The Supreme Court addressed the increasing trend of rape cases filed on the grounds of false promises of marriage. While hearing a man's plea to quash rape charges by his fiancée, the bench remarked that relationship break-ups should not result in rape allegations. They decided to examine the arranged marriage situation in detail.
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A three-year-old leopard was killed by a speeding vehicle on the Delhi-Meerut expressway near the Kashi toll plaza. The incident occurred around 10pm on Thursday. The leopard's carcass was retrieved for a post-mortem, confirming 'impact hit' as the cause of death. Authorities have registered a case under the Forest Act while investigating how the leopard reached the elevated road.
The BCCI mandated participation in domestic matches for national team selection and imposed restrictions on personal staff and families during tours after India’s poor performance in Australia. Players are also prohibited from personal shoots or endorsements during series, with non-compliance attracting penalties including fee cuts and potential IPL bans.
At least 15 people, including three children, died and several others were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The chaos ensued after a large crowd gathered for a special train to Maha Kumbh, worsened by train delays and panic-induced confusion.
A newborn, Pihu, was found with her throat slit and abandoned in a bin in Madhya Pradesh. Despite the severe injuries, she survived after extensive treatment at Kamla Nehru Hospital. Her mother and grandmother have been arrested. The incident highlights the alarming rate of infant abandonments in the state.
India's spin strategy in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, has been inconsistent. The team has used a different spinner in each Test so far, leading to criticism from commentators like Harbhajan Singh. With the series tied 1-1, India aims for a historic third consecutive series win in Australia.
A law student, Rakshit Chaurasia, involved in a fatal accident in Karelibaug, had a previous brush with the law in February. He and other youths created a commotion but were pardoned after apologizing to the lawyer they threatened. Both incidents underline a pattern of misconduct.
Following the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed the lives of at least 26 people, mostly tourists, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly condemned the violence and assured India of their support in fighting terrorism.
2024 witnessed several cricketing legends bid farewell to the international arena. Ravichandran Ashwin's surprise retirement, along with stalwarts like David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, Dinesh Karthik, James Anderson, Tim Southee, and Moeen Ali, marked the end of illustrious careers, leaving a void in the world of cricket.
The Indian Coast Guard apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers with 78 fishermen aboard for illegally fishing in Indian waters. The trawlers, Laila-2 and Meghna-5, were intercepted near the international maritime boundary line and escorted to Paradip for investigation. This action follows increased Coast Guard patrols and aerial surveillance since August, aimed at preventing illegal migration and safeguarding maritime security.