Latest News Today Highlights: Israel ‘prepared’ to receive all hostages, says PM Netanyahu

Kolkata, WB: On the alleged gangrape of an MBBS student in Durgapur, CM Mamata Banerjee says, "... The girls should not be allowed to go outside (college) at night. They have to protect themselves also. There is a forest area. Police are searching all the people. Nobody will be excused. Whoever is guilty will be punished strictly. Three people have already been arrested. We will take stringent action... When it happens in other states, it is also condemnable. Such incidents have taken place in Manipur, UP, Bihar, Odisha; we also think the government must take stringent action there. In our state, we charge-sheeted the people within 1-2 months, and the lower court gave the order to hang the accused."

#watch | Kolkata, WB: On the alleged gangrape of an MBBS student in Durgapur, CM Mamata Banerjee says, "... The girls should not be allowed to go outside (college) at night. They have to protect themselves also. There is a forest area. Police are searching all the people. Nobody… https://t.co/9cck7wwxcn pic.twitter.com/OnuFiFSIAz

— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2025

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: On the alleged gangrape of a student in Lucknow, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "This isn't the first case under this government. Rape cases and atrocities against women are on the rise, and the number of incidents is increasing because the police are being used for political purposes. The BJP is not allowing the police to do their jobs. Encounter cannot be the solution..."

#watch | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: On the alleged gangrape of a student in Lucknow, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "This isn't the first case under this government. Rape cases and atrocities against women are on the rise, and the number of incidents is increasing… pic.twitter.com/UEERCPxDtr

— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2025

Sonipat, Haryana: Four people died in a road accident at Jammu–Katra Expressway, Sub Inspector Devendar says, "All the individuals present in the car were from the same village. They were coming from the Jammu-Katra side to Rohtak. Roadwork was being done, and they collided with the road roller. All four individuals died in this accident..."

#watch | Sonipat, Haryana: Four people died in a road accident at Jammu–Katra Expressway, Sub Inspector Devendar says, "All the individuals present in the car were from the same village. They were coming from the Jammu-Katra side to Rohtak. Roadwork was being done, and they… pic.twitter.com/qIBvjmc8Xo

— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2025

Ballia, Uttar Pradesh: Addl. SP Kripa Shankar says, "In Ballia district, during a police campaign against criminals under the direction of the Superintendent of Police, a check was conducted. They spotted three suspicious individuals on a bike who attempted to flee upon seeing the police. After a chase, two criminals opened fire on the police, and in self-defence, the police also fired at them. One criminal, Raghavendra Pratap Singh, is wanted in connection with a previous attempted murder case registered... An illegal pistol, a live cartridge, and an empty cartridge were recovered from him. The second criminal, Angat Kumar, who was shot in the leg, was also found with an illegal pistol, a live cartridge, and an empty cartridge. One suspect managed to escape. Both injured suspects were promptly sent to the hospital, where their condition is stable, and legal proceedings are ongoing."

#watch | Ballia, Uttar Pradesh: Addl. SP Kripa Shankar says, "In Ballia district, during a police campaign against criminals under the direction of the Superintendent of Police, a check was conducted. They spotted three suspicious individuals on a bike who attempted to flee upon… pic.twitter.com/Ubuvec1i7i

— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2025

Lucknow, UP: Nipun Agrawal, DCP South, says, "At around 5 PM yesterday, Banthra Police was informed that a gangrape had taken place. FIR was registered against the accused on the complaint of the father of the victim, and teams were formed to arrest them. Late last night, when the Police were conducting checks at Harauni Railway Station, two bike-borne men were asked to stop, but they tried to flee from the spot and opened fire on the Police. In retaliation, when the Police opened fire, one person was injured. He has been taken to the hospital. The injured, Lalit Kashyap, is the accused in the gangrape case... The second person fled from the location. We are searching for him. Another team of Police has arrested the third accused involved in the gangrape incident. Further investigation is underway."

#watch | Lucknow, UP: Nipun Agrawal, DCP South says, "At around 5 PM yesterday, Banthra Police was informed that a gangrape had taken place. FIR was registered against the accused on the complaint of the father of the victim, and teams were formed to arrest them. Late last night,… pic.twitter.com/DD9ssQ1M5X

— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2025

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Early this morning, the saints, Mahants, and devotees of the Nirmohi Akhara, Ayodhya, began the Parikrama of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Ramkot.

#watch | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Early this morning, the saints, Mahants, and devotees of the Nirmohi Akhara, Ayodhya, began the Parikrama of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Ramkot. pic.twitter.com/w2f24Vq7Th

— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2025