The Supreme Court has dismissed rape charges against a man, citing the woman's 'aggressive sexual behaviour' and 'manipulative tendencies' as reasons. The court highlighted social media chats where the woman admitted to manipulative intentions and targeting victims for personal gain, including seeking a green card.
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India has launched its indigenous Bharat Forecast System (BFS), a high-resolution weather prediction model, enhancing spatial resolution to 6km. This advancement enables village-level forecasts, improving accuracy for extreme rainfall prediction by 30% and rainfall in the monsoon core zone by 64%. The BFS, developed by IITM-Pune, offers localized forecasts with unprecedented precision.
CJI BR Gavai has voiced concerns over corruption within the judiciary, emphasizing the threat it poses to public trust. His remarks follow allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma. Gavai defended the collegium system, stressing judicial independence. He also cautioned against judges accepting post-retirement positions, citing potential ethical concerns and erosion of public confidence in the judiciary's impartiality and integrity.
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court overturned a CBI court's decision, stating that merely having an FIR or pending investigation isn't enough to deny, impound, or withhold passport renewal. This ruling came after a retired IAS officer's passport was seized during a raid related to an investigation into illegal arms licenses.
Assam's government is intensifying efforts to deport individuals declared illegal foreigners by tribunals, leading to legal challenges. Recent pushbacks into the India-Bangladesh border have prompted petitions to the Supreme Court and Gauhati HC, seeking the whereabouts of family members.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Wednesday but the market quickly moved to the green territory. While Nifty50 was above 24,850, BSE Sensex was marginally up.
Delhi recorded its wettest May since 1901, reflecting a sharp rise in rainfall over decades—tripling since 1951. Recent years saw an average of 95.7mm rain, yet temperatures remain unchanged. Experts link the trend to increased thunderstorms and moisture from global warming. Rising humidity heightens health risks, power demand, and infrastructure stress, signaling a significant climate shift.
Ahmedabad's mood ahead of the IPL 2025 final between RCB and PBKS is unexpectedly subdued, with low fan turnout and sluggish merchandise sales. Despite star power and high stakes, the city lacks buzz. Rain remains a threat but excitement lingers as fans await a new champion. Will it be Rajat Patidar’s RCB or Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings?
A BJP functionary in Haridwar and her boyfriend were arrested for allegedly orchestrating the gang-rape of her 13-year-old daughter. The abuse, which occurred multiple times between January and March, involved forcing the girl to consume alcohol and threatening her to silence. The survivor disclosed the ordeal to her father, leading to the arrests and ongoing search for a third suspect.
Starlink is on the verge of receiving the green light to launch its satellite services in India, as the government is set to grant the GMPCS license after the company agreed to the telecom department's conditions and paid the required fees.
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.