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Rape victim forced to lick sputum by panchayat in Bihar; FIR filed

A woman was forced to lick sputum by a village panchayat in Begusarai. She had alleged rape by a co-villager on multiple occasions. The local council instead accused her of an illicit relationship. An FIR was lodged after a video of the incident went viral. Police are investigating the video and searching for the rape

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From screen to crime scene: How social media is becoming trigger, tool and stage

Social media is increasingly shaping crime motives and escalating conflicts. Young offenders are particularly vulnerable to the addictive pursuit of online validation. Violent incidents are often sparked by virtual disputes and online comments. Experts note social media amplifies existing conflicts and rewards sensational behavior. Law enforcement agencies are actively tracking and cracking down on social

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‘Got scholarship, took loan’: CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke on education expenses row

Abhijeet Dipke stated his US education was funded by a scholarship and loan. He also mentioned the Cockroach Janta Party will use crowdfunding for transparency. RTI activist Amit Tiwari questioned Dipke’s father’s financial capacity for US education. Tiwari filed complaints with the Election Commission and tax authorities regarding the organization. He also requested an inquiry

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‘CJP stands with students’: Abhijeet Dipke backs Jharkhand protest

Students in Jharkhand continue protests over alleged recruitment exam irregularities. They demand a CBI probe into JPSC and JSSC examination discrepancies. Protesters have lost faith in the current CID investigation into the matter. They seek reforms in the recruitment process and action against responsible officials. The students warn of further escalation if their concerns are

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5 women killed, 4 injured in lightning strikes in Jharkhand

Five women died and four were injured by lightning strikes in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh and Godda districts. Three women were killed in Ramgarh while sowing paddy, and two died in Godda. The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms for the next four days. A yellow alert has been issued for isolated thunderstorms and heavy

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Locked, loaded … and put on hold: Another bewildering Trump pivot on Iran

President Trump announced a halt to a threatened military strike against Iran for now. He cited requests from Iran and other nations for deal finalization. Diplomatic efforts are reportedly underway with mediators facilitating discussions between Washington and Tehran. Meanwhile, domestic political challenges and internal party criticism are growing for the President. Markets and allies closely

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India’s deep-sea bet: Centre’s ‘Samudra Manthan’ to churn crude — How it works

India is funding half the cost of deepwater oil and gas exploration wells. This new scheme aims to reduce reliance on imported energy supplies. The government will support sixty exploration wells over the next five years. This initiative encourages companies to explore previously avoided offshore areas. Shared infrastructure will also lower development costs for new

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New Orleans uses 9,000 Christmas trees to restore coastal marsh

New Orleans is giving used Christmas trees a second life by dropping them into coastal marshes to help slow land loss. The bundled trees trap sediment, reduce wave energy and support marsh grass growth. Scientists say the method helps restore wetlands in selected areas but is only one part of Louisiana’s broader coastal protection efforts.

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