The National Commission for Women has taken action on a case in Kerala where a teenage girl reported sexual abuse by 64 individuals, including coaches and classmates, over four years. They demanded a detailed report from Kerala Police within three days and called for the immediate arrest of all accused.
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Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticised Air India after encountering a broken seat during his flight. He expressed disappointment over poor service and questioned the management for charging full fare for defective seats, urging immediate corrective actions to prevent future passenger discomfort.
A 72-hour shutdown in Katra against the proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway project has entered its second day, with protesters on a hunger strike demanding the release of detained members. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti claims that the project threatens local livelihoods. The bandh has halted business activities, causing inconvenience to pilgrims.
The Supreme Court has restricted the Enforcement Directorate from accessing or copying content from electronic devices seized from Santiago Martin and his associates. The decision could impact investigative agencies' policies on confiscating digital devices. The case involves Martin's company allegedly monopolizing the lottery business in Meghalaya.
SEBI proposes issuing only demat shares during share splits, consolidations, and corporate restructuring to eliminate risks tied to physical certificates. A consultation paper highlights demat's advantages like fraud prevention and increased transparency, aiming for mandatory dematerialisation of securities. Public comments are invited until February 4.
Amid speculation of internal discord within INDIA alliance, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav denies any rift, asserting the alliance's unity. Contrasting opinions emerge from within, with some leaders blaming Congress for failing to maintain unity post-elections, while others prioritize direct contests against BJP.
President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff regime, imposing a 10% baseline tax on imports from all nations and higher levies on countries with a trade surplus with the US. This action, justified as correcting trade imbalances, has significantly affected India with a 26% tariff on all its exports, leading to a negative market reaction.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would continue the tradition of sending a 'chadar' to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah despite any pressure. He pointed out the cultural significance of the Dargah for multiple communities and welcomed the Supreme Court's intervention in communal disputes.
Punjab and Haryana HC has ordered a disability pension for the legal heirs of a soldier discharged due to neurosis from recurring nightmares after his lover's suicide. The soldier, invalided out in 1979, had moved HC in 2020 and passed away in 2021. Military authorities are directed to release benefits within three months.
Commuters have paid nearly 50% more in toll fees for the Gurgaon-Jaipur NH-48 stretch since April 2009 compared to the construction and maintenance costs. For the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway, the toll collected since January 2003 exceeds the incurred costs by around 9%. The excess toll revenue does not fully account for significant investments in land acquisition.