One Direction star Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. 

​One Direction star Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.  

India accused Canada of hypocrisy regarding freedom of speech after Canada blocked an Australian publication, Australia Today, for highlighting Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar’s criticisms of Canada. India also stated Canada failed to provide security for Indian consular camps despite increased threats against Indian diplomats, leading to the cancellation of some camps.

The Supreme Court of India overturned a High Court ruling that dismissed a sexual assault case against a teacher based on a compromise with the student’s family. The Supreme Court emphasized that such crimes are against society and cannot be quashed through settlements. The court stressed the gravity of the offense, especially given its occurrence in a school setting, and highlighted the importance of justice for the victim.