Pradeep Rai elected Supreme Court Bar Association president; replaces advocate Vikas Singh

Senior advocate Pradeep Rai won the Supreme Court Bar Association presidential election. He secured 822 votes, succeeding Vikas Singh as the new president. Rahul Kaushik was elected vice-president, and Pragya Baghel became the secretary. The Chief Justice of India congratulated the new office-bearers on Wednesday. They will now lead the association following the recent elections.

In 2012, this Delhi passenger boarded a train with an RAC ticket but had to travel standing: What happened and why Railways was ordered to pay compensation

A passenger faced travel issues after his RAC ticket status changed to waitlisted. He was not informed about this change until reaching the railway station. The consumer commission ruled Indian Railways was deficient in service. Compensation was awarded for mental agony and harassment suffered by the passenger. This case highlights the importance of timely communication…

Bhubaneswar cab, auto drivers’ stir: 113 arrested after violence, 354 vehicles seized

Odisha Police arrested 113 individuals for alleged involvement in protest violence. Another sixty detained protesters were released on bonds for good behavior. Police seized 354 vehicles and registered seven FIRs concerning the disturbances. The state transport authority is suspending permits of auto-rickshaws used to block roads. This action is independent of any ongoing criminal or…

New CBFC rules tighten as Rule 33 change removes post-certification flexibility for filmmakers on cuts, additions, and runtime changes after certification; the change takes effect from August 10 – Report

Filmmakers are now required to present final versions of their films for certification. The introduction of rule thirty-three means that no changes can be made once a film is certified. This regulation poses a challenge for producers looking to edit down their films. Additionally, modifications like adding subtitles after certification are prohibited, as the Central…

Rajinikanth’s ‘Dharman’ villain revealed: THIS young Telugu actor to lock horns with Superstar actor

Excitement is building around Rajinikanth’s upcoming Tamil film Dharman. Reports suggest that Ram Pothineni, a popular Telugu actor, may step into the role of the antagonist. This collaboration is set to result in a thrilling showdown between the two stars. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and featuring music by Anirudh Ravichander, the film will also see…

Oldest evidence of life on Earth has been discovered in India: A 3.4 billion-year-old layered rock shows signs of microbial life

Recent discoveries in India have unveiled biological traces that date back approximately 3.5 billion years, indicating a significantly ancient origin of life on Earth. Researchers have confirmed the presence of photosynthetic activity and intricate metabolic processes within these samples, which originated from environments close to underwater hydrothermal vents. This remarkable finding represents the oldest known…

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar to employees: Stop worrying about Anthropic; there is a chance they pull off the cover from …

The CFO of OpenAI recently announced that a public offering is anticipated by 2027, emphasizing that this IPO represents a significant fundraising achievement rather than a final destination. She responded to worries regarding competitor Anthropic, which may go public sooner. OpenAI has shown impressive revenue growth and user engagement, though recent departures of key executives…