Month: January 2025

The Indian home ministry has revised its model prisons law and manual to comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling against caste-based discrimination and manual scavenging in jails. It also redefined ‘habitual offenders’. States and Union Territories are directed to implement these changes, ensuring no caste-based discrimination in prisoner duties or living conditions.

India suffered a 184-run defeat against Australia in the Boxing Day Test, but Nitish Kumar Reddy shone with his maiden Test century while batting at No. 8. Reddy’s crucial 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar helped India avoid a follow-on. He later expressed his joy in a heartfelt moment with his father.

Chahat Pandey’s emotional reunion with her mother on Bigg Boss 18 highlighted concerns about Avinash Mishra’s derogatory comments. Her mother criticized both Avinash and the show’s makers for ignoring the issue, expressing her disapproval of Avinash’s character. She also addressed Eisha’s inappropriate remarks and declared that Chahat should never work with Avinash even for Rs…

The Supreme Court used its special powers to ensure landowners receive compensation based on current market values if the government delays payment. The ruling came from a case involving land acquired for the Bengaluru-Mysuru project in 2003, with compensation significantly delayed, prompting the court to mandate payout based on 2019 rates.

The Supreme Court inquired about the Centre’s stance on the proposal for guaranteeing MSP legally, following the withdrawal of farm laws. The court urged the Centre to keep negotiation channels open, acknowledging concerns about nationwide farmers but focusing discussions on specific groups.

A senior Iranian official has expressed Tehran’s willingness to assist Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, who faces a death sentence in Yemen. The offer coincides with India’s efforts to explore legal options. Additionally, Iran is seeking to revive trade ties with India, including resumption of oil supplies, while addressing geopolitical issues in Gaza and…

Starlink faces regulatory trouble in India as its satellite communication devices have been found with insurgents and drug smugglers. The company has declined to provide ownership details of the devices, citing data privacy laws. Authorities are taking steps to address security concerns and have sought more information from Starlink before granting license approval.

College football fans showed their patriotism Thursday afternoon at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.  Before Notre Dame and Georgia played their College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Caesars Superdome, there was a moment of silence for those killed and injured in the New Orleans terror attack New Year’s Day.  More than a dozen people…

The Fighting Irish are moving on in the College Football Playoff, as No. 7 Notre Dame took down No. 2 Georgia, 23-10, to earn their spot in the semifinals.  Notre Dame will now face No. 6 Penn State, who beat No. 3 Boise State, next Thursday to determine who will head to the national championship…