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The Times of India Protection for live-in couples a tacit nod to 'illicit ties', says HC

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied police protection to a couple claiming to be in a live-in relationship, citing insufficient evidence to confirm the nature of their relationship. The court stated that granting police protection in such cases could be seen as indirectly endorsing "illicit relationships." The woman, around 40, is a divorcee with children, while the man, 44, is still married with grown-up children.

The Times of India Protection for live-in couples a tacit nod to 'illicit ties', says HC

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied police protection to a couple claiming to be in a live-in relationship, citing insufficient evidence to confirm the nature of their relationship. The court stated that granting police protection in such cases could be seen as indirectly endorsing "illicit relationships." The woman, around 40, is a divorcee with children, while the man, 44, is still married with grown-up children.

The Times of India Cops chargesheet Porsche teen's parents for culpable homicide

Parents of the 17-year-old boy who drove a Porsche Taycan that fatally struck two bikers in Pune on May 19 could face charges of culpable homicide. Officials stated on Friday that the parents should have been aware of the risks of allowing an unlicensed minor to drive. This follows the police's submission of a 900-page chargesheet in court. Additionally, the fact that the vehicle lacked a number plate at the time of the accident further strengthens the case against the parents.

The Times of India Cops chargesheet Porsche teen's parents for culpable homicide

Parents of the 17-year-old boy who drove a Porsche Taycan that fatally struck two bikers in Pune on May 19 could face charges of culpable homicide. Officials stated on Friday that the parents should have been aware of the risks of allowing an unlicensed minor to drive. This follows the police's submission of a 900-page chargesheet in court. Additionally, the fact that the vehicle lacked a number plate at the time of the accident further strengthens the case against the parents.

The Times of India One Gaganyaatri will undertake space travel to ISS post-Aug: Minister

Sharing an update on an Indian astronaut's upcoming space mission, Space Minister Jitendra Singh informed the Lok Sabha that “one Gaganyatri from ISRO will undertake space travel to the International Space Station (ISS)”. In a written reply on Wednesday, the minister stated that ISRO is "pursuing an ISRO-NASA joint mission to the ISS, where one Gaganyatri from ISRO will travel to the ISS. This collaborative effort involves ISRO, NASA, and the NASA-identified private entity Axiom Space.

The Times of India Nasa streams 4k video from aircraft to international space station & back

For the first time, NASA has used laser communication technology to send 4K video streams from an aircraft to the International Space Station (ISS) and back. This achievement is part of a series of tests on new technology that could enable live video coverage of astronauts on the Moon during the US’s Artemis missions. Traditionally, NASA has relied on radio waves for space communication. Laser communications, however, use infrared light, allowing for data transmission 10 to 100 times faster than radio frequency systems.

The Times of India Mosques and mazars on kanwar route in Haridwar 'covered up'

Amid controversy over UP and Uttarakhand government directives concerning eateries and stalls along the Kanwar route, large white screens were placed in front of several mosques and mazars in Haridwar. Senior Uttarakhand cabinet minister Satpal Maharaj, overseeing tourism, culture, and PWD portfolios, justified the action, stating, "This has been done to avoid unnecessary excitement or provocation from any side and ensure the Kanwar Yatra runs smoothly."

The Times of India Mosques and mazars on kanwar route in Haridwar 'covered up'

Amid controversy over UP and Uttarakhand government directives concerning eateries and stalls along the Kanwar route, large white screens were placed in front of several mosques and mazars in Haridwar. Senior Uttarakhand cabinet minister Satpal Maharaj, overseeing tourism, culture, and PWD portfolios, justified the action, stating, "This has been done to avoid unnecessary excitement or provocation from any side and ensure the Kanwar Yatra runs smoothly."

The Times of India Two of 17 NEET toppers from Delhi, 4 from Rajsthan

A mere change of five marks has brought joy to some and heartbreak to others as candidates have moved up or down by as much as 8,000 ranks in NEET-UG for medical school admissions. As reported exclusively by TOI, 17 candidates with perfect scores of 720 were declared toppers, compared to 61 when NTA first released the merit list following the Supreme Court's order.