Today in History (October 28th, 1886)
On October 28, 1886, U.S. President Grover Cleveland officially dedicated the Statue of Liberty. The statue, a gift from the people of France to the United States, stands on Bedloe’s Island, which was later renamed Liberty Island, in Upper New York Bay. The Statue of Liberty has since become a symbol of freedom and democracy and is one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States.
Summary of Today’s News
Dark pattern sales by airlines, online agents deemed ‘cybercrime’
The Ministry of Civil Aviation in India has taken action following complaints about practices by airlines and online travel agents that allegedly trick consumers into making unintended purchases, such as paying for seats, during the flight booking process. The “dark patterns,” a term used to describe practices where entities subtly encourage consumers to purchase products they didn’t intend to buy.
Merely liking a post not an offence under IT Act: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that liking a post on social media platforms like Facebook or X (formerly Twitter) does not constitute an offense under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act. Section 67 of the IT Act pertains to the publishing or transmitting of obscene or sexually explicit content.
Vikram kicked up 2 tonnes of lunar dust, say scientist
The Chandrayaan-3 mission’s lander module, Vikram, generated an “ejecta halo” on the lunar surface when it made a historic soft touchdown on the moon’s south pole on August 23, 2023, according to a new study. Scientists from the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) estimate that approximately 2.06 tonnes of lunar regolith were ejected and displaced over an area of 108.4 square meters around the landing site.
Pursue all legal, political options in Qatar case, say experts
After a Qatari court sentenced eight Indian naval veterans to death, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is awaiting the detailed judgment in the case, while experts suggest India should pursue various avenues to secure their return. He also mentioned a 2015 agreement on the transfer of sentenced prisoners that could be invoked. Moreover, leveraging India’s strategic ties with Qatar through defense agreements and training opportunities could be explored to address this sensitive issue.
