BADAUN, Uttar Pradesh — The Rajesh custodial death case at Dataganj Kotwali has brought the management of police custody under scrutiny after the 28-year-old collapsed inside the police station on August 28 and later died during treatment at the district hospital. The case involves allegations by Rajesh’s family, the police version of events, CCTV footage, emergency medical records and a three-member medical board’s post-mortem findings.
Murli Manohar Joshi Education Policy: Key Views
NEW DELHI — Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi’s views on Murli Manohar Joshi education policy present education as a central part of India’s long-term development rather than merely a support system for economic growth. His assessment covers recurring paper leaks, changing budget priorities, the commercialisation of education, the role of policy institutions in shaping the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and the need to strengthen public education.
China-Nepal Disaster Site Lake Burst Risk Eases
The threat from a lake formed after a glacier collapse near the China-Nepal disaster site has weakened, Chinese authorities said on Saturday, August 29, after satellite images showed the reservoir gradually reducing in size. The lake, which straddles the border between China’s Tibet region and Nepal, had raised concerns about a possible secondary flood downstream.
Uttarakhand Shuddhikaran Row: BJP Hits Back at Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI, India — BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Saturday claimed that the video linked to the Uttarakhand ‘shuddhikaran’ controversy had no caste angle and accused the Congress of repeatedly raising caste and other social issues to create divisions within Hindu society. His remarks came after Rahul Gandhi demanded an immediate FIR under the SC/ST Act over the alleged ritual following Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s visit to Haldwani.
Nepal Flood Rescue Resumes as Country Seeks Technical Help
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal resumed search and rescue operations on Saturday as authorities continued looking for nearly 3,000 missing people after a devastating flood killed at least 669 people in Nepal and seven in China’s Tibet. The disaster has also damaged buildings, bridges and power stations, prompting Kathmandu to seek specialised international technical assistance.
Nepal Floods: Kharge Urges PM Modi to Rescue Indians
NEW DELHI, India — Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent action over the Nepal floods, calling for all possible relief assistance to be extended to Nepal and for rescue efforts to be stepped up for Indian nationals stranded in the neighbouring country. Kharge said the safety and early return of around 320 uncontactable Indian nationals should receive the highest priority.




