Jailed self-proclaimed godman Asaram sought a suspension of his life sentence in a 2013 rape case from the Supreme Court, citing medical grounds. The court has agreed to hear his plea and issued a notice to the Gujarat government seeking a response. Asaram is currently serving a life sentence in a separate rape case in Jodhpur.
President-elect Donald Trump has stood behind Pete Hegseth, his controversial nominee for Secretary of Defense.
Energy and climate-focused groups have mixed feelings about the new appointees selected to lead the charge on environmental issues over the next four years. President-elect Donald Trump tapped fracking CEO Chris Wright to head the Department of Energy, while former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin was nominated to run the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Both…
Former cricketers in Pakistan voiced disappointment following their team’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy. Key figures like Wasim Akram and Rashid Latif criticised the lack of improvement and called for changes in domestic cricket and administration. The exit came amid Pakistan’s first major tournament hosting in 29 years, highlighting ongoing issues within the…
Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten fifty has placed Sri Lanka in a promising position against England in the third Test at the Oval. By the end of the third day, Sri Lanka need just 125 more runs to secure victory, with Nissanka and Kusal Mendis leading their pursuit following England’s significant batting collapse.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the National Medical Commission to revise its outdated ‘both hands intact’ requirement for MBBS aspirants, describing it as ableist. The court emphasized functional assessment of candidates and urged NMC to consider clinical accommodations and assistive technologies, ensuring equal opportunities for persons with disabilities to pursue medical courses.
The Congress party has named its new headquarters in Delhi ‘Indira Bhawan’ and the library after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi for not honoring Singh appropriately. Congress leader Anil Shastri called the demands a conspiracy. The move represents a major relocation for the party after 45 years, featuring modern facilities.