Kolkata court has convicted 33-year-old Sanjay Roy, a former civic police volunteer, for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The gruesome incident, which occurred on the night of August 8 last year, sparked nationwide outrage, protests, and demands for justice.The victim, referred to as ‘Abhaya’ in media reports, was found dead in the hospital's seminar hall. Her death triggered widespread protests across Bengal, drawing parallels to the 2012 Delhi Nirbhaya case. Sanjay Roy was convicted under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to rape, murder, and causing death.The trial, conducted in-camera,
TikTok, the popular short video-sharing platform, ceased operations for US users ahead of a federally mandated ban set to take effect. A message greeted users with the announcement, citing national security concerns as the primary reason for the ban. This development follows a US Supreme Court ruling upholding the law unless TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, agrees to sell the platform to non-Chinese buyers.While outgoing President Joe Biden's administration refrained from intervening, incoming President Donald Trump expressed his intention to work on a 90-day extension to explore a resolution, potentially allowing TikTok to resume operations. Trump, a TikTok advocate, credited the
South Korea descended into chaos after a court extended President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention for up to 20 days, sparking violent protests by his supporters. The president, arrested last week on allegations of insurrection, has faced widespread backlash over his December 3 martial law declaration, which was quickly rescinded. Lawmakers impeached him on December 14, and the court's decision has further polarized the nation.Following the court's early Sunday ruling, hundreds of Yoon’s supporters stormed the building, overwhelmed riot police, and destroyed office equipment. Footage showed protesters using fire extinguishers against police before flooding the premises. The Seoul Metropolitan Police restored
Rishabh Pant, the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, has opted out of leading the Delhi team in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra in Rajkot, starting January 23. This will mark Pant’s first Ranji game since 2018. Despite his credentials as an international player and former IPL franchise skipper, Pant suggested that Ayush Badoni should continue as captain to maintain the team's balance. Delhi currently stands in joint second position in the Elite Group D table with 19 points.Sources close to the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) revealed that Pant conveyed his decision to the Gursharan Singh-led selection committee, stating that disrupting
SpaceX conducted its latest test flight of the Starship rocket on Thursday, achieving a significant milestone by successfully catching the rocket booster at the launch pad using its upgraded "chopsticks" mechanical arms. However, the ascending spacecraft suffered a setback as contact was lost 8.5 minutes into the flight due to engine issues, leading to its destruction.The test took place in Boca Chica, Texas, near the Mexican border, with the Starship rocket soaring into the skies during the late afternoon. Packed with 10 dummy satellites designed to mimic SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites, the mission intended to simulate satellite deployment before the
India has confirmed that 12 of its nationals serving in the Russian military have died in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with another 16 classified as missing by Russian authorities. Of the 126 Indians who joined the Russian armed forces, 96 have been discharged and returned home, leaving 18 still serving.Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the government is in contact with Russian authorities and the families of those missing. Efforts are underway to determine their whereabouts and expedite the repatriation process for those still in service.The situation came to light recently after the death of Binil TB,
Chennai has seen a significant reduction in road fatalities among two-wheeler riders without helmets, dropping from around 50 annually to just 9 in 2023 and 10 in 2024. This progress reflects increased awareness and enforcement, but a study by the Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) highlights gaps, especially regarding child safety.A major concern is the low helmet compliance for children. In a November 2024 survey across 11 accident-prone districts, compliance was found to be zero in areas like Trichy, Madurai, Chengalpet, and Kanchipuram. Even in Chennai, the rate was below 25%, contrasting sharply with Tirunelveli and Salem, where
The 2025 Jallikattu and Manjuvirattu events during Pongal celebrations in Tamil Nadu turned tragic, leaving seven people dead and hundreds injured. The traditional bull-taming events, held in districts like Tiruchirappalli, Karur, Sivaganga, and Pudukkottai, witnessed unfortunate incidents involving spectators, tamers, and bulls.In Sivaganga district, a bull owner, Thaneesh Raja, and his bull drowned after the animal fell into a farm well. Raja jumped in to save the bull but tragically perished. Another spectator, Subbaiah, was gored by a bull and died en route to the hospital. In Alanganallur, Madurai, 55-year-old Periyasamy was fatally injured by a bull, with at least
The spotlight shifts to star players Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and KL Rahul as the Ranji Trophy resumes on January 23. Delhi, Saurashtra, and Karnataka await confirmation on their participation. Jadeja, recently back from a family vacation in Australia, is expected to feature in Saurashtra’s match against Delhi in Rajkot. If both Kohli and Jadeja play, this game could become a marquee clash. Kohli, who hasn’t played a Ranji game in 12 years, might train with the Delhi team even if he doesn’t play. Delhi's squad announcement is due, and Rishabh Pant is set to captain the side.In Bengaluru, Karnataka
