Top news of the day: Supreme Court freezes sedition law till it is re-examined; Delhi High Court delivers split verdict on marital rape, and more
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Supreme Court freezes British-era sedition law till it is re-examined
Supreme Court restrains the Centre and States from registering FIRs, continuing any investigations or taking any coercive measures under the sedition law.
Delhi High Court delivers split verdict on marital rape
Justice Rajiv Shakdher struck down Exception 2 of Section 375 Indian Penal Code (IPC), which decriminalises marital rape. On the other hand, Justice C. Hari Shankar upheld the validity of the controversial provision in rape law, saying it was based on “intelligible differentia”. In view of the split verdict, the High Court has permitted the parties involved in the case to approach the Supreme Court over the issue.
Cyclone Asani | Andhra Pradesh CM directs officials to ramp up relief measures
Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy instructed the Collectors of all coastal districts to be on a high alert to the impact of cyclone Asani, which weakened but is still likely to cause heavy rains in the state.
Literary award for Mamata begins to draw protests
Lokayukta Inspector Panchaksharayya Hiremath dies in car crash as his vehicle catches fire after falling into a ditch.
After its IFFR Rotterdam premiere, Nishanth Kalidindi’s Theatre (2025), inspired by Puducherry’s Indianostrum experimental troupe, comes to Kerala
Kerala High Court grants interim protection from arrest to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in ongoing rape case, pending bail hearing.
Meta announced Friday it will integrate content from major news organisations into its artificial intelligence assistant
High Court issues notice to A.P. Advocates Association regarding plea for 33% women's reservation in upcoming elections.
Central Railway restricts platform ticket sales at 13 stations for Mahaparinirvan Diwas to manage crowding; exceptions apply.
IndiGo flights from Chennai face ongoing cancellations, but some routes, including Pune and Kochi, continue to operate.
Meta on Friday confirmed it is buying Limitless, a U.S. startup that makes a wearable pendant that records and summarises conversations and meetings with AI
High alert in Murshidabad as suspended TMC MLA plans mosque ceremony, raising communal tensions and security concerns on a sensitive date.
At least five killed, seven injured as car rams into stationary vehicle near Tamil Nadu’s Keelakarai
A tragic road accident on ECR near Keelakarai leaves five dead and seven injured, involving a DMK functionary’s vehicle.
Karnataka's Saura Swasthya initiative solarises 3,600 health centres, ensuring uninterrupted power and significant savings for rural healthcare.
A resident files a contempt petition against the Ernakulam Collector for failing to comply with a court order on tower demolition.
Former Osmania University Vice Chancellor D.C. Reddy passed away at 86, remembered for significant academic reforms and achievements.