A second-year medical student in Durgapur was allegedly gang-raped by four-five unknown men outside her campus after going out for dinner with a male classmate. The classmate has been detained by police as the girl’s parents suspect his involvement. The survivor is hospitalized and an investigation is underway.

Supreme Court judge BV Nagarathna on Saturday expressed concern about the deteriorating sex ratios due to potential female infanticide and foeticide in certain states, stating that girls should not merely survive but thrive.

The trade war between the United States and China has intensified. Washington imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese goods. Beijing accused the US of double standards and warned of consequences. China also introduced new controls on rare earth exports. These actions have severely damaged trade relations and prospects for dialogue between the two nations.