India’s overburdened judicial system frequently takes years to try cases · Delhi tried to incentivise states by funding 60% of sex-crime tribunal costs · Target for number of fast-track courts cut due to low state interest, lack of judges · Some opposition-led states slow in setting up such courts Government’s Ambitious Plan Falls Short The Indian government’s plan…
A New Face in Turbulent Times In a closely contested and dramatic leadership race, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has selected veteran politician Shigeru Ishiba as the nation’s next prime minister. Ishiba, a former defense minister and seasoned lawmaker, emerged victorious in a run-off election, edging out the hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi. His win…
A Shocking Revelation In a deeply disturbing case, the murder of a Class II student in Hathras has been linked to a black magic ritual, allegedly performed to bring prosperity and success to a local school. The innocent child, whose father is a software engineer in Delhi, was tragically sacrificed by the school’s director and…
Australia will start providing up to 1,000 work and holiday visas each year to Indian citizens beginning October 1, 2024. This move is part of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), which aims to strengthen ties between the two nations. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the development during his recent visit…
China’s ambitions to build a world-class navy suffered a significant blow with the sinking of one of its newest nuclear-powered attack submarines earlier this year. This incident, confirmed by a senior US defense official, marks a potential embarrassment for Beijing, which has aggressively sought to expand its military capabilities in recent years. The Incident: What…
Qantas Airways, known as the “Spirit of Australia,” has found itself embroiled in a massive scandal that has tarnished its reputation. Recent revelations from court documents have shown that the airline misled nearly a million passengers by selling tickets for thousands of flights that had already been cancelled. The controversy, which has resulted in heavy…
The ongoing insolvency proceedings against the ed-tech giant Byju’s have taken a significant turn, with the Supreme Court of India ordering a temporary halt in the process. On Thursday, the Court reserved its verdict on an appeal filed by the US-based financial creditor Glas Trust, which is challenging the decision of the National Company Law…
As the war between Ukraine and Russia stretches into its third year, Ukraine has shifted its focus towards India, hoping the nation can play a crucial role in mediating peace. Despite multiple previous attempts at peace negotiations, none have yielded lasting results. Now, with India maintaining open channels of communication with both Russia and Ukraine,…
Putin warns West over nuclear powers supporting strikes · Russia is changing its nuclear doctrine, Putin says · Says conventional attack could lead to nuclear response · Ukraine says Russia has only nuclear blackmail left President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning to the West on Wednesday, announcing that Russia’s nuclear doctrine has been expanded to address new…
Mumbai witnessed severe disruption on Wednesday as record-breaking rains wreaked havoc across the city. The torrential downpour claimed four lives, led to widespread waterlogging, halted local train services, and forced the diversion of 14 incoming flights. With continuous heavy rain expected, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai and neighboring…
