Ambedkar skit row: Bengaluru Police arrest seven students of Jain University
Bengaluru: Police on Monday arrested seven students of the Jain University in connection with the Ambedkar skit row that has triggered nationwide controversy.
The arrested students have reportedly been booked under the SC ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and Sections 153a, 295a, and 149 of the Indian Penal Code.
The students were earlier suspended by the college for allegedly insulting Dr. BR Ambedkar and the SC community on February 8, during a skit.
A video clip of the skit had gone viral on social media, drawing criticism and the registration of many FIRs across the state and other places.
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Indian crew killed in 'unfortunate' maritime incident: Indian mission in Dubai
Dubai (PTI): An Indian crew member was killed in an "unfortunate" maritime incident, the Indian mission said on Friday, extending assistance.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai did not give much information about the incident but said it was "saddened to learn of the unfortunate incident at Sea that caused the tragic death of an Indian crew of a ship".
In a post on X, the Consulate said it was in touch with the ship's owner and is ascertaining further details.
"The Consulate will render all possible assistance in this matter on priority. Our deepest condolences," it said.
