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Sri Lanka's BRICS membership application not rejected: Foreign Ministry

\"Pending requests for membership from many countries, including Sri Lanka, will be considered by BRICS member countries in due course,\" the statement added.

Iran's Foreign Minister calls US claims of plot against Trump 'fabricated'

Araghchi said on Saturday that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons and criticized the US narrative. \"Now, with another election, a new scenario is fabricated with the same goal: as a killer does not exist in reality.

Amid economic struggles in China, police seizes assets, targets business owners

Posts circulating on social media reveal that police across China have been targeting private business owners, freezing assets, and demanding money in return for releasing funds as per a report in the Voice of America.

Bangladesh's interim govt to seek Interpol support to repatriate Hasina

Hasina and her party leaders face accusations of ordering brutal suppression of the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement, resulting in numerous casualties during the July-August protests.

QATAR SUSPENDS MEDIATION IN ISRAEL-HAMAS TALKS, CITING 'LACK OF GOOD FAITH': REPORT

Qatar has suspended its role as a mediator in the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas after concluding that both sides are \"no longer negotiating in good faith,\" CNN reported.

Awami League leader files complaint against B'Desh Chief Adviser in International Criminal Court

A complaint was filed against the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh interim government, Muhammad Yunus, and 61 others, under Article 15 of the Rome Statute at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Netherlands.

Guru Nanak Jayanti: Pak issues 3,000 visas to Indian Sikhs

Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued more than 3,000 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to attend the birthday celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev from November 14-23.

Supreme Court issues notice to Delhi Tree Authority and officers: 'What procedure followed in tree felling?'

The Supreme Court in the case MC Mehta versus The Union Of India And Ors observed and has issued notice to the Tree Authority and the Tree Officers who are being appointed under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, in a petition filed seeking to prevent the Delhi government in order to permit tree felling under the Act without prior permission from the court.

SC: LIS PENDENS DOCTRINE KICKS IN WHEN PETITION IS FILED AND NOT WHEN COURT ISSUED NOTICE; IT APPLIES EVEN IF PETITION WAS IN DEFECT

The bench comprising of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra was hearing the present matter.

Delhi High Court: Cannot approve MCD not paying wages, retiral benefits to its employees; if they default must suffer interest

The Delhi High Court in the case Municipal Corporation of Delhi Versus Bijender Singh observed and has stated that it can never be an approver to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, MCD for not paying wages or retiral benefits to its employees.

Punjab and Haryana High Court closes contempt case against 274 followers of self-styled Godman Rampal for criticising judge

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case observed and has accepted an unconditional apology from over 274 followers of self-styled godman Sant Rampal in a suo motu proceeding initiated in 2019.

Punjab and Haryana High Court seeks data on challans issued to females riding two-wheelers without helmet including Sikh women not wearing turban

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Court on its own motion v. Chandigarh Administration & Ors. observed wherein the court has sought data from Governments of Punjab, Haryana and U.T., Chandigarh about the number of challans issued to females driving or pillion-riding two-wheeler vehicles without head-gear.

Delhi High Court to Centre: Take policy decision on guidelines for foreigners with criminal cases and expired Indian visas

The Delhi High Court in the case Court On Its Own Motion v State observed and has asked the Union Government to take a policy decision as to whether certain guidelines ought to be framed at national level in respect of foreigners against whom criminal cases are lodged and whose Indian visas have expired.

KAMAL NATH POISED FOR KEY ROLE IN CONGRESS

Amidst intense speculation about senior leader Kamal Nath getting an important role in the Congress, a section of the media, perhaps at the behest of his detractors within his own party, put out news that the former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister was all set to join the BJP.

KAMALA HARRIS'S CAMPAIGN STRUGGLES AND THE HIDDEN POWER OF INSTITUTIONS

The recent loss of Kamala Harris in her campaign has ignited discussions that extend beyond policy debates, focusing instead on the structural and external factors that may have influenced public opinion.

Hyderabad: A beautiful, healthy and efficient city

When the improvement schemes now suggested are carried out and the city equips herself with clean houses, flush-down lavatories, dustless roads, paved footpaths, wider bridges and a plentiful supply of open spaces, parks and gardens and public monuments, she will be able to hold her head high among her sister cities in India.

ITI Ltd gets orders worth Rs 4,559 cr

With this, ITI Limited has emerged as the lowest bidder for three packages taking the total order value to Rs 4,559 crores, the company informed stock exchanges in a filing on Sunday.

EPFO clears audit Backlog, pushes reforms ahead of 72nd Foundation Day

Labour Secretary and Chairperson of Executive Committee, Central Board, Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), Sumita Dawra, presided over the 109th Meeting of the Executive Committee this week in the national capital.

Odisha startup launches autonomous drone service

An Odisha-based startup Bon V Aero has launched a fully autonomous logistics drone service called Air Orca.

FMCG brands drive premiumisation amid inflation

Despite persistent inflation and sluggish demand, several leading FMCG and retail brands are doubling down on their premiumization strategies, reshaping their approach to appeal to discerning customers.

Biz as usual in Canada despite tensions between New Delhi, Ottawa: SBI

State Bank of India (SBI) has not seen any impact in Canada despite the ongoing tensions between New Delhi and Ottawa, a top bank official has said.

RETAIL INFLATION IS LIKELY TO BREACH 6% IN OCT: REPORT

Union Bank of India's report noted RBI's mention of October's inflation \"hump\" but warned November's inflation remains similarly high.

FM launches National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme, organised jointly by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

Trump presidency set to benefit India due to US-China rivalry: Moody's Ratings

Trump's trade policy approach would likely bring immediate impacts to the manufacturing sector, the Moody's Ratings said, adding that although a divided Congress might slow down or adjust the scope of such measures.

BJP leader beaten up while checking illegal borewell work

A BJP leader was allegedly manhandled and thrashed on Sunday by workers of some other party when he was trying to stop illegal borewell work in the Kapashera area of southwest Delhi, the saffron party claimed.

AAP targets BJP over rising crime incidents

Sisodia assailed the BJP citing extortion calls made to a trader and frequent, open shooting incidents by gangs to extort money in different parts of the city.

Man shot dead in Mundka, police probe gang links

A 26-year-old man, identified as Amit, was shot dead in the Mundka area of outer Delhi on Sunday.

Nationwide protest calls for animal liberation & 'personhood'

Hundreds of animal rights activists from across India gathered at Jantar Mantar to protest the abuse and exploitation of animals, calling on the government to recognize animals as individuals and grant them \"personhood\" status.

24% deaths recorded in Delhi occurred due to infectious, parasitic diseases: Report

A Delhi government report has attributed nearly 24 percent of the total about 89,000 deaths registered in the national capital in 2023 to infectious and parasitic diseases like cholera, diarrhea, tuberculosis and hepatitis B, among others.

Union Minister Manohar Lal flags off 'EV rally' in a bid to curb pollution

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar flagged off an 'EV Rally' as part of the CESL's (Convergence Energy Services Limited) 'EV as a Service' event on Sunday in a bid to curb the rising pollution in the national capital.