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11 people killed in arson attack at cafe in Hanoi

As many as 11 people were killed and two others were injured after a suspected arson attack at a cafe and karaoke bar in Vietnam's Hanoi, Al Jazeera reported, citing police.

India-Liberia hold consultations

The first round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Liberia took place in Monrovia.

US lawmaker seeks targeted sanctions against Bangladesh

Expressing a sense of urgency on the escalating crisis of human rights violations in Bangladesh, an influential American Congressman called on the US Departments of Treasury and State on Wednesday to impose and enforce sanctions on those perpetrating these heinous acts against minorities in the South Asian country.

Israel's deprivation of water in Gaza is act of genocide

Human Rights Watch said on Thursday that Israel has killed thousands of Palestinians in Gaza by denying them clean water which it says legally amounts to acts of genocide and extermination.

ISRAELI FIGHTER JETS STRIKE HOUTHI TARGETS IN YEMEN: IDF

It is determined to continue acting and striking whoever threatens citizens of Israel

Supreme Court denies anticipatory bail to astrologer accused of helping woman to poison husband and mother-in-law

The Supreme Court in the case Pandit Varun Mehta Versus The State Of Punjab and has refused to grant an anticipatory bail petition to an astrologer Pandit Varun Mehta who is being accused of conniving with a woman, who allegedly administered poison to her husband and her mother-in-law.

Kidnapping case: Karnataka High Court permits Bhavani Revanna to enter her native districts of Mysuru, Hassan for 15 days

The court directed her not to hover around Hassan and KR Nagara of Mysore district. However, the condition was imposed after the Special Public Prosecutor Professor Ravivarma Kumar argued that \"She is the mastermind of the crime and let her not enter Hassan and KR Nagara district.\"

Delhi High Court: No pruning of trees till Forest Department has SOP on compliance under DPTA

The Delhi High Court in the case Bhavreen Kandhari Versus Shri C. D. Singh And Ors observed and has directed all the Deputy Conservator of Forests, DCFs in order to ensure that no pruning of trees is undertaken till the Department of Forest and Wildlife has guidelines or SOP in order to ensure that the exercise is being done and monitored in accordance with the provisions of Delhi Preservation of Trees Act.

SC: UP amendment to Section 106 TP Act inoperative after parliamentary amendment of 2003

The Supreme Court in the case Naeem Bano Alias Gaindo vs Mohammad Rahees observed and has held that if the Parliament amends a law which being on a subject in Concurrent List, then an earlier State amendment to the same provision would become inoperative.

Supreme Court stays Kerala High Court's directions on use of elephants for temple festivals which are contrary to 2012 rules

The bench comprising of Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice NK Singh was hearing the present matter. The court in the case was hearing an appeal filed by the Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu devaswoms, which hold the iconic Thrissur Pooram (festival) in Kerala.

SUPREME COURT RESERVES 3 POSTS FOR WOMEN LAWYERS IN UPCOMING DHCBA ELECTIONS; TREASURER PLUS 30% OF OTHER EC POSTS RESERVED IN DISTRICT BARS

The Supreme Court in the case Fozia Rahman Versus Bar Council Of Delhi And Anr observed and has directed for the reservation of 3 posts for women lawyers in the upcoming Delhi High Court Bar Association elections.

Mother-Son duo with one associate arrested for property grabbing

Delhi police arrested a mother-son duo along with one associate for property grabbing in Dwarka, Sector 6, in Delhi by forging the documents after the death of the owner, officials said on Thursday.

HC Transfers MCOCA case involving Naresh Balyan to Special MP/MLA Court

The bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri observed that proceedings against Naresh Balyan are ongoing at the Rouse Avenue Court, while the proceedings for other accused were being held in the Dwarka Court.

Delhi to display signages in Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu for linguistic diversity

Delhi's road signages, directional boards, including those at metro stations, will soon display information in Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu, a move aimed at promoting linguistic diversity and to represent the city's official languages.

SC extends stay on defamation case proceedings against Kejriwal, Atishi

'Dummy' students: CBSE conducts surprise inspection at 29 schools, to take legal action

VPNs, proxy servers complicate bomb threat investigations, says Delhi Police

As bomb threats threw more than 100 Delhi schools into chaos in the past nine days, police and experts said that VPNs and proxy servers acted as key barriers in solving cases and legal frameworks for obtaining information from these services are inadequate, leading to delays in investigations.

SC extends stay on defamation case proceedings against Kejriwal, Atishi

They had made remarks on the alleged deletion of names of 30 lakh voters belonging to some communities from electoral rolls in 2018.

6 KILLED IN SHAHJAHANPUR COLLISION; TRUCK DRIVER ARRESTED

According to officials, three people died on the spot, while three others succumbed to their injuries during treatment at a hospital

Euthanasia: The right to die, and many arguments

The Greek term 'Euthanasia' means a painless death.

CTRL Movie depiction: An Eye Opener to AI chills

The Indian entertainment industry is undergoing significant transformation. While cinemas continue to draw crowds with their larger-than-life action sequences, glamour, and visual extravagance, online streaming platforms are quietly reshaping the way stories are told.

RELOCATION OPTION IN MOSQUE-TEMPLE ISSUE MAY HAVE RESOLVED IT AMICABLY

A Scandinavian firm, Henning Larsen, is working on an elaborate plan to dismantle the church carefully, with its pieces catalogued and transported to the new town centre.

Ultraviolette launches its Experience Center in Delhi NCR

Ultraviolette is proud to announce the opening of its first UV Space Station in North India, located in New Delhi, marking a monumental step in its journey toward revolutionizing electric mobility across India.

SpiceJet settles dispute of over $16 million with Genesis

Airline SpiceJet has settled a dispute of over USD 16 million with Dublin-headquartered Genesis Aircraft Services, a commercial aircraft leasing company, the company stated on Thursday.

US stock markets tanked on rate cut

The US Federal Reserve, in continuing the rate cut cycle, cut the interest rate by 25 basis points, according to an official statement following the key FOMC meeting.

SEBI extends suspension on trading of paddy, wheat,

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced an extension of the suspension on trading in certain commodity derivative contracts.

Backward Classes Centre for Empowerment (BCCE) organised a seminar on Social Reforms, Governance and OBCs in India

Backward Classes Centre for Empowerment (BCCE) organised a seminar on Social Reforms, Governance and OBCs in India at Ambedkar International Centre, in New Delhi.

Coal import plunges by 3.1% during Apr-Oct'24

India's coal imports during the April-October period of financial year 2024-25 witnessed a major decrease of 3.1 per cent, reaching 149.39 million tonnes (MT) compared to 154.17 MT in the corresponding period of last year, the Coal Ministry stated on Thursday.

Sebi defers ESG disclosure deadline under BRSR framework by a year

Markets regulator Sebi has decided to defer the ESG disclosure deadline for value chain partners of listed companies by one year until FY26, giving more time to them to comply with the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) requirements.

RBI FLAGS RISING SUBSIDIES BY STATES AS INCIPIENT STRESS

Subsidies provided by the states include farm loan waivers, free/subsidised services and cash transfers to farmers, youth and women.

WorkIndia Report Highlights Gender-Specific Trends in Blue-Collar Workforce for 2024 - Telecalling for Women, Delivery for Men

WorkIndia, a leading platform in tech-enabled hiring solutions, has unveiled the annual data on job postings, offering a comprehensive analysis of sector-specific trends, candidate preferences and recruitment activities across India.