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- Makes no sense to arrest after filing chargesheet: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court highlighted that arrests should only be made during the investigation when necessary. It criticized the unusual practice in Uttar Pradesh where arrests are made after a chargesheet is filed. The court stressed that once the investigation is complete, the accused should be asked to appear before the court and granted bail.
- After 31 months, govt partially lifts curbs on sugar export
The government has partially lifted a 31-month restriction, allowing the export of 10 lakh tonnes of sugar for the 2024-25 season ending in September. However, nearly two dozen mills are barred from exporting due to violations in domestic sales. The food ministry issued guidelines for allocation.
- Uttarakhand cabinet clears UCC rules, implementation in next 10 days
The Uttarakhand cabinet has approved rules for implementing the Uniform Civil Code within the next 10 days. The UCC addresses issues like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships. Key aspects include registering marriages, divorces, and live-in relationships to ensure equal property rights and protect children's rights, with penalties for non-compliance.
- No change in Jan Ladki Bahin scheme payout despite some opt-outs: Govt
- India, France to jointly track Indian Ocean Region threats
India and France reaffirmed their commitment to upholding international law and safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean Region. They plan to collaborate on enhancing maritime security against threats like piracy, terrorism, and marine pollution. The countries also agreed to joint efforts in conserving biodiversity and marine resources through the United Nations Ocean Conference.
- Opt out of Ladki Bahin scheme if income is Rs 2.5L+/year: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar reaffirms commitment to secular and progressive politics, warns against divisiveness and corruption, and urges higher-income beneficiaries to opt out of the Ladki Bahin Yojana. He emphasizes transparency in party membership and criticizes opposition complaints about EVMs when they lose elections.
- Retd cop runs over puppy 4 times, says he didn’t hear cries
A 72-year-old retired UP Police officer, Sukhveer Singh, was detained after a video showed him running over a puppy multiple times. The incident, which led to the puppy's immediate death, was amplified by TMC MP Mahua Moitra on social media. Singh was booked under the Animal Cruelty Act but later released.
- Kerala woman gets death for 'rarest of the rare' case of killing BF with poison
A 24-year-old woman, Greeshma SS, was sentenced to death by the Neyyattinkara additional sessions court for murdering her boyfriend, Sharon Raj, in October 2022. The court also imposed fines and additional imprisonment for various charges. Her uncle received a three-year sentence, while her mother was acquitted due to lack of evidence.
- Curfew imposed in Meghalaya village after RKM school vandalised
A curfew was imposed in Mawkynrew village after the Ramakrishna Mission School's under-construction building was vandalised. Conflicts arose as protesters against the school's construction claimed the land was originally meant for a playground. Police intervened to manage the situation and maintain law and order.
- Saif Ali Khan attack suspect may have criminal record in Bangladesh: Cops
Police plan to recreate the sequence of events in Saif Ali Khan's knife attack while ensuring the actor's family is not retraumatized. The suspect, Shariful Fakir, was tracked down in Thane. He had prior criminal records in Bangladesh and planned to escape. Political criticism arose over the Bangladeshi immigrant issue, blaming the central government for not curbing illegal immigration.
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