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CCD owner VG Siddhartha's body found, Farooq Abdullah to convene all-party meet, boy wizard Harry Potter turns 39 and other important news you mustn't miss.

Follow up on Cafe Coffee Day case: Owner VG Siddhartha's body found

The body of Cafe Coffee Day owner V G Siddhartha has been found by a group of fishermen from the Netravati river. Siddhartha, son-in-law of former Karnataka CM S.M. Krishna was reported missing yesterday. 


Unnao rape case: Survivor had written to chief justice two weeks before the accident; celebrities rally together for justice for victim

Two weeks before the accident, victim of the Unnao rape case had written to the chief justice of India  claiming that they faced a grave danger to their lives. The letter allegedly mentioned how they were recieving threats from those related to Kuldeep Sengar, the BJP MLA.

Harry Potter: The boy wizard turns 39. What has he been up to 21 years after the wizarding war?

Happy birthday Harry James Potter! What has life been for the Potters and the Weasleys after the wizarding war? Who are the unsung heroes of Hogwarts?

Follow up on Hong Kong protests: China alleges US hand. What next?

Protests intensify as they feel government are unable to act on the situation. Beijing wants to help fix economic situation, but people are demanding a democratic module.


Article 35A: J&K citizens panic, Farroq Abdullah to convene all-party meeting to discuss article 35A

Former CM of J&K, Farooq Abdullah plans to convene an all-party meet regarding Article 35A. They want to present a united front against the Centre’s rumoured plans to scrap Article 35A. Why are Article 370 and 35A important for J&K citizens?  Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chairman of the Awami Action Committee, scrapping  Article 35A would affect both the PDP and the NC, and would impact the demography of the valley.