Sat Jan 18 07:14:41 UTC 2025: **Rahul Gandhi to Champion Constitutional Rights in Bihar, R.G. Kar Verdict Expected Saturday**
PATNA/KOLKATA, India – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address a “Save the Constitution Conclave” in Bihar on Saturday, furthering his party’s focus on social justice and equitable representation for marginalized communities. This event follows Gandhi’s ongoing campaign highlighting caste disparity in India. Meanwhile, a verdict is expected Saturday in the R.G. Kar rape and murder case, a high-profile incident that sparked nationwide outrage. The victim’s father expressed his hope for justice, noting the lengthy investigation and his family’s commitment to seeking it. The case, initially investigated by Kolkata Police and later transferred to the CBI, has seen the accused charged with rape and murder. The victim’s parents are also seeking further investigation into potential co-conspirators. Separately, the BJP has chosen Damodar Naik as its new Goa president, while Singapore’s President is on a two-day visit to Odisha to sign several MoUs. Finally, Scott Bessent, the nominee for US Treasury Secretary, voiced support for stronger sanctions against Russia’s oil industry during his confirmation hearing, a move with potential implications for India’s oil imports and rupee globalization efforts.
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