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Two suns seen over Russia's Sakhalin? Science behind striking sky illusion 'sun dog' explained

SCIENCE

Two suns seen over Russia's Sakhalin? Science behind striking sky illusion 'sun dog' explained

Sundogs, also known as mock suns or parhelia, are bright patches of light that appear to the left, right, or sometimes on both sides of the real sun.

Judge who ordered FIR against Sambhal cops transferred thrice in eight months, row erupts

INDIA

Judge who ordered FIR against Sambhal cops transferred thrice in eight months, row erupts

Lawyers in Sambhal staged protests near the Chandausi police station and the district collectorate, raising slogans against the state government and terming the transfer “the killing of justice.”

Krishna Karunesh named Noida Authority CEO after Lokesh M’s removal over techie's death in pit

INDIA

Krishna Karunesh named Noida Authority CEO after Lokesh M’s removal over techie's death in pit

The leadership change at the Noida Authority comes against the backdrop of protests and scrutiny after 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta died on the night of January 16 in Sector 150

Supreme Court notice to Centre, CBI on plea of senior citizen ex-banker duped of Rs 23 crore in 'digital arrest'

INDIA

Supreme Court notice to Centre, CBI on plea of senior citizen ex-banker duped of Rs 23 crore in 'digital arrest'

New Delhi, Jan 24 The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, the CBI and others on a plea filed by a 78-year-old retired banker who was dup..

EC unsure of meeting Supreme Court deadline for issuing list of names flagged for 'logical discrepancies'

INDIA

EC unsure of meeting Supreme Court deadline for issuing list of names flagged for 'logical discrepancies'

On January 19, the Supreme Court had directed the Election Commission to make public the names of voters categorised under “logical discrepancies” and those listed as “unmapped”.

'We are not inferior in patriotism': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin as Governor Ravi refused to read Assembly speech

INDIA

'We are not inferior in patriotism': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin as Governor Ravi refused to read Assembly speech

“I am facing the crisis that was not witnessed during the tenure of former Chief Ministers…,” Stalin said, adding that Ravi’s conduct amounted to “insulting the position he holds.”

‘Don’t cross the limit’ row: Supreme Court lets Jharkhand lawyer tender apology before HC in criminal contempt

INDIA

‘Don’t cross the limit’ row: Supreme Court lets Jharkhand lawyer tender apology before HC in criminal contempt

The controversy traces to October 16 last year during a hearing before Justice Rajesh Kumar at the high court, where the lawyer appeared for a client seeking restoration of an electricity connection.

Social media post sparks buzz: Will Raj Thackeray back BJP or Shinde Sena, sideline Uddhav in BMC polls?

INDIA

Social media post sparks buzz: Will Raj Thackeray back BJP or Shinde Sena, sideline Uddhav in BMC polls?

In the message, he reflected on Bal Thackeray’s political style and principles, highlighting adaptability without abandoning core values.

PM Modi launches SVANidhi Card: What is this 'immediate access to credit' scheme for street vendors?

INDIA

PM Modi launches SVANidhi Card: What is this 'immediate access to credit' scheme for street vendors?

During the Kerala event, the Prime Minister also disbursed SVANidhi loans to one lakh beneficiaries, including street vendors from the State.

Shashi Tharoor may miss Congress strategy meet after Kochi 'snub'; BJP says, 'senior Congress leaders treated like slaves'

INDIA

Shashi Tharoor may miss Congress strategy meet after Kochi 'snub'; BJP says, 'senior Congress leaders treated like slaves'

Despite being a member of the Congress Working Committee, Tharoor was reportedly placed at the extreme end of the stage.

Andhra Pradesh forms ministers’ panel to explore ban or curbs on social media use by children under 16

INDIA

Andhra Pradesh forms ministers’ panel to explore ban or curbs on social media use by children under 16

The recommendations of the Group of Ministers are expected to be finalised within a month.

MP govt tells HC E. coli-tainted water from 51 tube wells behind Indore's Bhagirathpura deaths, court reserves order

INDIA

MP govt tells HC E. coli-tainted water from 51 tube wells behind Indore's Bhagirathpura deaths, court reserves order

Responding to the court’s queries, a government lawyer explained that leakage in a pipeline had allowed sewer water to mix with the potable water supply.

US Supreme Court defers Trump tariff ruling again, decision unlikely before Feb 20

WORLD

US Supreme Court defers Trump tariff ruling again, decision unlikely before Feb 20

India is among the countries hit hardest. Its exports face a combined tariff burden of 50%, made up of the across-the-board “Liberation Day” duties plus an extra 25% linked to New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil.

Grave negligence alleged at Bhopal's society: 77-year-old found dead in lift shaft after 10 days search

INDIA

Grave negligence alleged at Bhopal's society: 77-year-old found dead in lift shaft after 10 days search

The grim find came late Saturday night when residents of Chinar Dream City in the Misrod area complained of a foul smell emanating from one of the lifts.

Why excluding daughters-in-law from SEBI’s takeover rules is becoming a succession headache: Experts explain

BUSINESS

Why excluding daughters-in-law from SEBI’s takeover rules is becoming a succession headache: Experts explain

At issue is Sebi’s definition of who counts as a “relative” under the takeover code, which determines whether internal transfers of ownership can proceed smoothly or trigger onerous regulatory consequences.

Low-calorie sugar breakthrough: Bacteria turn glucose into D-tagatose with minimal blood sugar spike

SCIENCE

Low-calorie sugar breakthrough: Bacteria turn glucose into D-tagatose with minimal blood sugar spike

Unlike sucrose, D-tagatose delivers nearly the same sensory experience. It is about 92% as sweet as table sugar, yet provides only "one-third of the calories".

Supreme Court scraps HC-ordered CBI probe in Gurugram Ambience Mall case, stays NGT penalty on project

BUSINESS

Supreme Court scraps HC-ordered CBI probe in Gurugram Ambience Mall case, stays NGT penalty on project

The case had reached the Supreme Court after the Ambience Group challenged the high court’s July 2020 judgment.

Madras High Court says live-in relationships should be treated as Gandharva (love) marriage, woman as wife

INDIA

Madras High Court says live-in relationships should be treated as Gandharva (love) marriage, woman as wife

The judge pointed out that under the earlier IPC framework, such allegations were typically examined under cheating or rape provisions, but Parliament had now consciously introduced a specific offence dealing with false promises of marriage.

UP's Saharanpur 'mass murder-suicide': 5 of family found shot dead, cryptic call deepens mystery

INDIA

UP's Saharanpur 'mass murder-suicide': 5 of family found shot dead, cryptic call deepens mystery

The case took on a darker turn after investigators revealed that a cryptic voice note had been sent by Ashok to a relative around 3 am, just hours before the deaths came to light.

Governor Ravi’s fresh walkout: 13 reasons why he refused to read Stalin govt’s assembly address

INDIA

Governor Ravi’s fresh walkout: 13 reasons why he refused to read Stalin govt’s assembly address

A detailed press release later laid out thirteen separate grounds on which the Governor said he could not proceed with the speech.

'You are not the judge': Tempers flare in Delhi High Court during Lalu Yadav hearing

INDIA

'You are not the judge': Tempers flare in Delhi High Court during Lalu Yadav hearing

The hearing was marked by a tense verbal exchange between the two senior lawyers, drawing the court’s attention away from legal submissions to courtroom decorum.

Why experts say India will tread carefully on Trump’s proposed ‘Board of Peace’

WORLD

Why experts say India will tread carefully on Trump’s proposed ‘Board of Peace’

For India, the invitation presents both diplomatic weight and strategic complexity.

Congress ups pressure on Madhya Pradesh govt, seeks Vijay Shah’s ouster over remarks on Army officer

INDIA

Congress ups pressure on Madhya Pradesh govt, seeks Vijay Shah’s ouster over remarks on Army officer

Earlier in the day, the apex court directed the Madhya Pradesh government to decide within two weeks whether permission would be granted to prosecute Shah.

'Indian ingenuity no one has seen': Courtroom banter as SC stays order removing liquor shops near highways

INDIA

'Indian ingenuity no one has seen': Courtroom banter as SC stays order removing liquor shops near highways

Staying the High Court’s order for now, the top court said the issue raised genuine concerns but required careful judicial examination before such far-reaching directions could be enforced across the State.

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