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The Supreme Court has ruled that convicts serving fixed-term life sentences, like 20 years, are automatically entitled to release upon completion of their term, without needing government remission. Justices Nagarathna and Viswanathan clarified this while ordering the release of Sukhdev Pehalwan in the Nitish Katara case.
Former New Zealand all-rounder Craig McMillan lauded Shubman Gill's captaincy during the recent Test series against England, emphasising the importance of establishing a distinct team identity. McMillan highlighted India's need for a Hardik Pandya-like all-rounder in Test cricket and commented on England's 'Bazball' approach under Brendon McCullum.
Opposition parties in Punjab are demanding action against AAP and Manish Sisodia after a video surfaced where he allegedly says the party will use any means necessary to win the 2027 election, including "saam, daam, dand, bhed."
Fresh off her marriage to Josh Allen and the success of "Sinners," Hailee Steinfeld is set to star in Doug Liman's new thriller, "Asteroid," alongside NFL star DK Metcalf. The film, about strangers seeking wealth on an asteroid, also features Freida Pinto and Ron Perlman. Allen has publicly supported Steinfeld, even praising her acting in "Sinners.
A disturbing video from the UK shows three teenagers assaulting two Sikh men outside a Wolverhampton railway station on August 15, sparking outrage. The victims were kicked while on the ground, and their turbans were forcibly removed. Authorities have arrested the teenagers, who were later released on bail, prompting calls for a thorough investigation and justice for the victims.
Chandrika Chaudhary, an 18-year-old aspiring doctor from Banaskantha, was allegedly murdered by her uncle for pursuing her dreams. Her family feared she would fall in love and marry by choice, bringing "dishonour" to them. The uncle allegedly drugged and strangled her, staging it as a suicide, but a habeas corpus petition filed by her partner exposed the crime.
The Home Ministry defended the LG's power to nominate assembly members in J&K, citing inclusivity. This came in response to a Congress leader's challenge to the Reorganisation Act. The ministry argued the nominations ensure representation for displaced communities and women. Mehbooba Mufti criticised the move as undemocratic, urging opposition to this precedent.