A teacher accused of sexually harassing 39 girls was released from Yerawada central prison after a special court ruled his arrest illegal due to procedural errors by Pune rural police. The court noted that the teacher was not properly informed of his arrest, violating his fundamental rights.
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Two Indian men, Rakesh and Brajesh Yadav, were misled into working as security guards in Russia but ended up being forced into combat against Ukrainian forces. Injured on the battlefield, they were eventually returned home with the intervention of PM Narendra Modi. Now, they are recovering and working as painters.
Pashupati Kumar Paras, chief of the RLJP, declared his party's departure from the NDA, citing perceived injustice and neglect. Paras highlighted the party's loyalty since 2014 but expressed disappointment over being ignored in recent NDA meetings in Bihar. The RLJP is now preparing for the 2025 state assembly elections and open to considering alliances with the INDIA bloc if given due respect.
India may soon be the first nation to strike a bilateral trade deal with the US under President Trump's reciprocal tariff policy, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Negotiations are reportedly near a breakthrough, facilitated by India's relatively low tariffs and minimal trade barriers.
President Donald Trump has ordered the US treasury to stop minting pennies due to their high production costs, aligning with his administration's cost-cutting measures. The US Mint incurs significant losses from producing pennies and nickels, prompting this decision despite legal uncertainties surrounding executive power to eliminate coins.
Evangelical Christian pastor Bajinder Singh has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a woman in 2018. He was also fined Rs 1 lakh. The court announced the punishment after convicting him. Singh previously served time for a murder case. The woman expressed satisfaction with the verdict. Other accused persons were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
Salman Khan, while eagerly preparing for the release of his new film Sikandar, has openly shared his struggle with Trigeminal Neuralgia, a chronic neurological condition causing severe facial pain. Diagnosed in 2007, Salman underwent surgery in 2011 for relief. His transparency has raised awareness about this painful ailment. Other celebrities like Travis Barker also suffer from this condition.
India plans to increase Tejas jet production with deliveries of GE aero-engines starting March. Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) aims for 20 jets per year, potentially rising to 30. The crucial delivery of 99 GE-404 engines, already delayed by two years, will support this production aim.
The Supreme Court will hear social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia's plea regarding FIRs against him for offensive comments on a deleted YouTube show. The case involves multiple FIRs filed nationwide for his provocative remarks. Allahbadia and other involved YouTubers face legal scrutiny and are summoned for questioning by various authorities, including the National Commission for Women and Maharashtra Cyber Cell.
Indian tech workers, primarily on H-1B visas, face growing uncertainty under the Trump administration's immigration policies. Major tech firms like Amazon and Google advise employees to avoid international travel to prevent re-entry issues. The Green Card process for Indians is experiencing significant delays, adding to the anxiety despite President Trump's mixed messages on H-1B visas.