‘Victim married accused, didn’t view act as crime..’: SC uses special powers to avoid sentencing man in POCSO case

The Supreme Court used Article 142 to avoid sentencing a man convicted under POCSO, citing the victim’s emotional bond and the failure of the legal system.
Texas is about to ban THC products. Here’s what to know.

The ban aims to remove products — made legal through a 2019 loophole — that provide a similar high to marijuana and are easily accessible to the general public.
Texas lawmakers push to regulate AI in government and the tech industry

As the state seeks to put guardrails around the fast-growing technology, some critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough to protect citizens while industry worries about stifling innovation.
Senate panel begins negotiations with the House over how to scrap the STAAR test

The Senate’s rewrite of House Bill 4 reflects a gap in what the chambers want to see out of the new state assessment and the performance ratings that largely hinge on its results.
ISRO Chief V Narayanan declares 2025 as ‘Gaganyaan’ year, says first mission with ‘Vyommitra’ robot to be launched on…

The Gaganyaan Programme, approved in December 2018, envisages human spaceflight to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and establishing technologies required for a long-term Indian human space exploration endeavour. V Narayanan was speaking at an event in Kolkata on Thursday.
What will Indian students at Harvard University do now? They can avoid deportation and still stay in US if they…

The academic session of the Indian students at the Harvard University will be disrupted, they will find it almost next to impossible to get admitted to another US university of the same reputation. Will they be deported?
China dominated this sector for a decade, India now set to take lead in…, reason is…

This change is driven by India’s fast-growing economy, urbanisation, and heavy investments in infrastructure, which are increasing the need for transport and energy.
Delhi roads to be free of traffic jams due to broken buses as DTC introduces THIS 15-minute rule

At least 100-123 buses break down daily, especially in areas like ISBT Kashmere Gate, Minto Bridge, Sarai Kale Khan, ITO, AIIMS Flyover, and Dhaula Kuan.
‘Most notorious terrorists operating in broad daylight’: EAM Jaishankar slams Pakistan for nurturing terrorism

In an interview with Dutch daily de Volkskrant, EAM Jaishankar referred to the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and stated that the Pakistani military leadership holds extreme religious views.
Texas Legislature nearing final approval of $8.5 billion school funding package

The Senate gave initial approval to the legislation. After one more vote, it heads to the House, where leaders say it will pass.