Beggar Exempted From Spousal Maintenance, Bomb Hoax Hits Delhi Schools, Meteor Sighting Puzzles NCR

Lead A Kerala High Court ruled today that a destitute man cannot be compelled to pay maintenance to his wife, over 100 Delhi schools received bomb threats later declared hoaxes, and residents across Delhi-NCR reported a fiery streak in the night sky on September 20, 2025.

Nut Graf These events-from judicial intervention and security scares to an unexpected astronomical display-underscore India’s simultaneous confrontation with social justice, public safety, and cosmic curiosity.

Judiciary Developments

Kerala High Court Verdict The Kerala High Court held that a court has no power to force a beggar to pay maintenance, directing instead that the state ensure destitute spouses receive basic necessities such as food and clothing. Polygamy Maintenance Guidance In a separate order, the same bench observed that a Muslim man unable to support multiple wives cannot legally maintain more than one spouse, reinforcing that financial capacity underpins maintenance claims.

Security Scares

Bomb Threat Hoax in Delhi Schools More than 100 schools across the national capital received anonymous bomb threats on Saturday morning. Authorities conducted thorough searches before declaring the warnings hoaxes, reassuring parents and staff of student safety. Bengaluru Road Protests Simultaneously, residents protesting over pothole-ridden roads in Bengaluru clashed briefly with police, who urged demonstrators to disperse, highlighting growing civic frustration with urban infrastructure.

Public Spectacle

Meteor or Space Debris? Shortly after midnight, Delhi-NCR locals reported spotting a bright, fiery streak traversing the sky. Officials are investigating whether the phenomenon was a natural meteor shower or discarded space debris reentering Earth’s atmosphere.

Infrastructure Boost

Mumbai Cruise Terminal Inauguration Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mumbai Cruise Terminal on Saturday under the ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’ programme, laying the foundation for development projects worth over ₹34,200 crore aimed at enhancing port infrastructure and maritime connectivity.