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Women’s Words Are Not Gospel Truth In Sexual Crimes: Court

Women’s Words Are Not Gospel Truth In Sexual Crimes: Court

Kerala High Court held that in criminal cases, including sexual crimes, there is no presumption that everything the complainant woman says is “gospel truth.” The court said there is a tendency to implicate innocent people in such matters nowadays. This came while granting anticipatory bail to a man accused of sexually harassing a former woman […]

March 1, 2025 / 01:17 PM IST
Couple Seated By Dead Passenger, Airline Responds

Couple Seated By Dead Passenger, Airline Responds

Qatar Airways defended its crew after a couple was seated next to a dead passenger for hours on a 14-hour flight, stating staff acted per protocol. The couple, traumatized by the experience, questioned the airline’s handling, citing vacant seats. The airline offered support and compensation to affected passengers and the deceased’s family.

March 1, 2025 / 07:26 AM IST
India Need 7.8% Annual Growth To Be A High-Income Country By 2047

India Need 7.8% Annual Growth To Be A High-Income Country By 2047

India must sustain 7.8% annual growth to achieve high-income status by 2047, the World Bank said in its report, emphasizing the need for financial, land, and labor reforms. While India’s growth averaged 6.3% from 2000-2024, the report warns that “business as usual” won’t suffice, urging intensified efforts to boost per capita income nearly eightfold over […]

February 28, 2025 / 03:23 PM IST
Why Is National Science Day Observed On February 28?

Why Is National Science Day Observed On February 28?

National Science Day is observed on Feb 28 to honor CV Raman’s discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928. Recognized in 1986, it celebrates India’s scientific achievements. The 2025 theme, “Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership,” highlights innovation for Viksit Bharat, with central celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

February 28, 2025 / 01:24 PM IST
EPFO Retains 8.25% PF Interest Rate For FY 2024-25

EPFO Retains 8.25% PF Interest Rate For FY 2024-25

EPFO retained the 8.25% interest rate on EPF deposits for 2024-25, pending Finance Ministry approval. The rate was raised to 8.25% in 2023-24 from 8.15% in 2022-23. The lowest in decades was 8.1% in 2021-22. Over seven crore subscribers will receive the credited interest once government ratification is complete, continuing the fund’s stable returns.

February 28, 2025 / 01:15 PM IST
AP Govt Announces 2027 Deadline For Polavaram Project

AP Govt Announces 2027 Deadline For Polavaram Project

AP Minister Payyavula Keshav stated that 73% of the Polavaram project is complete, with full construction set for 2027. The government is diverting 2,000 TMC of Godavari water to Rayalaseema annually. Projects like Polavaram-Banakacherla, Handriniva, Vamsadhara Phase-2, and Veligonda are in progress to enhance water management across the state.

February 28, 2025 / 11:26 AM IST
AP Budget: ₹20,000 Aid For Farmers, 9 Hours Free Electricity

AP Budget: ₹20,000 Aid For Farmers, 9 Hours Free Electricity

AP Minister Payyavula Keshav announced ₹20,000 annually for every farmer under the “Annadata Sukhibhava” scheme, ensuring support despite financial difficulties. The govt prioritizes agriculture, providing 9 hours of free electricity to 21.87 lakh pump sets statewide. This initiative aims to boost the sector and improve farmers’ livelihoods across AP.

February 28, 2025 / 11:20 AM IST
SDRF & Police Rescue 11 Laborers Trapped In Ujh River Flood In J&K

SDRF & Police Rescue 11 Laborers Trapped In Ujh River Flood In J&K

An SDRF and police team rescued 11 laborers trapped in a flood at a Ujh River construction site in J&K’s Kathua on Friday morning. SDRF Inspector Mohd Iqbal said the workers, employed by Megha Construction Company, were safely evacuated after being stranded in the early morning flood.

February 28, 2025 / 11:16 AM IST
AP Budget Allocates ₹8,785 Cr For R&B

AP Budget Allocates ₹8,785 Cr For R&B

➢₹3,486 Crore For Dokka Seethamma Mid-Day Meal➢₹3,156 Crores To Department Of Industries And Commerce➢₹8,785 Crores For R&B➢₹469 Crores For Youth, Tourism And Culture Department➢₹8,570 Crores To Ministry Of Home Affairs➢₹10 Crores For Development Of Telugu Language➢₹10 Crores For Liquor, Drugs, Navodaya 2.0 Programme

February 28, 2025 / 11:16 AM IST
Zelenskyy To Seek Security Assurances From Trump Against Russian Aggression

Zelenskyy To Seek Security Assurances From Trump Against Russian Aggression

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy will meet Donald Trump in Washington on Friday to seek US security assurances against future Russian aggression. His delegation is set to sign a major economic deal for Ukraine’s reconstruction. The specific defense commitments will be discussed separately between the 2 leaders today.

February 28, 2025 / 11:05 AM IST
Taiwan Warns China: Repeating WW II Mistakes Will Result In Defeat

Taiwan Warns China: Repeating WW II Mistakes Will Result In Defeat

Taiwan’s defence ministry warned China that aggression and expansion historically lead to failure, citing WW II. This response followed Beijing’s claim that Taiwan would eventually come under its control. Amid rising tensions, Taiwan criticized China’s military actions, calling them a repetition of past mistakes leading to defeat.

February 28, 2025 / 10:30 AM IST
NOAA Begins Mass Layoffs; Hundreds Reportedly Fired In A Day

NOAA Begins Mass Layoffs; Hundreds Reportedly Fired In A Day

The Trump administration has begun mass layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a leading climate science agency. Over 800 employees are expected to lose their jobs, mainly probationary staff without tenure protections. Termination notices were issued on Thursday, according to sources fearing retaliation.

February 28, 2025 / 09:23 AM IST
Holocaust Survivor Rose Girone Passes Away

Holocaust Survivor Rose Girone Passes Away

Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, passed away at 113 in Bellmore, New York. Pregnant when her husband was sent to Buchenwald, she later fled Germany for Shanghai. Her daughter remembered her as resilient and wise. The Claims Conference reports 245,000 Holocaust survivors remain, including 14,000 in New York.

February 28, 2025 / 07:26 AM IST
Man Alleges Torture By SS Rajamouli Over A Women!

Man Alleges Torture By SS Rajamouli Over A Women!

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli faces controversy as Srinivasa Rao, claiming a 34-year friendship with him, accused the director of ruining his life. In a video, Rao alleged Rajamouli sabotaged his career and personal life over a woman. “I gave up my love for our friendship, yet he turned against me,” he said, adding that their fallout […]

February 27, 2025 / 07:25 PM IST
3 Lakh Sign Petition Urging Canada To Cancel Musk’s Citizenship

3 Lakh Sign Petition Urging Canada To Cancel Musk’s Citizenship

A petition to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship has over 315,000 signatures. Sponsored by MP Charlie Angus, it accuses Musk of undermining Canada’s sovereignty. Musk, a dual US-Canadian citizen, dismissed the petition but deleted a tweet mocking Canada. Legal experts note revocation is only possible in cases of fraud or misrepresentation.

February 27, 2025 / 11:16 AM IST