The Supreme Court has urged the Centre to consider amending the law to allow rape survivors to terminate pregnancies beyond 20 weeks, stating that no time limit should apply in such cases. The court emphasized the need for the law to evolve with time, highlighting the lasting trauma faced by survivors.
DRDO and Navy Conduct Maiden Salvo Launch of Anti-Ship Missiles
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully carried out the first-ever salvo launch of indigenous NASM-SR anti-ship missiles from a helicopter off the Odisha coast. Two missiles were fired in quick succession over the Bay of Bengal, meeting all objectives using tracking systems from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.
Rajnath Singh: India Halted Op Sindoor on Its Own Terms
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India halted Operation Sindoor voluntarily and on its own terms, asserting readiness for a prolonged conflict. He rejected Pakistan's 'nuclear bluff' and reiterated that there will be no distinction between terrorists and their sponsors.
Supreme Court Reserves Order on Pawan Khera's Anticipatory Bail
The Supreme Court reserved its order on the anticipatory bail plea of Congress leader Pawan Khera, who argued that it was 'not necessary to humiliate him by arrest' in the passport row case linked to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. Khera's counsel stated custodial interrogation was unnecessary.
Trump Shares Map Renaming Strait of Hormuz, Says Blockade Could Last Months
US President Donald Trump shared a modified map renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the 'Strait of Trump' and claimed the US naval blockade on Iran could continue for months. The blockade has pushed global oil prices higher, while Iran rejected US claims of economic damage and signalled it would not negotiate its nuclear programme unless the blockade is lifted.
