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Cong MLA Rahul Mamkootathil gets anticipatory bail in 2nd sexual-assault case

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 10 (UNI) The Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court today granted anticipatory bail to Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a second sexual-assault case, marking a significant turn in the ongoing legal and political controversy surrounding the Palakkad legislator.
The latest case was filed by a 23-year-old woman from Bengaluru, who alleged that Mamkootathil had lured her to a home-stay in Kerala and raped her.
According to the FIR, the complainant stated that the accused recorded the assault and used the video to threaten her. The complaint was initially emailed to the state unit of the Congress party before being forwarded to the police. It was subsequently registered and handed over to the Crime Branch, which is currently investigating the matter.

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AIMIM rules out tie-up with BJP–NDA in Maharashtra

17 Jan 2026 | 7:53 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 17 (UNI) AIMIM President and Hyderabad MP, Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday categorically ruled out any political alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Maharashtra, signalling the party’s intent to chart an independent political course in the state.

Rivetting, high octane action marks world famous Alanganallur Jallikattu bull taming fest, winner gets car, TN govt job

17 Jan 2026 | 7:31 PM

Chennai, Jan 17 (UNI) On a day that witnessed rivetting and high octane action,
the world famous Alangannllur Jallikattu event--taming of bulls--associated with
the annual Pongal festivites in southern Tamil Nadu, ended on Saturday evening
with the winner getting a car and A government job as announced by the Chief
Minister for taming the maximum number of bulls..

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GUWAHATI, JAN 17 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in the Traditional Bodo Cultural Programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. UNI Photo- 128U

GUWAHATI, JAN 17 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in the Traditional Bodo Cultural Programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. UNI Photo- 127U

GUWAHATI, JAN 17 (UNI): Artist Perform during Traditional Bodo Cultural Programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. UNI Photo- 126u

GUWAHATI, JAN 17 (UNI): Artist Perform during Traditional Bodo Cultural Programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. UNI Photo- 130U

GUWAHATI, JAN 17 (UNI): Artist Perform during Traditional Bodo Cultural Programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. UNI Photo- 129U

GUWAHATI, JAN 17 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in the Traditional Bodo Cultural Programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. UNI Photo- 109U

GUWAHATI, JAN 17 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in the Traditional Bodo Cultural Programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. UNI Photo- 108U

GUWAHATI, JAN 17 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in the Traditional Bodo Cultural Programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. UNI Photo- 107U

GUWAHATI, JAN 17 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in the Traditional Bodo Cultural Programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. UNI Photo- 106U

GUWAHATI, JAN 17 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in the Traditional Bodo Cultural Programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. UNI Photo- 105U

GUWAHATI, JAN 17 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in the Traditional Bodo Cultural Programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. UNI Photo- 103U

GUWAHATI, JAN 17 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in the Traditional Bodo Cultural Programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. UNI Photo- 102U

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JHARKHAND, JAN 17 (UNI):- Tribals hold traditional weapons to protest against the killing of Tribal Leader 'Raja Pahara, Soma Munda', head of 22 Tribal Villages during 'Jharkhand Bandh' in Khunti District of Jharkhand on Saturday. UNI Photo-124U

JHARKHAND, JAN 17 (UNI):- Tribals hold traditional weapons to protest against the killing of Tribal Leader 'Raja Pahara, Soma Munda', head of 22 Tribal Villages during 'Jharkhand Bandh' in Khunti District of Jharkhand on Saturday. UNI Photo-123U

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JHARKHAND, JAN 17 (UNI):- Tribals hold traditional weapons to protest against the killing of Tribal Leader 'Raja Pahara, Soma Munda', head of 22 Tribal Villages during 'Jharkhand Bandh' in Khunti District of Jharkhand on Saturday. UNI Photo-121U

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NEW DELHI, JAN 17 (UNI):- Former Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Hasan Mahmud, hold a press conference at the Press Club of India in New Delhi on Saturday, criticizing the rebuttal report of the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and highlighting its flaws. UNI PHOTO- RS2U BY RITIK SHARMA