Digest for 03 August, 2025
Former MP Prajwal Revanna Sentenced to Life in Prison for Rape
A special court in Bengaluru has sentenced former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment for the rape of a 48-year-old domestic employee. The court, which convicted him on Friday, also imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh. The case, one of four against Revanna, pertains to sexual assaults committed in 2021 that were filmed by the accused. The verdict marks a significant conclusion to a high-profile case that gained national attention after explicit videos surfaced before the 2024 elections.
Rahul Gandhi Alleges 2024 Election Was 'Rigged', Promises 'Atom Bomb' of Proof
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the 2024 Lok Sabha election was "rigged" and that the election system is "dead". Speaking at a legal conclave, he claimed to have "100 per cent proof" of electoral malpractice, which he called an "atom bomb" of data that would be released soon. His allegations, which the Election Commission has refuted, question the integrity of India's electoral process and institutions, sparking a major political controversy at the national level.
Delhi Government to Table Bill Regulating Private School Fees
The Delhi government is set to introduce a bill to regulate fee hikes by private schools during the upcoming Monsoon Session of the Assembly. The proposed legislation aims to establish a three-tier verification system for fee increases, involving school-level committees, a District Fee Appellate Committee, and a State-level revision committee. The bill includes provisions for penalties up to ₹10 lakh for non-compliance and fines for harassing students over fee payments, a move that will significantly impact millions of families in the national capital.
Andhra Pradesh Disburses ₹3,174 Crore to 4.7 Million Farmers
The Andhra Pradesh government has released the first tranche of its 'Annadatha Sukhibhava' scheme, depositing ₹7,000 into the bank accounts of 4.7 million farmers. The total disbursal amounts to ₹3,174 crore, combining state funds with the Centre's PM-Kisan aid. This initiative fulfills a key election promise of the new government, aiming to provide farmers with a total of ₹20,000 annually. The large-scale direct benefit transfer provides significant financial relief to the state's agricultural community and marks a major policy implementation.
Pragya Thakur Alleges Custodial Torture After Malegaon Blast Acquittal
A day after her acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur alleged she was subjected to severe custodial torture by police. In her first public statement, she claimed investigators pressured her to falsely implicate senior RSS and BJP figures, including UP CM Yogi Adityanath and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Thakur described the case as fabricated and politically motivated, vowing to seek punishment for the officials involved, reigniting controversy over the investigation and the term "saffron terror".