The Supreme Court stayed the Allahabad high court's decision that 'grabbing the breast and breaking the pyjama string' was insufficient for rape charges. The apex court criticised the high court judge for insensitivity in the case involving two men charged with sexual assault of a minor. The case has been referred to the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court.
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The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) ended the economic blockade on NH-2 in Manipur, effective from 2 am on Sunday, following an agreement with the authorities for the deployment of the 112 CRPF Battalion. They issued a 48-hour ultimatum for withdrawal of CAPF personnel from Saibol.
In a shocking incident in Assam's Chirang district, Britesh Hajong, 60, was arrested for allegedly beheading his wife, Baijayanti Hajong, 50, during an argument in front of their daughters. Police reported that Hajong surrendered himself at the Ballamguri Police patrolling point with the severed head.
Indian IT firms are exhibiting cautious hiring approaches amidst economic uncertainties and increased automation. While some firms saw slight headcount increases in the March quarter, overall hiring remains subdued compared to previous years. Companies are prioritizing cost efficiency and maximizing existing resources, leading to a challenging job market for college graduates, with expectations of flat hiring trends throughout 2025.
A 30-year-old research scholar from IIT Madras was sexually abused by a migrant worker outside the campus. Bystanders and her male friend intervened, and the perpetrator was handed over to police.
Elon Musk has denied claims that Starlink would turn off its terminals in Ukraine, emphasizing its crucial role in maintaining Ukrainian communication lines. Musk asserted that despite disagreements over Ukraine policy, Starlink support will continue, highlighting its significance against Russian communication jamming efforts.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Rohit Sharma to use his experience to overcome his current rough patch ahead of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Despite Rohit's dipping form and bleak statistics in 2024, Pathan remains confident in his ability to turn things around and highlights his crucial role in the team.
Three days after Saif Ali Khan was stabbed, Bandra police recovered the final piece of the broken knife near Bandra Talao. The accused, Shariful Fakir, had discarded the weapon after the attack at the actor’s residence. Fakir will appear in court after completing five days in custody, with all evidence sent for forensic analysis.
Amul has reduced the price of its one-litre milk packets by one rupee, providing relief to consumers amid rising inflation. This price cut applies to four variants of milk: Amul Gold, Amul Taaza, Amul T-Special, and Amul Chai Mazza, making larger packet purchases more economical. The reduction becomes effective nationwide from Friday.
Amid rumours of a divorce between cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife Dhanashree Verma, the latter addressed baseless allegations and character assassination by trolls on social media. Both unfollowed each other recently, fueling the speculation. Dhanashree stressed on holding on to her values and focusing on the truth.