Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure Over Patna HC Order in Sexual Assault Case, Directs Sensitisation Reforms
The Supreme Court has pulled up the Patna High Court for a ruling that held stripping a woman's lower garment and pressing her chest did not constitute an attempt to rape. The apex court directed high courts and judicial academies nationwide to upload sensitisation handbooks on their official portals.
SC Fines Comedian Samay Raina, 5 Others ₹3 Lakh Each for Violating Orders Over Disability Joke
The Supreme Court has imposed a ₹3 lakh fine on stand-up comedian Samay Raina and five others for violating its directives and misleading the court. The case stems from a petition against insensitive remarks made on his show, 'India's Got Latent,' mocking a child suffering from a rare genetic disorder.
Did E20 Petrol Drop Mercedes Mileage? Company Responds to YouTuber Sourav Joshi’s Claim
Popular YouTuber Sourav Joshi claimed that E20 ethanol-blended petrol caused a drastic drop in his luxury Mercedes-Benz SUV's mileage within just 48 hours, sparking concerns over engine health. Mercedes-Benz India has issued an official advisory clarifying that all its BS6 petrol vehicles are fully compatible with E20 fuel.
Supreme Court Stays Madras HC Order Blankly Banning Cow Slaughter in Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order that imposed a blanket ban on cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu, including on Bakrid. The top court issued a notice, observing that the order required "modification" after the state government argued it contradicted existing state animal preservation laws.
Ram Mandir Donation Theft: Supreme Court Seeks Reply From Centre, UP Government and Trust; Demands SIT Status Report
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, Uttar Pradesh government, and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust regarding allegations of donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. A three-judge bench has directed the UP SIT to submit a status report on the ongoing investigation by July 20.
Badrinath Donation Scam: Suspended Temple Staff Pramod Nautiyal Arrested
Uttarakhand Police have arrested suspended BKTC employee Pramod Nautiyal in connection with the Badrinath temple donation theft case. The arrest follows a preliminary inquiry that found the allegations of irregularities prima facie true. A high-level government committee is also conducting a parallel probe into the matter.
Private Companies May Soon Manufacture Missiles; Govt Move to Begin with Astra Mark 2
The Union government is planning a major defense sector reform by allowing private companies to manufacture missiles, starting with DRDO’s Astra Mark 2. The move aims to boost production capacity to meet the growing demands of the Indian Armed Forces and expand defense exports.
Govt calls all-party meeting on July 19 ahead of stormy Monsoon Session
The Union government has convened an all-party meeting on July 19, a day before the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins. The meeting aims to discuss the legislative agenda and ensure smooth functioning, while the opposition plans to corner the government on issues like the NEET paper leak and border security.
IMD Issues Heavy Rain and Storm Alert for 17 States, Including UP, Delhi, and Bihar, on July 13
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain and thunderstorm alert for 17 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Bihar, for July 13. High-speed winds reaching up to 85 kmph are expected, prompting warnings for potential damage, uprooted trees, hail, and lightning across vulnerable regions.
Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace Hotel Receives Bomb Threat, Search Operation Launched
The iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai was placed on high alert after an unidentified caller claimed that underworld don Dawood Ibrahim had planted a bomb on the premises. Security agencies conducted an extensive search operation, but no suspicious objects were found, leading authorities to declare it a hoax.
