A Central Railway ticket checker forced a Marathi-speaking couple to speak in Hindi on a Mumbai local train, leading to his suspension. The couple was pressured to write a statement disavowing the use of Marathi, sparking outrage and protests by the Marathi Ekikaran Samiti at Nalasopara station. The TTE has been taken off duty pending investigation, with an FIR filed by Vasai GRP, as the incident continues to be scrutinized.
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Medha Patkar arrested in defamation case after Delhi court issues non-bailable warrant
Medha Patkar, a social activist, was arrested by Delhi Police in connection with a defamation case from 2001, initiated by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. A Delhi court had issued a non-bailable warrant, stating Patkar was deliberately ignoring orders to submit probation bonds and pay a fine of Rs 1 lakh, and deemed her request for adjournment as frivolous. The court warned that failure to comply with its orders could lead to a reconsideration of her...
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