The Supreme Court commenced review of petitions aiming to criminalize non-consensual sexual acts by a husband, challenging the legal exception of marital rape in the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, examined women’s right to refuse sex within marriage, questioning the court’s power to create new offences. Read More
Nokia, aiming to reduce costs amid challenging telecom market conditions, lays off 2,000 employees in Greater China and plans to cut 350 jobs in Europe. The cuts are part of a broader strategy to save up to 1.2 billion euros by 2026. Read More
Mumbai police met MHA officials to seek custodial interrogation of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in the case of former minister Baba Siddique’s murder. Bishnoi’s involvement was discovered post-Salman Khan’s residence firing. Siddique’s son, MLA Zeeshan, demands justice, urging non-politicization of the matter. Read More
Police suspect foul play in a fatal fire at an Andheri flat, where an elderly couple and their domestic help died. Bloodstains and the smell of kerosene were found in the flat, despite the fire reportedly starting from an AC unit, which was rarely used. Investigations are ongoing to solve the mysterious circumstances. Read More
Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans was celebrated with a 33-10 victory for the Denver Broncos over the injury-affected Saints. Rookie QB Bo Nix showcased his dual-threat potential, while Denver’s balanced offense and strong defense overwhelmed the Saints, who struggled with key player absences and offensive inefficiency, extending their losing streak to five games. Read More
Valarie Allman, a two-time Olympic gold medallist in discus throw, is in India as the International Event Ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2024. She expresses admiration for Indian javelin champion Neeraj Chopra and shares her diverse interests outside athletics, including travel, dance and exploring new experiences. Read More
To celebrate Prabhas’s birthday, his hit romantic drama ‘Mr. Perfect’ will be re-released in theatres on October 22, 2024. Directed by Dasaradh, the film, which first released in 2011, has remained a fan favorite for its portrayal of modern relationships. The director praised Prabhas’s transformation in the role and highlighted how the film’s themes... Read More
