Death Penalty Report 2025: High Acquittal Rates Raise Concerns

A new report reveals trial courts imposed 128 death sentences in 2025, but appellate courts overturned most, with the Supreme Court not confirming a single death sentence from 2023-2025. The study highlights serious reliability concerns in capital cases.

Uber to Pay $8.5M in Sexual Assault Bellwether Trial

A federal jury in Phoenix has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million in compensatory damages to a woman who was sexually assaulted by a driver. This bellwether trial could set precedent for thousands of similar consolidated lawsuits against the ride-hailing gia

Salem Land Fraud: Sub-Registrar, 8 Others Booked

A sub-registrar and eight others in Salem have been booked for allegedly duping a landowner and fraudulently registering 10,000 sq ft of his land in a friend's name, leading to a swift sale.

UNM Foundation to Design SG Road Service Lanes for Free

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has appointed the UNM Foundation to plan and design service lanes along SG Road from Sanathal Circle to Gandhinagar at no cost, enhancing urban infrastructure development.

Rajasthan HC Slams ACB Over Delayed IT Tender Probe

The Rajasthan High Court expressed serious concern over the Anti-Corruption Bureau's delayed investigation into alleged irregularities in IT department tenders, demanding a progress report by February 23.

Bengaluru Women-Only Auto Service Launching February 14

A new women-only auto-rickshaw service is set to debut in Bengaluru on February 14, 2026, following a successful pilot with 17 trips in January. Initial hours will be 6 am to midnight, with potential 24-hour expansion based on demand.

Women-Only Auto Service Launching in Bengaluru Feb 14

A new women-only auto-rickshaw service is set to launch in Bengaluru on February 14, 2026, following a successful pilot with 17 trips in January. Initial hours will be 6 am to midnight, with potential 24-hour operation based on demand.

India's Energy Diversification Strategy Amid US Oil Claims

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlights India's focus on diversifying energy sources in response to US President Trump's remarks on Russian oil imports, while noting progress in India-US trade and critical mineral cooperation.

Tirupur Man Kills Cousin in Lodge Over Property Dispute

A 36-year-old man was arrested in Tirupur for murdering his 40-year-old cousin at a lodge. The crime stemmed from a long-standing dispute over ancestral property, with the suspect luring the victim under false pretenses.

Ahmedabad Slaughterhouse Relocation Plan Scrapped

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has withdrawn a Rs 32 crore proposal to relocate a slaughterhouse from the Walled City to the outskirts, following objections from BJP legislators and civic leaders.

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