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Kolkata:

The rape of a law student at a Kolkata college has brought infighting in the ruling Trinamool Congress out in the open as party leaders take potshots at each other. As the party distanced itself from MP Kalyan Banerjee’s and MLA Madan Mitra’s controversial remarks, MP Mahua Moitra has termed the statements “disgusting” and said Trinamool differs from other parties in calling out such statements, irrespective of who makes them.

Mr Banerjee has shot back with a personal attack, saying that Ms Moitra has returned after her honeymoon and launched an attack on him. He also accused her of “breaking a family”, a nasty remark referring to Ms Moitra’s wedding with former BJD MP Pinaki Misra last month.

This comes months after a public spat between Trinamool MPs in Delhi and the party leadership won’t be happy with this at a time it is gearing up for the Assembly polls in West Bengal next year.

A 24-year-old law student was raped in the college’s union room on June 25. Main accused Manojit Mishra, 31, is a college alumnus and the other accused Promit Mukherjee and Zaid Ahmed are believed to be current students. All three have been arrested. It is alleged that Manojit raped the student, while the other two shot videos to blackmail her later. The college’s guard has also been arrested. Manojit Mishra is part of the Trinamool’s youth wing, but the party has insisted that this won’t protect him from the harshest punishment.  

Soon after the matter came to light, Serampore MP Kalyan Banerjee made a controversial remark that many flagged as victim-blaming. “If a friend rapes a friend, how can you ensure security? Will there be police in schools? This was done by students to another student. Who will protect her (victim)?”

Another problematic statement came from party MLA Madan Mitra. “This incident has sent a message to girls that if someone calls you when the college is closed, don’t go; nothing good will come of it. If that girl had not gone there, this incident wouldn’t have happened,” he said.

In a couple of newly surfaced photos, Jeff Bezos was spotted in public holding the hands of his ever-so-gorgeous wife as they arrived at the venue for a post-wedding luncheon. For the event, Lauren opted for an off-shoulder little black dress that perfectly accentuated her curves. The mini dress featured ruffled detailing with dramatically thin straps and a cinched waist.

The forner journalist knows how to style her looks with the right accessories. For the luncheon, she picked a huge straw hat with black ribbon detailing, a pair of heels and oversized sunglasses to add an oomph factor to her overall look. Lauren also carried a grey-hued, textured arm candy that screamed luxury in from a mile away.

Coming to her styling, Lauren went for a subtle foundation laden base teamed with a glossy pink tint on her lips. An ample amount of blush on her cheeks maximised her beauty. Last but not least, she left her blonde tresses cascade down her shoulders to finish off her look.

Bhopal:

The Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday suspended seven engineers, including two chief engineers of the Public Works Department for the ‘faulty design’ of the new Rail Over Bridge in Aishbagh area of the city with an unusual 90-degree turn.

“I took cognisance of the serious negligence in the construction of Aishbagh ROB and ordered an inquiry. On the basis of the inquiry report, action has been taken against eight PWD engineers,” Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on X late in the evening.

Seven engineers including two chief engineers were suspended with immediate effect while a departmental inquiry will be conducted against a retired superintendent engineer, he added.

The construction agency and design consultant have been blacklisted, and a committee has been formed to make necessary improvements in the ROB, the chief minister said.

“The ROB will be inaugurated only after improvements are made,” he added.

The newly built over-bridge became a subject of criticism and ridicule, with local residents and netizens questioning its design and wondering how vehicles would negotiate the sharp 90-degree turn.

The engineers against whom action was taken for the alleged faulty design were chief engineers Sanjay Khande and G P Verma, in-charge executive engineer Javed Shakeel, in-charge sub-divisional officer Ravi Shukla, sub-enginner Umashankar Mishra, assistant engineer Shanul Saxena, in-charge executive engineer Shabana Rajjaq, and retired superintendent engineer M P Singh, said PWD additional chief secretary Neeraj Mandloi.

The government also blacklisted architect firm M/s Puneet Chaddha and design consultant M/s Dynamic Consultant, he said.

Built at a cost of Rs 18 crore, the ROB was built to improve the connectivity between Mahamai Ka Bagh, Pushpa Nagar and the station area with New Bhopal, benefiting some three lakh people.

Last week, the PWD formed a committee to find a solution in order to ensure safe movement of vehicles on the bridge.

Officials associated with the construction had argued that they had no other option but to build the bridge this way given the paucity of land and presence of a metro rail station nearby.

If a little extra land is made available, the 90-degree sharp turn can be converted into a curve, officials had said. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Indian pacer, Yash Dayal, has been accused of exploitation on the pretext of marriage by a woman from Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad. The woman has lodged a complaint through the Chief Minister’s online grievance portal, IGRS. In her complaint, the woman alleged that she had been in a relationship with the cricketer for the past five years, during which she was emotionally, mentally, and physically exploited. “For the last five years, the complainant was in a relationship with a cricketer. The man emotionally, mentally and physically exploited her by misleading her with the promise of marriage. He introduced the complainant to his family as their daughter-in-law, which made her trust him completely,” the complaint stated.

The woman further alleged that when she confronted Dayal about the alleged deception, she was subjected to physical violence and mental harassment. “During the relationship, the complainant was made emotionally and financially dependent on him. Later, she found that the man was involved in similar relationships with other women as well,” the complaint said.

She claimed to have reached out to the women’s helpline number 181 on June 14, 2025, but said that the matter did not progress at the police station level. Owing to financial and social helplessness, she turned to the Chief Minister’s office seeking justice.

“She has chats, screenshots, video calls, and photos etc as evidence,” it added.

“The request is to investigate this matter promptly and impartially, and to take legal action against the accused. This step is important not only for her, but also for all girls who fall victim to such relationships,” it concluded.

Washington:

Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday issued a blistering critique of the Senate’s latest draft of Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill, calling the legislation “utterly insane and destructive” right as the chamber prepared to open debate on the nearly 1,000-page proposal.

“The latest Senate draft bill will destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to our country,” Musk posted, warning Republican leaders against pushing forward with the legislation. “Utterly insane and destructive,” he added. “It gives handouts to industries of the past while severely damaging industries of the future.The remarks revived tensions between the Tesla CEO and Trump’s administration, particularly following Musk’s recent departure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). His outspoken opposition adds yet another challenge for Republican Senate leaders scrambling to meet Trump’s July 4 deadline for final passage.

Earlier this month, Musk also denounced the House version of the bill, describing it as a “disgusting abomination.”

“This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it,” Musk wrote at the time.

His comments triggered a highly public rift with Trump, although Musk has more recently made moves to restore communication with the president. On Saturday, he doubled down on his criticism, posting a series of comments that questioned the bill’s energy policy and overall economic implications.

Summer doesn’t exactly scream “beauty trend season,” but one skincare practise is climbing the charts and rightly so – the ice dunking trend. From Alia Bhatt using ice to reduce puffiness to Ananya Panday showcasing it as a cool beauty hack that works, ice dunking has become a favourite among many celebrities. 

While ice has always been a popular element in skincare rituals, the recent trend has us curious about its real benefits. NDTV reached out to experts to better understand both the advantages and disadvantages of this growing skincare practise. 

What Is Ice Dunking For Skin? 

Dunking ice for skin- also known as ice dunking or an ice water facial – is a popular beauty trend where you submerge your face in a bowl full of ice-cold water for a short period. It is sort of a cold therapy believed to refresh and rejuvenate the skin.

Benefits Of Ice Dunking For Skin

From improving skin texture to reducing inflammation, ice dunking offers several benefits – but do they actually last? We asked experts. 

Kushal Pal Singh, Fitness and Performance Expert, Anytime Fitness, a 24 hour health and fitness clubs, adds that skinny fat individuals usually carry excess fat around the abdomen (think beer belly) while having low muscle tone, making their bodies appear soft and flabby despite being lean.

How To Figure Out If You’re Skinny Fat

The problem with skinny fat is that it might be difficult to figure out if you’ve a skinny fat body type. Here are some signs that might indicate you’re skinny fat, as highlighted by the experts:

• You have a normal BMI but little to no muscle definition (A normal BMI range for adults is between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m²)
• Your body feels soft or flabby, especially in the belly, hips or thighs
• You don’t strength train or eat enough protein
• You feel fatigued easily during workouts
• Your waist circumference is high despite a low body weight

To be sure, Singh recommends tests such as a bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA),  or a DEXA scan (Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry), which can determine your body fat percentage and muscle mass accurately.

“Waist circumference (WHR) can also give you an indication of abdominal fat,” he adds.

Why Being Skinny Fat Is Dangerous For Your Health

Looking slim doesn’t always mean you’re healthy. In fact, the skinny fat body type can hide serious internal issues, according to experts.

Malhotra says, “Skinny fat is a risk for your health. Additional body fat and less than enough muscle on your body might increase your risk of various diseases.” Such as: 

• Type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance
• Heart disease & high cholesterol
• High BP
• Fatty liver disease

The main culprit? Visceral fat – the kind that surrounds your organs. It often goes unnoticed but causes inflammation and metabolic disruption.

A 34-year-old woman was hacked to death and her teenage daughter seriously injured in an attack in this hill district, police said on Monday.

A younger daughter who was missing after the incident has been found safe with the suspect, who is now in custody, they said.

The attack took place late Sunday evening at the woman’s rented home in Appappara village, under the Thirunelli police station limits.

The victim, Praveena, had been living there with her two daughters after separating from her husband, police said.

According to the police, the attack was allegedly carried out by Praveena’s male friend, identified as Dileesh.

Her 14-year-old daughter suffered deep wounds to her neck and ear and is being treated at a government hospital.

The suspect fled the scene with Praveena’s nine-year-old daughter, prompting a major search operation.

Police used drones and combed nearby forest areas despite rough weather conditions and difficult terrain.

Both the suspect and the missing girl were found on Monday near a forested area close to the house and the girl appeared unharmed, police said.

Authorities said that some containers have been found along the coasts of southern Kollam and coastal Alappuzha districts.

Containers from a Liberian cargo ship that sank off the Kerala coast have started washing ashore, while the oil spill spreading from the vessel has prompted authorities to issue a high alert along the state’s coastline, officials said on Monday.

Authorities said that some containers have been found along the coasts of southern Kollam and coastal Alappuzha districts.

In the wake of the sinking of the ship off the Kerala coast, a high-level meeting was convened by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to assess the situation.

An advisory has been issued urging coastal residents and fishermen to remain vigilant.

So far, nine containers have washed ashore, and an advisory has been reiterated for coastal residents and fishermen to remain alert, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).

The cargo ship capsized and sank early on Sunday, leading to a significant oil spill. According to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), the sunken vessel had 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil in its tanks.

The India Meteorological Department has issued red alerts for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts and orange alerts for the remaining districts.

Heavy rain lashed many districts of Kerala on Friday, disrupting normal life and causing waterlogging.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alerts for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts and orange alerts for the remaining districts today.

Authorities in several districts have declared holidays for educational institutions under their jurisdiction.

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong westerly winds are likely to persist at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region for the next two to three days, resulting in widespread rainfall.

The IMD stated, “Strong westerlies likely to continue at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region during the next 2-3 days. Under the influence of these, widespread rainfall activity with scattered Heavy rainfall to Very Heavy rainfall with isolated Extremely Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur over Kerala on 29th & 30th May 2025. Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over Kerala on 31st May, 1st and 2nd June 2025.”

District administrations across Kerala have declared a holiday for all educational institutions in several districts on May 30 (Friday).

The precautionary measure applies to professional colleges, anganwadis, tuition centers, madrassas, and special coaching classes.

Kannur District Collector announced a holiday for all educational institutions, including anganwadis, madrassas, tuition centers, and special classes. The district declared a similar holiday on the previous day due to intense rainfall.