NAGPUR: The Nagpur bench of Bombay high court recently ruled that even the slightest penetration constitutes rape and that consent is irrelevant when the survivor is a minor, reaffirming the absolute nature of protection under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.Dismissing the appeal of a 38-year-old driver from Hinganghat in Wardha district,…
Chandigarh: A Hisar court has denied bail to social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on suspicion of espionage, observing there was reasonable apprehension that her release might impede investigation.Jyoti, 33, was arrested by Hisar police on May 26. After five days in police custody, she was remanded in jail, where she remains. In its detailed…
Relentless rainfall paralyzed Mathura, causing widespread waterlogging and exposing civic lapses NEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall lasting over two hours on Wednesday left Mathura submerged and brought the city to a standstill. Amid the chaos, a traffic policeman displayed exceptional courage and quick thinking to rescue a family trapped in a car beneath a flooded underpass.The…
A dejected Sahal Abdul Samad (in blue) after India lost to Singapore in their Asian Cup qualifier in Fatorda, Goa. (Times of India) India failed to qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup after going down 1-2 to Singapore who rallied to humble the hosts with a brace from Korea-born attacking mid-fielder Song Ui-young in…
Gold rate today: Gold futures advanced Rs 527 to Rs 1,21,020 per 10 grams in domestic trade on Friday, tracking a firm trend in global markets as investors widened bets on expectations of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold for December delivery gained 0.44%, after retreating from…
In the ever-evolving landscape of American politics, educational credentials often become a yardstick for leadership potential and intellectual capability. Two prominent figures who have risen to the national stage with strikingly different backgrounds are Donald Trump, the 45th, 47th President of the United States, and JD Vance, the 50th Vice President as of 2025. While…
The Trump administration’s recent mandate requiring companies to pay $100,000 for each new H-1B visa is already sending shockwaves through America’s tech ecosystem. Designed to prioritize domestic workers and curb perceived exploitation by outsourcing firms, the policy is having an immediate impact on small businesses and venture-backed startups, raising questions about the future of innovation…
Zeeshan Ayyub married Rasika Agashe in 2007 despite family opposition to their interfaith union. They met at NSD, bonded deeply, and eloped to Goa before wedding under the Special Marriage Act. “She wants to live as Hindu, I as Muslim,” he said, avoiding religious interference. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub wed Rasika Agashe in 2007. The couple…
Most US stocks edged higher on Thursday, but a sharp fall in Oracle kept major indices in check even as bond yields softened, AP reported.The S&P 500 slipped 0.4 per cent in early trade, moving further away from its October record high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 233 points, or 0.5 per cent, while…
Defence Research and Development Organisation will soon move the cabinet committee on security for the approval of the ambitious project with French major Safran NEW DELHI: India is now finally getting set to kick off the collaboration with France to co-develop a new powerful jet engine for its indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter and other futuristic…
