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India is creating a centralized platform to track cornea transplant waitlists. This initiative aims to address the shortage of cornea donations, with only 27,394 transplants performed in 2023-24 against a demand of 2 lakh. The platform will monitor eye bank performance, potentially revoking licenses from those collecting fewer than 100 corneas annually.

A dazzling fireball illuminated the early morning sky over parts of Canada and the US on November 13. The meteor, spotted around 6:30 am MST, left a trail of awe as it blazed southeast, captivating witnesses across multiple states and provinces. The American Meteor Society received numerous reports, with many capturing the spectacle on cameras.

Madhuri Dixit, one of Bollywood’s most iconic stars, married Dr. Shriram Nene, a cardiovascular surgeon from California, in 1999 at the height of her career. After her marriage, she moved to Colorado and focused on her family life, appearing in fewer films during that decade. Madhuri became a mother to two sons, Arin and Ryan,…

Ahmedabad police arrested and obtained a 10-day remand of head constable Virendrasinh Padheria for the murder of MICA student Priyanshu Jain. Padheria, a habitual offender, was apprehended in Punjab and is being investigated for his role in the crime, including locating the murder weapon.

The high court overturned a lower court’s decision to discharge a rape accused, stating that entering a hotel room with a man doesn’t imply consent for sex. The court emphasized that the survivor’s immediate distress and complaint indicated a lack of consent and ordered the trial court to proceed with charges against the accused.

The Madras high court quashed sexual harassment charges against a 20-year-old man, stating that hugging and kissing between lovers is natural and not a crime. The court acknowledged the three-year relationship and deemed the woman’s allegations, made after the man refused marriage, insufficient to constitute sexual harassment under Section 354-A(1)(i) of the IPC.

Mumbai Police investigations into the murder of former minister Baba Siddique have revealed a chilling hit list prepared by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang. Comedian Munawar Faruqui and Shraddha Walkar murder accused Aftab Poonawala were also potential targets. The gang, enraged by Faruqui’s religious remarks, planned an attack during his Delhi performance, but intelligence agencies intervened.

Elon Musk and CEO Linda Yaccarino are being lauded as major brands like IBM and Disney return to advertising on X after a nearly year-long hiatus. This follows reports of a significant drop in ad revenue attributed to concerns about brand safety under Musk’s leadership.

Goa’s Chief Minister Pramod Sawant spoke out against religious conversions disguised as healing, particularly targeting vulnerable groups. He highlighted historical attempts by colonizers to influence and convert tribal communities through education and other means. Sawant emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting tribal communities and ensuring their rights are protected.

The Bombay High Court overturned a lower court’s decision to dismiss rape charges against a man, emphasizing that a woman entering a hotel room with a man does not imply consent for sex. The court highlighted the survivor’s immediate distress and police report as evidence that the encounter was not consensual, despite the accused’s claims…