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Can't deny suspension of sentence due to pending trial

IN a significant order, the Supreme Court recently observed that the pendency of trial against an accused in a case cannot be a ground to deny him the benefit of suspension of sentence in another.

NHRC notice to govt over plea on pedestrians' rights

THE National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to the secretary of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways over the deaths and injuries to pedestrians due to negligence or inaction of authorities.

Cong poser: Why do BJP MPs object to Buch's appearance before PAC?

A political war of words broke out on Sunday between the ruling BJP and the Congress after the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) decided to summon SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and TRAI officials on October 24.

Muslim body to present views in next meet of JPC on Waqf Bill on Oct 14-15

A two-day meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament (JPC) will be held from October 14 to scrutinise the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024.

RIGHT TO PRIVACY HIT BY POLITICAL ATTACKS

POLITICAL rhetoric, particularly in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, has always been problematic. While some utterances were understandable if seen in the context in which they were made, others were malicious in nature but the loud mouths have always, with a few exceptions, have had their way.

RESOLVE LABOUR UNREST WITHOUT CAUSING DISRUPTION

THE month-long workers' strike at the Samsung plant in Tamil Nadu is reminiscent of the 1970s and 1980s, when employee protests were a constant irritant in the country's industrial hubs.

CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR SRI LANKA'S NEW ADMINISTRATION

The island nation's new president has promised to tackle burning issues like corruption, terrorism, and the economic crisis. But the challenge will be delivering on these post November 14

OLD PROMISES TO THE JEWS FROM AGES PAST

WITH Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, falling last week between October 2 and 4, and Israel in the news, I recalled my experience of another important Jewish festival.

Anvar praises Stalin, says DMK 'most secular', takes a dig at CM Pinarayi

SEEKING to put the CPM on further defensive, MLA PV Anvar tried to juxtapose the 'principled and strong anti-Sangh Parivar stand' of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu with the 'clandestine deal' between the CPM and the BJP in Kerala.

Bengaluru airport sees operational loss of ₹55 cr in 2024, reveals agency

THE Bengaluru international airport, which was the country's most profitable earlier, has recorded a loss of crore in the financial year ending 2024, reveals a professional credit rating agency.

Woman suffers abuse from employer in Muscat, pleads AP govt to rescue her

A woman from Yeturu village in Chandarlapadu mandal of NTR district, has alleged severe physical and mental abuse by her employer after going to Muscat for work.

3 dead, houses damaged after heavy rain in K'taka

Downpour occured due to cyclonic activity in the Bay of Bengal

DRI unearths ₹941-cr gold diversion scam in TN

THE Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Chennai Customs have unearthed a ₹941-crore scam, in which six jewellers from Chennai had allegedly diverted around 2,170 kg of gold under the pretext of exporting gold jewellery to Dubai and Malaysia between 2020 and 2022.

Revanth counters Modi on farm loan

STRONGLY responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegation that the Telangana government failed to keep its crop loan waiver promise, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday described the Congress' guarantee as a 'golden guarantee'.

AAP minister hits out at BJP over bus marshals

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the recruitment of bus marshals, accusing the BJP of avoiding its commitments.

BJP leaders praise Modi's property, power reforms

DELHI BJP leaders gathered at the 'Thank You Modiji' rally in Burari on Sunday, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for resuming property mutation and eliminating the need for no-objection certificates (NOCs) for power connections in certain areas of the city.

Wangchuk begins hunger strike at Ladakh Bhawan

CLIMATE activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday began a hunger strike at Ladakh Bhawan in the national capital after the Delhi Police denied him permission to protest at the iconic Jantar Mantar.

Punjab imposes loan, land sale curbs on farmers to control stubble burning

PUNJAB - said to be one of the contributors to bad air in Delhi due to open crop residue burning has already reported 196 such cases. This season, cases of stubble burning have surfaced 15 days before the start of paddy harvest, which usually begins on October 1.

'Will campaign for PM if NDA states supply free electricity'

Kejriwal pledges full statehood to Delhi, says 'double-engine' govts a failure

Facing social stigma for being 'childless', UP woman kidnaps kid in Delhi, held

A 37-year-old Nirmala Devi (name changed), who had been unable to conceive in her wedlock, was facing constant humiliation at her in-law's house in Bulandshahar.

NCB, Gujarat ATS bust Bhopal drug factory

IN a joint operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Delhi have busted a drug factory in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and seized mephedrone (MD) and raw materials worth 1,814 crore, authorities said on Sunday.

Chaos at Marina air show: 5 dead, scores hospitalised

THE visual spectacle put up by the Indian Air Force at the air show on Marina Beach on Sunday was overshadowed by the gross mismanagement of authorities that left thousands of people struggling to leave the venue and resulted in five deaths.

Beirut sees its 'worst day' as Israeli strikes intensify

Iran grounds flights amid threat of attack; 50 dead in Gaza, Lebanon

Lobbying starts in Cong even before results

WITH less than 24 hours left for the Haryana assembly election results to be announced, the Congress party hopes to celebrate an early Diwali, going by the exit polls.

New Delhi railway station tops in annual earning, Howrah, Chennai Central follow

THE New Delhi railway station, designated to be developed as a world-class station, has retained its top position among the country's 100 most earning and busiest railway stations for the financial year 2023-24, according to data released by the Railways.

Hindu group to hold Durga Puja indoors amid security threats

WITH anti-minority sentiments running high in Bangladesh, a prominent Hindu organisation has decided to hold Durga Puja celebrations inside an auditorium.

Harmanpreet & Co seek quick turnaround against Pakistan

FIELDING and fitness are of the highest priority,\" AmolMuzumdar said on the eve of his first-ever T20I series as a head coach of India.

MORE PRIDE, LESS PREJUDICE

One of the best bowlers in the world, Australia's Schutt opens up to Kalyani Mangale about her journey as a queer athlete, how perspectives have changed after becoming a mother and more...

Jota on the scoresheet as Liverpool overcome Palace

LIVERPOOL extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday.

India grapplers doubtful for Sr and U23 Worlds

PARTICIPATION of Indian wrestlers in the U23 and Senior World Championships scheduled in Tirana, Albania looks doubtful due to ongoing scuffle between the Wrestling Federation of India and government.