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The court observed that the Act was formulated to protect children under the age of eighteen years from sexual exploitation.In its observation, the court said that the POCSO Act has nowadays become a tool of exploitation of adolescents and stressed that the fact of consensual relationship borne out of love should be of consideration while granting bail in such cases.It further said that it would amount to the perversity of justice if the statement of the victim in such cases is ignored, and the accused is left to suffer behind jail.The observations were pronounced by Justice Krishan Pahal while granting…

The rules include a clause that Ukrainian companies which sell certain foodstuffs abroad have to register as agricultural exporters within government agencies, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a resolution published on the government website.The requirements will apply to the exporters of wheat, corn, barley, oilseeds and some other products.According to the new rules, only companies that have no tax debts and are not involved in bankruptcy court procedures could be registered as verified foodstuffs exporters.The rules, effective till December 31, 2024, are aimed at preventing law violations in the export of agricultural goods.Ukraine exported more than 67 million tons of…

Italian civil protection officials on Wednesday said that two thunderstorm systems would be moving over the country this week, resulting in red alerts for flooding in the northeastern regions of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia. Orange alerts have been issued across large parts of northwestern and central Italy, including Milan, Xinhua news agency reported.The coming thunderstorms are likely to spark floods that could close roads, interrupt commercial and passenger sea transport, and damage crops. The forecast comes after several days of heavy rainfall over much of northern Italy.Additionally, the canal city of Venice has been repeatedly threatened by sea levels…

“I just did not want the film to be preachy. It is paramount that art precipitates a dialogue and does not give ‘answers’. It was important for me to take a very subtle route, a very human approach,” he tells IANS.’Aattam’ revolves around a theatre group with a lone woman member who faces sexual abuse and how the group reacts and the changes in the reaction as the movie progresses. Traversing greys, nothing is in black and white, there are no perfect or imperfect characters. The movie questions — what happens to justice in the face of personal benefit.He stresses…

The White House announced Biden’s decision in a press release published Wednesday.Campbell, 66, currently serves as deputy assistant to the president and coordinator for Indo-Pacific affairs on the National Security Council, Xinhua news agency reported.Referred to in Washington jargon as the “Asia czar”, Campbell was deeply involved in the formation of US policies toward Asia during previous administrations as well, playing an instrumental role, for example, in helping craft former President Barack Obama’s “pivot to Asia” strategy when he served as assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs between 2009 and 2013.Prior, Campbell held the position of…

Since February 2022, at least 561 landmine incidents have occurred in Ukraine, also injuring 571 others, the State Special Transport Service said on Facebook on Wednesday, Xinhua news agency reported.Most of the incidents happened on farmland fields, roads, yards and forests, it said.According to the Ukrainian government, about 174,000 square km of the country’s territory is potentially littered with landmines and other unexploded ordnance.–IANSint/sha

Yogesh discovers profound joy in unravelling the mysteries of the past. On his fascination with exploring historical monuments, Yogesh shared: “Ever since my school days, I have been enchanted by history and ancient places. When I read about palaces and forts, I’d imagine visiting them someday. Back then, I couldn’t, being young and limited. But now, I’m chasing that dream.” “When I travel, I make sure to visit historic sites. These trips have deepened my connection to ancient traditions, offering a glimpse into bygone lifestyles. Exploring various cultures during these journeys, I feel connected to my heritage, believing history makes…

Donald Trump Jr, an executive vice president at the Trump Organization, is the first member of the Trump family to testify in the case, Xinhua news agency reported.New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused the former president, his adult children and a handful of their family businesses of inflating their assets by billions of US dollars to secure better loan terms.During the trial, Donald Trump Jr said that he and his younger brother, Eric Trump, largely took over management of the company after their father assumed the presidency in 2017, but he denied any wrongdoing in the case.Donald Trump…

“The SP is prepared to contest all 80 LS seats in UP if INDIA partnership with the Congress stays, the SP would contest no less than 65 seats,” he said at a party meeting.The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is an opposition front announced by the leaders of 28 parties to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections against the ruling BJP.In Uttar Pradesh, the INDIA bloc has four constituents – SP, Congress, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) and Apna Dal (K).“The SP is fully capable of defeating the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in UP single-handedly and had there not been…

The ‘Old Town Road’ singer recreated the late Rock legend’s iconic looks. He posted seven different looks to his Instagram account, with both in-feed posts and Stories, reports ‘People’ magazine. The Grammy winner shared an Instagram Reel to his Story, where he impersonates the famous Rock ‘n Roll singer during his interview on BBC’s Late Night Line-Up to promote his 1972 Wembley Stadium performance. As per ‘People’, in the first Instagram post, Lil Nas X, 24, shared five different looks, with his photo and pics of his inspiration following. “lil richard x… this man created rock and roll and doesn’t…