The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife's drinking alone isn't sufficient grounds for divorce, dismissing a husband's plea citing middle-class values. The court emphasized the need for evidence of cruelty and noted the couple's prolonged separation reflected a lifeless marriage.
IIT Bombay's upcoming "Garbhavigyan" event, focusing on Ayurvedic pregnancy practices, has sparked controversy on campus. Some students criticize it as pseudoscience, especially after the institute cancelled a gender panel. Officials defend the event as an opportunity to discuss traditional Indian knowledge and practices.
Arvind Kejriwal, AAP National Convenor, has written to PM Modi urging a 50% discount on Delhi Metro fares for students, proposing equal contribution from both the Delhi and Central governments. He also plans to introduce free bus travel for students in Delhi.
A German Shepherd was abandoned in a Delhi market, waiting 8 hours for its owner. Passersby shared the heart-wrenching story online, prompting volunteers to rescue and care for the dog. Now safe in a Noida shelter, the incident highlights the importance of compassion for animals.
The Calcutta High Court ordered compensation for the family of a pregnant woman who died after receiving contaminated saline in a state-run hospital. Criticizing the Bengal government for delayed action, the court demanded reports from state and central authorities and emphasized accountability to prevent future incidents.
Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya thanked External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for his efforts in establishing the US Consulate in Bengaluru. Surya presented Jaishankar with Mysore Pak and praised him as a "rockstar." The consulate opens on January 17, with full visa services in six months.
A BJP leader from Sidhi, Ajit Pal Singh Chauhan, was arrested for raping and blackmailing a fellow woman leader under the pretext of a party ticket. The BJP expelled him after the complaint. Chauhan, who had connections across parties, was booked for rape, extortion, and intimidation.
Delhi Police filed multiple FIRs against AAP for AI-generated videos targeting PM Modi and Amit Shah, inflammatory remarks, and MCC violations. BJP alleges misinformation and communal provocation, while AAP claims political vendetta, accusing BJP of voter manipulation and misuse of state machinery ahead of polls.
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested over accusations of insurrection tied to his December 3 martial law declaration, marking a historic first for the nation.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is likely to be summoned by the Indian Parliamentary Standing Committee over his remarks about the 2024 Indian elections, which BJP MP Nishikant Dubey called misinformation. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw refuted Zuckerberg's claims, urging Meta to uphold accuracy and credibility.
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