The arrest of one Maddilety, a relative of the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, has sparked controversy in Yemmiganur, Kurnool district. Maddilety, who worked as a librarian in a girls' college, was accused of molesting a student. Despite previous complaints, the college principal did not take any action, leading to a physical attack on him by the student's parents. Students are now demanding the removal of all male teachers from the college, claiming that they are being dismissed whenever they raise harassment complaints.
A tragic incident occurred at St Alphonsa School in Naharlagun when an overhead water tank collapsed, killing three students and injuring two others. The deceased and injured students have been identified and are currently receiving treatment at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences. The school's principal, hostel wardens, and a teacher have been arrested, while another person who was previously detained has been released after her statement was recorded. The incident has sparked an investigation, with a case registered at the Naharlagun police station.
Red Bull has announced that Sergio Perez will no longer be racing for the team, leaving his seat next to world champion Max Verstappen open for the 2025 season. The team is currently deciding between Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda as Perez's replacement, with team principal Christian Horner stating that it will be a choice between the two drivers. Red Bull has yet to officially announce who will fill the seat, but Sky Sports has understood for several weeks that Lawson will be promoted from the junior team.
A Kolkata court has granted bail to the accused in the rape and murder case of a resident doctor, as the CBI failed to file charges within the 90-day period. The accused, former Principal Sandip Ghosh, still faces charges concerning financial irregularities at the medical college. The High Court has also ordered a probe into the alleged mishandling of key evidence by Ghosh. This comes after backlash over his resignation and immediate appointment as Principal of another college.
Lauritz Knudsen, a unit of Schneider Electric group, has announced a strategic partnership with Mumbai Indians as their principal sponsor for the 2022 season. The deal will see the Lauritz Knudsen logo appearing on the front of the team's jersey, reaching their 50 million global fan base. This collaboration aims to combine the expertise and energy of both brands to engage fans and contribute to shaping the new India.
South Korea announced on Monday that North Korea has started preparations to blow up symbolic inter-Korean roads in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, signaling a further deterioration of relations between the two countries. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent efforts to cut ties with South Korea and designate them as the "principal enemy" could lead to the destruction of these roads as early as Monday. This comes after North Korea's Defense Ministry threatened to "open fire" on South Korea in response to alleged drone flights over North Korean territory. However, experts believe a preemptive strike by North Korea is unlikely given the military imbalance between the two Koreas and the U.S. tensions. This is seen as a ploy by North Korea to create unity and leverage in future negotiations with the U.S.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The accused, Sanjoy Roy, was the only person arrested in connection with the crime. The CBI has also arrested five others in relation to the case, including the former principal of the hospital and a former officer-in-charge of a police station, for tampering with evidence. The agency is also investigating financial irregularities at the medical college and hospital. In the meantime, resident doctors continue their hunger strike and plan to hold a rally to demand justice and address their concerns.
Social activist and youth leader Azad Singh Rathore organized a felicitation ceremony on Friday to honor all the COVID-19 workers. The ceremony saw the Principal of a local Medical College, Dr. Rajendra Kumar Aseri, and PMO Dr. BL Mansuria honoring these frontline workers with certificates, memorials, and shawls. The event was organized in recognition of the hard work and dedication shown by these medical personnel during the ongoing pandemic. Additionally, Azad was also in the news for organizing a District level cricket competition named after former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot.
The Karnataka government has withheld the best teacher award from Ramakrishna B G, principal of Government Pre-University College, on the eve of Teachers' Day following pressure from Muslim activists who were angered by his alleged stand during the state's Hijab row in 2018. BJP MLA Y Bharath Shetty has criticized the government for succumbing to the pressure of "Jihadi elements" and insulting the teaching community by withdrawing the award. However, sources in the Education Department claim that Ramakrishna's award was withdrawn for "technical reasons".
The Bengal Health Department has suspended the principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, Sandip Ghosh, amid ongoing investigations into a recent rape and murder case. At the same time, the West Bengal Assembly unanimously passed a new anti-rape bill, proposed by CM Mamata Banerjee, which includes harsh punishments for rape convicts. However, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's proposed amendments to the bill were not accepted by the House.