lakh). The worst-hit sectors include, Public Works Department (PWD), Jal Shakti Vibhag (JSV) and power sector. Losses were also reported in health, education, rural and urban development, fisheries, and animal husbandry departments. "These figures are cumulative and subject to updates as field reports continue to arrive. All district authorities are on high alert and conducting rescue, relief, and restoration operations," the SEOC spokesperson added. Among districts, Kangra reported the highest number of deaths (13), followed by Mandi and Chamba (6 each), and Kullu (4 deaths). The districts of Kinnaur, Shimla, and Una reported between 2 to 4 deaths, while Sirmaur and Solan reported fewer casualties. On July 1 alone, seven new fatalities were recorded -- one each in Bilaspur and Mandi, three in Kullu due to a road accident, and two in Chamba, also road accident victims. The SEOC report also revealed that 84 cattle and other livestock have perished, causing further distress to rural families dependent on agriculture and dairying. According to the SEOC's month-wise compilation, June witnessed the highest human toll so far this year, with 132 deaths and 270 injuries. Cattle losses were also significant in June, with 830 animal deaths recorded. The Himachal Pradesh government has activated all emergency protocols and is operating a 24x7 control room at SEOC. Public helpline 1070 has been issued for reporting emergencies. As the monsoon progresses, the disaster management authority continues to monitor the situation and coordinate with district administrations to provide timely relief.
CNA
25-06-2025
- Health
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Exploring the hidden soul of Himachal Pradesh
CNA938 Rewind Play In Destination Anywhere, show producer Vaisali Prabhakaran speaks with Divyakshi Gupta, travel storyteller and creator of Quirky Wanderer, about her journey through the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. While many know it for snow and the city of Shimla, Divyakshi takes us beyond the usual trail, to sacred mountain temples, ancient wooden architecture, and high-altitude treks. She also shares the story behind Himachali Dham, a traditional feast, and what it's like to travel the dramatic Hindustan–Tibet Road. CNA938 Rewind - Exploring the hidden soul of Himachal Pradesh In Destination Anywhere, show producer Vaisali Prabhakaran speaks with Divyakshi Gupta, travel storyteller and creator of Quirky Wanderer, about her journey through the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. While many know it for snow and the city of Shimla, Divyakshi takes us beyond the usual trail, to sacred mountain temples, ancient wooden architecture, and high-altitude treks. She also shares the story behind Himachali Dham, a traditional feast, and what it's like to travel the dramatic Hindustan–Tibet Road. 17 mins CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Dr Vikram series 2 of 3: the hidden causes of hormonal weight gain Struggling to lose weight despite dieting and exercise? Hormonal imbalances like PCOS, thyroid issues, or insulin resistance could be the hidden culprits. In part two of our series, Dr Vikram Sonawane, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist and Founder of Harmony Thyroid Endocrinology and Diabetes Centre, speaks with Cheryl Goh about how to reset your metabolism and take back control. 20 mins CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Running out of room Singapore's self-storage industry is fast running out of room, as demand for space from e-commerce businesses and individuals continues to surge. Cheryl Goh finds out more about Singaporeans storage habits, and what goes on behind the scenes at a storage facility with Jes Johansen, CEO, Storefriendly. 18 mins
India Gazette
23-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Why are you wasting time on a quack?": Pawan Khera hits out at Nishikant Dubey for questioning Indira Gandhi over Shimla Agreement
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday slammed BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who questioned former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi over the Shimla agreement. Pawan Khera called Nishikant Dubey a 'quack' and urged the media not to pay attention to him. Taking a dig at Nishikant Dubey, the Congress leader said that he is not even a student from 'WhatsApp University' but of 'WhatsApp Nursery'. Khera further asked Dubey to go to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and discontinue the Shimla Agreement. 'Why are you (the media) wasting time on a quack? These are not even students of WhatsApp University but of WhatsApp nursery. Ask him to go to the PMO and tell them to discontinue the Simla Agreement. Why is he wasting time?', Pawan Khera told ANI. Earlier, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey targeted former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, alleging that she signed the Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan under the pressure of the United States. Sharing a document of a Rajya Sabha debate on 'X', Nishikant Dubey questioned why Indian governed 5000 square mile territory was given to Pakistan by India's 'iron lady'.The BJP MP further queried why 57 Indian soldiers killed in Pakistan's jail dispute were returning the 93000 Pakistani soldiers, who had surrendered after the 1971 war. Nishikant Dubey mentioned that former Defence Minister Mahavir Tyagi had raised these questions, but former Indian PM Indira Gandhi left them unanswered. Earlier on Sunday, Nishikant Dubey slammed Rahul Gandhi, questioning the motives of the Congress leader to encourage learning English rather than local languages while also alluding to the 'hypocrisy' of opposing the National Education Police (NEP) 2020 for language choice, stating that the 1986 NEP had similar goals. 'Rahul Gandhi ji, your investigative advisor is hell bent on destroying you. This is the education policy of 1986 given by your father to the country. in this, your father is promising the country to promote Hindi, teach the Sanskrit language and translate English into regional languages. This same education policy is almost in place now. Students should also grow with regional languages, changes in this have been made by Prime Minister Modi ji in 2020,' Dubey said in a post on X in Hindi. (ANI)
