Sexual Harassment Case In Tamil Nadu, TVK Faces Flak, DMK And AIADMK Demand Action
A political dispute has emerged in Tamil Nadu after a TVK functionary was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a college student in Kanyakumari district. Opposition parties, including the DMK and AIADMK, have raised questions regarding women safety and accountability within the political party. The opposition alleged that the party has failed to take action against members facing criminal charges and sexual harassment allegations. The incident follows earlier cases involving other party functionaries who faced accusations of sexual assault and involvement in drug trafficking. Opposition leaders have questioned the lack of suspensions or investigations within the party leadership following these repeated allegations.
Telangana Student Dies of Suspected Cardiac Arrest in US; Body to Be Brought Home
A 25-year-old student from Khammam in Telangana, identified as Nallamala Akshita, died following a suspected cardiac arrest in Albany, New York. Akshita, who had recently completed her master's degree in science and was set to begin a new job, collapsed suddenly while walking outside her residence. Her brother rushed her to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. The unexpected demise has left her family and local community in deep shock. Arrangements are underway to repatriate her mortal remains to India for final rites.
Delhi Metro FIR Over Anti-Govt Posters On Airport Express Line, Police Probe QR Code
The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against unidentified persons after two anti-government posters were found pasted inside a train on the Delhi Metro Airport Express Line. The posters questioned the government's performance, listing nine claims about changes in the country in recent years, and included a QR code inviting passengers to join an online group. Cases have been filed under the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Public Property Act and the Metro Railways Act. The Delhi Police Special Cell has joined the investigation to identify those responsible for pasting the posters and to trace the administrators of the online group linked through the QR code.
NHRC Notice To Punjab Over Unsafe Pilgrim Buses, Fire Safety Lapses And Blocked Exits
The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary of Punjab and the Secretary of the Union Ministry of Transport over safety lapses in buses operating under the state pilgrimage scheme. An inquiry has been sought following reports of blocked emergency exits, sealed driver cabins, and fire safety failures in pilgrim buses in Mansa and Amritsar. The human rights body observed that welfare initiatives must not operate at the risk of passenger safety and called for corrective steps and a comprehensive report. The state government faces scrutiny over whether the modified fleet adheres to required transport standards.