A Rajasthan court acquitted the last eight of the accused in the 1987 Roop Kanwar ‘sati glorification’ case due to inadequate evidence, ending a 36-year-long trial. The case revolved around the forced immolation of 18-year-old widow Roop Kanwar. The incident led to the enactment of the Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act in 1987.
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Karnataka HC acquitted three convicts, including a Pakistani national, in a 2012 terror case due to insufficient evidence. The court noted lapses in referring the UAPA case to an independent authority. Rehman’s conviction under the Arms Act and Explosive Substances Act was upheld.
Read MoreThe CISO of Star Health Insurance is accused by a hacker named xenZen of being behind a massive customer data breach via API access. UK-based researcher Jason Parker confirmed the authenticity of the hacker’s claims. Star Health is investigating and has sought an injunction to prevent data access.
Read MoreThe Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad has urged Hindus to buy from shops with visible signs of Sanatan Dharma adherence, due to alleged contamination of food and worship items by individuals of a specific religion. ABAP highlights these issues in preparation for Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
Read MoreThe absence of a Congress-AAP alliance in the Haryana assembly elections likely did not cost Congress the victory. Only in three of the 53 contested seats did AAP’s votes exceed the winning margins, potentially adding just three more seats to Congress’s tally.
Read MoreSix of seven independent MLAs in J&K are likely to support NC, enabling the party to form a government without Congress or CPM. NC, with 42 seats, would reach a majority with independents’ backing. Omar Abdullah acknowledges PM Modi’s message and anticipates NC’s Supreme Court challenge against MLA nominations.
Read MoreA Dehradun Pocso court sentenced an 18-year-old footballer to three years’ rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping a 17-year-old girl he met during training. Despite the girl’s non-support for the prosecution, the court convicted him while acquitting him of rape charges.
Read MoreThe recent govt survey reveals average out-of-pocket medical expenses for hospitalisation in rural and urban areas at Rs 4,129 and Rs 5,290, respectively. Non-hospitalisation costs are Rs 539 and Rs 606. Literacy and numeracy rates are high in the 15-24 age group, while 23.3% are not in education, employment, or training. Most households have...
Read MoreAfter Congress rejected the Haryana election results as ‘unexpected and unacceptable,’ party leaders met with the Election Commission (EC) demanding a thorough investigation. The EC criticized Congress spokespersons Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera for allegedly undermining democratic principles while acknowledging complaints about EVM issues.
Read MoreLeader of opposition Rahul Gandhi addressed the unexpected Haryana poll results, promising continued advocacy for justice and voter voices. He expressed gratitude to Haryana’s people and party workers, and a Congress delegation submitted complaints to the EC. Additionally, Gandhi celebrated the NC-Congress alliance’s win in J&K as a constitutional victory.
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