The Monsoon session of Parliament, commencing on July 21, anticipates the introduction and potential passage of several significant bills. These legislative proposals span diverse sectors, including taxation, sports, education, mining, and shipping. A new digital attendance system for MPs will also be implemented, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability during the session.
A recent report indicates that poverty remains the primary driver of child marriage in India, although cases have declined in villages over the past three years. The study, conducted across five states, highlights that financial constraints, perceived need for protection, and cultural practices contribute to the issue.
A special NIA court’s acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case has revealed significant contradictions between the ATS and NIA investigations. The court cited flawed evidence, coercion, and inconsistencies in the agencies’ accounts of the bomb’s assembly and transportation. Concerns were raised about torture and fabricated evidence, casting doubt on the credibility of the ATS…
Calcutta High Court now mandates psychiatric evaluations for parents in child custody cases. Judges are advised to look beyond a child’s stated preference, considering potential parental influence. ‘Play therapy’ will be used to assess a child’s mental state and detect any ‘parental alienation syndrome,’ ensuring the child’s welfare is paramount.
‘Welcome new interim govt’: India hails Nepal as fellow democracy; vows to work closely with Kathmandu
An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Delhi, carrying around 200 people, received a bomb threat on Tuesday morning. Flight 6E 762 landed safely at Delhi airport around 7:53 am after a full emergency was declared. Security agencies later assessed the threat as non-specific, according to sources. An official statement from IndiGo regarding the incident is…
Chinese startup Z.ai has launched GLM-4.5, an open-source AI model cheaper than DeepSeek. Built on “agentic” AI principles, it decomposes tasks for greater accuracy. Despite US restrictions and warnings, Z.ai claims adequate computing resources, pricing GLM-4.5 competitively against DeepSeek and other models like Kimi K2.
Anupam Kher’s entry into Bollywood was anything but ordinary. His debut in Mahesh Bhatt’s Saaransh (1984) saw him play a 65-year-old grieving father at just 28, but the role nearly slipped out of his hands when the film’s producer insisted on replacing him with superstar Sanjeev Kumar.
Evgeny Kuznetsov may return to NHL. Montreal Canadiens show interest in the veteran forward. Kuznetsov played for SKA St. Petersburg. Nearly ten teams are interested in him. Canadiens need depth at center. Kuznetsov won Stanley Cup with Washington. His familiarity with Ivan Demidov makes Montreal appealing. Kuznetsov’s playmaking and experience can help Montreal’s young team.
Mark your calendars for December 25, 2025, as Ranveer Singh’s much-awaited film ‘Dhurandhar’ hits theaters! With an impressive runtime and a tantalizing four-minute post-credit scene hinting at a sequel, this cinematic experience is set to electrify audiences. Directed by Aditya Dhar and featuring a star-studded cast, the film has secured an ‘A’ rating from the…
