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Kerala High Court Flags Exponential Rise in Cases of Outraging a Woman's Modesty, Says It Includes Her 'Moral and Psychological' Modesty

The Kerala High Court in its recent judgment in the case Biju Abraham and Another v State of Kerala expressed concern over the exponential rise in cases relating to outraging a woman's modesty.

Mahindra, Birla Among 75+ Industry Icons to Take Part in Invest Karnataka 2025

Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil, under whose leadership Karnataka is setting new benchmarks for industrial growth, announced on Wednesday that the state is set to host its most ambitious Global Investors Meet (GIM), Invest Karnataka 2025.

Cargo Handling at Indian Ports Up 3.5% CAGR Since 2014-15

The cargo volumes handled by Indian ports year-over-year have been rising, with a growing economy and in line with its exports.

Delhi on ventilator under AAP: BJP's Dushyant Gautam

BJP candidate Dushyant Gautam criticized the AAP government over unfulfilled promises during the Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday.

Need to keep Delhi safe from double-engine disaster': CPI (M)

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders Brinda Karat and Prakash Karat on Wednesday cast their votes in the Delhi Assembly polls.

Nargis Dutt Foundation Hosts World Cancer Day Awareness Event

The Nargis Dutt Foundation, established in 1981 in memory of the late actress Nargis Dutt, hosted a special event on World Cancer Day at Carter Road Amphitheatre, Bandra West.

Karnataka High Court rejects PIL seeking direction to govt to protect life, property and religious places of Hindus in Bangladesh: 'Misconceived'

The bench while dismissing a petition filed by Rodda Veershetty stated that, 'The subject matter and the prayer are based on the news item dated August 13, 2024 in Kannada newspaper Prajavani titled \"Communal unrest in Bangla\".

2,500-Year-Old Negev Burial Site Reveals Ancient Trade Routes

Archaeologists uncovered a 2,500-year-old burial site in the Negev Highlands, shedding light on ancient trade routes that connected cultures from Yemen, Phoenicia, Egypt, and beyond, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Wednesday.

Vijay Mallya seeks loan recovery accounts from Banks in Karnataka High court

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court seeking loan recovery accounts from banks.

Civilian killed by Maoists in Dantewada; investigation underway

A civilian was killed by Maoists in the Dantewada district, as per police officials.

Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team to dazzle the skies of Bengaluru

The majestic city of Bengaluru is all set to witness a breathtaking spectacle in the skies.

Domestic Abuse: Need to Protect Male Victims

The alarming rise in male suicides in India, often linked to untreated mental health issues and the feeling of being trapped in abusive situations without legal recourse, highlights a silent crisis demanding attention.

Kerala Secures Rs 2,424 Crore World Bank Loan for Healthcare System

Cabinet meeting chaired by CM Pinarayi Vijayan granted approval

Cancer Crusade

Cancer treatment remains financially burdensome, with 1.6 million new cases and 800,000 deaths in India in 2023, rising further.

SC orders Assam to deport 63 foreigners in two weeks

The apex court also questioned Assam's claim that deportation was impossible due to the migrants' undisclosed foreign addresses, stating that even without addresses, deportation is possible

TN to Launch Climate Policy for Education: Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a pioneering initiative to introduce a comprehensive climate change policy tailored for educational purposes and establish ecology clubs in schools across the state.

Government Sources Say India Will Gain From The US-China Trade War

The ongoing trade war between the US and China is expected to benefit India by boosting its exports to the US

Makhana cultivation grows from 13,000 to 35,000 hectares: MoS Agriculture

Makhana cultivation has expanded from approximately 13,000 hectares to 35,000 hectares across multiple states, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, said in a written reply in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

'Nearly 864 km of India-B'desh border yet to be fenced'

In response to queries raised by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sajda Ahmed over the fencing of the India-Bangladesh border, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that nearly 864.482 kilometres of the border was yet to be fenced and it includes a length of 174.514 km of non-feasible gap.

NetApp, Lenovo, Vodafone Idea, Anunta, and Tata Communications win CIO Choice 2025 Trust Seal

The 13th Anniversary edition of the coveted CIO CHOICE Honour & Recognition recently concluded at the Red Carpet Night felicitation ceremony.

Judicial Overreach and Training Deficiencies: The Urgent Need for Reform in Lower Courts

The role of State Judicial Academies is crucial in addressing these concerns. These institutions must ensure that judicial officers are adequately trained to distinguish between moral persuasion and legal reasoning. A well-structured training framework should incorporate:

The Forgotten Inmates: Gender-Sensitive Prison Reform in North-East India

Prison reform is a vital aspect of any justice system, as it seeks to uphold the dignity and humanity of individuals within the penal system.

RBI May Use CRR as a Regulatory Intervention Tool: SBI

The report also predicts that the RBI may cut the repo rate by 25 basis points in its February 2025 policy meeting. Over the entire rate cut cycle, the reduction could be at least 75 basis points.

CM Bhupendra Patel Announces Committee to Examine Need of UCC in State

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to implement the Uniform Civil Code across the nation to ensure equal rights for all citizens.

Govt hiding true death toll: Akhilesh Yadav on Mahakumbh stampede

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday continued his attack on the Uttar Pradesh government over the Mahakumbh stampede incident and said that the government allowed this incident to take place.

SC expresses concern at Allahabad High Court case pendency; stresses on need to fill vacancies: 'Each judge has 15k-20k matters'

The bench in the case directed that the order passed in the present writ petition shall be treated as a representation addressed to the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court in regards to matters pending for many decades in the High Court and pass an appropriate order in this regard on its administrative side.

Morgan Stanley: India shifts fiscal and monetary policies to boost growth

India's fiscal and monetary policies are now focusing more on supporting economic growth, aligning with expectations of a cyclical recovery, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.

Supreme Court rejects plea to recall TN Governor RN Ravi for walking out of Assembly

The Supreme Court in the case CR Jaya Sukin v. The Secretary to the President and others observed and has dismissed a writ petition filed seeking directions to recall Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for walking out of the Tamil Nadu legislative Assembly without delivering the customary address.

SBI report: RBI may use CRR for regulation, not liquidity management

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may start using the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) more as a regulatory intervention tool rather than just a liquidity management tool in the future, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).

UNICEF-NIMHANS Release National Roadmap for Child Road Safety

A national roadmap for child and adolescent road safety in India, released on Tuesday by UNICEF in collaboration with the WHO Collaborating Centre for Injury Prevention and Safety at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).