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The Supreme Court began hearing petitions to criminalize marital rape, challenging an exception in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) that protects husbands from rape charges. Petitioners argue that wives have the right to say no and contend that the move to criminalize marital rape signifies a struggle against patriarchy, opposing Exception 2 of Section 63 […]
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has nominated senior leader Sathyan Mokeri as the Left Democratic Front candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, where he will face Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi. Mokeri, a former MLA, previously contested in 2014 but lost by 20,000 votes. He expressed confidence, stating, “Even Indira Gandhi lost elections; Priyanka […]
A senior Chinese official, Jia Qingguo, stated that China prefers Kamala Harris over Donald Trump for the US presidency due to deteriorating bilateral ties during Trump’s term, which led to significant confrontation. While the Chinese government refrains from commenting on the election to avoid accusations of interference, Jia expressed, “I would prefer Harris because of […]
Iran’s UN mission stated that Yahya Sinwar’s killing would strengthen “resistance” in the region, shortly after Israel announced his death. They declared, “The spirit of resistance will be strengthened,” asserting that he would serve as a model for youth in their pursuit of Palestine’s liberation. The mission emphasized that as long as occupation exists...
Donald Trump blamed Volodymyr Zelensky for aiding the start of the war with Russia, indicating a potential shift in US policy if he wins the Nov 5 election. He criticized Zelenskiy for not seeking peace and suggested land concessions to Russia. Trump’s remarks hint at reducing U.S. aid for Ukraine, contrasting with Vice President Kamala […]
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has ordered a businessman to pay ₹4.2 lakh in compensation to a labourer wrongfully jailed for nearly six months due to a false complaint. The court highlighted the violation of the labourer’s fundamental right to liberty and condemned the overcrowded, miserable conditions of Indian jails, emphasizing the […]
Nineteen BJP MLAs in Manipur have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove Chief Minister N Biren Singh, citing concerns over the government’s ability to restore peace. The letter highlights constituents’ demands for resignations if solutions aren’t found and emphasizes that dialogue is essential for reconciliation, warning that ongoing conflict could damage India’s ...
The Supreme Court granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) an extra week to respond to Partha Chatterjee’s bail plea in a money laundering case linked to a cash-for-jobs scam. Chatterjee’s lawyer argued he deserves bail after serving one-third of the maximum sentence, while the ED labeled the case serious. Chatterjee was arrested in July 2022 and […]
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was killed in an Israeli military operation in southern Gaza, marking what he called the “beginning of the end” of the year-long war. Though Hamas has not confirmed the death, Netanyahu hailed Sinwar’s killing as a key moment in weakening Hamas. Sinwar had taken leadership […]
North Korea announced that it has completely blocked roads and railways connecting to South Korea along its southern border. Following an order from the Central Military Commission, sections of roads and railways in Kamho-ri and Tongnae-ri were destroyed by blasting to enforce a “phased complete separation” from South Korea. The state media emphasized the move […]
An Air India flight (AIC129) traveling from Mumbai to London sent out an emergency signal while flying over the UK capital, according to flight tracker Flightradar24. The aircraft is squawking 7700, indicating a general emergency, though the reason for this alert remains unknown. Authorities are currently looking into the situation to determine the cause.
Bihar Education Department has prohibited YouTubers and unauthorized individuals from entering govt school classrooms with recording equipment. This decision follows disruptions caused by unapproved visits, which impacted teaching and raised security concerns. Only school principals are authorized to interact with media, ensuring a safe & undisturbed learning environment for students & ...
Two crocodiles were recaptured after escaping from a truck that overturned in Telangana’s Nirmal district while transporting wild animals from Patna to Bengaluru. The incident occurred early Thursday when the truck crashed into cement pillars. Quick action by police and forest personnel ensured no other animals escaped, and all were safely transferred to another vehicle.
Indian Railways is set to reduce the advance train ticket booking period from 120 days to 60 days, starting November 1, 2024. Passengers will now only be able to book tickets up to 60 days in advance, excluding the day of train departure. This change aims to streamline the booking process. Notably, the new rule […]
A contract of ₹25 lakh was placed to assassinate actor Salman Khan near his farmhouse in Panvel, according to a chargesheet filed by Navi Mumbai Police. The contract, linked to jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, involved purchasing advanced weapons from Pakistan, including AK-47s and M-16s. The accused reportedly hired minors to carry out the plot, tracking […]