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VELLORE: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has directed chief secretary Shiv Das Meena to inquire into allegations against a primary school of “spreading or promoting faith in a particular religion (Christianity)” in K V Kuppam block in Vellore district and submit an action taken report within seven days of the receipt of its communication dated October 13. NCPCR...

KOLKATA: In connection with the death of a Jadavpur University fresher, allegedly due to ragging and sexual molestation at the hostel, the university's executive council has made significant decisions. The 13 individuals arrested in connection with the incident, including four students of the prestigious institute, have been prohibited from entering the university premises or campus. Furthermore, they...

NEW DELHI: A court in Delhi on Monday framed charges, including murder, against a man who repeatedly stabbed and bludgeoned a 16-year-old girl to death in full public view the Shahbad Dairy locality on May 28. Additional Sessions Judge (POCSO) Richa Gusain Solanki framed the charges against Sahil under Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 302 (murder), and provisions of the Scheduled Caste and Schedule Tribe...

MUMBAI: A 13-second viral video clip of a dangerous wheelie stunt performed by a biker along with two women has prompted Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) police to slap a case against all three and launch a hunt for the trio who face charges under Indian Penal Code sections 279 (rash driving) and 336 (endangering lives) as well as the Motor Vehicle Act. The two women have been additionally charged with...