OpIndia Staff

The Madras High Court has delivered a blistering rebuke to Tamil Nadu police for their "distressing and unfortunate" failure to act against former DMK Minister K. Ponmudy over derogatory remarks targeting Hindu religious sects and women, warning it would order a CBI probe if authorities fail to take immediate action.

The death toll has risen to 78, with 50 people dying due to rain-related incidents and 28 losing their lives in road accidents. In addition to that, 37 people have been reported missing and 115 have been injured.

In a decisive move aimed at recalibrating its global trade balance and sending a strong signal to unfriendly regimes, the United States has announced a 35% tariff on all Bangladeshi imports, citing long-standing trade imbalances and non-cooperative economic policies.

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Ankhad’s name for the appointment to the central government in September 2024.

Hindu villagers in Yadgir clean Ashurkhanas and organise six-day Muharram festivities with devotion, as tension brews in Shivamogga following the desecration of Ganesha and Naagara idols in a government-designated park.

"What is the administration doing? They (Muslims) are committing atrocities against us repeatedly," the victim's father asked.

Several districts in UP witnessed violent clashes during Muharram processions on Sunday, 6th July. Resulting in stone pelting, stick fighting, property damage and mob clashing.

Pune Police revealed that the rape claim made by a 22-year-old IT professional was fabricated. She accused a stranger of posing as a delivery agent and attacking her, but police found the story false within 24 hours after thorough investigation.

Clashes erupted in sensitive areas like Bhagalpur’s Goradih, where swords and country-made guns were used. Internet was suspended in Katihar and flag marches were conducted as authorities scrambled to restore order.

Violence broke out during Muharram processions in Bihar’s Katihar and East Champaran districts. In Katihar, a temple was targeted with stone pelting, while in East Champaran, a 22-year-old youth was killed in a sword attack during a communal clash.