News Stories

• The Juvenile Justice Board (JJC) has ordered a detailed report following a report by The Hindu regarding the sexual assault of minor girls. • Two individuals were arrested for the assaults, as detailed in an article published on August 10, 2026. • The JJC directed the police, Child Welfare Committee, Juvenile Welfare officials, and the Women Development and Child Welfare Department to provide the documentation.

• Bangladesh is scheduled to hold its presidential election this Thursday, marking the first time the country has conducted such a vote in 35 years. • The election features a contest between ruling BNP stalwart Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed, representing an 11-party Opposition alliance. • Lawmakers will be responsible for casting the votes to determine the next president.

• The Congress party will convene a working committee meeting in New Delhi this Wednesday to strategize on increasing pressure on the government regarding student issues and alleged "theft" of Ram temple donations. • Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to visit Uttarakhand on Wednesday and Thursday to address probationers from the Indian Administrative Service and Indian Forest Service. • The Delhi government announced the launch of 200 new electric buses, which includes 56 "Ladies Special" buses targeting university areas and high-demand routes.

• The UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships begin this Sunday in Kanpur, featuring 1,900 players competing across 12 different categories. • The event includes nearly all top-ranked senior men’s and women’s players despite recent administrative turmoil within the sport's governing body. • The tournament proceeds following the Sports Ministry's Wednesday decision to suspend the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) due to failures in holding timely elections.

• B&Q has issued a recall for a popular table fan model due to safety concerns regarding potential fire and electric shock risks. • The recall aims to prevent consumer injuries and property damage by removing faulty units from households across the UK. • Customers are encouraged to stop using the affected fans immediately and contact the retailer for guidance on returns or replacements.

• A book discussion for “Fractured Communities: Adivasi Histories and the Politics of Power,” authored by Umar Khalid, has been moved from its original venue. • The event is scheduled to take place this Monday at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). • The students' union announced the change in location on Sunday, highlighting potential administrative or security tensions surrounding the event.

• Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi will attend the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ meeting this Friday in Bhubaneswar. • The summit will focus on critical priorities, including early childhood care and education (ECCE), skill development, and research and innovation. • Discussions will also cover academic leadership and the mutual recognition of qualifications among member nations to enhance educational mobility.