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In a harrowing incident that has shaken the community in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district, a 19-year-old nursing student became the victim of a brutal sexual assault. This alarming event unfolded on a seemingly ordinary Monday, when the young woman, dedicated to her studies and helping others, stepped into an autorickshaw, trusting it to be a safe journey home. However, the intentions of the driver were nefariously different.

In a display of force that has sparked widespread criticism, the Kolkata Police on Tuesday resorted to lathi charges, tear gas, and water cannons in a bid to disperse crowds of protestors at the Kolkata end of Howrah Bridge and near Santragachhi Railway Station on Kona Expressway. These actions were taken as demonstrators tried to bypass police barricades during their 'Nabanna Abhijan'—a march aimed at storming the state secretariat, Nabanna.

On a decisive day, the 25th of August 2024, K. Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu BJP president, delivered a potent speech in Chennai that dissipated any lingering doubts about his party's alliances. He addressed the rife speculations about potential collaborations with the state’s dominant parties, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), clarifying that the BJP views both as primary adversaries.

In a dramatic turn of events on Sunday night, the 25th of August, a serene high-rise society in Ghaziabad was thrust into turmoil. Reports emerged of a violent altercation involving some individuals who were not residents of the area but had gathered at a woman’s apartment for a religious event known as 'Quran Path'—the recitation of the Quran. This incident has ignited controversy amidst suspicions by other society members regarding the intended use of the apartment.

Dr. Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi emerged as a pioneering figure in the annals of South Asian history, distinguishing herself as one of the first Indian and South Asian female physicians trained in Western medicine. Not only did she break cultural barriers, but she also became the first Indian woman to step onto American soil to receive a professional education and graduate in medical science, setting a precedent for future generations.

In a recent development, the Delhi Court has granted interim bail to Meeran Haider, a student from Jamia Millia Islamia and a prominent leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) youth wing. Haider has been implicated in the "larger conspiracy case" connected to the 2020 Delhi riots, which involves serious allegations of a coordinated effort to incite violence in the national capital.

In the wake of the appalling sexual assault on a minor girl in Dhing, Assam, a deep-seated unrest has taken root in the region. This horrific incident involved three youths from the Miya Muslim community, a term often used to describe Muslims of Bangladeshi descent, distinguishing them from the indigenous Muslim population of Assam. This specific incident has markedly intensified the communal tensions, leading to severe backlash against the Miya Muslims.

In a recent incident that has sparked widespread concern among advocates of digital freedom, Pavel Durov, a Russian-French billionaire and the innovative mind behind the Telegram messaging app, found himself under arrest. This event took place on Saturday, 24th August, when Durov was apprehended at Bourget Airport just outside Paris. The circumstances leading to his detention involved him traveling on his private jet, during which he was taken into custody due to an outstanding arrest warrant issued in France.

On the evening of Friday, 23rd August, a potential disaster was narrowly averted when the Farrukhabad Express, operating its regular route between Kasganj and Farrukhabad, encountered an unexpected obstacle. The incident, which unfolded under the cloak of night, began when the train suddenly came into contact with a wooden log deliberately placed on the railway track.