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Justice For Durgapur Survivor

In a shocking incident that has stirred public outrage, Durgapur police have arrested four persons in connection with the alleged gang rape of a medical student hailing from Odisha.

Durgapur Assault

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan condemned the alleged gang-rape of an Odia MBBS student in Durgapur, West Bengal. Pradhan urged swift justice and a thorough investigation.

Balasore Bus Mishap

Several people sustained injuries after a bus they were travelling in overturned near Tarini Chhak on National Highway 16 in Balasore district. According to reports, a bus carrying pilgrims was returning from Puri to Kolkata.

CM Banerjee’s Statement

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee responded to the Durgapur gang-rape case, stating that girls should not go out at night. She reaffirmed a zero-tolerance policy on such crimes and directed police to take strict action against the accused.

100% pc Additional Tariff

China criticized the US for imposing 100% additional tariffs on Chinese goods, accusing Washington of "double standards." Beijing pledged a "principled position" and said it would maintain export controls in a "prudential and moderate" way.

Six Maoists Arrested

In a significant breakthrough amid India's long-standing battle against left-wing extremism, security forces in South Bastar's Dantewada district arrested six suspected Maoists and safely defused an improvised explosive device planted near Manganar Road.

Women’s World Cup

Australia captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the crucial Match 13 of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup at ACA-VDCA Stadium, in Vizag

India Colts Shine

Indian junior men's hockey team remained unbeaten as they registered a comfortable 4-2 win against New Zealand in the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup.

West Indies Fight Back

After being bundled out for 248 in their first innings, West Indies fought back strongly with John Campbell and Shai Hope scoring unbeaten half centuries taking the visitors to 173/2 at stumps on Day 3 of the second Test. Earlier, Kuldeep Yadav bagged a fifer, helping India take 270-run first innings lead allowing them to enforce follow-on.