Author: Akash Tiwari

The Centre tells the Supreme Court of its intent to amend the law to deal with the rising concern over hate speech, while the media is reminded to ensure self-regulation and unbiased reporting. The Indian government has announced to the Supreme Court that it plans to amend laws to tackle the growing problem of hate speech. The Additional Solicitor General of India, KM Nataraj, told a Bench led by Justice KM Joseph that the government is considering a separate amendment to the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and that views of stakeholders have been sought regarding amendments to criminal laws. However,…

New rules requiring police officers in Delhi’s Rohini district to share their live locations during night duty and to not leave police stations without permission have raised concerns about their impact on officer safety and operations. Evaluating the impact of new live location sharing requirements on police operations in Delhi’s Rohini district In the wake of the Kanjhawala case, in which a woman was killed in a road accident in Delhi’s Rohini district, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) has issued instructions to all Inspector-level personnel requiring them to share their live locations with him during night duty, and to…

Many US companies are announcing layoffs as they prepare for potential economic downturn. The number of job cuts announced by US-based employers reached a high of 33,843 in October of last year, according to a report. US Employers See Highest Number of Layoffs Since February 2021 US companies are bracing for a potential economic downturn by shrinking their employee base to streamline operations. Job cuts announced by US-based employers jumped 13% to 33,843 in October last year, the highest since February 2021, according to a report. Amazon, the e-commerce giant, has laid off some employees in its devices group as…

In the early hours of New Year’s Day, Ukrainian forces launched a devastating attack on Russian military personnel stationed in the Moscow-controlled Donetsk region of Ukraine. Ukraine Strikes Military Facility in Moscow-Controlled Donetsk, Causing Highest Casualties Since Beginning of War According to reports, six rockets were fired at a facility in the town of Makiivka, with two of them being shot down by the Russian defense ministry. However, the remaining rockets caused a catastrophic loss of life, with 63 soldiers killed in the attack – the highest number of casualties suffered by the Russian military since the conflict began over…

the XBB.1.5 variant is more evasive and infectious than previous variants Rapid Spread of Evasive XBB.1.5 COVID-19 Variant Causing Alarm in US The XBB15 variant of COVID-19 has been causing alarm among experts in the United States, particularly epidemiologist Eric Feigl-Ding, who has warned that it is spreading rapidly in the country, particularly in the New York and New England regions. Feigl-Ding has stated that the XBB.1.5 is more evasive and infectious than previous variants and has accused the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of hiding data about it for weeks, even as it was causing a…

Haryana Sports Minister Sandeep Singh has been accused of sexual harassment and outraging the modesty of a junior athletics coach. The coach, who has not been identified, filed a complaint against Sports Minister on Friday, alleging that he contacted her on Instagram and insisted on meeting her. The coach claims that when she finally agreed to meet with Singh, he engaged in sexual misconduct. A case has been registered against Sports Minister Singh under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, including sexual harassment and assault. Singh, who is also an Olympian and was the former captain of the Indian…

Donald Trump’s tax returns for 2015 to 2020 were released by a House panel on Friday, providing the first complete look into the former president’s tax records for the years he was in office. Donald Trump paid no federal personal income tax The documents reveal that in 2020, Donald Trump paid no federal personal income tax and reported large losses at his businesses in multiple years thanks to favorable deductions. Congress’s nonpartisan tax experts have said some of those deductions warrant further scrutiny. The returns also give more insight into how Donald Trump’s businesses benefited from the 2017 tax overhaul,…

Rahul Gandhi Violates Security Guidelines, Faces Criticism from CRPF and BJP Rahul Gandhi Repeatedly Violates Security Guidelines, CRPF to Address Matter Separately The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has informed the Union home ministry that security arrangements were made for Rahul Gandhi as per guidelines, but that Gandhi himself has repeatedly violated those guidelines on several occasions since 2020, with a total of 113 violations observed and communicated. The CRPF has also stated that Gandhi violated security guidelines during the Delhi leg of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, and that it will be addressing this matter separately. This information comes in…

COVID-19 remains a global pandemic, with new variants emerging that may affect its spread and impact on populations. COVID-19: The Pandemic Continues COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, has become an endemic disease in some places, but it is not accurate to say that the pandemic is over. While vaccination efforts have helped to reduce the number of cases and deaths in some countries, COVID-19 continues to spread globally and it is important to continue following public health guidance, including wearing masks and practicing physical distancing, until the spread of the virus is well under control. It is…

While there have been reports that Netflix may take action to prevent password sharing, the company has not yet confirmed any specific measures it plans to take. According to rumors, Netflix may stop its password-sharing feature and charge users who share their passwords in 2024. The company has reportedly identified password sharing as a major problem that has contributed to declining subscriptions in recent years but has been hesitant to address it due to concerns about alienating consumers. However, due to mounting subscriber losses, Netflix is said to be considering cracking down on the practice in an effort to address…