Supreme Court warns against misuse of rape laws after consensual relationships turn sour, saying breakups cannot retrospectively criminalise consensual sex NEW DELHI: Society and courts must discourage weaponisation of criminal law against men in the aftermath of an emotional discord and breakup of a consenting romantic relationship, Supreme Court said Friday, expressing concern over the…
Representative Image of the historic Hampden Smelter and railway, highlighting their role in Kuridala’s mining prosperity (AI-generated image) Kuridala, about 65–70 km south of Cloncurry in Queensland, grew into an important copper-mining settlement before and during World War I. Its development was closely tied to the Hampden Smelter and a railway connection that helped transport…
Music producer Jack Antonoff and actress Margaret Qualley have officially pulled the plug on their marriage.Amid rumours that there was trouble in paradise, the couple has reportedly filed for divorce, thus ending their three-year marriage. According to a report by the Daily Mail, the 42-year-old producer, known for his collaborations with Taylor Swift, and the…
General:The Moon positioned in Gemini within your seventh house colors the entire day, highlighting agreements and personal interactions. Working together can be beneficial, but give others the freedom to ponder your requests. Meanwhile, retrograde Saturn in Pisces in your fourth house serves as a longer‑term reminder to tend to household duties and maintain emotional balance…
Centre open to amending DPDP Act rules or the law itself to address media concerns over its impact on press freedom, days after Supreme Court agreed to hear challenge NEW DELHI: Centre Friday said it is open to changing the rules of Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and, if necessary, the law itself to…
Two male king cobras meeting during the breeding season may engage in a prolonged contest, using their bodies to wrestle for control rather than relying on the venomous strikes associated with these snakes. The behaviour has long been recognised in accounts of king cobras, yet detailed scientific descriptions have been scarce. In Thailand, observations made…
Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput got married in 2015, when Mira was 21. A year later, the couple welcomed their daughter, Misha. Mira has now reflected on becoming a mother at a young age and how the experience shaped her journey in an interview with Kareena Kapoor Khan.During their conversation, Kareena asked Mira if she…
General:With the Moon placed in Gemini in your ninth house, the day is tinged by a drive toward study, introspection and deliberate engagement in spiritual or community affairs. Assess counsel by its substance rather than the swagger with which it arrives. Meanwhile, retrograde Venus the ruler situated in Libra in the first house encourages you…
Cabinet secretary asks ministries to identify cases for withdrawal after decriminalisation of offences, as Centre moves to reduce over 3.5 lakh pending litigations NEW DELHI: Cabinet secretary T V Somanathan has directed secretaries of ministries and departments to identify cases that can be withdrawn following decriminalisation of several offences under Jan Vishwas Act and removal…
PC: National Park Service Greenwater, California, grew into a settlement of 2,000 people following a copper discovery in 1905, but its mining boom had collapsed by 1909 without ever making a profit. Located south of Dante’s View in the Death Valley region, the town attracted people hoping to benefit from copper mining. According to the…
