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The Supreme Court has quashed a man’s rape conviction, noting that he and the complainant have since married. The Bench observed that their consensual relationship was wrongly treated as a criminal act due to a misunderstanding. Justices Nagarathna and Sharma added that they felt the couple could reconcile fully if they chose to marry.
A newlywed couple in Pune became a social media talking point after filing for divorce within 24 hours of marriage. The wife alleged that the husband revealed only after the wedding that he works in the merchant navy and stays aboard ships for six months every year. Netizens stressed honesty and clear discussions before marriage.
Mallikarjun Kharge chaired a CWC meeting at AICC headquarters in New Delhi, attended by leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Siddaramaiah, Revanth Reddy, Shashi Tharoor, and others. The session will discuss major national issues, the VB G-RAM-G Act, National Herald case, Aravalli concerns, and party strategy, with leaders calling it “very important.”
Delhi’s air quality worsened today, with thick smog reducing visibility and discomforting residents. AQI levels ranged from 252 in Dhaula Kuan to 410 in Akshardham and Anand Vihar. Calm winds and an approaching western disturbance limited pollutant dispersion. A yellow alert has been issued, and experts warn poor air quality may persist in the coming […]
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate ceasefire, the second in six months, after border clashes killed dozens and displaced over 500,000 civilians along their 800-km border. The pact bans attacks on civilians, infrastructure, and troop movements. Fighting began on December 7, following a July ceasefire mediated by Malaysia and US President Donald Trump.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin will inaugurate the third agriculture expo-cum-seminar today, December 27, in Tiruvannamalai, organized by the TN Agriculture Department. The two-day event will showcase modern technologies, crop varieties, organic farming, livestock, and agro-industries. CM Stalin will distribute ₹669 crore in welfare benefits to 80,571 farmers.
A fire broke out at a shop in north Delhi’s Chandni Chowk on Friday, prompting authorities to rush five fire tenders to the area, a Delhi Fire Services official said. The DFS received information about the blaze and immediately swung into action. Firefighting operations are underway, with teams working to control the fire, the official […]
Kerala State Beverages Corporation recorded liquor sales of ₹332.62 crore in the first four days of the Christmas-New Year season beginning December 22, officials said. Sales rose 18.99 per cent from last year. The highest single-day sale was ₹114.45 crore on December 24, with sales expected to rise further ahead of New Year celebrations.
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has directed municipal commissioners to publish polling station-wise voters’ lists, including duplicate names, by January 3, extending the deadline again. The update date is December 27. Elections to 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, will be held on January 15, with vote counting scheduled for January 16.
The four-member panel probing IndiGo’s massive flight disruptions has submitted its report to aviation regulator DGCA. Headed by DGCA Joint Director General Sanjay K Bramhane, the committee was formed on December 5. Copies were shared with the Civil Aviation Minister and secretary. Details were not immediately available, officially confirmed.
Several powerful explosions shook Kyiv today, a source reported, as authorities warned of an incoming missile threat. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said air defense systems were operating and urged residents to stay in shelters. Ukraine’s air force also issued a nationwide air alert in the early hours, and sirens echoed across the city overnight Saturday.
An explosion tore through the Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs’ Alawite district, killing eight and injuring 18 during Friday prayers. Authorities launched an investigation and imposed a security cordon, while residents fear further attacks. Sectarian violence has risen since Assad’s fall, with minority communities increasingly under threat.
The Madras High Court, while hearing a public interest petition, highlighted easy access to adult content by children on the internet. It suggested that India could consider a policy like Australia’s to restrict social media use for children under 16. The court emphasized the need for careful consideration to ensure children’s safety online.
Cybersecurity firm Cyble has detected more than 36 fake RTO e-challan websites. People entering personal and banking details on these sites are at risk of fraud and identity theft. Cyble advises avoiding links from SMS messages, email, or social media and accessing challan details only through the official RTO website.
Kartikeya Padakanti from Telangana received the “Rashtriya Bal Puraskar” from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony in Delhi. Hailing from the Medchal-Malkajgiri district, he was recognized for his exceptional talent across multiple fields. The Telangana government and local community expressed immense pride and joy at his remarkable achievement.