SC on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of the controversial order passed by Allahabad HC, which had held that grabbing a minor girl's breasts and breaking her pyjama string were not enough to charge an accused with the offence of rape or attempt to rape. The matter will be heard on Wednesday by a bench of Justices B R Gavai and A G Masih.
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V Narayanan is set to become the new chairman of ISRO on January 14, succeeding S Somanath. Narayanan will oversee several significant projects, including the Chandrayaan-4 lunar mission, Gaganyaan human spaceflight, and space station development. His background in cryogenics and leadership experience will aid in advancing ISRO's ambitious space programs.
The Jammu & Kashmir Congress president, Tariq Hameed Karra, dismissed rumours of a rift with the National Conference, confirming their support for the Omar Abdullah-led government. Karra emphasized the importance of addressing public issues and highlighted Congress's campaign for the immediate restoration of statehood, noting the Supreme Court's guidelines on the matter's urgency.
Telangana govt has given a two-day deadline to experts for rescuing eight workers trapped in the collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel. Mobilizing specialized forces and employing advanced strategies, the rescue operation includes cutting the malfunctioned tunnel boring machine, silt removal, and creating alternative access routes.
Comedian Kunal Kamra apologized to a fan who was summoned by Mumbai Police over Kamra's controversial performance. The fan, who was on vacation, had to return early. Kamra's show included a parody song allegedly targeting Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde, leading to multiple FIRs against him.