July 11, 2024 8:27 PM

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Woman’s live-in partner cannot be prosecuted for cruelty as husband: Kerala HC

In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court stated that a woman's partner, who is not legally married, cannot be prosecuted under Section 498A of the IPC for the offence of cruelty.   The court today ruled this after quashing the proceedings against the petitioner who was the live-in partner of t...

July 11, 2024 6:46 PM

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Singaporean authorities seize over 600 kg smokeless tobacco

Singapore's law enforcement officers seized more than 600 kg of smokeless tobacco in operations conducted through May and June, according to a statement issued by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) today.     HSA and police officers attended the joint operations, and 27 offenders are assisting...

July 11, 2024 6:45 PM

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US sees second-hottest June on record amid heatwaves

The United States saw the second-hottest June in its 130-year record, with the average temperature reaching 22.1 degrees Celsius, 3.4 degrees above the long-term average, the country's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported.   The month was marked by severe weather incidents...