The Supreme Court of India highlighted the importance of protecting senior citizens, stating that gift deeds executed by parents can be invalidated under the Maintenance and Welfare of the Parents and Senior Citizens Act if their children do not provide for them, even if such conditions are not explicitly stated in the deed.
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A sightseeing helicopter tour over New York ended tragically when it crashed into the Hudson River, killing all six people on board. Among the deceased were Agustín Escobar, a high-profile Siemens executive, his wife, and their three young children. The helicopter went down near Pier 40 after a section of the rotor broke off mid-air.
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment has instructed Karnataka's state labour ministry to address the dispute over Infosys's recent termination of employees at its Mysuru campus. This follows complaints from the IT employees' association, NITES, which condemned the terminations as unethical and illegal. Infosys claims the resignations were mutual, but concerns over treatment and numbers persist.
A 55-year-old woman, Kaneez Fatima Ansari, tragically died in a Kurla bus accident on Monday. A disturbing video shows a helmeted man stealing her gold bangles and purse as she lay lifeless under a car. Police have registered a theft case and are working to identify the suspect. Ansari's daughter expressed outrage at this inhumane act.
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Supreme Court is reviewing a controversial speech by Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav, where he allegedly endorsed majoritarian views and made derogatory remarks about a religious minority. The apex court has requested a report from the High Court amidst calls for the judge's impeachment and concerns about judicial impartiality.
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