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UK imposes asset freeze on 'extreme right wing group' Blood and Honour

Britain used counter-terrorism laws to freeze the assets of \"Blood and Honour\", an entity which it described as an \"extreme right wing group\" in what it said was a first use of its domestic sanctions regime to target far-right terrorism.

Hush money case: Court rejects Trump's plea

A New York appeals court judge has rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's request to postpone his Friday sentencing in the hush money case.

Ukraine Attacks Oil Depot Serving Air Base for Russian Nuke Arms

Ukraine launched an overnight strike deep inside Russia that set fire to an oil depot that serves an air base for Russian nuclear bomber planes, the Ukrainian military said on Wednesday.

Impeached Yoon's lawyers slam detention efforts

Lawyers for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol denounced efforts to detain him over his short-lived imposition of martial law, while the country's acting leader expressed concern Wednesday over a possible clash between law enforcement agents and presidential security personnel.

Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza Amid Stepped-Up Ceasefire Push

An airstrike killed at least 10 people in a multi-storey house in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City.

Lebanon to Hold Presidential Vote

Lebanon's parliament will try to elect a president on Thursday, with officials seeing better chances of success in a political landscape shaken by Israel's war with Hezbollah and the toppling of the group's ally Bashar al-Assad in neighboring Syria.

Imran offered house arrest deal

Aleema Khan, the sister of the PTI founder, recently revealed that the former prime minister was offered a deal to move from Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail to house arrest at his Banigala residence.

Rescuers battle cold, aftershocks to find survivors in Tibet

Rescuers raced against time to search for survivors under the rubble of collapsed buildings in frigid weather amid hundreds of aftershocks, a day after a massive quake hit a Tibetan county while another county in the neighbouring Qinghai province was jolted by a 5.5 magnitude tremor on Wednesday.

Pakistan's trade route with China remains blocked for fifth day

Both men and women participated in the protest amid the average daytime temperatures of -4°C and nighttime temperatures of -10°C, VOA News reported citing rally participants.

Ailing former B'desh PM Khaleda Zia departs for London

Khaleda Zia, the chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), departed for London on Tuesday evening for medical treatment.

Supreme Court: Vehicle seized under NDPS Act not liable to be confiscated if accused used it without owner's knowledge or connivance

It has also been stated by the court that even where the Court is of the view that the vehicle is liable for confiscation, it must give an opportunity of hearing to the person who may claim any right to the seized vehicle before passing an order of confiscation

Supreme Court: Borrower's right of redemption available only till notice for sale of mortgaged asset is published under SARFAESI Act

The bench noted that the bank had granted ample opportunities to the borrower to redeem the mortgage by clearing the dues.

Supreme Court: Until sale deed is registered, ownership of immovable property is not transferred

The bench rejected the said objection wherein noting that there was no registered sale deed in favour of the objector. He claimed right which being on the basis of an agreement to sell, which was unregistered and a General Power of Attorney.

Supreme Court To Hear Petitions Challenging Upper-Age Limit In Surrogacy Laws On February 11

The Supreme Court in the case Arun Muthuvel Versus Union Of India And Ors and others is set to hear the petitions filed challenging the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 and Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022 on the specific issue which relates to specific issue of upper-age limited and cases where the surrogacy process has already commenced for interim relief.

Supreme Court: Offence of grievous hurt by dangerous weapons under Section 326 of IPC can be compromised in exceptional circumstances

The Supreme Court in the case H.N. Pandakumar Versus The State Of Karnataka observed that while section 326 (punishment for grievous hurt by dangerous weapons) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, IPC is non-compoundable, thus, the court can, in exceptional circumstances, invoke its inherent power to give effect to compromise.

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation of Patna HC CJ Vinod Chandran as SC Judge

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of Justice K Vinod Chandran, the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, as the judge of the Supreme Court.

Keir Starmer Should Be Held Accountable

There is much commotion over the stand that tech billionaire Elon Musk has taken on the Keir Starmer government in Britain.

Building a strong foundation for Viksit Bharat: India's startup ecosystem as a catalyst for growth

India, with its rich entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindset, is paving the way toward a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).

India-Nepal: A Bond Beyond Borders

India and Nepal share more than just 1,850-kilometer open border.

Gold Prices Surge to Rs 80,000; Silver Climbs to Rs 92,500

Gold prices in the national capital have surged to Rs 80,000 per 10 grams, marking a one-month high.

RBI Lifts Restrictions on Asirvad Micro Finance and DMI Finance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to lift restrictions placed on Asirvad Micro Finance and DMI Finance, with immediate effect, which was initially imposed in October 2024.

Solar capacity to grow 2.6x by 2030: Report

India's solar sector is poised for exponential growth over the next decade, as the country aims to reach 500GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Adani-owned Mumbai airport earns ACI Level 5 Accreditation for customer experience

Adani Group-owned Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMA) in Mumbai has received Airports Council International's (ACI) prestigious Level 5 Accreditation for customer experience, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said on Wednesday.

T-Hub Launches BIML Program

The program is designed to empower incubators with hands-on training, strategic knowledge, and industry connections, enabling them to foster innovation and drive entrepreneurship across the country.

Per Capita GDP To Surge By Rs 35k Amid Slowdown: SBI

The report highlighted that the private consumption has emerged as a key driver of economic growth, registering the highest growth of 7.3 per cent in real terms in FY25.

FPIs to remain cautious on India until clarity comes on Q3 FY25 earnings

In 2024, FPIs investment in equities remained positive but it declined around 99 per cent as compared to 2023 and they ended the year on a more cautious note.

Budget Should Raise Personal Income Tax Exemption Limit to Rs 5 Lakh

The upcoming union budget 2025-26 should focus on giving personal tax relief to common taxpayers by raising the basic exemption limit in the new tax regime from Rs 3 lakhs to Rs 5 lakhs and reducing tax rates, suggests global consulting and professional services firm Ernst & Young India (EY India).

Nadda to hold key election management committee meet

Approximately 30-32 committees, formed to oversee various aspects of the Delhi election, such as booth management, social media, advertisements, etc., will provide feedback during the meeting.

HC rejects PIL for CAA rehab package, calls it 'govt policy matter'

The Delhi High Court, while dismissing the petition seeking a rehabilitation package for individuals granted citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), stated that the issue was a policy matter for the government to address, not for judicial intervention.

Police Busts Mobile Theft Racket Involving Juveniles From Jharkhand

Delhi Police recently busted a mobile theft racket, where the alleged mastermind in Jharkhand lured juveniles from the state and sent them to the national capital to steal high-end mobile phones from people in busy markets, an official said on Wednesday.