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Amid massive protests over the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the West Bengal Assembly today passed the Aparajita Bill to amend some provisions in the criminal code, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, for the state. These amendments make penalties for rape and child abuse more stringent. What Is Aparajita Bill? The Bill seeks to amend several sections in the newly-introduced Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Section 64 in BNS lays down that a rape convict will face rigorous imprisonment not less than 10 years and this may extend to life term. The Bengal legislation tweaks this to enhance the jail term to the “remainder of that person’s natural life… Read More »Explained: Mamata Banerjee’s New Law For Death Penalty In Rape Cases

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday confirmed that at least 41 people were killed and over 180 were injured when two Russian ballistic missiles struck the central Ukrainian city of Poltava. The missiles hit a military educational facility, causing significant destruction. Zelenskyy said, “More than 180 people were injured. Unfortunately, there are many dead. As of now, 41 people have been reported dead”.</p> <p>The Ukrainian President has demanded a swift investigation into the attack’s circumstances and reiterated his call for increased air defence equipment from Ukraine’s Western allies. He remarked on the Telegram messaging app, “The Russian scum will definitely be held accountable for this strike.”</p> <p>He emphasised, “We keep telling everyone in the world… Read More »Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Missile Strike On Poltava Military Education Facility Kills 41, Injures Over 180

Bajaj Auto has showcased the ethanol-powered Pulsar NS160 flex-fuel at the India Bio-Energy & Tech (IBET) Expo 2024. The Pulsar NS160 Flex Fuel runs on a mix of ethanol and gasoline, providing customers with flexibility in fuel options while reducing environmental impact. The design is largely similar to the NS160 on sale with a few additional green stickers. No details regarding the engine specifications and components have been revealed. Top company officials had earlier said that the company is planning to launch a flex-fuel two-wheeler in the current financial year. The Pulsar NS160 gets a 160.3-cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that generates 17.03 bhp and 14.6 Nm. The flex-fuel engine is likely to develop a lesser… Read More »Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Flex-Fuel Showcased: Launch Soon?

Just over a year ago, when Chinese smartphone and telecoms giant Huawei launched its latest smartphone, the Mate60 Pro, eyebrows were raised in Washington. More than 85% of the 37 chips used in it were locally manufactured, including the advanced 7 nanometre (nm) chip. The Biden administration wondered how China had managed to produce the advanced chip that powered the phone. The White House was secure in the knowledge that the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 had erected enough high walls around its cutting microchip technology, ensuring that it remained out of China’s reach. Additionally, in 2019, the US government barred Huawei from accessing its high-end chipmaking tools, citing national security concerns. A Multi-Pronged… Read More »Opinion: Opinion | China’s Chip March Is Fast Becoming A Nightmare For US

The housing of Central Industrial Security Forces, deployed at the hospital where the shocking rape-murder of a doctor took place last month, appears set to be the next flashpoint between Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP. The Centre has now gone to the Supreme Court, contending that the Bengal government must house the CISF personnel who have been delegated to ensure security at the hospital. Anything less, it said, would amount to contempt of court.