Today in History (October 18th, 1931)
Thomas Edison was indeed a quintessential American inventor known for his immense contributions to science and technology. He held a remarkable 1,093 patents, either individually or in collaboration with others. His inventions and innovations have had a profound impact on various aspects of modern life. He was died on 18th October 1931.
Summary of Today’s News
Cannot legalise same-sex marriage, says SC Bench
In a recent decision, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court in India ruled that only the legislature has the authority to recognize or regulate same-sex marriage. The Bench argued that since there is no inherent or unqualified right to marry for same-sex couples in the absence of specific legislation, the courts should not intervene in this matter. However, the Bench could not reach a consensus on whether to provide legally recognized “civil union” status for same-sex couples, despite unanimous agreement among the judges on ending discrimination.
Kerala govt. to constitute commission for welfare of senior citizens, says Minister
The Kerala government has announced plans to establish a commission to address issues concerning the welfare of the state’s senior citizens, according to Minister of Higher Education and Social Justice, R. Bindu. This announcement was made during a function.
Demolishing the frame from outside the Constitution.
The recent events in India, where the Delhi Police conducted extensive raids on the news portal NewsClick and arrested two individuals, including its founder and Editor-in-Chief, Prabir Purkayastha, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, have raised concerns about the erosion of freedom of speech and expression. The First Information Report accused the news organization of accessing funds from pro-China elements and undermining India’s internal security through its coverage of events like the farmers’ protests.
Strengthened, human-rated rocket is ready for Gaganyaan
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is taking significant steps in its mission to send astronauts into space as part of the Gaganyaan project. They are currently preparing to test the crew escape system (CES) on October 21. This test will determine whether the CES can protect astronauts in the event of a launch vehicle malfunction and is designated as mission TVD1.
