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Two o Muslim men have been killed by forest guards in Assam’s Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary on June 23, igniting widespread outrage and demands for an independent investigation. Local reports indicate that forest guards accused the men, Rahman Ali, 25, and Karim Ahmed, 28, of poaching within the sanctuary, however, family members and community leaders vehemently deny these allegations, insisting that the men were merely villagers gathering firewood. In a statement released on June 24, CNAPA denounced the killings, calling them “extrajudicial executions masked as anti-poaching operations.” The organization has urged for a prompt and impartial investigation by an independent body, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the victims’ families. “The forest guards’ accoun...

Jasmine Shah, a leader from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has accused the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of fabricating statements in court. Shah stated, “The CBI has been exposed to the nation. Today, they were caught red-handed for making a false statement in court. They claimed that Arvind Kejriwal had blamed Manish Sisodia for Delhi’s excise policy issues. However, Kejriwal himself refuted this, asserting that both he and Manish Sisodia are innocent, and that the entire Aam Aadmi Party is innocent.” Earlier today, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addressed the court, saying, “They are sensationalizing the issue. This needs to be clarified. This will be the top headline in all the newspapers. Their aim is to sensationalize.” In response to Kejriwal’s denial, the CBI assert...

In a tragic incident in Chikhodara, Anand district of Gujarat, a young Muslim man was beaten to death during a cricket match. Identified as Salman Hanifbhai Whora, he was beaten to death by a group of 15-20 men on Saturday. As per reports, Salman had intervened to help his friend Shoaib, who was being assaulted by the group during a cricket tournament's final match. Shoiab was being attacked by Gheto Parmar and Holo Parmar when Salman tried to come to his aid, however, he was then brutally beaten with bats, sticks, and paddles, resulting in fatal injuries. The police have said that they arrested several individuals in connection with the incident. Mehul alias Gheto Dineshbhai Parmar, Kiran alias Holo Mafatbhai Parmar, and Mahendra alias Fulio Rameshbhai Vaghela were among th...

On Tuesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took his oath as a Member of Parliament (MP) from Raebareli, carrying a copy of the Indian Constitution. He was among the remaining MPs who took their oaths today, following the 262 newly elected MPs, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who were sworn in on Monday during the inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha, ANI reported. Several BJP leaders, in the past, have indicated a desire to amend the Indian Constitution if they secure a significant majority in Parliament. This has raised concerns among opposition leaders who fear it could lead to an erosion of democratic principles. Rahul Gandhi's oath with a copy of the constitution in his hand may be a symbolic response to that. Accompanied by Congress Parliamentary party chairperson So...

Protests erupted in the northwest Delhi following the demolition of a mosque deemed 'illegal.' The demolition, conducted under heavy police presence on Tuesday morning, was initiated based on a complaint filed by Hindutva leader Preet Sirohi. This incident comes shortly after another mosque was demolished in Bhavana on a similar complaint. According to the PTI news agency, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), assisted by local police and a unit of paramilitary personnel, arrived at Mangolpuri's Y block early in the morning to carry out the demolition. Local residents gathered at the site as the demolition commenced at 6 am, voicing their opposition. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer) Jimmy Chiram reported to PTI that while some individuals objected to the demolition, th...

The National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Monday demanded Rashid's release, emphasizing that the incarcerated MP-elect must be allowed to represent the people of North Kashmir in Parliament. He expressed, "I congratulate all the MPs who took oath today, including the representative elected by the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This is a significant moment for our democracy. It's crucial that Engineer Rashid, elected by the people of North Kashmir, is allowed to take oath and serve his constituency." Omar emphasized, "It's equally important to recognize the injustice faced by those currently in jail, preventing their participation in elections. We strongly advocate for justice for all prisoners, including our MP Engineer Rashid. Additionally, we demand that these prisoners...

The stringent National Security Act (NSA) has been invoked against two individuals arrested after the recovery of cow meat in a village in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, police reported on Sunday. The incident came to light on Friday night following a complaint about cow slaughter in Noorabad village’s Bengali colony. Authorities seized beef and cow skin from a residence in the area, according to an official statement. Anipal Gurjar, a local villager, reported witnessing the slaughter and claimed he was attacked when he tried to intervene, explained Sub Divisional Officer of Police Adarsh Shukla. Gurjar managed to escape and subsequently filed a complaint with the police. Upon investigation, law enforcement recovered two sacks containing bones and beef, as well as cow skin, from...

According to a recent report by international investment migration advisory firm Henley & Partners, approximately 4,300 millionaires are projected to leave India this year, with a significant number choosing the UAE as their new destination. Last year, 5,100 Indian millionaires relocated abroad. The report notes that while India loses thousands of millionaires annually, many migrating to the UAE, the impact is mitigated by the country's robust wealth growth. Over the past decade, India's wealth total wealth has grown by 85%, however, the per person income has not seen any massive jump. As per multiple reports, India is one the most unequal countries in the world with the economic gaps between the rich and poor widening more than ever now. The Henley report predicts that ...

The Delhi High Court has issued an order to temporarily protect the Faizyab Mosque and Madrasa in the Sarai Kale Khan area from demolition, extending the reprieve until September 12, 2024. This follows a surprising turn of events where the mosque’s caretaker, Deen Mohammed, unexpectedly withdrew his petition and agreed to vacate the premises. Justice Amit Sharma, presiding over a vacation bench on May 12, granted a one-month period for vacating the premises. The court dismissed the petitions after Deen Mohammed, represented by Advocate Kamlesh Kumar Mishra, agreed to leave the site within the stipulated time. Justice Sharma noted in his ruling, “Mr. Deen Mohammed, the caretaker and authorized representative of the petitioner, is present in court and identified by the learned counsel. He...

In a troubling incident of cow vigilantism, a Muslim meat shop owner and two Hindu customers were assaulted by a group of vigilantes in Faridabad, Haryana. The incident occurred on June 18 but gained attention after a video of the attack went viral on social media. https://twitter.com/iamharunkhan/status/1804022718255501665 The footage shows the vigilantes entering the meat shop and interrogating the owner and his customers. Upon learning that the two customers, who were there to buy chicken, were Hindus, one of the vigilantes slapped them, saying, "Despite being Hindu, you eat meat on Tuesday." In a separate incident on June 19 in Uttar Pradesh, members of a radical Hindutva group attacked a rickshaw driver, suspecting him of carrying beef. The attack highlights the ongoing viole...