Government Panel Recommends Ban on Film 'Satluj' Over Sovereignty Concerns

Boat carrying several Indian tourists capsizes in Vietnam; rescue ops under way

West Bengal Forms High-Level Committee to Review Draft Uniform Civil Code Bill

The West Bengal government has constituted a high-level committee to examine the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. The formation was announced through an official government notification released on Friday. Authorities cited the bill's wide-ranging implications and extensive scope as the primary reasons for setting up the panel. The committee will review the proposed legislation before any further action is taken on it.

Cash and Weapons Seized at Maharashtra Gangster Baba Farzan's Residence

Authorities raided the home of Baba Farzan, a notorious gangster based in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. The raid uncovered large amounts of cash along with an arsenal of weapons at the property. Farzan is said to have built a powerful criminal network and instilled fear across Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and its surrounding regions during the 1990s. The discovery highlights the extent of his alleged criminal operations in the area.

7-year-old girl raped and murdered in Ghaziabad, body found in mall basement

A seven-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and killed in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Her body was recovered from the basement of an under-construction mall in the area. According to her family, she was lured away with the offer of snacks before the crime was committed. Police have detained multiple suspects and are actively investigating the case. An autopsy is yet to be conducted to confirm the cause of death.