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"Majority will become minority...": HC raises concerns over religious conversion gatherings
The Allahabad High Court recently expressed serious concerns regarding religious conversion gatherings, highlighting the potential demographic implications if unlawful conversions persist in India.
US report throws light on attacks on minorities in India
The report on international religious freedom said that in 2023, senior US officials continued to "raise concerns about religious freedom issues" with their Indian counterparts. Sources here told ET that the report lacks understanding and it is motivated.
US religious freedom report notes violence against Indian minorities
The U.S. State Department's 2023 report on religious freedom in India detailed violent attacks on minority groups, including Muslims and Christians, involving killings, assaults, and vandalism of houses of worship. The report, released on Wednesday, stated that senior U.S. officials have continued to address concerns about religious freedom with Indian counterparts.
Increase in anti-conversion laws, hate speech for minorities in India concerning: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed concern over the rising anti-conversion laws, hate speech, and demolition of homes and places of worship affecting minority faith communities in India. His remarks came during the release of the annual State Department report on international religious freedom on Wednesday. Blinken also highlighted global efforts to protect religious freedom.
US flags minority persecution in India, Blinken says concerning
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern over the increasing anti-conversion laws, hate speech, and demolition of homes and places of worship affecting minority faith communities in India. He made these remarks during the release of the annual State Department report on ...
Pune Porsche crash: Accused minor walks out of jail, Bombay HC directs him to stay with aunt
In a big update on the Pune Porsche crash case, Bombay High Court has granted the release of the juvenile accused on June 25. After the teen was sent to the observational home, his aunt filed a habeas corpus plea, seeking to cancel the remand orders. Bombay ...
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Pune Porsche accident: Why Bombay HC released the accused minor who killed two techies?
The Bombay High Court has released the juvenile accused in the Pune Porsche crash into his aunt's custody, continuing his psychological sessions. The 17-year-old's drive on May 19 killed two engineers, causing national outrage. Despite bail, his parents and grandfather were arrested for an attempted cover-up. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde promised strict actions and support for the victims' families.
Pune Porsche Case: Bombay HC orders release of minor from observation home
The appeal involves the juvenile's detention in an observation home, lenient bail conditions, tampering with blood samples, and the involvement of bar establishments under the JJ Act.
School van driver arrested after two girls fall off, injured in Vadodara
Police in Vadodara, Gujarat, arrested Prateek Padhiyar, the driver of a school van, after CCTV footage showed two girls falling off the vehicle in a residential society. The incident, which occurred on June 19, led to public outrage as the footage went viral on social media. Fortunately, the girls only sustained minor injuries. Padhiyar, 23, faces charges for rash and negligent driving, as well as endangering the lives of others, under the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act.
Pune Porsche crash: Bombay HC to pass order on aunt's petition seeking release of minor on June 25
The Bombay High Court will decide on a habeas corpus petition for the release of a minor accused on June 25. The petition was filed by the boy's aunt following a fatal accident involving the juvenile driving a Porsche under the alleged influence of alcohol. The crash lead to the death of two techies. The police have requested to treat the 17-year-old as an adult due to the severity of the incident, while the minor is currently held at an observation home.
Porsche crash: Pune police submit final report to Juvenile Justice Board
The police had filed a plea to allow them to treat the juvenile as an adult for the purpose of trial in the case. To support their case, the police have now submitted relevant evidence to the JJB, said the officer on Tuesday.
Nagpur Car Crash: Teen driver injures five in a re-run of Pune Porsche incident
A minor's reckless driving near KDK College in Nagpur led to chaos, injuring five people and damaging several vehicles. The out-of-control car moved into a crowd of vendors and customers, finally stopping after hitting a tree. The minor, along with the car and garage owners, have been detained and charged. The incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent such accidents.
Porsche crash: Panel probing two JJB members over minor's bail finds procedural lapses, misconduct
A committee in Pune found procedural lapses and misconduct by two JJB members in the bail granted to a minor accused in the Pune Porsche crash case, causing national uproar.
Porsche case: Two Sassoon doctors, hospital staffer, middleman remanded in 14-day judicial custody
In connection with the May 19 Porsche crash case in Pune, a court has remanded two doctors and a hospital staffer from Sassoon General Hospital, as well as another individual, in 14-day judicial custody. The accused are alleged to have conspired to replace blood samples to hide alcohol consumption by a minor who was driving the car involved in the crash. The police sought judicial custody for one of the accused, Amar Gaikwad, as new information regarding his role was being investigated.
Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs were planning to use minors to kill Salman Khan: Police
Police uncovered a plot involving Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs planning to employ minors to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan in Mumbai. Sharpshooters were stationed in multiple locations under Goldie Brar's orders, with plans to regroup in Kanyakumari and escape to other countries.
Cyclone Remal aftermath: Manipur CM says efforts underway to get rid of floodwater, clean waterlogged areas
In the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, which caused significant flooding in Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced ongoing efforts to clear obstructions and restore the Naga River's flow in North AOC Imphal by the Manipur Fire Service. Singh praised the Minor Irrigation and Water Resources Department and Imphal East police for aiding flood-affected families. Rescue operations are underway by the NDRF, Indian Army, and Assam Rifles. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex-gratia payments for victims in affected states, including Manipur.
Pune car crash: Minor's parents sent in police custody till June 5 in evidence destruction case
A Pune court remanded the parents of a 17-year-old involved in a fatal Porsche accident in police custody till June 5 for allegedly tampering with evidence. They reportedly swapped the minor's blood sample with the mother's. The father and others, including hospital staff, face related charges.
23 arrested for human trafficking: NHRC
The NHRC observed that given the registration of cases involving the selling of girls in some communities in the recent past, it appears that the practice is still continuing unabated.
Pune car crash: Police seek nod from Juvenile Justice Board to probe minor
Pune police seek permission from Juvenile Justice Board to probe minor involved in fatal Porsche crash in Kalyani Nagar. The 17-year-old, allegedly driving drunk, is in observation home till June 5.
Porsche crash blood sample swap: Two doctors of Sassoon Hospital suspended, dean sent on leave
The Maharashtra government has suspended two doctors from Sassoon General Hospital for alleged manipulation of blood samples in a Porsche car crash. Dr Ajay Taware and Dr Shrihari Halnor were suspended based on a recommendation from the Maharashtra Medical Education Department commissioner. Dr Vinayak Kale, dean of B J Medical College and Sassoon Civil Hospital, has been sent on compulsory leave.
New driving license rules coming into effect from June 1. Check details
New driving license rules effective from June 1 allow tests at private training centres instead of RTOs, with fines for speeding ranging from Rs 1000 to Rs 2000.
Pune Porsche accident case: Police arrest two doctors for changing accused's blood samples with non-alcoholic one
The Pune police Crime Branch arrested two doctors for manipulating blood samples in a luxury car accident case that killed two motorcyclists. The minor driver’s grandfather and father were also arrested for threatening a witness. The minor, who drove the Porsche, is in an observation home. Protests have erupted, demanding justice for the victims.
Pune car crash: Juvenile's father, five others sent in judicial custody
Vishal Agarwal and the car crash victims were involved in a fatal incident in Pune. The court remanded Agarwal and others in judicial custody for allegedly consuming alcohol at liquor-serving establishments before the Porsche car, driven by a minor, knocked down two software professionals on a motorbike. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar highlighted attempts to shift blame.
'Family threatened driver to take blame for crash' says Pune CP, assures victims of justice
Amid the ongoing investigation of the Pune car accident case which claimed the life of two youths, Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar revealed details regarding the initial statement of the driver and subsequent actions taken by the police and said that at the first instance, the police disbelieved the driver's statement in which he claimed that he was driving the car.
Provisions of suit by or against minor to apply in Krishna Janmabhoomi case: Hindu side to Allahabad HC
The Hindu side presented arguments in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute, stating the deity Bhagwan Keshav Dev is a perpetual minor. The court adjourned the hearing till Monday for further proceedings.
Pune car accident case: Relative of juvenile heckles media persons
The grandfather of the 17-year-old involved in the fatal Porsche Taycan crash in Pune recorded his statement with the city crime branch. A video of a juvenile relative heckling media persons has gone viral online.
PM panel says Muslims are thriving. Math says that’s not true
Muslim population is not rising the fastest, Hindu population growth is not the slowest — this is what an analysis of the dataset used by the advisory panel to the PM shows
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