The Supreme Court overturned a rape case filed by a married woman against a man, stating that a married woman cannot accuse a man of rape on the promise of marriage while her own marriage is still valid. The court found inconsistencies in the woman's claims, noting she maintained the relationship and visited the man while still married.
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Civil defence mock drills, dubbed 'Operation Shield,' scheduled for Thursday in states bordering Pakistan, including Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir, have been postponed due to administrative reasons. Punjab has requested the Centre to reschedule the exercise for June 3, as their civil defence staff are currently undergoing NDRF training.
The Indian stock market recovered on Friday following the Reserve Bank of India's rate cut. The BSE Sensex rose by 480.52 points to reach 81,922.56. The Nifty50 also surpassed the 24,900 level. Market experts foresee consolidation with an upward trend. Global factors and US-India trade talks are influencing the market. FIIs increased their net short positions.
India A faced early setbacks in the second unofficial Test against England Lions as their top-order faltered, with skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran's poor form continuing. Chris Woakes's early breakthroughs put India A under pressure, but KL Rahul's century and Dhruv Jurel's contribution helped them recover. Easwaran's failure at No. 3 has raised concerns about his international readiness.
In a stunning move, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students, citing alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party and a hostile campus environment marked by antisemitism. Secretary Kristi Noem accused Harvard of CCP coordination and fostering violence, impacting over 6,000 international students.
A Japanese private lunar lander, Resilience, faced communication loss during its moon landing attempt. Ispace confirmed the lander departed lunar orbit. Contact was lost during the descent. This follows a previous failed mission. The lander carried a rover and a miniature house. Other private firms are also planning lunar missions.
Chaudhary Charan Singh University's Kailash Prakash Hostel warden, DK Chauhan, was removed after students protested his alleged assault on hostellers for a minor infraction. A video surfaced showing Chauhan beating students with a baton, sparking outrage and demands for his removal.
Virat Kohli’s teary moment at Ahmedabad marked the end of an 18-year IPL title drought for RCB. Battling years of criticism, self-doubt, and heartbreak, Kohli rose like a phoenix to finally achieve his elusive dream. Though a subdued celebration followed, it might just be a start of something special.
Indian equity markets brace for a week influenced by the RBI's interest rate decision on June 6, macroeconomic data, and global cues. Experts suggest that rate-sensitive sectors like PSU banks may see focus amid rate cut hopes. India's strong FY25 GDP growth, exceeding expectations, positions it to potentially surpass Japan as the fourth-largest economy.
In Greater Noida, a liquor salesman, Manish Kumar, alleges that excise inspector Chandra Shekhar assaulted him for overcharging customers. Kumar claims he was slapped, beaten with a belt, and detained at the excise office. His family protested after police refused to register a complaint.