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Supreme Court has flagged the concerning trend of criminalising soured consensual relationships, ruling that a woman in a long-term extramarital affair cannot accuse the man of rape based on an alleged false promise of marriage. «There is a troubling pattern of consensual relationships turning sour and being criminalised,» the court said while quashing a seven-year-old FIR filed by Vanita S. Jadhav against Mahesh Damu Khare in Mumbai, a bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and N. Kotiswar Singh stated. The court emphasised that complaints of breach of promise to marry must be filed promptly, not after years of a continued physical relationship.

Yamuna Expressway and the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. The measures will be implemented from December 15, 2024, to February 15, 2025, aiming to address visibility and road conditions caused by fog and freezing temperatures. DCP (Traffic) Yamuna Prasad explained, “During winter, fog reduces visibility on roads, making driving difficult. Due to freezing temperatures, roads also become slippery, increasing the chances of an accident. To avoid any untoward incident, we are planning to reduce the speed limit on the Noida Expressway and Yamuna Expressway soon.”

DOCA) to quickly notify guidelines by using its powers under Section 18 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, to expedite stringent action against individuals/entities bombarding ordinary consumers with unsolicited and unwarranted business communications (UBC). “The DOCA guidelines, once issued, will cover all sources of UBC – whether through the telecom service provider channel or the OTT Communication channel — and will provide complete protection to the consumers at large,” the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi), said in an official statement Thursday. The telecom sector lobby body said the present Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulation, 2018 (TCCCPR), formulated under the TRAI Act, 1997, is an “incomplete and therefore ineffective solution,” as there are several entities in the ecosystem that are responsible for the UBC that are outside the telecom regulator’s jurisdiction.

International Cricket Council finds itself in a spot of bother as its all-powerful board meets on Friday to thrash out the long-awaited schedule of next year's Champions Trophy with an unyielding Pakistan refusing to consider the 'Hybrid' model of hosting the event despite India's refusal to play there. The meeting will be held virtually. India's decision not to send the team to Pakistan and the PCB's defiant stand in not acceding to the hybrid system have placed the future of the marquee event in balance. «At this point, the hybrid format is the best option. We hope that all the parties involved will take a wise call for the sake of the tournament. It's not good for the tournament to have it without India and Pakistan,» a source close to the development told PTI. The ICC members are trying to sell the point to the PCB that without the blue riband India vs Pakistan fixture, the Champions Trophy will lose all its sheen and, more importantly, there will be massive financial implications.

Lalit Modi, the visionary founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has disclosed that his abrupt exit from India in 2010 was triggered by life-threatening warnings from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Speaking on Raj Shamani’s Figuring Out podcast, Modi said: “I did leave the country when there was a death threat to me. There was no legal case to start with. Dawood Ibrahim made the threat to me first after IPL-1 because I was also anti-corruption. I didn’t allow any… I was a very strict anti-corruption commissioner.”

Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), an Indian-American organisation, has urged US leaders to address the rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh. In letters sent separately to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, FIIDS raised concerns about the safety of minorities, particularly Hindus, in the country. Khanderao Kand, FIIDS President, in his letter to Donald Trump, wrote, «Bangladesh is rapidly descending into a radicalised Islamic state, all under the watch of the US, the State Department, and the UN who must act now to restore democracy and protect minorities. I request not only President Biden but would urge President Trump and his transition team to give priority to restoration of peace and protect minorities in Bangladesh.» In another letter addressed to President Biden, Kand emphasised the importance of protecting vulnerable populations for Bangladesh's democratic progress. He stated, «Bangladesh's progress as a democratic and inclusive society depends on safeguarding the rights of all its citizens, including its most vulnerable populations. We trust that your leadership will champion these values and help restore hope for those who continue to face oppression and displacement.»

Bollywood movie--Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan. The other two are Hindi dubs--Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule (a Telugu original) and Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King, with the titular character voiced by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan. With the trade talking up their chances, analysts estimate these three movies have the potential to collect close to Rs1,500 crore at the box office, with Pushpa 2 accounting for as much as two-thirds of this. The film will be released on December 5, Mufasa on December 20 and Baby John on December 25. “Pushpa 2 is the most anticipated film of the year,” said Gautam Dutta, CEO, revenue and operations, PVR INOX. “With its massive fan base eagerly waiting, the film is projected to be the highest grosser of the year. We are expecting house-full shows in cinemas across India.”

Onion prices are staying firm at a five-year high as a combination of strong export demand and delayed and damaged kharif crop due to prolonged monsoon rainfall has impacted an expected fall in prices post Diwali season. Onion prices are expected to return to comfortable levels by mid-December, trade insiders said. At the benchmark Lasalgaon market in Maharashtra’s Nashik district, onions traded in the range of Rs 15/kg to Rs 53/kg on Wednesday, while the average price was Rs 40/kg. The average wholesale price of the red onion at Lasalgaon was Rs 34/kg in 2020, Rs 21/kg in 2021, Rs 20/kg in 2022 and Rs 37/kg in 2023.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru assembled a strong side in the IPL 2025 auction held on Sunday and Monday at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The franchise had retained star batter Virat Kohli for Rs 21 crore, Rajat Patidar for Rs 11 crore and uncapped pacer Yash Dayal for Rs 5 crore. They also made a few big buys in the auction, including Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood for Rs 12.5 crore, England's Liam Livingtone and Phil Salt for Rs 8.75 crore and Rs 11.50 crores. However, it was the Indian wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma who was the biggest gainer. The franchise shelled out Rs 11 crore on the finisher. He got a salary hike of 5,500 per cent — which is an IPL record by some distance. The amount he will receive in the 2025 season is 55 times more than his previous IPL salary of Rs 20 lakh. He was picked up for his base price by PBKS in the IPL 2022 mega auction and then retained him for the same price for the next two seasons.

nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat. The test, which took place on Wednesday morning off the coast of Visakhapatnam, was conducted in the Bay of Bengal. The K-4 missile, which is solid-fuelled and has a strike range of 3,500 km, was launched from the 6,000-tonne submarine, first reported by TOI.

urban demand slump, Marico CEO Saugata Gupta has a sunny forecast to make, ToI reported on November 28. Urban consumer spending will rebound after a brief decline, Gupta told the Times of India's Asmita Dey. According to Gupta, high food prices driven by food inflation are causing a temporary dip in urban demand for packaged consumer goods. He expects this trend to reverse in the next one or two quarters as food inflation stabilises. «Whenever there are bouts of high food inflation, people tend to titrate or downgrade on FMCG consumption. That's what we are witnessing but this will smoothen out soon. In a quarter or two, things should be much better with respect to urban consumption as we expect inflation to stabilise soon,» Gupta told the newspaper.

TIPS Music, Saregama India, and Zomato are capitalizing on this surge, with high-profile events featuring artists like Coldplay and Diljit Dosanjh fuelling this boom, as ticket prices for these events skyrocket up to Rs 1 lakh. The live music and concert market in India has transitioned from a niche sector to a mainstream phenomenon, thanks to a growing appetite for both international and homegrown talent, increasing disposable incomes, a growing Gen Z audience, and collaborations between event organizers and digital platforms.

Enforcement Directorate team undertaking searches in a cyber fraud linked money laundering case was allegedly attacked here on Thursday, officials said. The agency has registered a police FIR about the incident that took place at a farmhouse that was raided by ED officials in the Bijwasan area of the national capital that falls under the Kapashera police station in southwest Delhi. An Enforcement Officer (EO) suffered minor injuries during the attack. He is continuing with the searches after he was given first aid, officials said. The probe pertains to a case against the PYYPL app.

regenerative food packaging are showing the path to others. In an interaction with ET Digital, Pranay Pasricha, Brand and Marketing Head India of NSE-listed Pakka Limited, explains why energy-efficient manufacturing is essential for reducing our environmental impact and why, for Pakka, it’s not just about saving on energy costs but also about cutting carbon emissions and conserving natural resources. He also says that one of the biggest challenges for them is making sustainability more affordable for people. Edited excerpts: The Economic Times (ET): Share Pakka’s journey and how sustainability has been integrated into the company’s core mission. Pranay Pasricha (PP): Pakka’s journey has always been guided by a deep respect for the planet and the communities we work with. From the very beginning, we have focused on creating solutions that are both practical and environmentally friendly. For us, sustainability isn’t an extra step—it’s the heart of everything we do.

General Upendra Dwivedi said that while moving towards the goal of 'Viksit Bharat 2047,' the army has been able to transform the idea of Jammu and Kashmir from "terrorism to tourism." While addressing an event at Savitribai Phule Pune University on "Indian Army's Role In Securing India's Growth Story," General Dwivedi said, «We are seeking avenues to bring together capacities to support lines of effort of the nation towards the goal of 'Viksit Bharat 2047'...In J&K we have been able to transform the theme of terrorism to tourism.» «When we talk about the prosperous nation 2047, two prefixes are very important — progressive and peaceful,» General Dwivedi added.

Piyush Goyal said at a press conference on November 28. India is emerging as a quality-conscious nation now, Goyal said. India's rising impact in the emerging sectors is a result of the establishment of an inter-connected ecosystem, the minister added. The speed at which the 5G network is expanding, it will be there across the nation soon, Goyal remarked.

Nandan Nilekani, a fresh graduate from IIT Bombay, was uncertain about his career path. Having missed his graduate school entrance exam due to illness, he sought new opportunities in the rapidly growing computing sector. His search led him to Patni Computer Systems in Pune, where he had a life-changing encounter with Narayana Murthy. This meeting not only kickstarted Nilekani’s career but also laid the foundation for his pivotal role in India’s IT revolution.

Around 148 companies participated in this year's placement drive, offering roles across sectors such as consulting, technology, finance and startups. Top earners received packages up to Rs 61.8 lakh, with the top 25% of students securing an average package of Rs 43.79 lakh. The 200-strong cohort secured 10 international placements from global companies such as Talabat, Gensol and Landmark Group.

The company's first residential project, 'Kalyani LivingTree,' exemplifies its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Kalyani LivingTree is focused on sustainability, innovation, and quality and is only the beginning of this exciting new chapter. Kalyani Developers' entry into the residential sector marks a significant milestone in the company's growth journey.

General Zhang held a one-on-one meeting with Army Chief Gen Asim Munir on Wednesday, followed by delegation-level discussions. According to the statement, the engagements focused on «matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, measures for regional stability, and enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.»

Aircastle has withdrawn its insolvency case against low cost airline Spicejet before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the airline said in a press release. This comes after the two parties mutually agreed upon settlement. This is a positive turn in the airline's efforts to rebuild and strengthen ties with its partners.