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High Court Raps Investigation In Thane Rape Case, Implementation Of POCSO

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

“1 Life vs 9”: He Drove Bulldozer To Flooded Telangana Bridge To Save Lives

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

41 Killed In Ukraine’s Poltava After Russia Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles

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

Elon Musk Unveils X TV Beta Version: Key Features And Usage Tips

CEO of Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, has advanced his efforts to transform microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter) into a popular multimedia platform. The tech tycoon and owner of SpaceX recently made the beta version of X TV public on social media. With this new feature, users can watch films and live material right within the X app. By reducing the need to move to other media players, this feature will lessen the X user’s dependency on external media platforms. Beta version of ? TV is out https://t.co/taODqsMECS — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 3, 2024 Since the media app is released in beta version and not fully live for all users. Early adopters are… Read More »Elon Musk Unveils X TV Beta Version: Key Features And Usage Tips

“Ornamental Post”: AAP vs Lt Governor On Rs 1.5-Crore Social Media Spend

Opening another front in their long-running battle, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Saxena are now at loggerheads over an agency being hired by Mr Saxena’s office at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore a year allegedly to “boost his image”.  Questioning why a person holding an “ornamental” post needed to burden taxpayers by issuing a tender to hire an agency to manage his social media presence and burnish his image, Delhi minister and senior AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said, “Delhi has had many lieutenant governors, but we have never seen someone paying an agency Rs 1.5 crore a year to manage his social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram and… Read More »“Ornamental Post”: AAP vs Lt Governor On Rs 1.5-Crore Social Media Spend