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An Indian-American woman was apprehended inside the Bakersfield City Council chambers on Wednesday night. She was arrested for issuing threats to “murder” the members of the city council and the mayor. This serious incident unfolded during a heated council session.

On Sunday, the 7th of April, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) shared a brief video of their leader, Asaduddin Owaisi. In this clip, he addressed his followers, expressing his preference to live or die as a ‘Ghazi’. He called upon fellow Muslims to adopt a similar stance. According to Islamic scriptures, Ghazi refers to an Islamic fighter following the path guided by Allah. A Ghazi engages in combat against infidels, meaning those who do not believe in Islam. They either triumph over infidels and polytheists or meet their end in the midst of battle. This prompts the question: what exactly is Asaduddin Owaisi encouraging Indian Muslims to do?

In the Sagar district, a disturbing rise in drug-related incidents has been observed. The local authorities report that the increased use of substances such as drugs, marijuana, opium, and smack is leading to a spike in criminal activities. In a tragic event last night, a young boy, only 15 years old, lost his life in a violent altercation. This heartbreaking incident occurred near the Makronia railway station in Sagar.

In a disturbing turn of events in Canada, Tejeshwar Kalia, an Indian-origin student and store clerk, is embroiled in a legal battle that could result in a 14-year imprisonment. The charges against him stem from an incident where he used a baseball bat to defend himself against a robbery. This incident, which took place on January 5th at the Circle K convenience store located on King Street in Peterborough, has sparked significant controversy.

In a recent discovery, a group of researchers from Karnatak University Dharwad has pinpointed a significant site showcasing ancient rock art in Kalluru, situated within Bhatkal taluk of Uttara Kannada. This discovery marks a notable achievement in the field of historical and archaeological studies.

In a recent court proceeding, the interim bail request of BRS leader K Kavitha was declined. The Delhi court, specifically the Rouse Avenue court, concluded on Monday that the evidence presented was substantial enough to suggest an initial indication of her involvement in the alleged crime and possible destruction of evidence.

In a recent development at Gujarat University, a controversy arose when a group of Muslim students from abroad were found offering namaz in the open area of the university's NRI housing. This led to a dispute with local students, attracting significant attention. Following this incident, "Gujarat University (GU) is taking strong measures regarding the incident." As a result, "Seven Afghan students have reportedly been asked to leave the university." These individuals were residing in the university dormitory without valid authorization, having completed their academic programs but not vacated their accommodation.

On a sunny Sunday, the 7th of April, an interesting political event took place. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter with a special request for the citizens. He urged everyone to dedicate some time to watch a significant 1.5-hour-long interview. The interview in question featured Madhavi Latha, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate. She is the chosen one to stand against Asaduddin Owaisi, the AIMIM leader, representing the Muslim-majority Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency.

In what could be seen as a moment of courtroom drama unfolding outside the court, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud recently had a few choice words that seemed to echo through the corridors of justice. Coming hot on the heels of a peculiar tiff with SCBA President Adish Aggarwala over the call for a suo motu reassessment of the Electoral Bonds judgment, the CJI's remarks were more than just a gentle nudge.

In a significant operation on Friday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted several raids throughout Delhi, focusing on cracking down suspected child trafficking networks. In one of the raids, officials made a heart-wrenching discovery in Keshav Puram: two newborn babies were rescued from a location suspected to be involved in illegal activities. This information was first brought to light by ANI, a reputable news agency.