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Anaya Bangar, formerly known as Aryan Bangar and the child of former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar, is now in the spotlight after revealing her journey as a transgender woman. The transition, made possible through Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in 2023, marks a new chapter in Anaya’s life. Before transitioning, Aryan was actively engaged in cricket, building a foundation in the sport with hopes of pursuing it professionally.

A significant controversy has erupted in Uttarakhand as Muslim MLAs were invited to the Deepotsav event in Haridwar on November 11, drawing intense scrutiny and backlash. The event, set to take place at the holy site of Har Ki Pauri, is traditionally considered exclusive, with restrictions placed on the entry of non-Hindus. This longstanding rule has been challenged following the decision of the Haridwar district administration to extend invitations to Muslim representatives, raising pressing questions about the boundaries of such a sacred event. In response to the escalating tensions, authorities quickly retracted the invitation after a surge of objections from Hindu rights organizations such as Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

In a heated debate on Sunday, November 10, Congress leader Kamru Zzaman Choudhury stirred controversy over the funds allocated by the Uttar Pradesh government for the upcoming Maha Kumbh. During the debate on Times Now, Choudhury argued that rather than spending state funds on the arrangements for the Maha Kumbh, “temple gold should be sold to clear the country’s debt.”

On Sunday, November 10, a powerful protest broke out in Delhi against Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, following an attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada. Sikhs and Hindus gathered with a unified stance outside the Canadian High Commission, voicing their concerns over the incident.

A West Bengal court has officially framed rape and murder charges against Sanjay Roy in the shocking case involving the death of a 31-year-old trainee doctor from Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

On Saturday, November 2, a shocking and alarming death threat was directed at the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath. Recognized for his dual role as both a prominent political leader and the Mahant (Head Priest) of the sacred Gorakhnath temple, this threat has left security forces in a state of high alert.

In Karnataka, currently under Congress governance, the Waqf Board has asserted ownership over 53 historical monuments. This list includes notable sites such as the Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Rauza, Bara Kaman, and forts in Bidar and Kalaburagi. Of these, 43 monuments are located in Vijayapura, formerly the capital of the Adil Shahi dynasty, six in Hampi, and four within the Bengaluru Circle.

In a shocking and tragic incident, a group of eleven tourists from Pune, most of whom were college students, visited a homestay in the Harihareshwar area of Raigad district. In an intoxicated state, the group sought accommodation, but when the owner of the homestay, Abhijit Dhamnaskar, refused to rent them rooms due to their drunken behavior, events took a violent turn. These tourists, unable to control their anger, physically assaulted Dhamnaskar. In the midst of the chaos, they struck and fatally injured his sister, Jyoti Dhamnaskar, who was just 28 years old and worked as a cook at her brother's homestay.

The tragic deaths of Shilpi Jain and Gautam Singh shook the state of Bihar in ways that were both heartbreaking and deeply disturbing. The pair, two young lovers who dreamed of a life together, faced a grim reality that ultimately led to their untimely demise. What initially seemed like a story of a tragic love affair spiraled into something far more sinister, as the circumstances surrounding their deaths pointed towards political foul play rather than a simple case of suicide.

The Wire's Arfa Khanum Sherwani, a figure often associated with pushing an anti-Hindu and anti-India narrative, stirred up fresh controversy on 17th October by reminiscing about Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. Sherwani, known for her frequent remarks that seem to deepen divisions rather than bridge them, expressed her view that the Muslim community in India needed a leader like Khan in today’s climate. She suggested that Khan, who founded Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), was the only leader who could provide proper guidance to the community amidst what she described as a wave of alleged hatred being propagated by the current government. The occasion for her remarks was the 207th birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, a figure with a complex legacy.