A special POCSO court in Villupuram sentenced K Rajendran to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl with intellectual disability. The survivor was awarded Rs 4 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
Israeli forces neutralized two armed terrorists attempting to infiltrate from Lebanon. The IDF confirms the incident near the 'Yellow Line'. Read the full details.
Gagandeep Pejatta, 56, alleges a Winnipeg family and a real estate broker exploited his intellectual disability in damaging property deals. Read the full story of the lawsuit.
Maharashtra mandates uniform Disha curriculum for children with intellectual disabilities from 2026-27. Standardised handbooks, workbooks, and a central portal to track progress will be implemented.
A family of four from Thanjavur, including an elderly couple and their two daughters with intellectual disabilities, died by suicide at Yatri Nivas in Srirangam. Police found a note citing parental anxiety. Read the full report.
US military kills four in a strike on a drug trafficking vessel in the Pacific. Congress rejects moves to limit President Trump's authority to target cartels. Details inside.
India's patent applications crossed 1.1 lakh in FY25, a 20% jump, with domestic innovators driving 62% of filings. IPR growth signals a robust R&D surge. Read more.
AIC-Pinnacle Forum hosts the National IP Yatra in Pune on Dec 19 & 20. The event aims to build IPR awareness for MSMEs & startups, focusing on a developed India by 2047. Learn to protect your innovations.
India and the European Patent Office strengthen ties, emphasizing the crucial role of patents in the deep tech era for innovation and economic growth. Discover the key insights from EPO's Roberta Romano-Götsch.
Security forces intensify search for 3 terrorists in Udhampur forest after SOG constable Amjad Ali Khan's martyrdom. IGP confirms escape routes sealed. Latest updates.
Security forces launch a major search operation in Udhampur's Basantgarh after terrorists are spotted. Villagers evacuated, area cordoned off. Latest updates on the Jammu and Kashmir security situation.
Punjab Police, with central agencies, arrested two BKI terrorists in Mumbai. Sajan Masih and Sukhdev Kumar, linked to Pakistan-based Rinda, were involved in grenade attacks and murders. Read the full operation details.
Shocking drone footage captures the final moments of a terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach during Hanukkah. 16 killed, over 40 wounded. Details inside.
AIC-Pinnacle Forum hosts the National IP Yatra in Pune on Dec 19-20. Free event aims to build IPR awareness for MSMEs & startups, featuring top experts. Register now!
A recent Delhi High Court order in the Novo Nordisk vs Dr Reddy's case highlights the complexities of Indian patent litigation. We examine the system's challenges and the push for specialized IP courts.
Delhi's nightlife gets a brainy twist as bar lectures move complex talks from classrooms to pubs. Discover how this trend fosters community and makes knowledge accessible. Read more!
US military kills four in Pacific drug-trafficking strike. Lawmakers scrutinize separate incident involving survivors, raising legal and ethical questions over counter-narcotics campaign.
Top industry leaders urge for stronger collaboration between government, industry & academia to leverage India's semiconductor and intellectual property initiatives for global leadership.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ignites controversy with a prayer excluding 'narco-terrorists' at a Pentagon event, as he faces scrutiny over a deadly 'double tap' strike. Read the full details and reactions.
BSF warns of increased infiltration attempts from Pakistan before winter. Over 100 terrorists are positioned at 69 launchpads, using new routes to evade detection. Read the full security alert.
Indian startups filed 13,089 patents since 2021, but only 2,174 were granted. Experts reveal a focus on optics over innovation. Discover the four forces driving this trend and what India must change.
A Kolkata sessions court has sentenced five Bangladeshi nationals to life imprisonment for plotting terror attacks in India. Read the full details of the case and convictions.
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Mahmood Madani clarifies his remarks on jihad, stressing it's about self-improvement and fighting injustice, not violence. He warns against terms like 'love jihad'.
Pakistan's military eliminated seven TTP terrorists in North Waziristan operations targeting 'khawarij'. Details on the counter-terrorism action here.
Gujarat Council on Science & Technology (GUJCOST) filed a record 217 patents in one day, boosting innovation in robotics, AI, and automation. Minister Arjun Modhwadia launched the 'Let's Talk IP' initiative.
The 'Kill Them All' directive in the Caribbean strike isn't an aberration but a revelation of America's long-standing foreign policy instinct, contrasting sharply with fictional ideals of due process.
Megyn Kelly's brutal comments on alleged drug traffickers and the controversial US 'double tap' strikes in the Caribbean stir a war crime debate. Read the full story.
Chennai's Institute of Mental Health trains 18 patients with intellectual disabilities for the state para athletic meet. Discover their rigorous daily routine and inspiring goals.
Karoline Leavitt's fiery address exposes a $1 billion fraud scheme and warns of terrorists within US borders. Calls for urgent immigration reform. Watch her full remarks.
Delhi Police dismantles Pakistan-backed gangster-turned-terror module, arresting three terrorists in major security operation. Details on the bust and ongoing investigations.