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Unlike most communities in India, the Banchhadas in M.P. invest more in their daughters’ upbringing than in their sons’, by giving them better nutrition and clothes, only so that they can force them into sex work and live off their earnings. Branded a ‘criminal tribe’ by the British and now classified as a Scheduled Caste, the community remains on society’s margins as government and NGOs have struggled to break the cycle, reports Mehul Malpani

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her elder brother in Sitapur. The murder occurred after the girl returned home following police recovery. Family opposition to her love affair appears to have driven the fatal attack. The accused brother chased and attacked his sister with a sharp weapon. Police are actively searching for the absconding accused brother.

Two Chhattisgarh labourers were killed in a terror attack at a brick kiln in Kulgam. Attackers allegedly questioned the victims about their caste and community before opening fire on them. This incident echoes survivor accounts from a previous terror attack in Pahalgam. The victims were identified as Deepak Ratrey and Bhupendra Bhaina from Chhattisgarh. Authorities are coordinating to return the bodies and provide financial assistance to the families.

Two migrant labourers were killed in a terrorist attack in Kulgam district. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah questioned the timing of this incident. He noted such attacks occur when his party demands statehood restoration. People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti called the killings a security lapse. She requested a high-level investigation and compensation for the victims.

In the early hours of the day, a lion, aged around one to two years, got trapped in an iron gate while attempting to jump over it in the Grofed area of the city, Deputy Conservator of Forests Akshay Joshi said

With leptospirosis deaths mounting in Kerala, here’s what is driving the State’s high mortality burden

JeM operative Mondal allegedly used Arpita Sarkar to establish contacts with influential political leaders in West Bengal and collect personal information about them, police said

Jairam Ramesh said, “The self-declared non-biological PM enjoys playing the victim card.” The Congress leader also said that Mr. Modi uses “vile vitriol” against his predecessors and political opponents.

His appeal came after the Executive Engineer of the Kabini dam issued a flood alert stating that inflow into the reservoir had reached 15,500 cusecs on August 1

Tensions have persisted in several districts of Nepal since communal clashes erupted in Sunsari in Koshi province, prompting authorities to impose curfews, prohibitory orders and step up security deployment

Actor Vijay watched Dhanush's film Thiruchitrambalam with fans in Hyderabad. He insisted on attending the screening despite security concerns and wore a mask. After the movie concluded, Vijay immediately called Dhanush to commend his acting. The film Thiruchitrambalam was released in August 2022 and received critical acclaim. This event highlights Vijay's appreciation for good cinema and fellow actors' work.

The first accident occurred around 4 a.m. near Ollur

“Logic: If the jersey is saffron, the mind may turn saffron!” Sibal wrote on X

“A legal battle is the only way to deal with a State that has consistently denied Tamil Nadu its rightful share of Cauvery water,” the DMK president said in a post on X

Canada has updated study permit rules, increasing financial scrutiny for applicants. Immigration officers will now examine both the amount and source of applicant funds. This change broadens the assessment beyond previous high-risk environment considerations. Applicants may need to provide additional financial and employment documents for verification. The minimum financial requirement for study permits remains unchanged by these updates.

Blue alert issued at Peringalkuthu Dam, city reels under flooding and traffic chaos as authorities urge residents to stay indoors