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Considering the evidence as a whole, the High Court concluded that the prosecution had failed to prove the charge through legally admissible evidence. The Gauhati High Court has acquitted a man convicted of raping a 24-year-old woman with intellectual disability, holding that the prosecution failed to produce specific expert evidence showing that her condition rendered…
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday hosted a joint delegation from Japan and India, emphasising that youth exchanges are pivotal to driving the next chapter of bilateral relations as the two nations approach a major milestone in their diplomatic history.Speaking at an interaction in Lucknow with Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki, 13…
The gathering at Jantar Mantar took place despite the Delhi Police having made it clear that permission had not been granted for the proposed demonstration. NEW DELHI: A sizeable crowd gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Friday to demonstrate against caste-based reservation, prompting the Delhi Police and Central Forces to step up security at the…
Rumesh Pathirage and Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) Neeraj Chopra will meet Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage for the third time this season when the two javelin stars return to the Diamond League stage in Lausanne on Friday night.The rivalry has so far been one-sided. Pathirage has beaten Chopra in both of their meetings this season, first in…
Bullion prices hit 3-month highs as weak dollar boosts demand Gold and silver continued their sharp upward move in the national capital on Friday, with both precious metals touching levels last seen more than three months ago. The gains came as a weaker US dollar and positive global market trends encouraged buying in bullion.Gold of…
Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open (Image: AP) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a persistent right knee injury, dealing a major blow to the men’s singles draw ahead of the final Grand Slam of the season. The 25-year-old Italian announced his decision on Friday, August 21,…
Snow-covered mountain ranges of the Montagne Noire. Image Credit: Von Christian Ferrer/Wikipedia Nearly 400 fossils discovered in southern France are giving scientists a detailed view of marine life that lived close to the South Pole about 470 million years ago. The fossils belong to the newly described Cabrières Biota, an Early Ordovician fossil site in…
NIOS October-November 2026 exam registration: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has opened the online registration window for the October-November 2026 examination for Vocational Education Courses. The registration process began on August 20 and is meant for a specific category of learners, those who appeared in the April-May 2026 examination but could not clear…
Picture Credit: Instagram Director Nandini Reddy, who directed legendary actress Sowcar Janaki in her final film, Anni Manchi Sakunamule, paid tribute to the veteran actor after she passed away on August 21. The director shared pictures with Janaki from the film’s sets and remembered her as a kind, affectionate and professional artist. Nandini Reddy remembers…
Solomon is a Hebrew name strongly associated with wisdom because of the biblical King Solomon, traditionally celebrated for his exceptional wisdom and judgment. The name has a distinguished history and remains recognisable in many countries, making it a meaningful choice for parents. Names connected with wisdom and intelligence can give a child’s name an added…
