- Men allegedly cheered as a woman was sexually assaulted at a Chicago fraternity party.
- India urged a US probe into an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Illinois.
- BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of undermining constitutional institutions during protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
- Congress questioned the Centre’s silence on US secretary of state Marco Rubio’s planned India visit.
- A UK vigilante group faced backlash for confronting Indian students at a park and telling them to “go home”.
Here are the top news stories of the day:
‘When’s my turn?’ Men allegedly cheered as woman was sexually assaulted at Chicago fraternity party
Men allegedly gathered outside a locked bathroom at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago, making remarks such as “When’s it my turn?” as a 21-year-old woman was being sexually assaulted. Her friend forced open the door and found her on the floor with her clothes pulled down and a man holding her wrists. Read full story
India seeks US probe into alleged plot to attack Hindu temple in Illinois
India expressed concern over an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, and urged US authorities to investigate thoroughly. The MEA cited concerns over “growing racist hostility and anti-India hate” in the US after police arrested 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis. Read full story
BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of undermining institutions during anti-CEC protest
BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of undermining constitutional institutions during protests against chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Addressing a press conference, party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia described the Congress leader as “anarchic, immature and irresponsible” and questioned the presence of supporters at the Supreme Court premises.
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Congress questions centre’s silence on Marco Rubio’s upcoming India visit
The Congress questioned the Centre’s silence on US secretary of state Marco Rubio’s planned India visit, after US ambassador Sergio Gor said officials expected external affairs minister S Jaishankar to meet him in Mumbai. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the remark “extraordinary” and asked why the MEA had not announced the proposed meeting. Read full story
UK vigilante group faces backlash for telling Indian students to ‘go home’
A self-styled vigilante group in the UK has faced criticism after filming its members confronting Indian students at Meriden Park in the West Midlands and warning them not to return. The Chelmsley Wood Patriots claimed they were protecting women and children, but local activists accused them of targeting people based on ethnicity. Read full story