After almost a decade since the scrapping of Article 370 in 2019, the Election Commission has announced that the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections will be held in three phases starting from September 18, and the results will be declared on October 4. The announcement has been welcomed by the Congress and CPI (M), who eagerly await the restoration of democracy in the Union Territory. In other news, the J&K government's sudden reshuffling of 198 officers has raised concerns, leading to the National Conference seeking the intervention of the Election Commission. Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a protest rally demanding justice for a doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at a state-run hospital.
In a heated display of anger and frustration, hundreds of Dalits took to the streets in Gujarat's Gondal to protest against an alleged caste-based attack on Congress' student wing leader Sanjay Solanki. The incident, which took place in front of a BJP MLA's son, has sparked widespread outrage and demands for justice. However, members of the Yuva Bhim Sena have stated that they will not be intimidated and are determined to seek justice in a fast-track court. In the midst of the chaos, the impartial and factual reporting of IBNS serves as a beacon to those seeking unbiased news and credible information.
Catch is a contemporary news digital platform that aims to filter and provide news-on-the-run for an impatient new generation. It also offers context and insight for influencers and deeper consumers of news. With a commitment to the founding values of the Constitution and ideas of social equity and justice, Catch strives to create a middle ground and build bridges in a world where opinions are often shrill and polarised. Part of the Rajasthan Patrika group, Catch seeks to curate a space and voice that its audience will grow to like and trust, reflecting a dual personality of challenging yet constructive, eclectic yet mainstream, and provocative yet playful. Whether loved or hated, Catch welcomes all feedback and engagement from its readers.
The tragic death of Dr Vandana Das has left her parents tending to the Tulsi plants that have grown near her resting place. Recently, the Kerala High Court dismissed a plea for a CBI probe into her murder and the accused were denied bail. However, the parents still hold onto hope as they await justice for their beloved daughter. MP Shashi Tharoor has also taken up the cause by pursuing a private member's bill in Parliament to protect medical personnel, which he has named after Dr Vandana Das.
Nara Bhuvaneswari, the wife of TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu, visited the family of Munimadugu Bavaiah, a party sympathiser who died during Mr. Naidu's arrest, as part of her Nijam Gelavali programme. She comforted the family and promised to provide assistance, highlighting the support of Andhra Pradesh citizens during the struggle for justice. Ms. Bhuvaneswari was greeted by TDP supporters upon her arrival in Puttaparthi.