NCW takes note of Odisha gang rape, demands action
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged gang-rape of a 20-year-old student at Gopalpur beach in Odisha during the Raja festival. Terming the incident “shocking,” NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar urged the State police to arrest all remaining accused and ensure a swift, time-bound probe. Police have apprehended 10 suspects, including four minors, as they attempted to flee the State. The NCW demanded free medical and psychological aid for the survivor, along with compensation under Section 396 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and has sought an Action Taken Report within three days.
Haryana opens largest multi-modal transport terminal
Haryana marked a major milestone with the inauguration of India’s largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal at Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant by CM Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Developed under PM Modi’s Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the ?11,709 crore terminal links Haryana’s auto industry to 17 logistics hubs, 380 cities, and key ports like Pipavav and Mundra, boosting exports and integration into the global supply chain. CM Saini called it a symbol of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and Haryana’s emergence as an automobile hub. Vaishnaw highlighted Indian Railways’ transformation, including a tenfold budget increase since 2014, 100% electrification of Haryana’s rail network, and upgrades to 34 Amrit Bharat stations.