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Assault on human dignity, says Rahul Gandhi on incident of bonded labour in U.P.

Assault on human dignity, says Rahul Gandhi on incident of bonded labour in U.P.

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi . File. | Photo Credit: PTI Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) reacted sharply over the alleged incident of forced bonded labour in Muzaffarnagar describing the incident as an assault on human dignity adding as jobs disappear due to the collapsed economy most vulnerable sections are falling prey to such exploitation.  “The case of bonded labour of workers in Muzaffarnagar is very shocking. In addition to being forced to work without pay, workers were bitten by dogs, speared, whipped, and fed cattle feed. This is an assault on human dignity – the victims deserve justice and rehabilitation, and the perpetrators deserve the harshest punishment,” wrote Mr. Gandhi, on X.  He added, “It is also important for us to ask what compulsions force workers into such dangerous situations. As jobs disappear, incomes stagnate, and protections for the most vulnerable, such as MGNREGA and labor laws, are weakened, desperation grows. Those with no other options or protections become easy prey for such exploitation. This isn’t a typical criminal incident …

‘They thought I was close to Salman Khan’: Gippy Grewal recalls firing incident in Canada | Music News

‘They thought I was close to Salman Khan’: Gippy Grewal recalls firing incident in Canada | Music News

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 20, 2026 03:12 PM IST In the past few years, there have been several reports of Punajbi artistes receiving death threats in Canada. There have also been a few incidents where firings have taken place outside their homes and businesses abroad. Gippy Grewal has been at the receiving end of one such incident back in 2023, and in a recent interview, he opened up about the same. ‘They said Gippy is close to Salman Khan’ During a chat with Shekhar Suman on his show Shekhar Tonite, he shared, “When the firing took place at my house, I had no idea why it happened. I didn’t even receive a warning call from anyone. We received a post later on, which revealed the reason behind the firing.” The singer-actor further added, “They said, ‘Gippy is very close to Salman Khan. So, we don’t have any problem with Gippy. He knows that we have a problem with Salman Khan’. But genuinely, I went on Salman’s show 2-3 times to promote my projects, but …

Gippy Grewal recalls firing incident at his Canada home: ‘Don’t even have a close friendship with Salman Khan’

Gippy Grewal recalls firing incident at his Canada home: ‘Don’t even have a close friendship with Salman Khan’

In 2023, shots were fired outside the house of Punjabi singer and actor Rupinder Singh, popularly known as Gippy Grewal, in Vancouver, Canada. Recently, the singer opened up about the incident and how it baffled him, as he had not received any threatening calls before the firing. He admitted that he had no idea that he or his home would be targeted. Gippy Grewal opened up on firing incidence outide his house. ‘Nobody had threatened me’ During an appearance on Shekhar Suman’s chat show Shekhar Tonite, Gippy said, “When the firing happened outside my house, I honestly didn’t know why it had happened. I had never received any call. Nobody had threatened me. Later, a post surfaced explaining why they did it.” ‘Don’t have a close friendship with Salman’ After the firing incident outside his house in November 2023, a Facebook post came to light in which gangster Lawrence Bishnoi took responsibility through a social media message. In the post, he called it a “warning” against Gippy’s perceived association with Bollywood actor Salman Khan. The …

Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk Confirms Security Incident After M Hacker Demand

Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk Confirms Security Incident After $25M Hacker Demand

A claimed breach at Novo Nordisk is putting more than patient privacy under the microscope. Hackers from FulcrumSec say they stole 1.3TB of data from the Danish pharmaceutical giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy after spending more than two months inside its systems, according to Reuters. Novo Nordisk has confirmed unauthorized access to a limited number of internal IT systems, but the full scope and authenticity of the hackers’ claims remain unverified. The incident points to a broader security problem for healthcare and pharmaceutical companies: clinical trial data, developer credentials, proprietary research, and internal AI assets are becoming prime targets. Hackers claim 1.3TB theft from Novo Nordisk after $25M demand According to Reuters, FulcrumSec claimed it spent more than two months inside Novo Nordisk’s networks and was exploring private sales of some stolen data after the company refused to pay $25 million. Reuters said it could not immediately verify the authenticity of the data posted by the group. Novo Nordisk said in its incident update that it had identified “unauthorised access to a limited number of …

No such incident occurred: Railways refutes Rahul Gandhi’s claim of student’s death on train in Bihar

No such incident occurred: Railways refutes Rahul Gandhi’s claim of student’s death on train in Bihar

The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday refuted claims made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of an aspirant’s death inside a train in Patna. Rahul Gandhi is set to hold a rally in Kota against paper leaks, exam mismanagement. (HT_PRINT) The Railways said it took note of the video shared by the Congress leader on X and started a probe of the incident, which reportedly occurred at the Pataliputra station in the Bihar capital. “Clarification: Reports in some media and statement of LoP Shri Rahul Gandhi claiming the death of a student on board a train at Patliputra Station are false,” the ministry said in a post on X. The ministry said the person seen in the viral video appeared to be suffering from a medical condition or fatigue. Also Read: ‘Chor ko pakadne ke bajaye…’: Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal question Telegram ban, slam govt “We have checked all the records. No incident as claimed has occurred at Patliputra station,” it added. Sharing the now deleted video, the congress leader had taken a jibe at the government …

McCullum on Ben Stokes, Atkinson after nightclub incident

McCullum on Ben Stokes, Atkinson after nightclub incident

3 min readUpdated: Jun 15, 2026 11:08 PM IST England head coach Brendon McCullum said he was angry with Ben Stokes after the nightclub incident involving his captain and fast bowler Gus Atkinson that led to their omission from the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval. However, McCullum conveyed he is also concerned about Stokes and Atkinson. “You go from being bewildered, to angry, to gutted. Quickly through talking to Ben and Gus, my emotion turned to worry and concern, for Ben in particular,” McCullum told reporters on Monday. Stokes and Atkinson were dropped from England’s XI for the second Test, with veteran Joe Root being named interim captain. The pair breached the team’s midnight curfew and were reportedly present when an England security staff member was involved in an incident with a Saracens rugby player. McCullum said he is in constant touch with Stokes to ensure his well being, and decisions regarding his captaincy will be taken at a later stage. “Our concern is with Ben. Our concern is handling that situation, …

As Raakh revisits Ranga-Billa horror; Bobby Deol recalls incident linked to duo

As Raakh revisits Ranga-Billa horror; Bobby Deol recalls incident linked to duo

Bobby Deol recalled the impact of the infamous Ranga-Billa case, revealing that one of his friends was kidnapped by the duo. The incident left the Deol family shaken and prompted Dharmendra to become extremely protective, imposing strict rules on his children Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kolkata Police sets up SIT to probe into fire incident in which 4000 EVMs were destroyed

Kolkata Police sets up SIT to probe into fire incident in which 4000 EVMs were destroyed

Kolkata: The Kolkata Police has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the fire at a government building in Kolkata’s Alipore area that destroyed around 4,000 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), even as minister of state for fire and emergency services Kaushik Chowdhury raised questions over how the blaze spread to the floors where the machines were stored. Kolkata Police sets up SIT to probe into fire incident in which 4000 EVMs were destroyed “A four-member SIT has been set up to probe the incident in which a fire broke out in a government building in Kolkata’s Alipore area on Wednesday,” a senior police officer said. “Preliminary investigation suggests that the fire started on the third or fourth floor. We wonder how it reached the eighth and ninth floors. The fifth, sixth and seventh floors in between were not damaged,” Chowdhury told reporters on Thursday. The minister said around 4,000 EVMs stored on the eighth and ninth floors were destroyed in the fire. “Apart from a few government offices including a one linked to midday …

Hope Ben Stokes doesn’t retire amid nightclub incident fallout: Hussain | Cricket News

Hope Ben Stokes doesn’t retire amid nightclub incident fallout: Hussain | Cricket News

3 min readJun 11, 2026 05:54 PM IST Ben Stokes’ career has been hit with yet another off-field incident, with the England Test captain being dropped from the squad for the second Test against New Zealand after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said that he and Gus Atkinson were being investigated over an incident at a night club after the first match. The ECB said that Joe Root, who was Stokes’ predecessor as England’s Test captain, will be leading the team in the second Test, with the host leading the three-match series 1-0. Former England captain Nasser Hussain has said that amid all this, it should n0t be forgotten just how much Stokes has put his body on the line for the team, stating that he hopes the all-rounder does not call time on his career in these circumstances.  “Ben Stokes has been there for England a lot,” Hussain told the Sky Sports Cricket podcast. “He’s been there as a captain, he’s been there as a player at their finest moments – 50 …

Closely monitoring incident involving vessel off Oman coast: India

Closely monitoring incident involving vessel off Oman coast: India

The Indian Embassy in Muscat on Wednesday said it has learnt of an incident involving a vessel off the coast of Oman and is “closely monitoring” the situation, amid reports of an attack on a tanker near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, the Indian mission also said that it is in close touch with the local authorities on the issue, without disclosing any details. “We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off the coast of Oman. We are closely monitoring the situation and in close touch with the local authorities. We shall update soon,” it said. Meanwhile, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has received a report of an incident 20 nautical miles northeast of Sohar in Oman, which lies near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. “Local authorities have reported a tanker has experienced a fire in their engine room and are on the scene assisting with the evacuation of the crew,” it said. The vessel reported one casualty while two crew …