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"Shiver runs down the spine": this sentiment echoed across the courtroom and indeed, the nation. The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently delivered a verdict that was both necessary and, for many, deeply unsettling. The court upheld the conviction and the accompanying sentence for a grandfather who committed the unimaginable crime of raping his 1-year-old granddaughter.

Pon Manickavel, a respected and retired officer from the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the previous Inspector General of the Idol Wing, recently stepped into the spotlight, revealing shocking insights about the theft of a precious ancient idol. This wasn't just any idol. It hailed from the spiritually significant Kundavai Jainalayam temple in Tamil Nadu.

The recent incidents in Pakistan, particularly in the Jaranwala region of the Faisalabad district, have caught global attention. A hostile Islamist mob, supposedly riled up by 'blasphemy' whispers, unleashed terror by attacking Christian residences and churches. Shockingly, eight churches were reduced to ashes.

Isn't it just heartwarming when a serial killer gets treated with the same kindness as a child who stole a candy bar? Chandrakant Jha, not just any man but a man who befriends, kills, and dismembers his victims, seems to be one of the lucky few who can boast of having received parole not once, not twice, but a whopping five times! And let's not forget the six furloughs. As we give you this generous count, hold onto your seats because Delhi HC has decided that Jha deserved yet another 90-day parole. Their reason? Well, apparently, "satisfactory behaviour." One has to wonder if we're rewardin...

In the buzzing digital sphere, controversies can arise anytime, and even educators are not spared from it. Recently, on August 13, a startling incident occurred involving a prominent educator named Karan Sangwan associated with the widely popular e-learning platform, Unacademy. He sparked a fierce debate by urging students to cast their votes in favor of 'educated politicians'.

Mahatma Gandhi, an iconic figure in India's freedom struggle, once refrained from allowing 'modern medicine' for his ailing wife, Kasturba. However, when it came to another family member, Manu, his views were seemingly different. This revelation poses a pertinent question: Why was there a difference in his approach?

In a remarkable event, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) in Lucknow unveiled a magnificent specimen of the lotus, the emblematic national flower of India. Named 'Namoh 108', this distinct variety boasts 108 petals. As a tribute to the nation's legacy, the flower was ceremoniously dedicated to the citizens right before the 77th Independence Day by the esteemed Director-General of CSIR, N. Kalaiselvi.

In a dramatic turn of events in the bustling city of Bengaluru, a 60-year-old retired state government official found himself ensnared in a honeytrap that ended up costing him a staggering amount of over Rs 82 lakh. The city's police force, acting swiftly on the information, has successfully arrested three individuals in connection to this case: Reena Annamma, 40 years old, her accomplice Sneha, aged 30, and Lokesh, Sneha's 26-year-old husband.

Lal Chowk, situated at the heart of Srinagar, isn't merely a bustling business hub. More significantly, this iconic location encapsulates the vibrant political spirit of Kashmir. Throughout the last century, a multitude of figures, each with distinct narratives and ideologies, have leveraged its symbolic value to stage their grand statements.