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The Times of India Brazilian supreme court orders suspension of X amid feud with Elon Musk
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has been suspended in Brazil by a supreme court justice after Musk refused to appoint a local representative. Internet service providers and app stores have five days to block access, and fines will be imposed for VPN usage. The suspension stems from ongoing disputes over compliance with court orders.
The Times of India Bengal's new bill seeks death or life in jail till death in rape cases
West Bengal's government is set to table a tough anti-rape bill, treating all rape crimes as equivalent to murder, with punishments of life imprisonment or death. A time-bound trial, enhanced compensation, and fines are proposed, alongside strict penalties specifically for rape-murder cases, including the death penalty.
The Times of India Bengal's new bill seeks death or life in jail till death in rape cases
West Bengal's government is set to table a tough anti-rape bill, treating all rape crimes as equivalent to murder, with punishments of life imprisonment or death. A time-bound trial, enhanced compensation, and fines are proposed, alongside strict penalties specifically for rape-murder cases, including the death penalty.
The Times of India BJP, oppn MPs cross swords during Parliament panel meet on waqf bill
The parliamentary committee examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 seeks input from stakeholders, experts, and institutions within 15 days. The second meeting featured heated discussions on key amendments, like granting district collectors the power to survey properties and eliminating 'waqf by user'. The next session is on September 5-6.
The Times of India Kolkata: Jadavpur University student lodges ragging complaint
A second-year engineering student at Jadavpur University has alleged that seniors from the class of 2024 ragged him on August 2. The victim reported verbal abuse, threats, and coercion. The university's anti-ragging squad is investigating the case after the student expressed feeling unsafe and afraid, highlighting a failure to maintain a ragging-free campus.
The Times of India Kolkata: Jadavpur University student lodges ragging complaint
A second-year engineering student at Jadavpur University has alleged that seniors from the class of 2024 ragged him on August 2. The victim reported verbal abuse, threats, and coercion. The university's anti-ragging squad is investigating the case after the student expressed feeling unsafe and afraid, highlighting a failure to maintain a ragging-free campus.
The Times of India Rename Bihar station, says BJP mantri; learn history, retorts JDU
Bihar minister Niraj Kumar Singh seeks to rename places linked to historical tyrants, including Bakhtiyarpur. However, JD(U) insists Bakhtiyarpur is named after Sufi saint Bakhtiyar Kaki, not invader Bakhtiyar Khilji, citing historical records. This debate has reignited discussions on renaming places to remove symbols of colonial rule.
The Times of India Rename Bihar station, says BJP mantri; learn history, retorts JDU
Bihar minister Niraj Kumar Singh seeks to rename places linked to historical tyrants, including Bakhtiyarpur. However, JD(U) insists Bakhtiyarpur is named after Sufi saint Bakhtiyar Kaki, not invader Bakhtiyar Khilji, citing historical records. This debate has reignited discussions on renaming places to remove symbols of colonial rule.
The Times of India Assam assembly scraps Friday namaz break
The Assam legislative assembly has abolished its longstanding practice of adjourning sessions on Fridays to enable Muslim members to offer namaz prayers. This rule, in place since 1937, was ended to boost productivity and reinforce secular values. The decision, adopted unanimously by the House, marks a significant policy change.
The Times of India Assam assembly scraps Friday namaz break
The Assam legislative assembly has abolished its longstanding practice of adjourning sessions on Fridays to enable Muslim members to offer namaz prayers. This rule, in place since 1937, was ended to boost productivity and reinforce secular values. The decision, adopted unanimously by the House, marks a significant policy change.
The Times of India Every night a Diwali as villagers burst crackers to ward off wolves
To combat wolf attacks that have claimed seven lives, Bahraich villagers in UP light up surroundings and burst firecrackers nightly. The forest department and police coordinate measures, including hourly patrols and high-mast lights. These safety precautions aim to deter wolves from attacking more residents, instilling a sense of security among the villagers.
The Times of India Every night a Diwali as villagers burst crackers to ward off wolves
To combat wolf attacks that have claimed seven lives, Bahraich villagers in UP light up surroundings and burst firecrackers nightly. The forest department and police coordinate measures, including hourly patrols and high-mast lights. These safety precautions aim to deter wolves from attacking more residents, instilling a sense of security among the villagers.
The Times of India Shivaji statue collapse: Structural engineer named in FIR surrenders
Chetan Patil, a structural engineer tied to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse, surrendered to Kolhapur police. Subsequently, he was handed over to Malvan police. He, along with sculptor Jaydeep Apte, who remains at large, faces serious allegations. Law enforcement continues their search for Apte to progress the investigation.
The Times of India Shivaji statue collapse: Structural engineer named in FIR surrenders
Chetan Patil, a structural engineer tied to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse, surrendered to Kolhapur police. Subsequently, he was handed over to Malvan police. He, along with sculptor Jaydeep Apte, who remains at large, faces serious allegations. Law enforcement continues their search for Apte to progress the investigation.
The Times of India 47 tiger deaths in first 103 days this year, NTCA informs SC
India recorded 47 tiger deaths in the first 103 days of 2023, on top of 181 deaths last year, with Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra seeing the most. According to the National Tiger Conservation Authority, many of these deaths are still being investigated. Stringent measures are being implemented nationwide to protect the tiger population.
