The alleged rape of a preoperative counsellor at Pune's Swargate terminus highlights the poor security conditions at the busy facility. Commuters report chaos and a sense of insecurity due to lack of proper monitoring, unattended buses, and the free movement of private vehicles within the premises.
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The Kerala high court has provided police protection to a Jharkhand interfaith couple, Asha Verma and Mohammad Galib, who fled to Kerala due to family threats and got married. The couple faced threats from family and Jharkhand police, prompting the court to ensure their safety and prevent them from being forcibly taken back to Jharkhand.
Sunny Deol's 'Jaat' is receiving positive reviews after its theatrical release, following the success of 'Gadar 2'. The film earned Rs 9.5 crore on its opening day, performing well in northern regions. However, it faces competition from Ajith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' in the south. By Friday afternoon, 'Jaat' had collected Rs 1.39 crore, bringing its total to Rs 10.
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India's coastline has significantly expanded from 7,516km in 1970 to 11,098km in 2023-24, driven by new measurement methodologies. Gujarat and Bengal saw the most growth, while Puducherry's coastline shrank. The recalculations reflect advances in accurately measuring coastline features, boosting economic prospects in coastal states like AP with new ports and infrastructure projects.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2025 proposes customs duty exemptions on lithium-ion battery waste, investment in an AI Center of Excellence for education, and a National Geospatial Mission. Measures include support for gig workers, increased duties on interactive flat-panel LCDs, and amendments to encourage private sector participation in nuclear energy. Infrastructure expansion for IITs is also planned.
A 28-year-old man, Sukhjit, died after a speeding Audi collided with his Ertiga on Ring Road in Delhi. The Audi driver, Paras Pathania, was apprehended later. Sukhjit was returning from Gurgaon and ran a transportation business. The impact left the vehicle mangled, and a case has been registered.
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