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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday took adverse note of comedian Samay Raina ridiculing the exorbitant treatment cost of people suffering from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and asked an NGO, which sought regulations of free speech to curb taunting of disability, to list incidents of vacuous comments along with transcripts for consideration of appropriate action.Seeking to intervene in the pending petition filed by influencer Ranveer Gautam Allahbadia, who faces FIRs in Maharashtra and Assam for his crass comments on parental sex during an 'India Has Latent' show, senior advocate Aparajita Singh told a bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh that free speech must be regulated to the extent of curbing insensitive remarks on the disabled, who have a right to live with dignity.The senior counsel, appearing on behalf of NGO Cure SMA Foundation, said the insensitive […]

[ad_1] BENGALURU: The 64-year-old wife of retired Karnataka DGP Om Prakash was arrested on Monday for his murder, based on her purported confession about stabbing him more than 10 times at home and their son Karthikesh's statement to police that he suspected his mother and sister of conspiring to kill the former IPS officer.Investigators said they were still to arrive at a watertight motive for the murder, although prime suspect Pallavi claimed she was a victim of domestic violence and that she acted alone. Pallavi said her daughter Kriti, whom police had detained along with her the previous evening, was "depressed" and had no role to play in the crime.Kriti was allowed to leave after questioning. "It's been difficult interrogating Pallavi and Kriti as they aren't speaking coherently," a police officer said.For a week, mom had been threatening to kill […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Faced with criticism in some quarters for imposing a three-month limit on President to decide on bills referred to her by governors, Supreme Court on Monday seemed circumspect while dealing with a public interest litgation seeking imposition of President's rule in West Bengal citing attacks on Hindus during protests against the new waqf law.Arguing for a four-year-old PIL filed by one Ranjana Agnihotri, scheduled for hearing on Tuesday, advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain requested a bench of Justices B R Gavai and A G Masih to take on record additional documents on fresh violence against Hindus and their exodus from several areas of the state.Justice Gavai's immediate reaction was, "You (petitioner) want us to issue a direction to the Union govt to impose President's rule in Bengal? As it is, we (SC) are accused of intruding into the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance welcomed "significant progress" in the ongoing negotiations for a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement (BTA) focused on "welfare of the people of the two countries", as the PM hosted Vance, second lady Usha Vance and their children who are on a four-day visit to India. The US said they formally announced the finalisation of the terms of reference for the negotiations, laying down a roadmap for further discussions about shared economic priorities.Both sides backed an early conclusion of the agreement, which will allow India to stave off the threat from the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs, as Vance underscored the US pursuit of a fair and balanced trade relationship with India."The BTA presents an opportunity to negotiate a new and modern trade agreement focused on promoting job creation and […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the global churn has thrown up opportunities for India and that it was the responsibility of bureaucracy that these don't go to waste.Addressing Civil Services Day celebrations, PM Modi said bureaucracy and policymaking cannot function on outdated frameworks in a rapidly changing world, and stressed that as the world is eager to invest in India, it is essential to take all necessary steps to ensure these opportunities are not missed.Bureaucracy must evolve into an “active facilitator” of growth rather than merely being the “keeper of rule books”, he added, urging bureaucrats to ensure comprehensive and inclusive development.“There was a time when the role of bureaucracy was primarily that of a regulator — one that controlled the pace of industrialisation and entrepreneurship. But the country has now moved far beyond that […]

[ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his willingness to engage in direct peace talks with Ukraine, a shift in his stance after years of limited dialogue, reports news agency Reuters. Speaking to Russian state TV on Monday, Putin proposed bilateral discussions for the first time in years, responding to pressure from Washington to show a readiness for peace in Ukraine. He also indicated that Russia was open to more ceasefires, following a short Easter truce, which lasted just 30 hours.Putin, in his statement, reaffirmed Russia's openness to peace initiatives and called for dialogue, particularly around the issue of not striking civilian targets.According to Interfax news agency, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "When the president said that it was possible to discuss the issue of not striking civilian targets, including bilaterally, the president had in mind negotiations and discussions with […]

[ad_1] Earth is our only home—a blue and green marvel floating through the cosmos, nurturing life in all its complexity. And yet, in our pursuit of progress and convenience, we often forget how deeply interconnected we are with the natural world. Earth Day is a chance to pause, to remember that we only have one Earth. Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. It began at a time when Americans were burning leaded gasoline in oversized cars, and factories spewed thick smoke and chemical waste into the air and water with little consequence. Pollution was normalized, even seen as a sign of industrial success. Environmental awareness was low, and few considered how toxic waste, smog, and contaminated rivers could threaten public health or the survival of other […]

[ad_1] "I'm doing well now"- Padres’ Luis Arraez gives update on his current health after Sunday's on-field accident (Image Source: Getty) Key HighlightsLuis Arraez got hospitalized after colliding with Mauricio Dubon during the Padres vs Astros matchArraez gave update on his current health condition through InstagramArraez will return to the field by Monday, before the next gameWhen fans tuned in to see the match between San Diego Padres and Houston Astros on Sunday, they did not expect a tragedy to unfold on the field. Padres’ designated hitter, Luis Arraez, got into a nasty accident with the Astros’ second baseman, which led the former to get hospitalized. What happened on that fateful Sunday night? How is Arraez now? We have all the details here!Luis Arraez updates fans through Instagram postAfter being carried off the field by the medical team, Padres’ designated […]

[ad_1] <p>Gujarat Titans remain top of the IPL 2025 points table following their win against Kolkata Knight Riders at<span class="redactor-invisible-space"> Eden Gardens on April 21. (AP)</span><br></p> Gujarat Titans bolstered their chances of qualifying for the IPL 2025 playoffs following their convincing 39-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Monday night. The win maintained GT's foothold at the top of the IPL points table with 12 points from eight matches - winning six and losing two.Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings occupy the remain three playoff spots.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!KKR, meanwhile, remain seventh as they picked up their second straight loss in the season. They are on six points after eight matches - winning three and losing five. They are still in contention for playoffs but will have to […]

[ad_1] Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: A commanding 114-run opening stand between skipper Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan on a sluggish Eden Gardens surface proved decisive as Gujarat Titans outclassed Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs in their IPL clash on Monday.Sent in to bat on a pitch described as “really slow” by both captains, Gill and Sudharsan played with patience and precision, blunting any early advantage KKR hoped to gain after opting to bowl. The Titans posted a competitive 198/3, hitting just five sixes in their innings but making smart use of gaps and strike rotation.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Gill, who looked set for his first hundred of the season, fell for a sublime 90 off 55 balls (10 fours, 3 sixes), while Sudharsan continued his consistent form with […]