A former Army chief and other retired officers have condemned the alleged torture of an Army officer and sexual assault of his fiancée inside an Odisha police station. The woman claims she was harassed after being taken into custody, while a former CBI director refutes the allegations, claiming the couple was intoxicated and acted inappropriately. An investigation is underway, and the Odisha government has suspended five police officers.
A series of incidents involving train mishaps and suspected attempts to derail trains across India have raised serious security concerns. From iron rods placed on tracks to tampered fish plates, these acts of sabotage highlight the vulnerability of the country’s railway network. Authorities are investigating these incidents and taking steps to enhance security measures.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has provided an update on the investigation into the horrifying murder of a 29-year-old woman whose body was dismembered and found in a refrigerator. While authorities have identified a potential suspect from West Bengal, they are still gathering evidence and taking precautions for women’s safety in Bengaluru.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out searches at four locations in Punjab on Friday as part of an ongoing investigation into a terror conspiracy. The agency is yet to provide details about the specific nature of the conspiracy or the individuals targeted in the raids.
The death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old chartered accountant who worked for EY, has sparked an investigation into the company’s workplace environment. The incident was brought to light by an emotional letter from her mother, Anita Augustine, who alleged that her daughter died due to excessive work pressure. The Union Labour Ministry has announced a probe into the allegations, while EY expressed their sorrow and offered condolences to the family.
Republican Senator Ron Johnson accuses the Secret Service and FBI of hindering the investigation into the assassination attempt against former President Trump, citing a lack of crucial information, including autopsy reports, toxicology reports, and FBI interview forms. The senator highlights the redaction of crucial information in provided documents and points to the Secret Service’s slow response to information requests.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has formed a five-member ministerial committee to review and coordinate the investigation of alleged scams that occurred during the BJP’s tenure in the state. The committee, led by Home Minister G. Parameshwara, will submit its report within two months.
A video of teenage girls drinking beer at a government school in Chhattisgarh has gone viral, prompting an investigation by education authorities. The incident, which occurred during a birthday celebration, has raised concerns about the lack of supervision and potential for underage drinking within schools.
Norfolk Southern Corporation’s board has launched an investigation into allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct against CEO Alan Shaw. The investigation was triggered by reports of an inappropriate relationship, leading to the hiring of a law firm to conduct an independent review. This comes after a shareholder vote in May that saw Shaw retain his position despite pressure from activist investor Ancora for a management overhaul.
A fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri County, Kenya, has claimed the lives of at least 17 students, with the death toll expected to rise. The fire broke out around midnight, engulfing the rooms where children were sleeping. The victims, aged between 5 and 12, have been identified as primarily nine-year-olds. A thorough investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire, and authorities have vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
