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The Supreme Court observed that the POCSO Act is increasingly being misused in cases arising from marital discord and consensual adolescent relationships. A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan made the remark while hearing a public interest litigation. The Court emphasized the urgent need to educate boys and men about the law.
The fishermen community in coastal Andhra Pradesh faces disruption in their livelihood from June to Sept, and currently, flood season is impacting their work. With red water entering the sea, fishing has become impossible. 10,000 fishermen depend on the Godavari riverbed for their livelihood. They have requested the AP govt for assistance during this time.
Maharashtra’s local body election dates, including for the BMC, are likely to be announced today at 4 PM. State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare will address the media, with the Model Code of Conduct expected to follow. Polls may be held in three phases, covering councils, nagar panchayats, zilla parishads, and major municipal corporations.
2 US courts have halted the deportation of Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam, whose wrongful murder conviction was overturned after more than 43 years in prison. An immigration judge granted a stay while the Board of Immigration Appeals reviews his case, which may take months. The US District Court in Pennsylvania also issued a temporary stay pending […]
A massive earthquake has struck Afghanistan, claiming the lives of over 20 people and injuring 150 others. In response, India has extended support to the Afghan people during this difficult time. A large shipment of food aid has already been sent, and the Ministry of External Affairs has announced that medical supplies will be dispatched […]
The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall across several parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry today, with chances of thunderstorms and heavy showers in select regions, especially during evening and night hours. The alert follows cloudy skies and moderate rains in the ECR region yesterday, with Chennai also expected to see further weather activity.
Despite it being November 2025, Hyderabad continues to experience uninterrupted rainfall. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted more showers today, varying from light to heavy in different parts of the city. Authorities have urged residents to venture out only if necessary, advising people in low-lying areas to remain cautious and alert.
A mild earthquake rattled parts of Visakhapatnam, AP at around 4:18 am, with tremors reported in Arilova, Adivivaram, Madhavadhara, Akkayyapalem, HB Colony, Allipuram, Endada, Bheemili and Pendurthi. A loud noise on Bhimili Beach Road startled residents, many of whom rushed outdoors in panic. Authorities are monitoring for any after-shocks.
A thick haze shrouded Delhi today, with air quality in the “very poor” range. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 392, while Alipur, Jahangirpuri and Wazirpur exceeded 400, entering the “severe” category. ITO stood at 347. In NCR, Ghaziabad recorded 375, Noida and Greater Noida 329. Gurugram saw “poor” air at 218, and Faridabad “moderate” […]
The US government shutdown has forced the White House to cut food aid, sending only half of November SNAP payments to 42 million low-income Americans. Officials said emergency funds won’t cover the full cost. As the shutdown nears a record length, millions face uncertainty, with Democrats and Republicans locked in a standoff over healthcare subsidies.
US President Donald Trump warned he would restrict federal funding for New York City if Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins Tuesday’s mayoral election. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said he would provide only the minimum required support. Mamdani currently leads polls over independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.
Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi has appealed to Belgium’s Supreme Court against an October ruling that upheld India’s extradition request. The appeal, filed on October 30, pauses the extradition. Belgian courts earlier ruled Choksi faces no risk of unfair trial or ill-treatment in India. He is accused in the ₹13,000-crore PNB scam and allegedly fled in […]
The intense campaigning for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly polls will conclude today evening. INDIA and NDA bloc parties are making their final push to woo voters with rallies and promises ahead of the polls. Voting for the first phase will cover key constituencies, setting the tone for the upcoming phases of the […]
The LVM3-M5 rocket, popularly known as the Baahubali rocket, is scheduled to lift off today at 5:26 AM from the second launch pad in Sriharikota. It will carry the heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, weighing 4,410 kg, into orbit. The satellite, designed to provide internet services, is expected to serve for the next 10 years.
A probe into the Kasibugga stampede is underway, with a 3-member committee formed under the orders of Srikakulam Collector Swapnil Dinakar. The panel includes Tekkali RDO Krishnamurthy, Srikakulam ASP KV Ramana, and Endowments Dept Asst Commissioner Prasad. The committee will probe the causes of the incident and submit a full report to the govt.