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Mumbai on High Alert After Lashkar-e-Jihadi Bomb Threat

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Bomb Threat Amid Ganesh Visarjan Festivities Mumbai Police announced a high alert on Friday after receiving a chilling threat from an organization called Lashkar-e-Jihadi . The caller claimed that 34 “human bombs” carrying 400 kg of RDX had been planted across the city in 34 vehicles to cause blasts capable of “shaking the entire city.” The timing of the threat coincided with the Ganesh Visarjan processions on the eve of Anant Chaturdashi , when lakhs of devotees gather across Mumbai for the immersion of idols, heightening public safety concerns. Details of the Threat Call The threat call was received on the traffic police helpline , where the caller further claimed that the planned explosions would kill one crore people . Following the message, police across Maharashtra intensified security checks and monitoring in sensitive locations. Recent Pattern of Hoax Threats in Mumbai This latest development follows a series of bomb threat hoaxes in Mumbai over the past few months...

Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Appeal Against Madras High Court Order on Watching Child Porn

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Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Appeal Against Madras High Court Order on Watching Child Porn The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on an appeal challenging the ruling of the Madras High Court, which stated that downloading and possessing child pornography is not considered a crime. This decision has sparked significant debate and concern regarding the legal framework surrounding such offenses. Bench's Consideration and Verdict Reservation A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala heard arguments from both parties before reserving the verdict. The court has allowed the parties involved to submit written submissions by Monday, indicating the complexity and importance of the case. Appeal and High Court Ruling The appeal was filed by NGOs Just Rights for Children Alliance and Bachpan Bachao Andolan against the Madras High Court's ruling in January. The High Court's decision essentially stated that simply downloading and watching c...