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The uncle of the girl said he wanted to express his support for Muslims and was upset that the incident was ‘used’ to drive communal agendas.

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Calcutta HC: Even if MGNREGA funds misappropriated, genuine workers need to be compensated

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Some MGNREGA workers in the state have not received their rightful wages for 18 months due to a dispute between the Centre and state government

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File a criminal case against Vikram Pavaskar, Shiv Pratisthan Hindustan demand citizens and social organisations

sabrangindia - June 14, 2023

While delivering a memorandum to Police Inspector Shashikant Chavan of Islampur police station, Dhanaji Gurav, B. G. Patil, Digvijay Patil, Shakir Tamboli, Shahaji Patil demanded the investigation and prosecution of Vikram Pavaskar and Shiv Pratishthan Hindustan

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Clear case of re-victimisation: Former SC judge Madan B Lokur on Delhi Police’s handling of women wrestlers case

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Singh is a powerful, well-connected person, who has not been arrested despite the allegation of aggravated sexual assault, says Justice Lokur

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Eggs, sprouts, millets once more part of mid-day meals: Karnataka

sabrangindia - June 13, 2023

Eggs were first piloted in Karnataka's mid-day meals in eight districts in 2021. Earlier attempts to do this had faced opposition from extremist religious groups

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POCSO: lack of witness not a ground for acquittal, says Meghalaya HC

sabrangindia - June 12, 2023

The court held that if the survivor’s testimony is reliable then lack of witnesses to the incident cannot become a reason for acquittal

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Protesting wrestlers will resume stir, say govt not ready to arrest WFI chief by June 15

sabrangindia - June 10, 2023

The wrestlers, who participated in a Mahapanchayat with Khap leaders held in Sonipat on Saturday, June 10, reiterated their stand that they will not participate in the Asian Games later this year if the government does not meet their demands.

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