Nationwide Truck Drivers' Protest Emerges Against Stringent Hit-and-Run Law

On January 1, 2024, commercial vehicle drivers, including those operating trucks and tankers, brought several states to a standstill, protesting against a provision in the new penal law concerning hit-and-run road accident cases. The Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, set to replace the Indian Penal Code, introduced a stern measure, imposing up to a 10-year jail term and a ₹7 lakh fine on drivers responsible for a serious road accident who flee the scene without notifying the authorities.

The protest unfolded as truck drivers voiced their concerns about the potential ramifications of the new law. The provision targeting hit-and-run incidents has sparked a nationwide movement among commercial vehicle operators, leading to road

The Portuguese Expedition of 1519 Unveiling Earth's Circumnavigation and the Birth of the International Date Line

Mapping the World, Taming Time, The Legacy of the 1519 Portuguese Expedition

Introduction

In the annals of maritime history, the Portuguese expedition of 1519 stands as a testament to human curiosity, bravery, and the relentless pursuit of exploration. Embarking on a journey that would redefine our understanding of the world, a caravan of 270 men set sail on five ships, determined to circumnavigate the Earth. Little did they know that their three-year odyssey would not only shape the course of history but also unravel a peculiar phenomenon - the time difference between their log dates and the actual dates.

The Expedition

In the year 1519, five Portuguese ships under the command of Ferdinand Magellan set out on an unprecedented expedition to circumnavigate the Earth. The crew, comprising 270 men, faced numerous challenges as they navigated uncharted waters, battled treacherous storms, and encountered unknown territories. Magellan himself did not live to see the completion of the journey, as he perished in

USC Women's Basketball Faces First Defeat in Crosstown Showdown Against UCLA

No. 6 USC Falls to No. 2 UCLA in Historic Battle of Undefeated Top-10 Rivals

In a historic clash of crosstown rivals, the No. 6 USC women's basketball team suffered its first loss of the season, succumbing to No. 2 UCLA in a hard-fought 71-64 battle at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion. The sold-out crowd witnessed an intense showdown between the undefeated top-10 teams, marking the first meeting