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In a series of petitions calling for the criminalization of marital rape in India, the Union of India has presented a preliminary affidavit before the Supreme Court, asserting that existing laws already provide sufficient protection for married women against sexual violence. The Centre argues that extending the offense of "rape" to marital relationships could be viewed as "excessively harsh" and disproportionate given the unique dynamics of marriage.

A horrific tragedy unfolded when a mother of three was raped and killed while unconscious on a park bench after a night out, a court was told. Natalie Shotter, aged 37, had been enjoying a night out before she was allegedly attacked by a stranger, identified as Mohamed Iidow.

In a significant ruling on 30th September, the Bareilly court convicted Mohammed Alim in a case of what is widely known as "love jihad." The court found Alim guilty of deceiving a woman into a relationship by pretending to be someone else—an act that tragically led to coercion, violence, and threats. Posing as "Anand," Alim managed to convince the woman that he was a Hindu, with the false intention of marriage. Once trust was established, he coerced her into sexual relations under false pretenses, leaving her in a vulnerable and dangerous situation.

In an unusual turn of events, a thief who had stolen a Radha Krishna idol from a temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district returned it on the 1st of October. Alongside the idol, he left an apology letter explaining the troubles he had been facing since committing the crime. In his note, the thief confessed to experiencing a string of misfortunes, including his son falling ill, which he attributed to the theft. The idol, made from the sacred ashtadhatu (an alloy of eight metals), was promptly reinstalled in the temple after performing necessary rituals, restoring peace to the place of wor...

In a tragic and disturbing incident, the body of a young Hindu girl was found last month, on the 21st of September, in an abandoned condition in Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. The girl, later identified as Priyanka, had been missing for several months. She was last seen on 31st May, and her disappearance had left her family in distress, desperately searching for her. It was a day that turned the family's world upside down, as their loved one had simply vanished without a trace. "The victim had gone missing from her house since 31st May," reports confirmed.

Weeks after the arrest of SP leader Moeed Khan and his driver Raju Khan in connection with the gang-rape of an 12-year-old OBC girl in Ayodhya, new evidence has surfaced in the form of DNA reports. These reports have confirmed a match between Raju Khan’s DNA and the foetus, tightening the noose around the accused in the case. This crucial piece of evidence has intensified the case, making it harder for the accused to evade the legal consequences.

On September 28th, in a shocking incident, the Jamui police in Bihar apprehended Mohammad Sarfaraz and his accomplice Imtiaz for a heinous act of blackmail. The two were involved in threatening a young woman by using her private photos, demanding not only Rs 30 lakh but also insisting that she spend a night with them. The main accused, Sarfaraz, is reportedly the girl’s ex-boyfriend, who took advantage of their past relationship by allegedly capturing her private moments through photographs.

In a significant development on Saturday, September 28, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, an Iran-backed terror organization. Nasrallah, who had long been a prominent figure in the Iran-backed resistance, was reportedly killed in a targeted strike carried out by Israel in Lebanon. This operation marks a substantial blow to Hezbollah and Iran’s regional influence, particularly in Lebanon, where Hezbollah has maintained a strong presence.

In a decisive action aimed at reclaiming government land, the Gujarat administration carried out a large-scale demolition drive on 28th September 2024, targeting illegal religious structures, including a mosque, a 500-year-old graveyard, and several dargahs near the sacred Somnath Temple. This move has drawn both praise and criticism, but it is undeniable that the Gujarat government took a firm stand against unlawful encroachments that had plagued this region for years.