Today in History (August 29th, 2005)
On this day, August 29, in 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. Gulf Coast, devastating the area, particularly New Orleans, which faced catastrophic flooding after its levees were breached the following day.
Summary of Today’s News
Counter mindset that sees women as less capable: Murmu.
President Droupadi Murmu declared “enough is enough,” calling for India to confront the rising issue of crimes against women. She emphasized the need to combat the mindset that views women as less capable and highlighted the importance of removing obstacles to their freedom from fear. In her article “Women’s Safety: Enough is Enough,” she expressed outrage over the August 9 rape and murder of a junior doctor, stressing that no civilized society should tolerate such atrocities.
Bail the norm, jail is exception even in PMLA cases, says SC
The Supreme Court ruled that bail is the default and jail the exception, even in money laundering cases. A Bench led by Justice K.V. Viswanathan emphasized the importance of individual liberty and valid legal procedures. This judgment granted relief to Prem Prakash, an aide to Jharkhand’s Chief Minister, in an illegal mining case. The court clarified that Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act should not make bail nearly impossible, reaffirming that bail must be granted if specific conditions are met.
Deepfake is going to be a serious menace: HC
The Delhi High Court acknowledged that deepfake technology is becoming a significant societal issue and urged the Centre to take action. Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela made these remarks while reviewing two petitions regarding the lack of regulation on deepfakes in India. Deepfakes use AI to alter images and videos, potentially leading to misuse. The court expressed concern over the realistic fake media created by this technology, which can falsely portray individuals.
Bengal to pass Bill to ensure death penalty for rape, says Mamata.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the Assembly will meet next week to pass a Bill imposing capital punishment for convicted rapists, following public outrage over the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. The Bill will be sent to Governor C.V. Ananda Bose for approval, though Banerjee anticipates possible rejection. She criticized the BJP, urged resident doctors to return to work, and hinted at revising her party’s slogan amid criticisms of her government’s crime response.
