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“NCW has taken suo motu cognizance of th case involving Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati (alias Parth Sarthy), Director & member of the management committee of Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management, New Delhi, accused of sexual harassment, molestation, and abuse of over 15 female students, including those under the EWS scholarship program. Reports indicate that the accused used obscene language, sent lewd messages, made unwanted advances, and faculty/staff allegedly pressured students to comply with his illegal demands. A detailed status report has been sought within 3 says,” it wrote on X.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday offered condolences to the families of those killed due to torrential rains and flooding in Kolkata and urged both the state and central governments to act swiftly to restore normalcy.

Kolkata struggled to return to normalcy on Wednesday as several areas, particularly Salt Lake and pockets of the north and central parts of the city, remained waterlogged, a day after torrential rain left at least 10 people dead, nine of them due to electrocution.

The downpour — among the heaviest in nearly four decades — left Kolkata and adjoining districts paralysed on Tuesday, crippling air, rail and road transport, shutting educational institutions, and prompting the state government to advance Puja holidays.

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The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Monday wrote to the Ministry of Civil Aviation demanding the constitution of a Court of Inquiry (Judicial Probe) into the investigation of the fatal crash of Air India Flight AI 171 on June 12, 2025, according to ANI.

In a formal letter dated September 22, addressed to the Civil Aviation Minister, the FIP said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) had “fundamentally and irrevocably compromised the integrity, impartiality, and legality of the ongoing investigation.” The FIP alleged that the AAIB’s conduct has “moved beyond mere procedural irregularity into the realm of manifest bias and unlawful action.

A massive protest in Leh demanding statehood for Ladakh and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule turned violent, with demonstrators clashing with police. During the unrest, the BJP office in Leh was set on fire, escalating tensions in the region.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that Sadaqat Ashram, the venue of the CWC meeting in Patna, has been a historic center of the freedom movement and a workplace for many prominent Congress leaders. He emphasized the significance of the meeting, noting that India is facing multiple challenges at both national and international levels. Kharge also raised concerns about alleged tampering with voter lists, calling attention to threats to democratic processes.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a strong attack on the BJP on Wednesday, accusing the party of “vote chori” and communal polarization. He asserted that the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections would mark the beginning of the end of the Modi government’s “corrupt rule.”

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited Nimgaon village in Solapur district to take stock of the flood situation. His visit comes amid rising water levels in the region following heavy rainfall, which has led to flooding in several areas. The water level of the Sina River in Solapur has risen sharply following continuous heavy rainfall, leading to flooding in several parts of the district. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as residents in low-lying areas face increasing challenges due to the overflowing river.

AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi said that party leader Akhtarul Iman has written to Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, expressing willingness for an alliance in Bihar. Owaisi added that while Iman mentioned AIMIM could be given six seats, it is not for others to decide.

He warned that if the proposal is ignored, the people of Bihar will judge who truly wants to stop the BJP and who is indirectly helping it. Owaisi stressed that his party has fulfilled its responsibility and left the rest to the people.

“If they do not do this, people of Bihar would see who wants to make the BJP succeed and who wants to stop them. So, the decision is upto the people of Bihar. We have shouldered our responsibility,” he said.

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has arrived at the Enforcement Directorate office after being summoned for questioning in connection with the ongoing probe into the illegal betting app 1xBet case.

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting has started at Sadaqat Ashram in Patna. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and other senior party leaders are attending.

The director of an institution in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj has been booked for allegedly molesting more than 15 female students, after they came forward with complaints. According to officials, a case was registered at the Vasant Kunj North police station based on the statements of the girls, ANI reported. The accused was also found using a luxury car with a fake number plate that carried a United Nations tag. Police have seized the vehicle and confirmed that no such number plate had ever been issued. Efforts are now underway to track down the accused

US President Donald Trump fumed on Tuesday (US time) as Jimmy Kimmel was set to resume his late-night show the same day. Nearly a week after the media personality was suspended over comments about right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s death, the American leader threatened to “test ABC.”

As Kimmel made headlines for his sought-after return to the ABC broadcast for the day, Trump spoke out on Truth Social, “I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back. The White House was told by ABC that his Show was cancelled!”

The president added, “Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who’s not funny, and who puts the Network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat GARBAGE. He is yet another arm of the DNC and, to the best of my knowledge, that would be a major Illegal Campaign Contribution. I think we’re going to test ABC out on this.”

Not stopping there, he fumed further, “Let’s see how we do. Last time I went after them, they gave me $16 Million Dollars. This one sounds even more lucrative. A true bunch of losers! Let Jimmy Kimmel rot in his bad Ratings.”

Contrary to Trump’s claims that Kimmel’s show was cancelled, his late-night title was merely briefly suspended. However, the network ultimately announced the resumption of the show.

Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump on his golf course during his election campaign trail last year, was found guilty on all five counts he was facing.

After the verdict, he had to be forcibly escorted out of the courtroom as he tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen at the scene.

He was facing five criminal charges, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, using a firearm in furtherance of a crime, assaulting a federal officer, possessing a firearm as a felon, and using a gun with a defaced serial number.

Routh, who was representing himself, is scheduled to be sentenced on December 18. He faces up to life in prison.

While Hong Kong and southern China brace for impact, Super Typhoon Ragasa’s devastating impact has already taken its toll on Taiwan. At least 14 people died in the area after the bursting of a barrier lake’s banks. Dozens of others have gone missing as well, as per the Guardian’s report.

“As of 7 am [Wednesday], 14 people are confirmed dead and 18 were reported injured, ” said Hualien county government press official Lee Kuan Ting. “Thirty missing was the figure last night, released by the National Fire Agency, and our teams are still searching.”

The Global Sumud Flotilla sounded off the alarm about its Gaza-bound vessels being allegedly attacked this week. Sharing a statement on X, the group said, “Explosions, unidentified drones and communications jamming. We are witnessing these psychological operations firsthand, right now, but we will not be intimidated.”

“The lengths to which Israel and its allies will go to prolong the horrors of starvation and genocide in Gaza are sickening. But our resolve is stronger than ever,” it added. “These tactics will not deter us from our mission to deliver aid to Gaza and break the illegal siege. Every attempt to intimidate us only strengthens our commitment. We will not be silenced. We will continue to sail.”

The Global Sumud Flotilla even shared a video of one of the purported explosions targeting its ‘Spectre’ boat.

‘King of storms’ Super Typhoon Ragasa has been described as the most powerful on Earth so far this year. According to Philippine weather agency Pagasa, the storm packed in maximum sustained winds of 185kmph and gusts up to 230 kmph.

From Tuesday evening (local time) onwards, hundreds of flights were suspended, with 700 flights already cancelled, as per the South China Morning Post. On top of that, the latest update indicated that nearly 700 people had taken refuge in 49 temporary shelters across the city, according to the Hong Kong Home Affairs Department.