Digest for 04 November, 2025
Speeding Dumper Truck Kills at Least 13, Injures 10 in Jaipur
A dumper truck, allegedly driven by an intoxicated driver, ploughed into at least 17 vehicles in Jaipur’s Harmada area, killing 13 people and injuring 10 others. The horrific chain collision occurred over a 300-metre stretch near Loha Mandi. Eyewitnesses described a devastating scene with mangled vehicles and bodies strewn across the road. The driver was apprehended by locals and handed over to the police. The Prime Minister's Office has announced an ex gratia payment for the victims' families.
Supreme Court Vows to Tackle 'Digital Arrest' Scams That Extorted Over ₹3,000 Crore
The Supreme Court has expressed shock over the scale of 'digital arrest' cybercrime, where fraudsters impersonating officials have allegedly extorted over ₹3,000 crore from victims nationwide. Taking suo motu cognizance of the issue after an elderly couple was defrauded of ₹1.05 crore, the court vowed to deal with these crimes with an "iron hand." It is considering a CBI probe and will issue stringent directives to strengthen agencies and prevent the erosion of public trust in digital governance.
Law Students Cannot Be Barred From Exams Over Low Attendance, Rules Delhi High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court has ruled that law colleges cannot bar students from taking examinations due to a lack of minimum attendance. The ruling came during a case related to the 2016 suicide of a law student who was debarred for low attendance. The court directed the Bar Council of India to re-evaluate its mandatory attendance norms, suggesting they are too stringent and should credit activities like moot courts, and that they cannot lead to mental trauma.
US to Resume Nuclear Testing, Citing Tests by Pakistan and China
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States plans to resume testing its nuclear weapons for the first time since 1992. He justified the decision by stating that rival powers, including Russia, China, North Korea, and Pakistan, are already conducting their own tests, some of which are not publicly acknowledged. The move signals a significant shift in U.S. nuclear policy and could escalate geopolitical tensions, particularly in South Asia, by heightening the arms race narrative in the region.
Maldives Becomes First Country to Implement Generational Tobacco Ban
Maldives has become the first country in the world to enact a generational tobacco ban, making it illegal to sell tobacco or vaping products to anyone born after January 1, 2007. The landmark public health legislation, which took effect on November 1, applies to both citizens and visitors. President Mohamed Muizzu stated the policy is part of a broader effort to promote healthier lifestyles. The move follows a similar law proposed in New Zealand that was later repealed.