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NEW DELHI: Reversing two cardinal principles of the criminal justice system for acid attack cases, Supreme Court on Monday said once an acid attack survivor names the accused, the onus will be on him to prove innocence, and those convicted should face the harshest punishment.In the criminal justice system, SC has zealously implemented two major…
NEW DELHI: Frowning at an advocate’s repeated attempts through PILs to seek paid two-day monthly menstrual leave for female workers, Supreme Court said Friday that such a move could create a psychological barrier among women that they are inferior to men as they can’t work when they are menstruating. A bench of CJI Surya Kant…
NEW DELHI: Even as tensions escalate across West Asia, queues outside visa application centres for Gulf countries in Delhi show little sign of slowing, with many workers saying economic compulsions leave them little choice but to travel to the restive region.Outside centres processing visas for UAE and Saudi Arabia on Monday, dozens of applicants were…
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could discourage investment flows into India and offset the growth benefits expected from trade deals with the European Union and the United States, Fitch Group company BMI said on Tuesday.In its latest India outlook report, BMI retained its FY2026/27 GDP growth projection at 7 per cent despite flagging…
MUMBAI: US tariffs never impacted Crocs’ sourcing plans from India, a market key to the American footwear company’s supply chain diversification strategy and where it has expanded to five factories over the past three years, said EVP and brand president Anne Mehlman, adding that lower tariffs now gives the firm more room to broaden sourcing…
Trump has promised that construction will begin almost immediately and that the first ships could arrive within two and a half years. TL;DR: Driving the newsPresident Donald Trump announced plans for a new “Trump-class” warship-colossal missile-heavy battleships that he says will form the centerpiece of a newly envisioned Golden Fleet for the US Navy. The…
NEW DELHI: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday called for a three-pronged approach to deter terrorism. According to General Chauhan, who was speaking at an IIT Bombay event, India must prepare itself for short but intense conflicts, longer land-centric conflicts, and create an “asymmetry with the weaker adversary,” a reference to…
NEW DELHI: In a massive defence boost for India, the United States has approved a possible $93 million arms sales deal which would help “strengthen homeland defense and deter regional threats”.The deal includes Javelin Missile System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $45.7 million and 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles for $47.1 million.“The…
Coffee grounds, commonly discarded after brewing, are a surprisingly valuable resource for your garden. Packed with nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and trace minerals, they act as a natural fertiliser, improving soil fertility and promoting healthier plant growth. When added to soil or compost, coffee grounds enhance texture, boost microbial activity, and increase water retention,…
