Month: May 2025

[ad_1] MUMBAI: At a juncture where the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is at the receiving end for dismal performance for poor conviction rate, ACB has secured conviction of a senior transport official in 11-year-old trap case. The accused had retired in 2021.According to additional deputy police commissioner Anil Gherdikar, the ACB sleuths had in 2014, trapped assistant regional transport officer Rajendra Aknath Nerkar while accepting Rs 1,500 as bribe. Nerkar's friend, Jaiprakash Dalvi, accepted the amount on behalf of the officer. Nerkar had demanded the bribe amount for returning the documents pertaining to a bus. Then an offence under the Prevention Corruption of Act and Indian Penal Code was registered against Nerkar and Dalvi.In the order, the special judge sentenced Nerkar to four years' rigorous imprisonment (RI), along with a fine of Rs 50,000, while Dalvi has been sentenced to three […]

[ad_1] Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly Twitter) said it has received orders from the Indian government to block more than 8,000 accounts that include those of some “international news organizations” and “prominent X users” for violating local laws. Sharing the post, the official handle of X's Global Government Affairs said that it has complied with orders and has started the process of withholding the specified accounts in the country.“However, we disagree with the Indian government’s demands. Blocking entire accounts is not only unnecessary, it amounts to censorship of existing and future content, and is contrary to the fundamental right of free speech,” it added.The post added that the company has provided the affected users with notice of the actions in accordance with its policies.Read Twitter's full statement on Block order by Indian government:X has received executive orders from […]

[ad_1] The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has firmly asserted a woman's right to bodily autonomy, stating that any sexual act after a woman refuses constitutes rape, regardless of prior relationships or perceived morality. This ruling upheld the conviction of three men in a 2014 gang rape case in Chandrapur, emphasizing that a woman's past or character is irrelevant in determining consent, reinforcing that 'No' means 'No'. NAGPUR: In a powerful reaffirmation of a woman's right to bodily autonomy, the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court ruled that once a woman refuses to engage in sexual activity, any act thereafter amounts to rape, irrespective of her past relationship with the accused or her perceived morality."A woman who says 'No' means 'No'. There exists no further ambiguity. It is an offence if sexual intercourse is done without the consent […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: US Vice President JD Vance on Friday weighed in on the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, as India continues its anti-terror operations under ‘Operation Sindoor’. In an interview with Fox News, Vance said, "That's fundamentally none of our business."‘Cannot Force…’: US' SHOCKING Statement As India-Pakistan Aerial Clashes Escalate | WatchWhen asked about the rising conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations, he said, "We're concerned about any time nuclear powers collide and have a major conflict what we've said."He continued, "What Secretary Rubio said and certainly the President has said is we want this thing to de-escalate as quickly as possible.We can't control these countries though. Fundamentally India has its gripes with Pakistan."Vance further added, "What we can do is try to encourage these folks to de-escalate a little bit. But we're not going to get involved […]

[ad_1] Ajay Devgn is one of the actors who has cracked the recipe for winning audiences' hearts. His every movie proves to set a new goal, and especially if it's a part of a franchise, the anticipation builds right from the word go. Pick ‘Golmal,’ ‘Singham,’ ‘Drishyam’ or the latest ‘Raid,’ Ajay never failed to entertain the audience. As we speak, his latest release ‘Raid 2’ has completed 8 days at the theatres, and according to the Sacnilk report, it is inching towards the Rs.100 crore mark ahead of its second weekend.Raid 2 Movie Review‘Raid 2’ box office updateAccording to the trade analyst report, on Thursday, i.e., May 8, ‘Raid 2’ saw a slight increase in the footfall. The film, which saw a major dip of more than 30 percent on Wednesday, with a collection of Rs. 4.75 crore, made […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The presence of senior Pakistan army officers at the funeral of one of those killed in India's surgical strike on Jaish-e-Muhammed's terror camp at Bahawalpur sparked speculation about Abdul Rauf Asghar - the younger brother of Jaish chief Masood Azhar and mastermind of the IC814 hijack, Pathankot fidayeen strike and the Pulwama attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel - being among those killed.Foreign secretary Vikram Misri, at the official govt briefing on Thursday, refused to comment on the speculation about Rauf's death, but sources in security agencies said the funeral attendance was seen as a possible giveaway.Rauf, around 48 years old, was the most senior Jaish figure residing in the Markaz Subhan Allah at Bahawalpur. Rauf is believed to be the de facto head of Jaish, managing all its operations, overseeing training of its top fidayeen and […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals on Thursday was abandoned midway due to air raid alerts in the neighbouring cities of Jammu and Pathankot, casting a cloud of uncertainty over the remainder of the tournament. Punjab Kings were in a dominant position at 122 for 1 in 10.1 overs when the lights suddenly went out — initially assumed to be a floodlight malfunction.The game had already started later than scheduled, with growing concerns over the escalating cross-border tensions in the region.As security agencies swung into action, both teams and the packed crowd — around 23,000 spectators at the scenic Dharamsala venue — were safely evacuated from the stadium.Amid the evacuation, several fans were heard chanting anti-Pakistan slogans as panic and anger spread through the stands.Before the abrupt halt, Punjab’s opening pair had provided a […]