Safe haven or symbol of injustice? What our gardens tell us about the world we live in
From manicured, exclusive retreats built on slave money to common ground in which to seed utopian dreams, gardens occupy a fertile space in our lives and imaginations I have a dream sometimes. I dream Im in a house, and discover a door I didnt know was there. It opens into an unexpected garden, and for a weightless moment I find myself inhabiting new territory, flush with potential. Maybe there are steps down to a pond, or a statue surrounded by fallen leaves. It is never tidy, always beguilingly overgrown. What might grow here, what rare peonies, irises, roses will I find? I wake with the sense that a too-tight joint has loosened, and that everything runs fluent with new life. For most of the years that I have had this dream, I didnt have a garden of my own. I rented until I was 40, and only rarely in flats with outdoor space. The first of these temporary gardens was in Brighton. I planted calendula there, which according to the 16th-century herbalist Gerard would strengthen and comfort the heart very much. I was training to be a herbalist and my head was full of plants, an entanglement of natural forms. Continue reading...
At a lecture he delivered, the judge said everybody was bound to commit mistakes, but what was important was to accept the mistakes and express a willingness to correct them
UN calls for justice for Sri Lankas Easter bombing victims
THE United Nations last Sunday (21) urged Sri Lanka to bridge its accountability deficit and ensure justice as the country Continue reading UN calls for justice for Sri Lankas Easter bombing victims The post UN calls for justice for Sri Lankas Easter bombing victims appeared first on EasternEye .
T.N. Cyber Crime Police issue advisory on new scam involving AI voice cloning
Police said scamsters were now employing AI to clone voices; victims received phone calls where the voice sounded like that of a relative/friend in distress, the victims are then asked to quickly transfer large sums of money to help their loved ones
Salman's case: Crime Branch grills accused men
Suspects linked to the firing incident at Salman Khan's residence were transported to Mumbai under Crime Branch custody. Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal, were grilled by the NIA and according to reports on ANI, 'crucial information' was extracted. Meanwhile, the men who supplied the arms, Subhash Chander and Anuj Thapan were remanded to police custody till April 30.
Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand gender violence justice
Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand gender violence justice Violence against women is an epidemic in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, as thousands attended rallies in Sydney and other major Australian cities urging tougher laws on gendered violence. The rallies were spurred by a wave of violence against women that the government says has seen a woman killed every four days this year. The rallies also followed a mass stabbing in Sydney this month that killed six people, including five women. Protesters demanding stronger criminal laws gathered in Sydney, capital of New South Wales state, for a rally and then a march that closed city streets. Some protesters carried signs that read Respect and No More Violence. In South Australia's capital Adelaide, it was estimated around 3,000 people rallied at the city's parliament building. Prime Minister Albanese said he would be part of a rally in the national capital Canberra on Sunday. I will walk with women across Australia to say enough is enough, Albanese said on social media platform X. Violence against women is an epidemic. We must do better. In Adelaide, Greens Party Senator Sarah Hanson-Young said a national emergency response was needed to tackle the issue. Women are sick and tired of being told 'yes it's bad but there's not much we can do,' Hanson-Young said, according to a spokesperson. Similar protests were scheduled across the weekend in state capitals Perth, Western Australia; Melbourne, Victoria; Hobart, Tasmania; and Brisbane, Queensland. Gender-based violence is an ongoing issue in Australia, a nation of 26 million. In 2021, tens of thousands rallied over allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct in some of the nation's highest political offices.
Gandhinagar CID crime PSI caught taking 40,000 bribe
Gandhinagar CID crime PSI caught taking 40,000 bribe - The Times of India
Gandhinagar CID crime PSI caught taking 40,000 bribe The Times of India
EVM case | Justice Datta sees bid to undermine achievements of the nation
The Supreme Court judgegave his separate opinion upholding the Electronic Voting Machine system
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About 200 million Indians have voted in general election in first two rounds
By Mayank Chhaya Some 200 million Indians have voted in the first two phases of the countrys mammoth general election. The first two phases of the election on April 19 and 26 accounted for 325 million voters represented by 191 Members of Parliament or MPs. The voter turnout this time between the first two rounds []
Crime Branch interrogates accused firearms suppliers linked to Salman Khans shooting incident
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Rahulkeeps his focus firm on caste census, pro-poor justice
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has placed the OBC, SC and ST question as the top priority of the national discourse by maintaining a sharp emphasis on the matter in his election campaign speeches and demanding nationwide caste census to better evaluate the situation of India's Dalits, OBCs and the poor. Gandhi even said that an [] The post Rahulkeeps his focus firm on caste census, pro-poor justice appeared first on Northlines .
Allahabad High Court allows appeal against Commercial Court order in arbitration case
The Allahabad High Court has allowed an appeal filed against the order passed by Commercial Court, Lucknow whereby the petition filed by the appellant under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been dismissed for failure to pre-deposit the amount to the extent of 75% in terms of provisions of Section 19 []
Pune doctors remove turmeric pieces that formed layers in elderly mans lungs
Using home remedies such as turmeric root or cloves to fight cough is a common practice, but a doctor on Friday warned against using these, after removing turmeric pieces that formed layers in an 85-year-old farmers lungs.
Gaza, Germany, justice and reconciliation | Letters
When it comes to reconciling bitter enemies, the notion of justice has its limitations, writes former judge Sir Konrad Schiemann Eva Ladipos article is impressive ( My familys past, and Germanys, weighs heavily upon me. And its why I feel so strongly about Gaza, 19 April ). For millennia different people and different groupings have wanted the same thing, which is regarded as desirable by each. Obviously they cannot both have it unless what they both want is peace. The challenge has been and continues to be, both in Europe and elsewhere in the world, to construct a political order which enables competing sides to live in continuing peace, notwithstanding that they cannot each have all that they wish. For each side to insist that the other is overcome does not lead to lasting peace as France and Germany and many other places have shown over centuries. Continue reading...
Netizens aghast as Harvey Weinstein gets away with sex crimes
In a significant turn of events, Harvey Weinsteins 2020 conviction for sex crimes was overturned by a New York appeals court on Thursday, April 26, leading to a decision for a retrial. In a narrow 4-3 ruling, the court deemed the judge overseeing Weinsteins trial had made egregious errors, particularly in allowing testimony from three Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The Delhi High Court on Friday came down heavily on Delhi Chief MinisterArvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for not providing textbooks to over two lakh students studying in MCD schools. The Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohanand JusticeManmeet Pritam Singh Arorasaid the Delhi government was []
Arms suppliers arrested in Salman Khan house firing incident sent to Crime Branch custody till April 30 The Mumbai Esplanade Court on Friday sent the accused duo, who allegedly supplied guns to the shooters in the Salman Khan house firing case, to the sutody of Mumbai Crime Brnach till April 30. Two accused, identified as Sonu Subhash Chander and Anuj Thapan were arrested by the police for their alleged involvement in the Salman Khan case. The duo was accused of supplying guns to shooters Vicky and Sagar, who fired multiple rounds of bullets outside the actor's house on April 14. The two men, who came on a motorbike, fired four rounds outside the Galaxy Apartments, around 5 am on April 14 and fled. CCTV footage spotted both the accused sporting caps and carrying backpacks. They were arrested on the basis of inputs indicating that they provided weapons to the other two accused. We told the court that we had not provided any weapons, did not come to Panvel, and had nothing to do with them. We have nothing to do with Bishnoi. Only one person's surname is Bishnoi and he is being dragged into this, Dubey said. Earlier, the Mumbai Police registered a case against four people in the firing case, naming the Bishnoi brothers as key accused. The sections under IPC 506(2) (threatening), 115 (abetment), and 201 (tampering with evidence) have been added to the case. Mumbai Crime Branch officials disclosed that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi have been declared wanted accused in connection with the case. Anmol Bishnoi claimed responsibility for the firing outside Salman's residence in a Facebook post following the attack. The accused, Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal, were grilled by officials of the elite National Investigation Agency (NIA) over several hours, officials informed on Friday. Earlier, on Thursday, the Esplanade Court extended the police custody of both the accused arrested in connection with the firing incident till April 29. They were produced before the metropolitan magistrate's court here after their previous remand ended on Thursday and were remanded in custody of the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. Earlier, the Crime Branch claimed to have recovered strong evidence against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi, identifying them as the key conspirators and 'most wanted' in the case. According to the Mumbai Crime Branch, before the firing went down, the shooters had reached Salman's residence four times. They had also staked out Salman's farmhouse, the Crime Branch informed, adding that since the actor hadn't visited his farmhouse over several days, they planned to execute the firing outside his plush Galaxy Apartments residence in Bandra. According to officials, the Mumbai Crime Branch recovered a broken mobile handset from the accused at the time of their arrest, adding that they were in possession of more than one phone. The Crime Branch informed further that they were looking into the other phones as well. They also informed of the recovery of the second pistol, along with four magazines and 17 rounds from the Tapi River of Surat. The sleuths stated earlier that they fished out the pistol from the river on April 22 and also found the footprint of one of the arrested shooters, Vicky Gupta, while he making a getaway from Mumbai to Gujarat's Bhuj. The Crime Branch said the shooters chucked the firearm into the Tapi River near Surat while making their escape. The police said they were searching for more mobile handsets that they may have dumped in the river, adding that they moved money to the bank several times. (ANI)
Kapil Sharma's latest chat show, The Great Indian Kapil Show, sets a new benchmark for Netflix by trending globally for four consecutive weeks.
Muzaffarnagar student slapping: UP government says charge sheet ready, awaiting sanction
The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday apprised the Supreme Court that it had already prepared the charge sheet in the Muzaffarnagar student slapping incident and was awaiting sanction from the concerned authority to submit the same. The Counsel appearing for the State before the Bench led by Justice Abhay S Oka, today submitted that the []
Writ Petitions Not Entertained on Mere Suspicion of Right Infringement: Justice Datta
Writ Petitions Not Entertained on Mere Suspicion of Right Infringement: Justice Datta A writ petition ought not to be entertained if the plea is based on the mere suspicion that a right could be infringed, Supreme Court judge Justice Dipankar Datta said on Friday. Justice Datta was part of the apex court bench which rejected pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using electronic voting machines (EVMs) with a Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). ''The mere suspicion that there may be a mismatch in votes cast through EVMs, thereby giving rise to a demand for a 100 per cent VVPAT slips verification, is not a sufficient ground for the present set of writ petitions to be considered maintainable,'' he said. Writing his views in a separate verdict while concurring with the opinion of Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who was heading the bench, Justice Datta said to maintain these writ petitions, it ought to have been shown that there exists a tangible threat of infringement. However, that has also not been substantiated, he wrote. He said without any evidence of malice, arbitrariness, breach of law or a genuine threat to invasion of rights, the writ petitions could have been dismissed as not maintainable. ''But, considering the seriousness of the concerns that the court suo motu had expressed to which responses were received from the official of the ECI (Election Commission of India) as well as its senior counsel, the necessity was felt to issue the twin directions in the greater public interest and to sub-serve the demands of justice,'' Justice Datta said. ''Should mere suspicion of infringement of a right be considered adequate ground to invoke the writ jurisdiction? In my opinion, the answer should be 'no','' he said. He said the suspicion that a right could be infringed and a real threat of infringement of a right are distinct and different. ''A writ petition ought not to be entertained if the plea is based on the mere suspicion that a right could be infringed,'' Justice Datta said, adding that to succeed in a claim under Article 32 or 226 of the Constitution, one must demonstrate either mala fide or arbitrariness or breach of a law in the impugned State action. He said the writ jurisdiction under Articles 32 and 226 being special and extraordinary, it should not be exercised casually or lightly on the mere asking of a litigant based on suspicions and conjectures, unless there is a credible or trustworthy material on record to suggest that adverse action affecting a right is reasonably imminent or there is a real threat to the rule of law being abrogated. The top court delivered its verdict on a batch of petitions, including the one filed by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms, which also sought a direction to return to the paper ballot system in elections.
Allegations by southern states that the centre is playing politics with financial resources, leaving them in the lurch, have seen them approaching the top court for a resolution Complaints and allegations from southern states regarding financial resources have escalated to court battles with the Union government, with each state facing a different issue. For Tamil []
Courting Artificial Intelligence
As Indian courts embrace new technology, concerns of ethics, privacy and bias creep in. How will the judicial system measure up to the challenge? By Sanjay Raman Sinha Artificial Intelligence holds immense potential to transform the way legal professionals work. The full realisation of AIs potential thus hinges on global collaboration and cooperation. While AI []
Sandeshkhali violence: West Bengal govt moves Supreme Court against Calcutta HC order for CBI probe
The West Bengal government on Friday approached the Supreme Court challenging the decision of Calcutta High Court directing CBI probe in connection with the allegations of land grabbing and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali. The case will be heard on April 29 by the bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice Sandeep Mehta. The Trinamool Congress []
Supreme Court upholds amendment in MP Judicial Service Rules
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the amendment brought in 2023 in Rule 7 of the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994, which added an additional eligibility qualification for the post of Civil Judge, Junior Division (Entry Level). The Madhya Pradesh High Court had earlier upheld the amendment, which stipulated []
Delhi court rejects former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh plea for further probe
A Delhi court today dismissed a plea filed by former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh seeking directions to the Delhi Police to further investigate the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by women wrestlers. Priyanka Rajpoot, Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate said that the Court will pronounce []
Four students on why theyre protesting against war in Gaza: Injustice should not be accepted
Students demonstrating and hunger-striking face arrests and hospitalization but they think they can make a difference Student protesters are demanding universities divest from Israel. What does that mean? The arrests of more than a hundred Columbia University students, who were protesting against Israels actions in Gaza, shed more light on arguably the most energetic pro-Palestinian movement in the US: the one taking places on college campuses around the country. Since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October, in response to terrorist attacks by Hamas, students have launched protests, sit-ins and, most recently, encampments, in a wave they hope will encourage universities to divest from companies which have ties to Israels military. Continue reading...
Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging rules to join Madhya Pradesh judicial service
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed pleas challenging the rules prescribing an eligibility of at least three years practice or 70 per cent marks in law graduation for entry-level judicial service candidates in Madhya Pradesh. A bench comprising Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra upheld a judgment of the Madhya Pradesh High Court []
US visa backlog in India Ambassador Garcetti says challenge is heard loud and clear
Addressing the issues of visa backlogs, and recalling President Joe Biden's order to reduce the visa time for Indians, the Ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti said that the challenge is heard loud and clear and added that he is proud of the work done in just one year to reduce the visa wait time by three quarters.
Efforts to weaken India must be stopped: Justice Datta
Writing his views in a separate verdict while concurring with the opinion of Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who was heading the bench, Justice Datta said the question of reverting to paper ballot system, on facts and in the circumstances, does not and cannot arise.
Clips from the hour-long film have been published in recent months, including interviews with female hostages released in a November truce
Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Chinas President Xi Jinping
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China's President Xi Jinping on Friday, a development which the New York Times said hopes to shore up the fractious relationship between the two countries despite disputes over the economy, national security, and geopolitical frictions. The meeting followed Blinken's over five-hour-long meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. The top US diplomat also met with China's Minister of Security Wang Xiaohong, who serves as the country's police chief.
Nagpur Crime Branch arrests bookies from Yavatmal, seizes goods worth Rs 35.61 lakh
Nagpur: The sleuths of the Crime Branch busted a high-profile IPL betting racket operating from a flat in Sonegaon by arresting three bookies from Yavatmal and seizing goods worth Rs 35.61 lakh on Thursday night. Police have identified the accused as Ayefaz Sheikh Kadir (23), Hariom Batra (31), Ravi Nandkishor Borele (38), all residents of [] The post Nagpur Crime Branch arrests bookies from Yavatmal, seizes goods worth Rs 35.61 lakh appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Justice: Hyperdrama review an uncertain return to the dancefloor
(Ed Banger/Because) The French producer duo attempt a return to their roots, but the results are a little too polished With their self-titled 2007 debut, French production duo Justice Gaspard Aug and Xavier de Rosnay established themselves as promising Daft Punk successors. Combining arena-sized drum tracks with squealing guitars and a thundering dancefloor pulse, they delivered gargantuan melodic hooks with gut-thumping force. Yet subsequent releases have struggled to elicit the same sense of vitality. Audio, Video, Disco , from 2011, veered into the complicated world of prog, while 2016s Woman attempted a disco-pop crossover; neither was fully convincing. On their latest album, Justice attempt a return to their club-oriented roots. Across 13 tracks, the pair find their strengths in the heavier end of the musical spectrum. Generator shudders through raw synths and techno kick-drums, providing an apt soundtrack for a postapocalyptic dancefloor, while the tonal switches on Incognito are delightfully unpredictable, shifting from disco bass to cavernous melody. On softer moments, though, theyre on less steady ground. One Night/All Night drowns out guest vocalist Kevin Parkers falsetto with a plodding backing, while Saturnine grates in its interplay of chopped guitar lines and high-pitch vocals. Justice are still capable of raw-edged excitement, but on Hyperdrama they find themselves too polished and bright. Continue reading...
GTPL GST Case: Justices MR Shah and Justice Reddy offer lifeline to skill gaming industry
GTPL's legal battle has emerged as a crucial juncture, with the company challenging the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence's demands.
The Supreme Court has directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to file its response by way of an affidavit on a vision document and plan ensuring protection of the Taj Mahal and its surroundings from pollution. The Bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order on April 22 on []
Concerted Effort To Weaken India's Progress Must Be Stopped: Justice Dipankar Datta
Supreme Court judge Dipankar Datta on Friday said there seems to be a concerted effort to discredit, diminish and weaken India's progress on every possible frontier and any such attempt has to be ipped in the bud.
The growing popularity of these internet sensations has unnerved governments across India, often leading to their arrests. Governments are now increasing their scrutiny over the medium and amending laws On April 8, the Supreme Court restored the bail granted to YouTuber A Duraimurugan Sattai. He was arrested in 2021 for allegedly making derogatory remarks against []
Following the Supreme Courts recognition of privacy as a fundamental right, the Government of India enacted the Digital Personal Data Protection Act to safeguard individual privacy. Can individuals truly exercise autonomy in a digital ecosystem where their personal information is constantly collected, analysed and monetised? By Ibrahim H Khatri In the relentless surge of the []
Patna High Court dismisses PIL seeking directions to provide pedestrian underpass
The Patna High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed seeking a direction to the respondent authorities to provide pedestrian under pass near link road connecting N.H.-331 and 31 in Mohalla Shyamchak (Naya Tola) on under-construction flyover on NH 331 so that basic education of Children of Shyamchak along with other amenities of large []
Kamala Harris Meets Kim Kardashian, Discusses Criminal Justice Reform
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will host realitytelevision star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian at the White House on Thursday to discuss criminal justice
National Green Tribunal takes suo motu cognisance of fire in perfume warehouse in Bengaluru
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) took Suo Motu cognizance of the matter relating to a major fire breakout at a perfume warehouse at Ramasamudra, close to Kumbalagodu on Bengalurus Western outskirts. The Petition is registered suo-moto on the basis of the news item appearing in the daily newspaper dated 19.02.2024. As per the news item, []
Kim Kardashian meets Kamala Harris to discuss criminal justice reform
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian met American Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House on Thursday.
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How Competition Law Levels the Playing Field for Indian MSMEs
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Jurisdiction and Control in Cyberspace: Challenges in Public International Law
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PMLA: Balancing Crime Prevention with Civil Liberties
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Unveiling the Silent Tragedy: Understanding and Combating Child Abuse
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Manipulation of Viscera Report in Poisoning Death Cases
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Phone Tapping: Violative Of Right To Privacy
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Supreme Court seeks ECI response on plea to declare election null, void if NOTA gets majority votes
The Supreme Court today issued notice on a plea seeking a direction that an election must be declared as null and void if maximum votes from the constituency are polled for None of The Above (NOTA) and a fresh election should be held for the constituency. The plea also sought a direction that the same []
What is the PIL on the quid pro quo in the electoral bond scheme all about?
Preliminary examination of electoral bonds data has revealed a strong possibility of quid pro quo. What are the legal dimensions of the issue? The post What is the PIL on the quid pro quo in the electoral bond scheme all about? first appeared on The Leaflet .
The Delhi High Court recently delayed a hearing scheduled for Friday on a plea seeking the disqualification of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting elections for violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during a campaign event in Uttar Pradeshs Pilibhit earlier this month. The court will hear the plea seeking disqualification of Prime Minister []
Sri Lanka approves IMF-backed law to seize proceedsofcrime
Sri Lanka approves IMF-backed law to seize proceedsofcrime Sri Lanka has approved a new law backed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) allowing the state to seize any proceeds from criminal activities, a cabinet spokesperson said on Friday. The new law was proposed as part of efforts under the IMF programme to improve governance, Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said at a cabinet briefing. The law is part of conditions Sri Lanka has to fulfill to take forward a $2.9 billion program with the IMF after its economy crumpled under the worst financial crisis in decades, caused by a severe fall in foreign exchange reserves. The island nation is also in the midst of restructuring about $12 billion foreign debt with bondholders after defaulting in May 2022. There is a dire need for this law, Gunawardana told reporters. Sri Lanka's economy is stabilising but it will only be really stable after we complete the debt restructuring process, which is at a crucial stage now. It is important that we continue down this path. The Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) will allow for the judicial freezing and forfeiture of proceeds of crime and establishes a new authority to manage such seized assets. The governance diagnostic under the IMF program is the first undertaken by the global lender in Asia. Sri Lanka's central bank said it is paramount that the country stick to its Extended Fund Facility agreement with the IMF and complete its debt restructuring process, in a new report released on Thursday. Sri Lanka's economy is projected to grow 3% in 2024, recording positive growth for the first time in two years.
Indian American medic Dharmesh Patel faces psychiatric evaluation by prosecution in Tesla crash case
California-based Indian American radiologist Dharmesh Patel, in custody on no-bail status for allegedly trying to kill his family in January 2023 by driving his Tesla off a California highway, will face a second psychiatric evaluation by the prosecution after one set of doctors termed him psychotic and said he suffered from major depressive disorder.
Justices Khanna and Datta dismiss calls for full verification of votes using VVPAT slips
The Supreme Court rejected all petitions on Friday seeking full verification of votes cast using Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. The verdict was delivered by a two-judge panel consisting of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta. We dismissed all requests regarding the reintroduction of ballot papers, Justice Khanna stated during the hearing. The writ petitions were filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), Abhay Bhakchand Chhajed, and Arun Kumar Aggarwal. During the hearing, the panel issued two directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI). First, after the completion of the symbol loading process, the Symbol Loading Unit (SLU) must be sealed and stored for a minimum of 45 days. Second, in the event of a request by candidates within seven days of the results being announced, a team of engineers should check the burnt memory in the microcontroller EVM. the bench sought clarification from the ECI on whether the microcontroller is in the controlling unit or in the VVPAT, whether it is one-time programmable, how many Symbol Loading Units are available, the data storage period, and whether the Control Unit or VVPAT is sealed separately. After an ECI official responded, the bench stated, We cannot control the elections or another constitutional authority. The ECI cleared up doubts, and the court concluded, We cannot issue a mandate based on suspicion. Now celebrate summer vacation abroad, travel will be very cheap 10 Crew Members Killed in Malaysian Military Helicopter Collision QS World University Rankings: India Emerges as Top Performer Among G-20 Nations
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed all the petitions seeking 100 percent cross-verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) data with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) records. As the country went for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Bench of Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Dipankar Datta authored separate, yet concurring judgments []
Eleven Alleged Members of Organized Crime Syndicate Apprehended in Punjab, Discloses DGP
Eleven Alleged Members of Organized Crime Syndicate Apprehended in Punjab, Discloses DGP The Punjab Police Anti-Gangster Task Force, in a joint operation with central agencies and Jammu and Kashmir Police, has arrested 11 members of an organised criminal gang. ''In a major breakthrough, #AGTF Punjab in a joint operation with Central agencies & J&K Police, has arrested 11 members of an organised criminal gang operated by Charanjit Singh @ Raju Shooter,'' Punjab's Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X on Friday. Yadav said the gang, in September 2023, was involved in a failed attempt to loot a bank in Dhotian village in Tarn Taran during which a police officer was critically wounded in firing by the accused. ''On April 16, 2024 associates of Raju shooter had orchestrated his escape from Civil Hospital, Tarn Taran where he was admitted for treatment,'' the DGP said in his post. He further said that the arrested accused were involved in organised criminal activities such as attempt to murder, robbery and drug smuggling. Recovery of four weapons -- three pistols and a double barrel gun -- and 26 live cartridges was made from the arrested gang members, the X post added.
LS elections: PIL seeks permission for jailed politicians to campaign through VC
A PIL has sought direction from the Delhi High Court for the Election Commission of India (ECI) to develop a mechanism, which can allow the arrested political leaders to campaign through video-conferencing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024. Filed by Amarjeet Gupta, a final year law student and moved through Advocate Md. Imran Ahmad, []
Indian doctors give American man a new lease of life after complex knee surgery
A 72-year-old American man, weighing 193 kg, has successfully undergone a Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedure, Indian doctors said on Thursday. This is the heaviest-weighed patient for the surgery of total knee replacement in the world, claimed the surgeons from the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai.
Satya Nadella-led Microsoft posts $21.9 billion in net income, bets big on AI
Satya Nadella-led Microsoft has posted a revenue of $61.9 billion in its third quarter (Q3) up 17 per cent with $21.9 billion in net income which increased 20 per cent. According to Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, Copilot and Copilot stack are orchestrating a new era of AI transformation, driving better business outcomes across every role and industry.
Indian Election Phase 2: PM Modi calls for record voter turnout
Polling commenced Friday morning (Thursday night, ET) in 88 constituencies spread across 13 states and Union Territories in the second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called on people to participate in voting in large numbers and emphasised that every vote counts. The PM encouraged young and female voters to participate in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
Amid polling for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that these elections are going to decide the fate of the country adding that each vote will decide whether the next government will be of a few billionaires or of 1.4 billion Indians.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah promises justice to Neha Hiremath's parents within 120 days
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Anti-Israel Protests: 93 arrested at University of Southern California in police crackdown
As protests against Israel mount in US universities, 93 people have been arrested on suspicion of trespassing during Wednesday's demonstrations at the University of Southern California, reported CNN. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) informed that 93 people were arrested at the University of Southern California.
Border areas prone to organised crime: Bernard
Residents of Garo Hills border areas are victims of organised crime, much of which goes unreported, Tura MDC Bernard Marak said in a statement today. Victims of such crimes should come forward without fear and report to the nearest police stations so that justice can be served, Marak said. Recently, there was a double gangrape [] The post Border areas prone to organised crime: Bernard first appeared on Highland Post .
'If I Start Thinking About T20 WC...': Gill's Massive 'Injustice' Remark
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Justice Tashi Rabstan reviews facilities at J&K Yateem Khana
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 25: Justice Tashi Rabstan, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority) today visited J&K Yateem Khana, Bemina and reviewed the facilities being provided to the inmates residing there. Justice Rabstan interacted with the children living in the Yateem Khana seeking feedback from them regarding the standard of services they are being offered there. Justice Tashi was accompanied by Abdul Bari, Joint Registrar (Protocol), High Court of J&K and [] The post Justice Tashi Rabstan reviews facilities at J&K Yateem Khana appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Kim Kardashian has joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable highlighting the administrations efforts on criminal justice reform
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Kim Kardashian joins VP Harris to discuss criminal justice reform
Kim Kardashian marshaled her celebrity in one administration to spotlight criminal justice reform and she's doing it again in the next.
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Justice Tashi Rabstan takes stock of facilities at J&K Yateem Khana
Srinagar, April 25, 2024: In order to take stock of facilities being provided to the inmates of J&K Yateem Khana, Bemina Srinagar, Justice Tashi Rabstan, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority) today visited the same and inertacted with the children staying in the Yateem Khana. On []
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