⚖️ When parties know the truth, judge is on trial

The Supreme Court stated that when litigants know the truth, the judge effectively ends up on trial. Justice Vikram Nath penned the 15-page judgment regarding a dispute between a woman and her former lawyer in Maharashtra. The case involves allegations of misconduct, dating back over a decade to an accusation against a senior police officer. The woman sought ₹2 crore compensation, but the court ultimately ordered both parties to pay ₹5 lakh each in costs. Justice Nath emphasized that the court is not an auditorium for manufactured drama. ⚖️

🔥 AIMIM sacks Mirza Rahmath Baig over video leak

The AIMIM has immediately expelled Mirza Rahmath Baig from the party due to an alleged video leak controversy. This action occurred in Hyderabad, where the party's Joint Secretary S.A. Hussain Anwar confirmed the expulsion. Baig was also asked to resign from the Legislative Council, effective immediately. The party statement did not reveal any further specific details regarding the leak incident. These events surface during ongoing internal discussions within the AIMIM party circles.

⚖️ 8 sentenced to life for 2017 murder in Bengaluru

Eight individuals have been sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment in a 2017 murder case. The conviction happened in the 58th Additional City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru. The incident occurred on October 1, 2017, near Ashok Nagar Police Station limits. Harish was killed after an argument over smoking during Vijayadashami celebrations. The court also ordered a fine of ₹3.9 lakh to go to Harish’s family. ⚖️

🌍 Russia's threats vs. avoiding NATO war

Western officials suggest Vladimir Putin wants to avoid a direct military clash with NATO despite harsh rhetoric against allies. This sentiment comes amidst reports of increased pressure on Putin from domestic issues and slow progress in Ukraine. Recent threats, including targeting UK forces, are seen by officials as consistent with Russia's military doctrine. The Kremlin is expected to continue 'hybrid activity' like cyber-attacks to undermine Western resolve. Nevertheless, allies are advised to remain calm while maintaining support for Ukraine. 😥

🚨 Good touch lesson uncovers sister rape in Surat

A 'Good Touch, Bad Touch' awareness session exposed the alleged rape of two minor sisters. The incident took place in Surat, involving the 11-year-old and 14-year-old girls. The assault occurred in May while they visited their mother, who worked at a construction site in Udhna. Udhna police subsequently arrested a 56-year-old labour contractor, Piriya Valvi, on relevant charges. Medical examinations are currently underway for both victims.

🗿 Kashmir's ancient Buddhist site sees second dig phase

Excavations for the second phase of the 2,000-year-old Buddhist site at Zehanpora in Baramulla start this Saturday. J&K chief secretary Atal Dullo will inaugurate this significant archaeological project. The initial discovery was made last year by Mohamad Ajmal Shah, spurred by PM Modi's mention on Dec 28. The site initially yielded an apsidal stupa and various artifacts, suggesting a link to the Fourth Buddhist Council. Researchers believe many more structures remain beneath the ground awaiting discovery. 🗿

🚀 CM Shivakumar targets five new cities for industry growth

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar instructed officials to pinpoint five cities outside Bengaluru for industrial growth. These instructions were given during a Commerce and Industries Department review meeting in Bengaluru on Friday. The goal is to create job opportunities by offering special incentives to investors across the state. He also directed departments to speed up the single-window approval system for setting up industries. Karnataka currently ranks ninth in the NITI Aayog’s Investor-Friendly Index. 📈

🏛️ Minister Nagendra resigns, challenges BJP in people's court

Minister B. Nagendra resigned from his post as Planning and Statistics Minister on Friday. He stepped down from the D.K. Shivakumar-led Congress government in Bengaluru. Nagendra stated he had no role in the alleged scam and decided to resign as a Legislative Assembly member. He challenged the Opposition BJP to face him in a Janata Nyayalaya in the Ballari Rural constituency. He plans to tour 15 ST-reserved constituencies to work for ST candidates in upcoming elections.

🗣️ Nagendra challenges BJP to 'people's court'

Nagendra has issued a public challenge to the BJP party. This challenge was made while he was in the public domain. Specific dates and figures related to the challenge were not provided in the article. The statement implies a direct confrontation regarding political issues. He is calling for a public debate or scrutiny against the BJP. 🗣️

✨ How to add Google's Preferred Sources button

Google's new Preferred Sources embed simplifies the process of adding a publication as a preferred source for users. This feature affects what individual Google users see after selecting the publication globally. It is available for Top Stories in languages where Google Search operates. The standard button implementation is recommended because it creates less user friction than the deeplink. Publishers must first check eligibility using Google's source preferences tool.

😥 PMDD struggle: The real toll on mental health

The author shared their intense personal experience with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). This condition severely impacted their mental state while living in India. The symptoms led to extreme distress, including thoughts of self-harm. PMDD is a serious mood disorder that affects some individuals during their menstrual cycle. Doctors advise early diagnosis and treatment to manage these difficult episodes. 😥