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UP college student dies after 25-year-old man rapes her at home in Unnao, says he took energy pills, arrested
The autopsy report confirmed rape and death due to excessive bleeding from shock and hemorrhage.
In a horrific incident, a second-year college student died after she was allegedly raped by a 25-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district. The accused was arrested on Sunday and confessed to raping her while she was alone at home.
According to the reports, the victim died from excessive bleeding from her private parts. During interrogation, the accused, identified as Raj Gautam, told the police that he consumed two energy pills before committing the crime.
The victim’s sister said when she returned home, she found the victim lying unconscious in the courtyard and bleeding from her private parts. She immediately informed the police, and they rushed her to the nearby district hospital, where the doctors declared her brought dead.
Her body was sent for a postmortem examination. The autopsy report confirmed rape and death due to excessive bleeding from shock and hemorrhage.
The Superintendent of Police, Siddhartha Shankar, told the media that the victim’s father had initially alleged that his 28-year-old neighbour and a 65-year-old woman were involved in the crime. Police had arrested them based on the victim’s father’s claim, but they were later released after Gautam confessed to his crime.
The police said despite her protests, Gautam continued to rape her till she fainted and started bleeding from her private parts. Seeing this, he got scared and ran away, leaving her bleeding.
SP Shankar said they took possession of Gautam’s phone. The police found a chat between the accused and the victim, wherein he tells her about coming over to the house and she refuses. Despite her consent, he went to her home and raped her, which caused severe bleeding from her private parts.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raises concerns over organized crime, extremism in Canada
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar further mentioned that the issues are intricately intertwined and that the authorities are looking into more discussion and investigation.
India and Canada are witnessing escalating diplomatic standoff over the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Speaking on the same, India’s External Affairs minister S Jaishankar noted that there is a rise in organized crimes linked to secessionist groups, violence and extremism in Canada over the years.
The External Affairs Minister further asserted that these issues have been allowed to persist owing to political considerations in Canada. He added that India has been engaged in discussions concerning specific incidents and information related to the aforesaid concerns.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar further mentioned that these issues are intricately intertwined and that the authorities are looking into more discussion and investigation. The minister made these statements while addressing a discussion at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.
On being questioned about reports suggesting Five Eyes group’s role in intelligence related to the killing of Nijar and the FBI’s warning to US Sikh leaders of credible threats, S Jaishankar remarked that he is not a part of the Five Eyes and certainly not part of the FBI. Notably, the Five Eyes is an intelligence alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the US and the UK.
Referring to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations, S Jaishankar assured that the Indian side would take action if the Canadian side provided specific information concerning Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing. Earlier in a shocking statement, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed the country’s security agencies were investigating a link between the Indian government and the killing of Nijjar.
In a meeting that was held on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also reportedly conveyed strong concerns about continuing anti-India activities of extremist elements in Canada, promoting secessionism and inciting violence against Indian diplomats, damaging diplomatic premises, and threatening the Indian community in Canada and their places of worship.
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Asian Games: Manu Bhaker-Led Indian shooters win gold in 25m pistol event
With a score of 1759, the Indian team came out on top. The Republic of Korea won bronze in 1742, while China won silver in 1756.
On Wednesday, Day 4 of the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, India added their first gold medal. The Women’s 25-meter Pistol trio event was won by the Indian shooting trio of Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rhythm Sangwan. This is India’s fourth gold medal at the Asian Games 2023.
With a score of 1759, the Indian team came out on top. The Republic of Korea won bronze in 1742, while China won silver in 1756.
Esha (586) comes in fifth place, while Manu (590) wins the qualification round. Rhythm (583) comes in seventh place, but since only two shooters from each nation are allowed in the final, Rhythm is disqualified.
The Indian team of Esha Singh, Manu Bhaker, and Rhythm Sangwan won the 25m Pistol women’s team qualification earlier on Tuesday at the Asian Games 2023 with 876 points. Chinese Taipei and China are in the second and third spots, respectively.
In the accuracy round of the women’s 25m Pistol qualification, Bhaker is in first place with 294 points over China’s Sixuan Feng. Sangwan placed 11th with 290, while Esha took third with 292.
India now leads the team event with 876 points thanks to the cumulative score of the three athletes. With 874 points, China is not far behind. Bhaker, a gold medalist at the world championships, averaged 9.800 in the women’s 25-meter pistol accuracy qualification round. Esha’s score was 9.733.
In the three rounds, Bhaker shot 99, 97, and 98 while the Chinese shooter shot 96, 98, and 98. Esha also achieved marks of 96, 98, and 98, while the Vietnamese competitor scored 292 with marks of 97, 99, and 96.
India has put up an impressive show at the current Asiad, winning a total of 16 medals, including four gold, five silver, and seven bronze.
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Waheeda Rehman to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award
Anurag Thakur further noted that at the time when the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam has been passed by the Parliament, Waheeda Rehman being awarded with the lifetime achievement award is a fitting tribute to one of the leading ladies of Indian Cinema.
Indian actor Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for her stellar contribution to Indian cinema. She is regarded as one of the finest actors of Indian cinema. The actor worked in more than 90 films, in a career spanning over five decades. Earlier, she was honoured with Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1972. She also received Padma Bhushan in 2011.
Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur announced that Waheeda Rehman is being bestowed with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award this year for her stellar contribution to Indian Cinema. He added that Waheeda Rehman has been critically acclaimed for her roles in Hindi films, prominently Pyaasa, Kaagaz ke Phool, Chaudhavi Ka Chand, Saheb Biwai Aur Ghulam, Guide, Khamoshi and several others.
The Minister mentioned that the actor in her career spanning more than five decades has essayed her roles with extreme fitness, leading to a National Film Award for her role as a clanswoman in the film Reshma, Shera. He continued that Waheeda Rehman has exemplified dedication, commitment and the strength of Bharatiya Nari who can achieve the highest level of professional excellence with her hardwork.
Anurag Thakur further noted that at the time when the historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Bill) has been passed by the Parliament, Waheeda Rehman being awarded with the lifetime achievement award is a fitting tribute to one of the leading ladies of Indian Cinema. He added that the actor has dedicated her life after films to Philanthropy and the greater good of society.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the country’s highest award in the field of cinema. It is bestowed annually at the National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organisation which was established by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The recipient is honoured for their remarkable contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema.
