Tue Jul 08 12:53:42 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text and a rewritten version as a news article:

**Summary:**

The text provides a snapshot of various publications and newsletters from The Hindu on July 8, 2025, ranging from international and national affairs to technology, science, health, and books. It also details a specific news item from Tirunelveli, India, where a 65-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl under the POCSO Act. The Superintendent of Police highlighted the district’s success in securing convictions in POCSO cases.

**News Article:**

**Elderly Man Sentenced to Life for Sexually Assaulting Minor in Tirunelveli**

**TIRUNELVELI, INDIA – July 8, 2025** – A special court in Tirunelveli has sentenced 65-year-old Muthukutti to life imprisonment for the sexual assault of a minor girl in 2018. The conviction comes under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

According to the prosecution, Muthukutti, a resident of Odaimarichan, committed the crime within the Mukkudal police station limits. Following a complaint filed by the victim’s mother, police arrested Muthukutti.

Special Court Judge Suresh Kumar handed down the life sentence and imposed a fine of ₹10,000. Furthermore, the judge directed the government to provide ₹3 lakh as compensation to the victim.

Superintendent of Police N. Silambarasan praised the successful prosecution, stating, “We’ve ensured the conviction of 25 persons in as many POCSO cases in Tiruenlveli district in 2025 alone. Of this, a history-sheeter has been awarded 25 years imprisonment, thanks to the strong case presented by the police during the trial.”

This conviction marks another significant victory in the district’s efforts to protect children from sexual abuse. The Hindu offers a range of content including world affiars, local news, and a range of newsletters in the technology, science and health sectors.

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