Kolkata court judge emphasized reform over retribution in sentencing Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for a rape-and-murder case. Experts and advocacy groups supported the ruling, arguing that capital punishment is not more effective than life imprisonment and should be reserved for 'rarest of rare' cases.
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Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport have seized 257 grams of gold hidden inside a screwdriver from a woman's luggage. The gold, valued at Rs 18.62 lakh, was found during a detailed examination following suspicion raised by X-ray images. Both passengers involved, a 20-year-old man and the woman on a wheelchair, were intercepted and are under investigation.
The Pandit Nain Singh Surveyor Mountaineering Training Institute in Munsyari will hold a Basic Ski Course from February 14-27, 2025. Led by Reena Kaushal Dharmshaktu, the course costs Rs 12,000 and is open to beginners and those looking to enhance skiing skills in the Himalayas.
Two brothers from Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, died after their truck, loaded with iron bars, plunged into a gorge in Ramban district late Thursday night. The accident occurred near Monkey Morh Battery-Chashma along the national highway. Rescue operations faced challenges due to difficult terrain and resumed on Friday morning.
Lex Fridman, renowned podcaster and MIT researcher, is set to host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his podcast. This marks Fridman's first visit to India and a significant addition to his lineup of high-profile guests. Modi will discuss his life, political journey, and governance philosophy.
Isro has started its 27-hour countdown for the launch of its 100th mission, a navigation satellite onboard the GSLV. Scheduled for lift-off at 6.23 am on January 29, the NVS-02 satellite is a part of the NavIC programme, aimed at providing precise positioning, velocity, and timing services.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar plans to detoxify and spend several months in solitude in the Himalayas after retiring on February 18. He intends to teach underprivileged children, reflecting on his own humble educational beginnings. Kumar, known for his poetic addresses, emphasizes the need to appreciate the transparent work of the Election Commission amidst baseless accusations.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized Governor RN Ravi for walking out of the assembly due to the playing of the Tamil anthem instead of the national anthem. The governor claimed that Stalin disrespects the nation and constitution, while the assembly followed its tradition of starting with the Tamil anthem.
PM Narendra Modi's visit to Thailand highlighted India's cultural influence through the "Ramakien", Thailand's version of the "Ramayana". Thai PM presented Modi with "The World Tipitaka: Sajjhaya Phonetic Edition", a significant Buddhist scripture commemorating King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 70-year reign, underscoring the deep-rooted spiritual connections between the two nations.
Home minister Amit Shah commends Tripura's Manik Saha government for transparent job appointments given to 2,807 youths, unlike the previous Left regime. He highlights the transformation in the northeast, attributing it to initiatives over the past decade, leading to development and improved lives for tribes like the Bru-Reang.