The Supreme Court dismissed a plea from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) seeking an SIT probe into allegations of children being sold by Jharkhand shelter homes. Criticizing the NCPCR’s vague request, the court emphasized that the commission has sufficient authority to investigate these issues under current laws.
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The family of Akshay Shinde, who died in a police encounter while in custody, has petitioned the Bombay High Court for a special investigation. Shinde was accused of sexual assault and allegedly took a policeman’s gun before being shot. The Maharashtra CID will investigate the matter.
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The Supreme Court of India has ruled that merely possessing child pornographic material constitutes a criminal offence under the doctrine of inchoate crimes. This ruling emphasizes legal culpability for preparatory actions. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act specifies various penalties for offences related to child pornography, including fines and imprisonment depending...
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US intelligence agencies confirm that Russia, China, and Iran are meddling in US elections using AI. Russia’s efforts aim to boost Donald Trump’s candidacy while undermining Kamala Harris. This has sparked political controversy, with Trump dismissing the claims as a hoax and Democrats accusing him of being influenced by Moscow.
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Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, following a previous attack that resulted in nearly 500 deaths. Both sides have escalated their military actions, with Israel aiming to weaken Hezbollah’s capabilities. The situation risks drawing in regional powers and further destabilizing the area. But if a war breaks out, it is...
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The second phase of Jammu and Kashmir elections is set for Wednesday across 26 constituencies with over 13,000 polling personnel at 3,500 stations. Key political figures like Omar Abdullah and Ravinder Raina are contesting. Enhanced security measures are in place due to past terror attacks. Over 2.5 million voters are expected to participate.
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