Assault survivors must receive aid irrespective of outcome of case: SC
NEW DELHI: Noting that survivors of sexual assault and acid attack cases are not given compensation by trial courts while deciding the case, Supreme Court has now made it mandatory for courts to extend financial succour to them irrespective of whether accused is convicted or acquitted.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Pankaj Mithal […]
Sleepy during the day? It could be an early warning sign of dementia, study suggests
Feeling sleepy during the day could signal a more serious issue for some groups. A new study published in the journal Neurology revealed a possible connection between daytime sleepiness in older people and dementia risk. People who lack enthusiasm for activities and feel sleepy during the day were found to have a higher risk of […]
US military judge reinstates 9/11 mastermind plea deal
Pedestrians react to the World Trade Center collapse, September 11, 2001. — Reuters A US military judge has reinstated plea agreements for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants, an official said Thursday, three months after the deals were scrapped by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The agreements — which are understood to take […]
Bank of England cuts rates but sees higher inflation after Reeves' budget
The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday for only the second time since 2020 and said future reductions were likely to be gradual, seeing higher inflation and growth after the new government’s first budget. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 8-1 to cut interest rates to 4.75% from 5%, a stronger majority than expectations […]
Swiss ‘burqa ban’ to take effect from 2025
A contentious Swiss prohibition on facial coverings in public spaces widely known as the “burqa ban” will take effect on Jan. 1, the government said on Wednesday. Narrowly passed in a 2021 referendum in neutral Switzerland, and condemned by Muslim associations, the measure was launched by the same group that organised a 2009 ban on […]
Warner Bros. Discovery adds 7.2 million Max subscribers, the streamer's largest single-quarter jump
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday its streaming platform Max added 7.2 million global subscribers in the third quarter. It marked the biggest quarterly growth for the streaming platform since its inception. Max now had 110.5 million subscribers as of Sept. 30. Warner Bros. Discovery’s flagship streaming service has […]
Biden urges Americans to ‘bring down temperature’ after Trump win
President Joe Biden urged Americans on Thursday to lower the political temperature after Donald Trump’s crushing election win over Kamala Harris, saying in a conciliatory address to the nation that he would ensure a peaceful transition of power. In a solemn speech from the White House, Biden also said the result should “lay to rest” […]
Shaboozey on breaking genre boundaries and the story behind
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song” has skyrocketed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, marking a milestone for the artist who is known for blending country and hip-hop. Shaboozey, born Collins Obinna Chibueze, has taken the music world by storm this year. Recently named to Time’s 100 Next List and nominated for two CMA Awards, […]