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Chhattisgarh: Three women arrested for attempt to convert students outside a school in Raipur, insulted Hindu Gods and claimed Christianity will make them smarter

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Chhattisgarh: Three women arrested for attempt to convert students outside a school in Raipur, insulted Hindu Gods and claimed Christianity will make them smarter

A case of forced conversion into Christianity has come to light in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. An attempt was being made to change the religion of children outside Madhav Rao Sapre school. Three women have been arrested in this case. The women were trying to deceive the children outside the school. Allegedly, the three women were asking children to go to church outside the school after the final bell and convert to Christianity.

As per the allegations, after the final bell at the school, the women started interacting with the students and gave them negative information about Hindu deities. Along with this, they started insulting Hindu gods and goddesses in front of students. As soon as the incident was reported, people from the Hindu organisation reached the spot and lodged a complaint with the police station. The police have registered a case against the three women and arrested them.

The children whom the women have spoken to are studying in 9th and 10th classes. The students said that after the final bell, when the students came out of the school, three women got out of an auto and came to them.

The women asked the students if they believe in Christianity, do they go to church or not. The children said that they do not go to church, they are Hindus. Then the women asked them to convert to Christianity. The students said that the women were saying that if they go to church, they will become smart in studies. All diseases will also be cured. They added that if they tell this to their family members, their diseases will also be cured.

However, when the children refused, the women started chasing them. The students then informed a local Hindu group about the matter, after which a complaint was filed with the police. The students said that those women had given their names as Mamta Chauhan, Namrata Chauhan and Vibha Masih.

Giving information about the case, Kotwali police station CSP Kesari Nandan Naik said that three women have been arrested. Hindu organisations had filed a complaint against the women saying that they were pressing the students to change their religion. The police is currently investigating the matter and further action will be taken.

Uttar Pradesh: Muzaffarnagar police arrest Aryan for morphing and circulating obscene photos of Hindu girls on Instagram; Read FIR details

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Uttar Pradesh: Muzaffarnagar police arrest Aryan for morphing and circulating obscene photos of Hindu girls on Instagram; Read FIR details

Muzaffarnagar police have arrested a 19-year-old youth identified as Aryan for allegedly morphing and circulating obscene images of a young Hindu woman and her sister on social media using a fake Instagram ID. The complaint in the matter was registered on 22nd June at Civil Lines Police Station. Following the complaint, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sanjay Verma formed a special team to investigate the matter under the supervision of SP (City), CO (City) and SHO Ashutosh Kumar Singh.

Content of the FIR

OpIndia accessed copy of the FIR. It was registered under Section 319(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and 67A of the IT Act on the complaint of the victim. In the complaint, the victim informed police that one of her friends told her about her obscene photo being circulated on the social media platform Instagram. When the victim checked the fake ID on Instagram that posted the obscene photograph, she found that it contained obscene photographs of her sister as well.

The victim asserted that the person behind the handle was trying to defame them in society. The victim further said she suspects someone has hacked her account. “My family and I are extremely disturbed by this,” she added while requesting police to take immediate action.

Accused Aryan arrested

During the investigation, police tracked the ID on Instagram and identified the culprit as Aryan, son of Azam Sultan. He is a resident of Rampuri that falls under Kotwali Nagar police station. During questioning, Aryan admitted to having morphed the images and uploaded the objectionable content on the social media platform Instagram using a fake ID. He was produced in court and sent to judicial custody.

Attempt to censor reporting of ‘love jihad’ in media? Madhya Pradesh High Court rejects petition of Maruf Ahmad Khan

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Attempt to censor reporting of ‘love jihad’ in media? Madhya Pradesh High Court rejects petition of Maruf Ahmad Khan

Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a petition seeking ban on the use of the term ‘Love Jihad’ by newspapers and news channels on 19th June this year.

The petition was filed by one Maruf Ahamd Khan who submitted that the use of the term Love Jihad by media outlets and newspapers hurts the religious sentiments of the Muslim community.

The petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution in the form of a writ in the nature of mandamus requesting the court to direct concerned authorities to take action against the publication of “fake” and “misleading” news relating to the Muslim community.

The petitioner alleged that such publication resulted in his sentiments being hurt and the exploitation of the Muslim community.

However, the petition was dismissed by the High Court on the ground that the relief prayed by the petitioner cannot be claimed in the nature of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL).

“In view of the nature of relief which has been claimed in the writ petition coupled with the averments made in the complaint it is clear that the petition is in the nature of a Public Interest Litigation for which mandamus cannot be issued. Under these circumstances, this Court refrains from entertaining the writ petition,” Justice Vishal Mishra noted in the dismissal order.

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The High Court directed the petitioner to use alternative remedies of approaching the concerned Magistrate under section 156(3), CrPC/175 BNSS or filing a private complaint under section 200, CrPC/223 BNSS.

Bangladesh: BNP leader Fazor Ali rapes Hindu woman at knifepoint in Cumilla, disturbing video of the incident surfaces online. Here is what we know so far

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Bangladesh: BNP leader Fazor Ali rapes Hindu woman at knifepoint in Cumilla, disturbing video of the incident surfaces online. Here is what we know so far

On Thursday (26th June), a prominent leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) named Fazor Ali forcibly broke into the house of a Hindu woman and then raped her at knifepoint.

The incident occurred in Ramchandrapur Panchkitta village in Muradnagar upazila in the Cumilla district of the country. According to reports, the victim is 21 years old and the mother of 2 children.

Her husband works and lives in Dubai. The victim had been residing in her paternal house for about 2 weeks. Fazor Ali had been stalking her from the time she had been staying there.

On Thursday (26th June), when the family members of the victim went to a local fair, the BNP leader seized the opportunity to break into his house and rape her at knifepoint.

When the victim screamed for help, locals rushed to the crime scene and detained Fazor Ali. But he managed to flee.

The victim was taken to the Cumilla Medical College Hospital for medical examination. A disturbing video of the incident has now gone viral on social media. The victim filed a complaint with the Muradnagar police on Friday (27th June).

5 arrested including BNP leader Fazor Ali

A case was registered under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act of 2000. The police first arrested 4 people for sharing the explicit video of the victim on social media.

On Sunday (29th June), the cops apprehended Fazor Ali and 4 other accused in connection to the rape of the 21-year-old Hindu woman. In the meantime, legal action is being taken against all 5 men.

Fazor Ali, the local influential BNP leader, is a resident of Bahechar (Purbo Para) village in Muradnagar.

Atrocities on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh are continuing unabated under the interim government, headed by ‘Chief Advisor’ Muhammad Yunus.

Trinamool Congress distances itself from comments of Kalyan Banerjee and Madan Mitra on Law College rape case, says it strongly condemns the same

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Trinamool Congress distances itself from comments of Kalyan Banerjee and Madan Mitra on Law College rape case, says it strongly condemns the same

Trinamool Congress on Friday evening issued an official statement distancing itself from controversial remarks made by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra regarding the recent rape case at South Calcutta Law College. The statement, posted on X, claimed that the comments were made in the personal capacities of the two leaders and do not reflect the party’s stance.

The rape incident occurred on June 25, 2025, involving a 24-year-old female law student at South Calcutta Law College in Kolkata’s Kasba area. Three individuals, including the alleged main accused Manojit Mishra, a Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad leader, have been arrested. The case has sparked widespread outrage and renewed debates on women’s safety in educational institutions, especially following the RG Kar Medical College incident earlier this year.

Amid these, the two TMC leaders made highly objectionable comments over the incident. Kalyan Banerjee, a TMC MP, faced backlash for his statement saying that the woman was raped by her friends. He had said, “What can be done if a friend rapes his friend. Will the police be in schools? This was done by students to another student. Who will protect her (victim)?”

The Sreerampur MP further said, “Who does all this criminality and molestation? Some men do it. So, who should women fight against? Women should fight against these perverted men.” These comments were perceived as trivializing the crime.

TMC MLA Madan Mitra made a shocking remark blaming the woman for the crime against her. He suggested that the victim should not have visited the college alone, implying her actions contributed to the assault. Mitra said, ““If that girl had not gone there, this wouldn’t have happened. If she had informed someone before going or had taken a couple of friends with her, then this wouldn’t have happened”.

He further added, “The one who committed this dirty deed took advantage of the situation.”

In response to large scale outrage on these comments, TMC was forced to issue the statement distancing it from the comments. The party stated, “The remarks made by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra concerning the heinous crime at South Calcutta Law College were made in their personal capacities. The party unequivocally disassociates itself from their statements and strongly condemns the same. These views do not reflect the position of the party in any manner whatsoever.”

It further added, “The remarks made by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra concerning the heinous crime at South Calcutta Law College were made in their personal capacities. The party unequivocally disassociates itself from their statements and strongly condemns the same. These views do not reflect the position of the party in any manner whatsoever.”

‘Sky is never the limit’: 5 big moments from PM Modi’s interaction with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the ISS

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‘Sky is never the limit’: 5 big moments from PM Modi’s interaction with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the ISS

In a proud moment for the nation, PM Modi had an interaction with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s first astronaut to journey to space in over four decades. Shukla, currently stationed aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as a member of the Axiom-4 mission, represents a significant milestone for India’s space ambitions and symbolizes the maturity of India’s scientific progress.

Launched on June 25 aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre, Shukla’s mission is not only a personal achievement but also the result of years of collaboration between ISRO and NASA, fulfilling a promise made during PM Modi’s 2019 visit to the United States.

The conversation between PM Modi and Shukla was filled with pride, inspiration, and even lighthearted moments. Here are the top five highlights from their historic interaction:

1. ‘You are farthest from India, but closest to Indians’ hearts’: PM Modi to Shukla

Prime Minister Modi opened the interaction by expressing the nation’s collective pride in Shukla’s achievement. “You are farthest from India, but closest to Indians’ hearts,” Modi remarked, underlining the emotional connection shared by every Indian as they watched one of their own soar beyond the Earth.

Shukla, the first Indian to reach the ISS, carries with him the aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians, a fact PM Modi did not miss highlighting.

2. A ‘Shubh-Aarambh’ for India’s youth

In his characteristic oratorical style, PM Modi cleverly linked Shukla’s name to the larger narrative of India’s space ambitions. Pointing out that ‘Shubh’ means auspicious, Modi termed this historic mission a shubh-aarambh — an auspicious beginning — for India’s youth and the nation’s journey towards becoming a leader in space exploration.

3. Gajar Ka Halwa: A sweet moment of laughter

In an enjoyable moment of cultural pride, PM Modi inquired whether Shukla had shared the famous gajar ka halwa (carrot dessert) he carried to the ISS with fellow astronauts. Laughing, Shukla confirmed that not only did they enjoy the halwa, but other Indian sweets were part of the space menu too, proving that Indians have a knack for a sweet tooth and wherever they go, their traditions follow.

4. ‘India looks bigger from space’: Shubhanshu Shukla

When asked what India looked like from space, Shukla’s response was both scientific and symbolic. “India looks grand and bigger from space than it does on the map,” he said, highlighting the awe-inspiring perspective astronauts experience when they view Earth from orbit, a view that evokes pride and humility in equal measure.

5. ‘Sky is Never the Limit, not for you, Not for me, not for India’: Shukla

Shukla concluded with an inspirational message aimed at India’s youth. Emphasizing the role of mindfulness and staying calm under pressure, the astronaut said, “If you try and build your future properly, the nation’s future will also be good.” His most powerful statement, however, resonated across generations: “Sky is never the limit; not for you, not for me, and certainly not for India.”

Axiom-4: Science, collaboration, and India’s space legacy

The Axiom-4 mission marks a significant step for India’s space diplomacy and scientific advancement. The mission’s Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the ISS on June 27, beginning a two-week period of experiments, technology demonstrations, and educational activities.

Shukla will lead seven of the 60 experiments planned aboard the ISS, representing India’s growing contributions to global space research. This mission also reflects the deepening collaboration between NASA and ISRO — a commitment first announced by PM Modi and then-US President Donald Trump.

In his first message from the ISS, Shukla expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying, “The view surpassed expectations… but working together to advance science and research will be the most amazing part of these two weeks.”

As India watches this historic mission unfold in awe and with a sense of pride, one thing is clear: for a new generation of Indians, the sky is no longer the limit.

Iran deports over 88,000 undocumented Afghan migrants in a single week, govt cancels all lease agreements with Afghan refugees and bans giving them shelter

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Iran deports over 88,000 undocumented Afghan migrants in a single week, govt cancels all lease agreements with Afghan refugees and bans giving them shelter

More than 88,000 undocumented Afghan migrants were deported from Iran in a single week, Khaama Press reported, citing International Organisation for Migration (IOM), raising alarm over urgent humanitarian and funding needs,

Between June 18 and June 26, a total of 88,308 undocumented Afghan nationals were forcibly returned from Iran to Afghanistan, according to the IOM’s June 28 update. The organisation stated that only 11 per cent of these returnees received any humanitarian assistance due to critical resource limitations, calling for urgent international funding to meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable.

The report further highlighted that 55 per cent of the returnees during this period were forcibly deported, and 64 per cent were travelling as families–underscoring the disproportionate impact on women and children. This figure marked a steep rise from the previous week, when 32,844 individuals were returned between June 10 and June 17.

Earlier data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) showed that over 71,000 migrants were returned from both Iran and Pakistan between June 1 and June 15, underscoring the scale and continuity of expulsions. Both agencies warned of the dire health and protection challenges that await returnees in overcrowded and under-resourced border areas, Khaama Press reported.

In Iran, the crackdown on undocumented Afghan nationals has intensified. Authorities have issued new orders invalidating all lease agreements with Afghan refugees and warning landlords against offering them shelter. According to Khaama Press, police have reportedly detained Afghan migrants across several provinces, with arrests increasing notably after the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel.

Meanwhile, Pakistan has also resumed strict enforcement against Afghan refugees, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Identity checks, detentions, and deportations have increased, often targeting families with little to no warning or legal recourse. Human rights groups have expressed concern over the ongoing mass arrests and forced returns.

Both IOM and WHO have appealed for immediate international support to address the escalating refugee crisis. With deportations surging and border services overstretched, Afghan returnees face rising threats of homelessness, poverty, and deteriorating health conditions, Khaama Press reported.

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

Suhas Shetty murder case: NIA finds direct involvement of PFI, accused received foreign funding, hatched conspiracy 3 months in advance

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Suhas Shetty murder case: NIA finds direct involvement of PFI, accused received foreign funding, hatched conspiracy 3 months in advance

Days after the NIA took over the case of deceased Hindu activist Suhas Shetty, the central agency has made explosive revelations about his murder by Islamic terrorists.

According to reports, the NIA found that most of the men involved in the murder of the Hindu activist are directly connected to the banned radical Islamic outfit Popular Front of India (PFI).

It also came to light that the accused received financial assistance from both local sources and abroad. This became evident from the money transferred to the bank accounts of the accused men in the Suhas Shetty murder case.

NIA officials are investigating the bank account details of 12 accused who have been arrested in connection with the case. All of them are now being interrogated by the central agency.

In the meantime, it has transpired that the plan to murder Hindu activist Suhas Shetty was hatched 3 months earlier in January 2025. Accused Adil Mehroof had given ₹3 lakhs to the gang of Abdul Safwan around that time.

A ‘Plan B’ was also hatched in case the Hindu activist managed to foil their murder plan. NIA found that Abdul Safwan had kept an eye on the movement of Suhas Shetty for 15 days and performed a recce of the places frequented by him.

Accused Azhar Kalavar provided information about the arrival of the Hindu activist in Bajpe and the list of his companions. Two cars were used in the crime.

The Background of the case

On 1st May this year, a mob hacked Hindu activist Suhas Shetty to death in the Bajpe locality in Mangaluru city of Karnataka. The brutal attack on Shetty was caught on camera.

According to reports, the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Shetty had long-standing links to Hindu organisations, particularly the Bajrang Dal.

He was well known in Karnataka’s coastal belt. So far, a total of 12 accused have been arrested in connection with the case. These include:-

  1. Adil Mehroof
  2. Abdul Safwan
  3. Niyaz
  4. Mohammed Mussammir
  5. Kalandar Shafi
  6. Mohammed Rizwan
  7. M. Nagaraj
  8. Ranjith
  9. Azhar Kalavar
  10. Naushad
  11. Abdul Khader
  12. Abdul Razak

The first 8 arrests were made on 3rd May this year. 3 others were apprehended on 15th May. The 12th accused was nabbed on 3rd June.

It had come to light that Adil Mehroof had financed the murder using a portion of the ₹25 lakh compensation awarded to his family by the Congress-led Karnataka government, following the death of his brother Mohammed Fazil.

Himanta Biswa Sarma urges removal of ‘Secular’ and ‘Socialist’ from Constitution’s preamble, targets Indira Gandhi for not resolving illegal immigration and chicken neck issues

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Himanta Biswa Sarma urges removal of ‘Secular’ and ‘Socialist’ from Constitution’s preamble, targets Indira Gandhi for not resolving illegal immigration and chicken neck issues

As the nation commemorates the 50 years of emergency, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for the abolition of the words “Secular” and “Socialist” from the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. Talking to reporters after the launch of a book titled ‘The Emergency Diary’, a book which records resistance to the 1975 Emergency, Sarma said these words were inserted during the regime of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and were never included in the original Constitution.

“Those two words—’Socialism’ and ‘Secularism’—were not originally in the Constitution. They were added under Emergency by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. I urge the Government of India to delete them from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution,” Sarma stated.

He contended that “secularism” is against India’s fundamental belief of Sarva Dharma Sama Bhava—respect for all religions in equal measure—and “socialism” was never an original Indian economic idea. Rather, he stated, India has always adopted the principles of Sarvodaya (good of all) and Antyodaya (benefit of the lowest).

This is the time to eradicate all legacies of the Emergency,” he stated, making a call for an ideological break from what he characterised as the “colonial and Emergency-era mentality.”

Raises questions on Indira Gandhi’s role in the creation of Bangladesh

Sarma also used the occasion to raise questions about Indira Gandhi’s role in the 1971 creation of Bangladesh. During the same occasion, he said, “Many people give credit to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for the creation of Bangladesh, but for the people of Assam, the creation of Bangladesh was never good news.”

He said that Indira Gandhi could have utilised the occasion to negotiate the repatriation of Bangladeshi refugees who had crossed over into Assam during the war. “Therefore, until now, Assamese people are experiencing an identity crisis,” he stated, implying that the influx of refugees has created a lasting effect on the Northeast.

He also said that the then Indian government should have resolved the issue of Chicken Neck after helping the creation of Bangladesh.

Posting the video of his comments on X, he stated, “From ‘Chicken Neck’ to ‘taking back illegal immigrants’, Smt. Indira Gandhi could have used the birth of Bangladesh as a bargaining chip to settle several issues faced by the Northeast. History will have to judge her role dispassionately.” Assam CM Sarma asked whether the 1971 war had been a strategic victory or a long-term handicap for India.

Pakistan starts rebuilding terror camps destroyed by Indian airstrikes during Operation Sindoor: Report

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Pakistan starts rebuilding terror camps destroyed by Indian airstrikes during Operation Sindoor: Report

The Islamic state of Pakistan has started reviving the terror infrastructure and training camps which were destroyed by India in Operation Sindoor in May this year. As per an NDTV report, the terror infrastructure is being rebuilt with the support of the Pakistani military, ISI and the Pakistani government.

The report says that Pakistan is setting up small, high-tech terror facilities in forest areas located along the Line of Control (LoC) in PoK. The forest areas are selected to avoid Indian surveillance and the possibility future attacks. Technologies designed to mask thermal, radar, and satellite signatures have been used in these terror establishments.

The reconstruction is reportedly taking place at several locations targeted in Indian airstrikes, including Luni, Putwal, Tipu Post, Jamil Post, Umranwali, Chaprar Forward, Chhota Chak, and Janglora. Some new terror camps have also come up in areas having challenging terrain and thick forest cover like Kel, Sardi, Dudhnial, Athmuqam, Jura, Lipa, Pachiban, Kahuta, Kotli, Khuiratta, Mandhar, Nikail, Chamankot, and Jankote.

ISI setting up smaller camps to reduce vulnerability

This time, the ISI is reportedly setting up smaller units of terror camps, with each camp accommodating around 200 terrorists, to reduce vulnerability. For enhanced protection, these smaller terror camps will be guarded by specially trained units of Pakistani Army and will be equipped with advanced surveillance tools, including thermal sensors and anti-drone systems.

Citing intelligence sources, the NDTV report further said that Indian agencies intercepted communications which indicated that a recent high-level meeting in Bahawalpur, the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) headquarters destroyed by Indian airstrikes in Operation Sindoor. The meeting was attended by senior commanders of JeM, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hizbul Mujahideen, and The Resistance Front, along with ISI officials.

The meeting reportedly centred around reviving terror infrastructure, reassigning leadership roles, and intensifying recruitment efforts in Pakistan and Kashmir. A video footage showing condolence events for terrorists neutralised in Operation Sindoor guarded by masked armed men.

Pakistan misusing international financial aid

Citing sources, the report said that these terror camps are being reconstructed by diverting the financial aid provided to Pakistan by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Notably, in May this year, the IMF had approved the grant of $1 billion to the country under its Extended Fund Facility at a time when India was attacking terror launchpads in Pakistan and PoK after the Pahalgam terror attack.

Subsequently, in June, the ADB approved a significant financial package for Pakistan, comprising a USD 300 million policy-based loan (PBL) and a USD 500 million program-based guarantee (PBG) despite India raising concerns.  Apart from that, a $7 billion loan was approved by the IMF for Pakistan last year in September.

Operation Sindoor

India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025 in retaliation to the ghastly terror attack in Pahalgam, J&K in which 26 Hindu tourists were killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists after verifying their religion. Under Operation Sindoor, that lasted 4 days, India launched precision strikes on terror launchpads located inside Pakistan and PoK, inflicting a major blow on Pakistan’s proxy war capabilities. Nine locations were targeted by India in airstrikes resulting in the destruction of the bases of terrorist groups including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

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