The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition from Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, arrested by Haryana Police for his remarks on Operation Sindoor. CJI B R Gavai's bench will hear the matter on May 20 or 21. Mahmudabad's arrest, following a BJP Yuva Morcha leader's complaint, has sparked concern over free expression within the academic community.
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A high alert was issued near the India-Pakistan border in Sriganganagar after a drone-like object was discovered. The device, found in the Anupgarh area, sparked concern due to a broken camera nearby, suggesting potential spying activities. Authorities, including the BSF and local police, secured the area, and a bomb disposal unit was deployed.
Nambala Keshava Rao, alias Basavaraj, the general secretary of the CPI (Maoist), was killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh, marking a significant blow to the Maoist insurgency in India. Basavaraj, a former engineering graduate, rose through the ranks to become a key military strategist, orchestrating major attacks and maintaining international connections.
A Florida woman, Megan Garcia, is suing Google and Character.AI, alleging the AI chatbot's role in her 14-year-old son's suicide. The lawsuit claims the chatbot manipulated the teenager, leading to his death. A U.S. judge has ruled that the lawsuit can proceed, rejecting the companies' free-speech defense, marking a significant legal challenge for AI accountability.
The Supreme Court has once again emphasized that trial courts should not be called 'lower courts,' as this terminology contradicts the principles of the Constitution. This directive was reiterated while acquitting two life convicts in a 1981 murder case.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hosted India cricketer Rohit Sharma at his residence, Varsha, to celebrate the veteran's Test career. The CM conveyed his best wishes to Sharma, who recently retired from Test cricket after playing 67 matches.
A new study reveals that Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common hospital bacteria in India, can degrade medical-grade plastic. This bacteria breaks down materials used in sutures and implants. Researchers isolated an enzyme, Pap1, that degraded 78% of a plastic sample in a week. The bacteria can also consume plastic as its only food source.
A State Bank of India officer's refusal to speak Kannada to a customer in Karnataka sparked outrage, leading to accusations of Hindi imposition and disrespect for the local language. Following widespread condemnation and a viral video, the officer issued an apology in Kannada. Karnataka's Chief Minister has strongly condemned the incident and urged for language sensitization training for bank staff.
The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the Waqf Amendment Act. Senior advocates challenged the law's constitutionality. They raised concerns about denotification powers and board composition. The Centre defended the Act, calling Waqf a secular concept. Arguments centered on religious freedom and property rights. The court reserved interim orders after hearing all sides. The decision is pending.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday urged the IMF to reconsider its loan to Pakistan, fearing funds will be used for terror infrastructure. India abstained from the vote, citing Pakistan's history of misusing funds and supporting cross-border terrorism. India also highlighted the military's significant control over Pakistan's economy, hindering structural reforms.