⚖️ Veeramani associates ask for bail in POCSO case

Two associates of granite baron R Veeramani sought bail at the Chennai POCSO Special Court on Thursday. Shanthi and Mahendra Simhan, linked to Gem Granites founder Veeramani, filed the petition. The case involves an alleged incident from 2019, with the FIR registered in October 2025. The petitioners questioned the delay and legal standing, while the court ordered a counter affidavit from the police. The next hearing is scheduled for September 29, 2026. ⚖️

🏏 Farhan Unbothered by Pakistan's New Asian Games Squad

Captain Farhan expressed no concerns regarding the inexperience levels of the Pakistan squad participating in the Asian Games. This statement was made by Farhan while in Pakistan. The team is set to compete starting from October 12th in Hangzhou. He believes the players possess the necessary potential to perform well in the competition. The squad's performance will be closely monitored throughout the tournament.

🗳️ EC commissioners clash over electoral roll changes

Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally objected at least 14 times during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) rollout nationwide. These objections, which included concerns over unauthorized actions, were directed to the cabinet secretary. The Commission stated that all decisions regarding SIR were taken unanimously by all three members. The core issue revolves around procedural changes and a perceived lack of knowledge in decision-making. Moving forward, the EC needs to find better ways to assist vulnerable voters with the complex online process. 🗳️

🚨 Ramadoss pushes for fast probe in Veeramani POCSO case

Pattali Makkal Katchi president Anbumani Ramadoss demanded strict action in the POCSO Act case involving Gem Granites founder R. Veeramani. He stated that reports of alleged sexual abuse of minor girls from poor families in Chennai are shocking. Evidence was submitted on October 6, 2025, but a petition to close the case was filed on February 18 before the Chennai POCSO Special Court. Ramadoss called for the investigation to be expedited against everyone involved in the abuse. He also urged the Tamil Nadu government to procure over six lakh bags of paddy immediately. 😥

⚖️ Court denies protection to former MLA in rape case

The Bhiwandi Sessions Court refused to give interim protection to former MLA Narendra Baburao Pawar in a rape case. This case was registered at the Padgha police station in Bhiwandi. The allegations involve sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act, with the matter being heard on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The judge felt it was crucial to hear the IO and complainant before granting relief. The court issued notices and scheduled the next hearing for September 24. ⚖️

🚨 Congress MP detained at IIT-Bombay protest

Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad and party workers were detained by police outside IIT Bombay on Thursday. They were protesting the death of student Sahil Wakode, a second-year BTech student. Wakode was found hanging on September 18, hours after allegedly using ChatGPT during an exam. Gaikwad called the incident 'institutional murder' and demanded a full investigation into the case. Congress is demanding accountability, while the institute disputes the caste-based discrimination claims.

😠 CJP threatens protest if CEC Gyanesh Kumar doesn't resign

The Cockroach Janta Party announced it will start a nationwide agitation if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign within 48 hours. The party made this demand in Delhi, following an Indian Express report detailing objections from two election commissioners. These objections related to decisions on electoral rolls, including issues in West Bengal and Goa, dating back to June 2025. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claimed Kumar was acting under Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s instructions. The party also demanded a freeze on the SIR and a review of the 2023 appointment law. 😠

⚖️ SC sets new rules for POCSO in custody fights ⚖️

The Supreme Court has established new safeguards to stop the misuse of the POCSO Act in family disputes. This decision was made by a bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan on September 24th. The Court noted the growing trend of false complaints being filed to gain leverage in custody battles. The safeguards apply when the accused is a parent or family member living with the child in a matrimonial dispute. Furthermore, police cannot automatically arrest and must involve an expert child psychiatrist during investigations.

✊ IIT Bombay Case: Parents Detained Before Hunger Strike

Sahil Wakode's parents were detained in Bhandup while preparing for a hunger strike related to the IIT Bombay case. The detention occurred after the student initiated protests concerning the ongoing situation. Specific dates and figures regarding the detention or the case timeline were not provided in the source. This action is part of the escalating tensions surrounding the student's advocacy and demands. Authorities are currently managing the situation as the hunger strike is imminent. ✊

⚖️ Calcutta HC questions EC on TMC symbol allocation

The Calcutta High Court has raised concerns regarding the Election Commission's decision on the 'Envelope' symbol. This ruling specifically questions the allocation given to the Democratic TMC party. The matter came up concerning the recent electoral symbols distributed for the upcoming polls. The court is scrutinizing the fairness behind this symbol distribution process. Further judicial oversight is expected as the matter moves through the legal channels. ⚖️

🧪 Melbourne joins global drug discovery effort

The University of Melbourne has joined the Structural Genomics Consortium, creating SGC-Melbourne as its Australasia site. This new site allows Australian scientists to contribute to Target 2035, a global mission aiming for a pharmacological tool for every human protein by 2035. A major part of Target 2035 involves generating data to build next-gen AI tools for drug discovery. SGC-Melbourne will connect Australian expertise in protein science with the global SGC network. This collaboration aims to make drug discovery more computational, speeding up future medicine identification. 🧪