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In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the community, a 22-year-old woman and her 30-year-old male friend were apprehended by the Sector 17 police in Chandigarh. The arrest follows the discovery of a covertly placed camera in the bathroom of a Girls' Paying Guest (PG) facility.

This shocking incident unfolded in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, revealing a distressing tale of hardship and desperation. On the night of November 29, it was discovered that two daughters, Pallavi Tripathi and Vaishnavi Tripathi, had been living with their mother's decomposed body for almost a year. The mother, Usha Tripathi, passed away on December 8, 2022, succumbing to an illness aggravated by their inability to afford medical treatment. The absence of their father, who left the household years ago, exacerbated their economic challenges.

In a fiery address at a mega public rally in Kolkata, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted, "Nobody can prevent the Central Government from implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA)." Shah, a key BJP leader, criticized the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, accusing it of engaging in "appeasement politics." He passionately urged the public to bring the BJP to power in the upcoming assembly polls.

The Supreme Court of India, on November 28th, dismissed a plea urging a complete ban on the employment of Pakistani artists in India. This decision affirmed the Bombay High Court's stance, with Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti presiding over the case. The petitioner sought to prohibit Indian citizens from engaging Pakistani artists for work or performances. Justice Khanna, before dismissing the plea, emphasized that patriotic sentiments should not manifest as hostility towards individuals from neighboring countries, urging a broader perspective.

In a bold and decisive move, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the allegations made by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPM] during the inauguration of the Loan Fair in Attingal. The event, organized by Indian Overseas Bank and Canara Bank, served as a platform for Sitharaman to confront the accusations of fund withholding by the CPM.

The Bihar government has come under fire for its decision to slash the number of holidays for Hindu festivals and increase the number of holidays for Muslim festivals in the academic year 2024. The move has been seen as a blatant appeasement of the Muslim community by the ruling RJD-JDU coalition led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

On Monday, November 27th, the Adani Group confronted unwarranted accusations linking them to the tragic Silkyara tunnel collapse in Uttarkashi. The group unequivocally disassociated itself from the incident, exposing what they termed as "nefarious attempts" to falsely implicate them in the construction failure that resulted in 41 workers being trapped since November 12.

"Game of Thrones": Explosive political shift as VK Pandian, ex-IAS officer and perceived heir to Naveen Patnaik, formally joins BJD, a Tamilian's ascent sparks speculation on Odisha's next CM, from bureaucrat to potential CM whose 5T initiatives reshaped state dynamics

A former bureaucrat who is widely regarded as the successor of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has officially joined the ruling party of the state. VK Pandian, who retired from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) earlier this month, has become a member of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the party that has been in power in Odisha for more than two decades.

The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has initiated a directive that has significant implications for the food industry in the state. "The Uttar Pradesh government has granted department stores, outlet chains, and retailers a 15-day period to remove any food items with halal certification from their inventory." This order marks a bold move that directly impacts how food products are certified and presented to consumers within the state.

In Gujarat, a notable legal case came to a conclusion, underscoring the sensitivity and importance of religious sentiments in India. On 25th November, the Additional Judicial Magistrate Court of Valsad sentenced Azad Riyazuddin Ansari to three years in prison for posting derogatory content about Lord Ganesha on Facebook. Additionally, Ansari was fined Rs 50,000 for his actions, which were deemed offensive to the Hindu community.