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NEW DELHI: Sending a tough message, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that no family member of any terrorist nor close relatives of stone pelters will get government jobs in Jammu and Kashmir.

In a distressing incident that has gripped the community of Paldi village, under the jurisdiction of Shahpur police station, a 15-year-old boy has been arrested for the murder of 50-year-old Hakeem Najakat, who had a controversial past, including charges of cow slaughter and attempted murder. This case has sparked intense discussions on the harsh realities of crime and retribution within the region.

A concerning situation has emerged from Nepal's Mahottari district, where Hindu organisations allege a coordinated effort to seize the land of a historic temple. These groups claim that "Rohingya, Bangladeshi, and illegal Muslim immigrants from other countries have hatched a conspiracy to grab the land of an ancient temple." The land in question belongs to the Laxminarayan Math, also known locally as Mathihani Math. This temple is not just a place of worship but a significant cultural landmark, reputed to be the largest monastery in Nepal and boasting a history that spans hundreds of years.

In the shadows of what many call Bihar's 'Jungle Raj', the tragic story of B Biswas, a senior IAS officer, unfolded with a grim end. Biswas passed away due to kidney failure at Raj Hospital in Ranchi on the morning of August 13, 2002, at the age of 53. Originally serving in the 1982 Bihar cadre, he was later allocated to the Jharkhand cadre after the state was divided.

During a recent election campaign event in Mangolpuri, Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his views on the inclusion of women in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He stated, "RSS does not include women; it is ingrained in their thinking that women should be kept as second-class citizens."

In a tragic incident on the evening of May 25, a devastating fire claimed the lives of 27 individuals, including 10 children, at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat. Rajkot Police Commissioner, Raju Bhargava, has confirmed that 20 bodies have been recovered so far from the site of the inferno at the TRP Gaming Zone.

Early Wednesday morning, a group of laborers working in the Bansloi River in Kulbona village made an astonishing discovery that has since captured the attention of the entire region. As they dug through the soft riverbank sands, their shovels clanked against an unusually hard object buried beneath the surface.

The recent unveiling of the first teaser for the movie "Hamare Baarah" has caught the public's attention, not only for its compelling storytelling but also for the controversy it has stirred. Directed by Kamal Chandra, the teaser presents a stark narrative focused on the severe societal challenges faced by Muslim women. These women, portrayed in the film as being treated as lesser beings and akin to "baby-making machines" within their families, highlight the oppressive conditions faced in the name of religious practices.

Janata Dal (Secular) patron and India's former Prime Minister, HD Deve Gowda, has publicly expressed his disapproval and issued a direct command to his grandson, Prajwal Revanna. Revanna, currently a Member of Parliament for Hassan, is urged to return to India immediately to address serious legal challenges awaiting him.