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A Sikh pilgrim named Sarabjit Kaur vanished during a journey in Pakistan, only to reappear later having embraced Islam and assumed a new identity, Noor Hussain. According to reports, she married a local man, prompting complex questions about her disappearance, consent, and cross-border legal jurisdiction. Her case has sparked debate in both religious and diplomatic spheres, raising concerns about individual rights, community reactions, and bilateral accountability.

A startling administrative error in Haryana has come to light after it was discovered that a deceased woman’s voter roll entry carried the photograph of a Brazilian model. The woman, who passed away in 2022, had her identity misrepresented in official electoral records, raising questions about the integrity of the voter registration process. This anomaly highlights lapses in verification protocols and underscores the need for stringent audits in voter databases.

Tensions flared at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) after 28 students, including the president of the student union, were detained during a confrontation with police on campus. The unrest reportedly stemmed from a protest march that escalated into clashes when authorities attempted to disperse the crowd. The detained students were taken into preventive custody amid allegations of police overreach and violations of protest rights.

Over three decades after his father was killed in a fake encounter during Punjab’s insurgency-ridden era, the son of a slain police officer has spoken out against the long shadow cast over his family. Denied government employment and burdened by the stigma of state violence, he claims that four generations of his family have lived with the consequences of a miscarriage of justice.

A devastating roof collapse at a government school in Rajasthan has resulted in the deaths of seven students, sparking widespread grief and outrage across the region. Initial reports indicate that the structure gave way during school hours, leaving several children trapped under debris. While rescue efforts were mounted swiftly by local authorities and villagers, the fatal outcome has raised serious questions about the state of infrastructure in public educational institutions.

In a remote village of Himachal Pradesh, an unusual yet culturally rooted marriage has captured national attention—two brothers marrying the same woman. While rare in contemporary India, this practice, known as fraternal polyandry, has deep historical roots in certain Himalayan communities. The incident has sparked debate around legality, social acceptance, and the tension between customary traditions and codified law.

A verbal altercation aboard a Mumbai suburban train escalated into a case of linguistic abuse when a woman was allegedly told to "speak Marathi or get out" by a fellow commuter during a dispute over seating. The incident, which took place during peak travel hours, has drawn widespread condemnation and raised fresh concerns about rising regional chauvinism in India’s most cosmopolitan city.

In a harrowing incident that has shaken Odisha, a 15-year-old girl was set on fire by unidentified miscreants in the coastal district of Puri. The attack, which left her with severe burn injuries, prompted urgent medical intervention. Following initial treatment at a local facility, the teenager was airlifted to AIIMS Delhi for specialized care. Authorities have launched an intensive investigation, while public outrage continues to mount over the brutality of the assault.

Eco Recycling Ltd., a pioneer in India’s electronic waste management sector, has announced a significant expansion of its operational capacity. The company has increased its e-waste processing capabilities by 18,000 metric tonnes (MT) annually, marking a pivotal step toward addressing the country’s growing environmental and regulatory challenges around electronic waste.

Changur Baba, once a modest seller of taweez (amulets), has found himself at the center of a sweeping investigation led by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Accused of orchestrating a vast religious conversion network reportedly worth over ₹100 crore, he exemplifies how influence and wealth can spiral far beyond humble beginnings. Authorities allege that under the guise of spiritual healing, Changur Baba built a sophisticated operation drawing in substantial funds, triggering concerns over financial misappropriation and religious exploitation.