Following a girl only once doesn’t amount to stalking, says Bombay High Court Following a girl only once doesn’t amount to stalking, says Bombay High Court Following a girl only once doesn’t amount to stalking, says Bombay High Court The Bombay High Court has ruled that a single instance of following a girl does not meet the legal criteria for stalking under Section 354(D) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which requires repetitive or persistent behaviour to constitute an offence. The ruling came from Justice GA Sanap while hearing pleas involving two 19-year-old men accused of sexual harassment and trespassing in…
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Leopard hunts blackbuck, ‘shock’ kills 7 more at Gujarat’s Statue of Unity safari Leopard hunts blackbuck, ‘shock’ kills 7 more at Gujarat’s Statue of Unity safari Leopard hunts blackbuck, ‘shock’ kills 7 more at Gujarat’s Statue of Unity safari A leopard entered the jungle safari near the iconic Statue of Unity in Gujarat and hunted a blackbuck. In the ensuing chaos, seven more blackbucks died due to “shock”. The incident took place on the night of January 1. This marks the first incident of its kind in the park, which has previously reported occasional animal fatalities but never a case of…
Leopard hunts blackbuck, ‘shock’ kills 7 more at Gujarat’s Statue of Unity safari Leopard hunts blackbuck, ‘shock’ kills 7 more at Gujarat’s Statue of Unity safari Leopard hunts blackbuck, ‘shock’ kills 7 more at Gujarat’s Statue of Unity safari A leopard entered the jungle safari near the iconic Statue of Unity in Gujarat and hunted a blackbuck. In the ensuing chaos, seven more blackbucks died due to “shock”. The incident took place on the night of January 1. This marks the first incident of its kind in the park, which has previously reported occasional animal fatalities but never a case of…
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 104 for Jan. 5.Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 104 for Jan. 5. Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 104 for Jan. 5. Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Connections: Sports Edition is a mixed bag today. The synonyms are pretty recognizable, but I might not…
Prashant Kishor asks Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav to join Bihar students’ protest Prashant Kishor asks Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav to join Bihar students’ protest Prashant Kishor asks Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav to join Bihar students’ protest Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since Thursday demanding the cancellation of the Bihar Civil Services (BPSC) examination, sought the support of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Tejashwi Yadav. The Jan Suraaj chief joined thousands of candidates on Thursday, who have been demanding the cancellation of the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination (CCE),…
Prashant Kishor asks Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav to join Bihar students’ protest Prashant Kishor asks Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav to join Bihar students’ protest Prashant Kishor asks Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav to join Bihar students’ protest Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since Thursday demanding the cancellation of the Bihar Civil Services (BPSC) examination, sought the support of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Tejashwi Yadav. The Jan Suraaj chief joined thousands of candidates on Thursday, who have been demanding the cancellation of the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination (CCE),…
Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg turns into winter wonderland after snowfall Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg turns into winter wonderland after snowfall Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg turns into winter wonderland after snowfall Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg turns into winter wonderland after snowfall
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 574 for Sunday, Jan. 5.Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 574 for Sunday, Jan. 5. Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 574 for Sunday, Jan. 5. Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Connections wasn’t too tough today, As often happens, the purple category was a bit of a puzzler at first,…
Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg turns into winter wonderland after snowfall Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg turns into winter wonderland after snowfall Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg turns into winter wonderland after snowfall Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg turns into winter wonderland after snowfall
New fast patrol vessels join Indian Coast Guard fleet in Goa New fast patrol vessels join Indian Coast Guard fleet in Goa New fast patrol vessels join Indian Coast Guard fleet in Goa New fast patrol vessels join Indian Coast Guard fleet in Goa
New fast patrol vessels join Indian Coast Guard fleet in Goa New fast patrol vessels join Indian Coast Guard fleet in Goa New fast patrol vessels join Indian Coast Guard fleet in Goa New fast patrol vessels join Indian Coast Guard fleet in Goa
Here are some hints — and the answers — for the Jan. 5 Strands puzzle, No. 308.Here are some hints — and the answers — for the Jan. 5 Strands puzzle, No. 308. Here are some hints — and the answers — for the Jan. 5 Strands puzzle, No. 308. Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Connections puzzles. I grew up in Minnesota, so when I saw today’s Strands puzzle theme, I figured my decades of experience with all…
Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 lifted in Delhi-NCR, Restrictions on vehicles eased Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 lifted in Delhi-NCR, Restrictions on vehicles eased Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 lifted in Delhi-NCR, Restrictions on vehicles eased The Centre’s panel on air quality in Delhi-NCR announced the rollback of Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Sunday following a decline in pollution levels in the capital city and adjoining areas, as per an official statement. Delhi’s air quality has shown improvement, with the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) standing at 339 at 4 pm and 335 at 5 pm on…
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 5.Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 5. Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 5. Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzles. Today’s NYT Mini Crossword was one of the easier ones of late, I thought. I was a little mixed up by the 8 Across clue — “They’re rolled in annoyance”?…
Decode Indus Valley script, win USD 1 million prize: MK Stalin’s challenge Decode Indus Valley script, win USD 1 million prize: MK Stalin’s challenge Decode Indus Valley script, win USD 1 million prize: MK Stalin’s challenge Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday announced a USD 1 million (around Rs 8.5 crore) cash prize for anyone who can successfully decipher the scripts of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Inaugurating the centenary celebration of the Indus Valley Civilisation conference in Chennai, MK Stalin said, “We are still unable to clearly understand the script of the Indus Valley Civilisation that once flourished. Efforts…
Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 lifted in Delhi-NCR, Restrictions on vehicles eased Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 lifted in Delhi-NCR, Restrictions on vehicles eased Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 lifted in Delhi-NCR, Restrictions on vehicles eased The Centre’s panel on air quality in Delhi-NCR announced the rollback of Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Sunday following a decline in pollution levels in the capital city and adjoining areas, as per an official statement. Delhi’s air quality has shown improvement, with the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) standing at 339 at 4 pm and 335 at 5 pm on…
Decode Indus Valley script, win USD 1 million prize: MK Stalin’s challenge Decode Indus Valley script, win USD 1 million prize: MK Stalin’s challenge Decode Indus Valley script, win USD 1 million prize: MK Stalin’s challenge Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday announced a USD 1 million (around Rs 8.5 crore) cash prize for anyone who can successfully decipher the scripts of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Inaugurating the centenary celebration of the Indus Valley Civilisation conference in Chennai, MK Stalin said, “We are still unable to clearly understand the script of the Indus Valley Civilisation that once flourished. Efforts…
Experts say mortgage rates aren’t likely to make any dramatic shifts just yet.Experts say mortgage rates aren’t likely to make any dramatic shifts just yet. Experts say mortgage rates aren’t likely to make any dramatic shifts just yet. New year, new housing market? Not exactly. In early 2025, affordability remains a major challenge for prospective homebuyers, with rates and listing prices proving to be sticky, said Joel Berner, senior economist at Realtor.com. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage kicked off 2025 near 7%, just above where it was last January. “Several key factors can cause mortgage rates to rise…
iPhones have a tracker detecting feature built-in, but Android users have to take an extra step. Here’s what to know.iPhones have a tracker detecting feature built-in, but Android users have to take an extra step. Here’s what to know. iPhones have a tracker detecting feature built-in, but Android users have to take an extra step. Here’s what to know. AirTags are a super easy way to to keep track of your items, like keys, luggage or anything else you don’t want to lose. They’re cheap, too, at $30 a pop. The value these tiny trackers bring to the table can be…
A PROPERTY in the capital was damaged after the river wall collapsed – and there are fears that their home will be “washed away”. Many counties across the country were battered by mixed weather conditions, such as the severe cold snap hit with snow and rain, and temperatures were set to drop to a whopping -8C. The flood badly damaged a property in DublinEllen Blehein / @mikeshapellen The Camac River wall collapsed in InchicoreEllen Blehein / @mikeshapellen The homeowner express fears of her house being washed awayEllen Blehein / @mikeshapellen During the mixed weather conditions, many homes across the country…