Mysuru Dasara row: SC junks plea over Banu Mushtaq invite; what it said

The Supreme Court has upheld the Karnataka high court’s decision, allowing Muslim author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the state-sponsored Dasara Mahotsav at the Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysuru. The court dismissed an appeal arguing that the inauguration by a Muslim would hurt Hindu religious sentiments. The decision reinforces the secular nature of state events, as emphasized…

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Uttar Pradesh: Main accused in athlete Vishal Singh’s attempted murder sentenced to life; 10 others get 14 years

In Varanasi, a special court sentenced Pankaj Gupta to life imprisonment and a hefty fine for the attempted murder of national-level athlete Vishal Singh, who opposed prostitution. Ten other individuals involved in the 2021 shooting were sentenced to 14 years in prison with similar fines. The victim’s father reported the crime, leading to a trial…

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