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Delhi HC mandates video recording for SC/ST Act bail hearings

The Delhi High Court recently ruled that all proceedings, including bail hearings, under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act of 1989 (SC/ST Act) must be video recorded, even if they involve sexual crimes against women and children.

Mumbai police arrest 6 after overnight operation

\"Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar police have arrested 6 shooters involved in the Ferozepur triple murder case during an overnight operation.

Court orders BSES to pay compensation to sub-inspector's widow

The Delhi High Court has ordered power company BSES to pay Rs.10 lakh as ex-gratia compensation to Shagufta Ali, widow of Afzal Ali, a Sub Inspector who died from electrocution in 2017.

COURT ISSUES NOTICE TO ED ON PLEA OF ANUBRATA MONDAL SEEKING BAIL

The Rouse Avenue court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate in response to the bail plea of Anubrata Mondal, an accused in the cattle smuggling case.

Delhi HC directs DU's Stephen's to grant admission to 7 students

In a significant relief for seven students, the Delhi High Court has ordered St.

KARNATAKA HIGH COURT REJECTS TEACHER'S PLEA TO DISMISS POCSO CASE

The Karnataka High Court has refused to dismiss a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences case against a school teacher accused of secretly recording videos of girl students while they changed clothes.

REBELLION ERUPTS IN CONGRESS OVER TICKET DISTRIBUTION FOR HARYANA POLLS

The Congress party in Haryana is facing internal turmoil over the distribution of tickets for the upcoming Assembly elections, following a similar path as the BJP.

GERMANY LURCHES TO THE RIGHT; SHOULD WE BE WORRIED?

Berlin was divided and since 1961 a wall had separated the east from the west in order to stop those in the German Democratic Republic, who didn't want to live in a 'communist paradise,' from escaping to the west.

Never Again happened again

'Never Again' was a phrase we heard with regularity after the Holocaust, when six million Jews were murdered by the Nazis.

'Ukraine conflict to be decided at negotiation table'

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that the conflict in Ukraine will be ultimately settled at the negotiating table, but it is impossible to say when.

Chinese banks offload assets amid property crisis

Amid the downturn in China's property market, regional banks are increasingly selling off non-performing real estate loans despite government efforts to stimulate the housing sector.

Biden to host UK PM Starmer on 13 Sept

US President Joe Biden is set to host United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, next week, and the two leaders are expected to have in-depth discussions on \"a range of global issues of mutual interest,\" including the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza amid other issues.

PM Modi's Brunei visit signifies a strategic alignment in Indo-Pacific

PM Modi's visit to Brunei underscores India's growing strategic interest in the region and its commitment to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Sonam Wangchuk leads padyatra to Delhi from Leh

Over 100 people embarked on a 1,000 km padyatra to Delhi, led by Sonam Wangchuk, to advocate for Ladakh's statehood and safeguards.

CHAMPAI INDUCTION MAY GIVE BJP A BOOST IN KOLHAN

Champai Soren's induction in BJP ahead of Jharkhand's Assembly elections is a strategic move to regain lost ground and bolster the party's appeal among tribal communities.

INDIA-RUSSIA JOINT VENTURE CHALLENGES MOD IN COURT

The joint venture of Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited was established in 2019 between Indian and Russian defence entities.

Split mandate likely in J&K elections

NC-Congress alliance is likely to secure a majority, however, experts warn that they may struggle to govern on their own due to a potential split mandate, elevating the importance of smaller parties.

SP NO TO CONGRESS DEMAND FOR FIVE SEATS IN UP BYPOLLS

An SP insider in Uttar Pradesh said, 'Congress could get Ghaziabad and Khair Assembly seats. But they could lose both seats.\"'

High stakes battle for both BJP and SP at Mainpuri's Karhal Assembly bypoll

SP has retained the Karhal seat in the last four elections, but BJP has been steadily gaining traction in the area since the 2017 Assembly elections, and is confident of winning the seat.

Protests in 130 cities ahead of Supreme Court's RG Kar hearing

People from the UK, US, Ireland, Australia, Japan, and 22 other countries are joining the first global human chain against the brutal rape-murder of Kolkata doctor.

AAP GAINS GROUND WITH KEY LEADERS GETTING BAIL

AAP's confidence has been boosted by recent bail decisions for its members, as the party is regaining strength and optimism.

HARYANA'S SPORTS STARS ENTER POLITICAL ARENA

Haryana's athletes, despite being highly rewarded for their achievements often become pawns for political parties seeking electoral gains.

Manipur on edge as terror groups target civilians with drones and rockets

Hostile forces in Manipur are working to ensure the situation takes a turn for the worse and mass civil disturbance takes place.

FREEBIES, OLD PENSION SCHEME PUSH HIMACHAL INTO ECONOMIC ABYSS

The state has accumulated a massive debt of nearly Rs 90,000 crore.

U.S. SLOW ON DELIVERY OF APACHES, INDIAN ARMY FACES LONG WAIT

After prolonged and unexplained delays, and repeated concerns raised at various levels by New Delhi, the first batch of Boeing Apache AH64E attack helicopters might finally be handed over to the Indian Army by the end of this year or early next year.

Mamata's 'hiss' advice spurs TMC leaders to bare fangs

Amid the ongoing protests that have rocked West Bengal following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, revelations of the Trinamool Congress government's laxity, if not direct involvement of its party cadres in various wrong-doings in the health sector, the alleged police cover-up of the murder have all contributed to the impression that the Trinamool Congress government and party under Mamata Banerjee have a lot to hide and give answers for.

PRESSURE MOUNTS IN U.S. FOR RECALL OF ENVOY ERIC GARCETTI

Ambassadorship to India in jeopardy over allegations of cover-up in sexual harassment case, perjury.

SAURABH SHARMA NEW DELHI

The airport, which will start functioning by April 2025, is witnessing interests from airlines across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, says CEO Christoph Schnellmann.

Apple Music, YouTube Music now support playlist transfers

Apple Music users can now officially transfer their playlists to YouTube Music and vice versa, thanks to new support provided by Apple, the GSM Arena reported.

Mumbai property market sees 8 per cent surge in August

In August 2024, approximately 11,735 properties were registered within Mumbai’s municipal limits, generating over Rs 1,072 crore in stamp duty revenue for the state exchequer which marks an 8 per cent increase in property registrations and 32 per cent rise in revenue year-on-year (YoY), according to Knight Frank report.