Morning Headlines:
Kolkata Rape Case Suspect Confesses; Chaos Over Ticket Distribution at BJP Office in J&K; BJP States Kangana Won’t Comment on Farmers
Good Morning,
Yesterday’s big story centered around a rape case in Kolkata where the suspect finally confessed to his crime. Additionally, there was significant uproar at the BJP office in Jammu & Kashmir over ticket distribution.
But before we dive into those stories, here’s a look at today’s key events:
- West Bengal: Supreme Court hearing on the decision to cancel OBC certificates.
- Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody ends today.
- Maharashtra: Mahavikas Aghadi meeting to discuss seat-sharing arrangements.
Now, let’s dive into yesterday’s top headlines:
1. Kolkata Rape Case: Suspect Confesses Crime During Polygraph Test
The prime suspect in the Kolkata rape and murder case, Sunil Sharma, has finally confessed to his crime. Sunil revealed that he consumed alcohol before heading to the red-light district and eventually committed the heinous act. During a polygraph test, he admitted to raping and then murdering the trainee doctor. This confession comes 20 days after the incident, which occurred on the night of August 9th, with the doctor’s body being discovered the next day in the seminar hall of the medical college.
Read the full story here…
2. Chaos Over Ticket Distribution at BJP Office in J&K, Party Revises List Three Times
In Jammu & Kashmir, the BJP has faced intense backlash over its candidate list for the upcoming Assembly elections, the first in a decade. After releasing an initial list of 44 candidates, party workers staged protests at the BJP office, leading to the withdrawal and revision of the list multiple times. The BJP’s state president emphasized the importance of the first phase of the election, promising that candidates were chosen with utmost care.
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3. J&K Congress-NC Alliance Finalizes Seat Sharing for Upcoming Elections
The Congress and National Conference (NC) in Jammu & Kashmir have finalized their seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Assembly elections. The NC will contest 51 seats, while Congress will field candidates for 32 seats. Seven seats will be reserved for other coalition partners. This alliance could potentially reshape the political landscape in the region.
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4. BJP Clarifies: Kangana Will Not Comment on Farmers, Distances Itself from Her Statement
The BJP has distanced itself from actress Kangana Ranaut’s recent remarks on the farmer protests. The party stated that Kangana does not have the authority to speak on party policies. Rahul Gandhi strongly condemned Kangana’s statement, accusing the BJP of disrespecting farmers. Kangana had earlier remarked that severe crimes, including violence, took place during the farmer protests, leading the BJP to advise her against making further comments on the issue.
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5. Rohan Jaitley Poised to Become BCCI Secretary as Jay Shah Eyes ICC Chairman Role
Rohan Jaitley, president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), is likely to become the next BCCI Secretary. Current Secretary Jay Shah is almost certain to be nominated for the ICC Chairman role and is expected to file his nomination soon. If Jay Shah steps up, Rohan Jaitley is expected to take over his position in the BCCI.
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6. Rajasthan-MP Governments Plan to Develop Lord Krishna Pilgrimage Circuit, Boost Religious Tourism
The governments of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are collaborating to develop a religious circuit that traces Lord Krishna’s pilgrimage route. This circuit will include significant religious sites like Bharatpur, Kota, and Ujjain. The project aims to boost religious tourism, with both state governments working together to bring the plan to fruition.
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7. Drone Attack Hits 38-Story Building in Russia, Moscow Retaliates with Missile Strikes on Ukraine
A drone attack targeted a 38-story residential building in Saratov, Russia, injuring four people. Russia has blamed Ukraine for the attack and retaliated by launching missile strikes on Kyiv, Kharkiv, and other Ukrainian cities. This incident has further escalated the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
Read the full story here…
Other Main News:
- National: Plan to create 5 new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
- Diplomacy: Ukraine expresses desire to host a peace summit in India.
- Crime: Actor caught smoking in Karnataka jail; 7 officers suspended.
- Business: Musk criticizes Zuckerberg after Telegram CEO’s arrest.