The law ministry has withdrawn the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 from public consultation after facing threats of protests from lawyers' bodies. The bill proposed disciplinary actions, including revoking licenses for disrupting court proceedings, and allowed foreign law firms to practice in India.
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Blue Origin's first launch of the New Glenn rocket was delayed due to technical issues. The mission, crucial for competing against SpaceX, was halted just minutes before liftoff from Cape Canaveral. The partially reusable rocket aims to carry heavier payloads and has strategic significance for Nasa missions and Amazon’s satellite ventures. No new launch date has been announced yet.
Vinod Kambli's wife, Andrea Hewitt, shared insights about his struggles with alcohol addiction, facing over 14 rehab attempts. Their 17-year marriage went through significant challenges, including Hewitt filing for divorce and reporting domestic abuse in February 2023. Despite this, Hewitt emphasized the support from their son, Jesus Christiano Kambli, during tough times.
Amid trade tensions, China signals openness to importing more Indian goods to address the growing trade deficit. Tragically, an Indian student in Canada was fatally shot, prompting investigations and condolences. In academic news, JEE Main 2025 Session 2 results were announced, highlighting both achievements and instances of unfair practices.
Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs, strengthening their position at the top of the IPL points table. Shubman Gill's impressive 90 and B Sai Sudharsan's 52 powered GT to 198/3. KKR's Ajinkya Rahane scored a half-century, but a middle-order collapse and Prasidh Krishna's late strikes sealed GT's victory.
Chennai's Chembarambakkam Lake is nearing full capacity due to heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to release 1,000 cusecs of water starting Friday morning. A flood warning has been issued for nearby areas, including villages along the Adyar River. With inflow exceeding 6,000 cusecs and expected to rise, officials warn the release volume will likely increase to prevent widespread flooding.
A 35-year-old man in Mathura received a life sentence for stabbing and killing a villager on November 24, 2023, due to an alleged affair. The court also fined him Rs 15,000. Although the victim's brother lodged a complaint, the convict's wife did not testify. The court found him guilty under IPC sections 506 and 302.
The Centre has introduced a new rule simplifying the import procedure for pet dogs and cats, allowing pet owners to obtain a 'no objection certificate' (NOC) round the clock at the port of entry. This eliminates previous hassles by allowing owners to receive an advance NOC through email submission of required documents.
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