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The Bombay High Court had expressed serious concern about the flaws in the implementation of the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act. While hearing a petition regarding the sexual assault on several nursery-level children at a school near Mumbai that sparked massive protests last month, the court said a committee should be formed to suggest standard operating procedures for police, hospitals and schools when it comes to investigating sexual assaults on minors. The court also said the progress in the investigation was “unsatisfactory”. “Efforts must be made to ensure that inform private doctors become aware that they cannot refuse to examine a rape victim under the POCSO Act. They cannot say, ‘go to… Read More »High Court Raps Investigation In Thane Rape Case, Implementation Of POCSO

Heroes don’t always wear capes, and sometimes they operate bulldozers. Haryana’s Subhan Khan has emerged as a real-life hero after rescuing nine people marooned on a bridge amid raging floods in Telangana. Mr Khan drove a bulldozer to the bridge and returned with the group stuck on it. Nine people were trapped on Prakash Nagar bridge on Munneru river in Telangana’s Khammam district after the rise in water level. They recorded a video, requesting the state government to rescue them. The state government pressed a chopper into action, but it could not reach the spot due to bad weather. With no help at hand, Subhan Khan decided that he would take his bulldozer and rescue… Read More »“1 Life vs 9”: He Drove Bulldozer To Flooded Telangana Bridge To Save Lives

At least 41 people have been killed in Ukraine’s Poltava after Russia launched two ballistic missiles today, Ukraine President Zelensky said today. Writing on social media website X, President Zelensky said, “I received preliminary reports on the Russian strike in Poltava. According to available information, two ballistic missiles hit the area. They targeted an educational institution and a nearby hospital, partially destroying one of the telecommunications institute’s buildings.” He went on to write that many are feared trapped in the debris. While 41 people were killed, more than 180 others were injured in the attack. He also said that search and rescue operation are being carried out and several people have been rescued as well.… Read More »41 Killed In Ukraine’s Poltava After Russia Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles

BPSC 70th CCE Prelims 2024: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the tentative examination date for the 70th Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination 2024. The exam is scheduled to be held on November 17, according to the latest notice. Students are advised to check the official website, bpsc.bih.nic.in, for updates regarding the exam. The official notification states: “According to the calendar issued by the Commission, the probable date for conducting the 70th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination was September 30, 2024. However, due to unavoidable reasons, the advertisement could not be published. The preliminary examination is now expected to take place on November 17, 2024. A detailed advertisement regarding this will be published soon.” BPSC… Read More »BPSC 70th CCE Prelims 2024 Tentative Date Out, Check Details

<p>The Royal Australian Air Force has sent its first deployment of combat aircraft to India to participate in the second phase of ‘Tarang Shakti’, a multinational exercise which is being held at the Air Force Station Jodhpur from August 30 to September 13. Other nations that are taking part in the exercise include Unite States, UAE, Japan, Sri Lanka, Greece, and Singapore.</p> <p>The Royal Australian Air Force has sent three EA-18G Growler aircraft from No 6 Squadron, and up to 120 personnel to take part in the exercise, according to a statement issued by Australia’s defence department.</p> <p>”This is the first time India has conducted Exercise Tarang Shakti, with 11 participating nations and 18 observer… Read More »Australia Sends Its First Combat Aircraft Deployment In India For ‘Tarang Shakti’ Exercise