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An escalating situation in Manipur's Jiribam district is drawing concern as armed Kuki militants from various locations continue their determined effort to take over the district, which lies on the border with Assam. These militants, who initiated their aggressive push on May 3rd of the previous year, paused their operations during the Lok Sabha elections only to resume with increased intensity.

In a disturbing event that unfolded in the PGI police station area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, a man named Danish, who was employed at a local businessman’s residence, has been arrested for committing severe violations of privacy, blackmail and rape. The accused, Danish, reportedly installed a secret camera in the bathroom of the businessman’s house with the intention of filming the businessman's daughter during her private moments.

On a tense Wednesday morning, the Supreme Court issued a sharp rebuke to the government of Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi, focusing on their handling of the ongoing water crisis that has gripped the national capital. In its critical assessment, the apex court highlighted a significant failure by the local government to address the issues perpetuated by the notorious 'tanker mafia', which has been a persistent problem in the city.

On June 11th, a significant shift in the admissions process for Indian universities was announced by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Starting from the 2024-25 academic year, universities and higher education institutions across India will be permitted to conduct admissions twice annually. This change aligns India's admission procedures more closely with those observed in many international universities.

Just one day following the BJP-led NDA's victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, controversy erupted as Avani Dias, a journalist with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News, made questionable statements on Wednesday, 5th June, about the Indian constitution.

In a disturbing occurrence in the Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh, a woman faced molestation and was subsequently threatened with death. The accused, Ata ur Rehman, has been taken into custody by the police. The incident happened on Saturday, June 8th, and has captured significant attention due to two videos circulating on social media that depict the incident.

In a recent judgment, the Rajasthan High Court addressed a sensitive issue involving a six-year-old minor girl and an adult male accused. The court concluded that the specific actions of the accused—removing the girl's innerwear and undressing himself—did not meet the legal criteria for an 'attempt to rape' as defined under Section 376 read with Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Instead, these actions were reclassified as 'outraging the modesty of a woman,' an offense under Section 354 of the IPC.

In a recent unfolding of events, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT Cell Chief, Amit Malviya, has taken legal action against Santanu Sinha, a resident of West Bengal, for allegations of sexual misconduct. The controversy gained public attention after Congress leader and IT Cell Chief, Supriya Shrinate, highlighted these allegations in a press conference.

In a significant development on Monday, June 10th, the Patna Police made two arrests in the Gopalganj district related to the tragic death of 17-year-old Aryan Raj, who was the son of a police officer. The two individuals apprehended, Piyush Raj and Vikas Kumar, also known as Ayush Raj, have been linked to a prominent political family in Bihar. These young men are reported to be the grandsons of Mangroo Yadav, brother of the influential Rashtriya Janata Dal President, Lalu Prasad Yadav.