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GAZA DEATH TOLL EXCEEDS 15,000 AMID ISRAELI OPERATIONS: HAMAS MINISTRY

At least 15,207 Palestinians lost their lives as a result of Israeli attacks in Gaza since the October 7 attacks by Hamas, CNN reported, citing a spokesperson for the Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza on Sunday. At least 40,652 others have been injured in Gaza during the conflict, and 70 per cent of the victims are children and women, Dr. Ashraf Al-Qudra said at a news conference on Saturday.

NO JUSTIFICATION FOR SUBJECTING CITIZEN TO INDEFINITE PERIOD OF INVESTIGATION: PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT

In a very significant step, we saw how it was none other than the Punjab and Haryana High Court which in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest oral judgment titled Parminder Singh @Dimpy vs State of Punjab and Another in CRMM-46017-2019 (O&M) and cited in Neutral Citation No.: 2023:PHHC:146633 that was pronounced as recently as on November 17, 2023 has quashed a 15-year-old FIR that was registered against the petitioner for allegedly setting two vehicles on fire under Sections 436 and 120B of the IPC after the investigation was delayed for more than 15 years even though the petitioner was declared innocent.

DELHI HIGH COURT ORDERED PRESERVATION OF CCTV FOOTAGE; PURDAHNASHIN MUSLIM WOMAN ALLEGED DETENTION INSIDE POLICE STATION

The Delhi High Court in the case Reshma v. The Commissioner Of Police observed and has ordered preservation of CCTV footage of cameras inside and around a police station in the city while dealing with the petition moved by a purdahnashin Muslim woman alleging that she was forcibly taken by the cops from her residence without her veil and was illegal detained in the police station.

BOMBAY HIGH COURT: ELECTRICITY CONNECTION ON PARTICULAR ADDRESS NOT PROOF OF OWNERSHIP, LEGALITY OF CONSTRUCTION

The Bombay High Court in the case High Court On Its Own Motion v. State of Maharashtra through Principal Secretary and Ors., observed and has held that an electricity bill or connection on a certain address is not proof of ownership or legality of construction.

Impressive Comeback: BJP dominates MP, Raj, Chhattisgarh elections with landslide victory

The election results of five Indian states have been announced, revealing a significant victory for the Bhartiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh, a surprising gain in Chhattisgarh, and an impressive comeback in Rajasthan.

INDIA NEED TO ADDRESS MISCONCEPTION ON TRADE'S CARBON EMISSIONS: GTRI

On December 4, United Nations climate change conference COP28 in Dubai is dedicating a day to explore the relationship between global trade and climate change.

J'khand: 6 labourers rescued from Silkyara tunnel welcomed on returning home

A grand welcome was given to the six labourers of Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district, who were trapped in an under-construction tunnel of Uttarakhand and rescued after 17 days. They all were felicitated on Saturday by the local administration on returning home, an official said.

SECURITY EXTENDED TO CIVIL JUDGE'S BROTHER AFTER GYVANVAPI COMPLEX SURVEY

In a recent development security has been provided to Civil Judge Dinesh Kumar Diwakar whose brother Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar heard the Shringar Gauri-Gyanvapi case in Varanasi on his request, said Police on Sunday.

19 BILLS, 2 FINANCIAL ITEMS TO BE TAKEN UP IN PARLIAMENT

A total of 21 bills including two financial bills are likely to be taken up during the upcoming Winter Session of the Parliament.

Ethics panel to table 'Cash-for-Query' probe report on 1st day of winter session

The report concerning the ‘cash-for-query’ scandal involving Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra will be presented by the Ethics Committee on December 4, the inaugural day of the Winter session of Parliament. Sources Revealed to TDG that prior to the commencement of the winter session, the Lok Sabha’s scheduled proceedings for December 4 outline Vinod Kumar Sonkar and Aparajita Sarangi presenting the initial report (available in Hindi and English) of the Ethics Committee.

EMISSION INTENSITY REDUCED BY 33% SINCE 2005: GOVT REPORT

India reduced its GDP emission intensity by 33 per cent between 2005 and 2019, achieving the target 11 years in advance, according to a government report. Despite a steady 7% annual growth in GDP, the country’s emissions increased by only 4% per year in that timeframe. This indicates India’s success in disconnecting its economic expansion from the rise in greenhouse gas emissions, a positive step towards environmental sustainability.

NGT DIRECTS DPCC TO VERIFY ALLEGED ILLEGAL GROUNDWATER EXTRACTION

The National Green Tribunal has asked the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to consider a petition and take remedial action regarding an allegation of illegal groundwater extraction by a vehicle washing centre in Mangolpuri.

Delhi Airport considers levying higher charges for grounded aircraft

Delhi airport operator DIAL plans to levy higher charges from airlines for grounded aircraft as they occupy available parking space and impact overall operational efficiency, amid rising instances of grounding of planes due to technical and other issues.

DELHI'S MINIMUM TEMP DROPS TO 10°C; AIR QUALITY 'VERY POOR'

Delhi on Sunday recorded a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius and a high of 26.2 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season’s average, the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday.

FOUR-STATE POLL RESULTS RING WARNING FOR KARNATAKA CONGRESS: BOMMAI

The Assembly poll results of the four states have been the indicator for the coming Lok Sabha polls and it has increased the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At the same time, it was a warning bell for the Karnataka Congress, warned former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

TPCC PRESIDENT DEDICATES CONGRESS'S SUCCESS TO TELANGANA MARTYRS

TPCC president Revanth Reddy stated that the success achieved by the Congress party is dedicated to the martyrs of Telangana. He expressed that the people of Telangana have delivered an excellent verdict and extended his gratitude to them.

SC to examine validity of Citizenship Act's Section 6A on Tuesday

The Supreme Court on December 5 will examine the constitutional validity of section 6A of the Citizenship Act relating to illegal immigrants in Assam.

Not in CM's race: Jyotiraditya Scindia

After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scored a landslide victory in the Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh assembly polls, party leader Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia shared his view with India News in an exclusive interview.

INTERNAL BICKERING SPOILED CONG CHANCES IN HINDI HEARTLAND

The Congress party, marked by internal power struggles and a lack of cadre-based strength, faced a significant defeat in the Hindi heartland states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.

MODI, SHAH DUO BEHIND BJP'S SUPERB WIN

After the victories in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh assembly polls, the BJP has won the semi-final of power.

Today's hat-trick has guaranteed hat-trick in 2024: PM Modi

As the BJP did a huge sweep in Madhya Pradesh and got comfortable victories in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke about the party scoring a hat-trick in next year’s Lok Sabha polls.

CONGRESS DETHRONES KCR IN TELANGANA

Congress dethroned Chandrasekhar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) which has been in power since 2014 when Telangana was granted statehood.

HEARTLAND TURNS SAFFRON WITH BJP'S BLOCKBUSTER WINS IN 3 STATES

The election results show people accept Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee of delivering on guarantees, says Union minister Pralhad Joshi.

Fils, Medjedovic reach Next Gen semis

Arthur Fils and Hamad Medjedovic maintained their perfect starts to the Next Gen Finals to reach the semifinals. The top-seeded Fils beat Dominic Stricker 4-2, 3-4 (3), 4-2, 4-3 (5) to make it three wins out of three in the round-robin stage.

Woods admits soreness; Harman, Finau lead day one

Tiger Woods felt “sore everywhere” in his comeback as debutant Brian Harman and Tony Finau shared the joint lead after day one of the Hero World Challenge here.

Liverpool progresses, Aubameyang's hat-trick in Europa League

Liverpool advanced to the round of 16 of the Europa League with a game to spare after Luis Díaz and Cody Gakpo scored early to set the tone in a 4-0 victory over Austria’s LASK

THAPA, SANJEET, PANGHAL ADVANCE TO BOXING FINALS

Veteran boxer Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) and 2021 Asian champion Sanjeet (92kg) hardly broke a sweat as they stormed into the final of the men’s National Boxing Championships here on Friday.

KS BHARAT TO LEAD INDIA A IN SOUTH AFRICA

Andhra wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat will lead India A in the two four-day matches against South Africa A which will coincide with the senior team’s tour to the country later this month.

Ganguly supports Rohit as captain till 2024

Impressed with his captaincy at the ODI World Cup, former captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday threw his weight behind Rohit Sharma, saying he should lead India at least till the T20 World Cup in June next year.

Families rejoice as 17 freed Thai hostages return home from Hamas

Seventeen Thai workers released from captivity by the militant Hamas group were greeted Thursday by family and friends, officials and journalists in an emotional homecoming at Bangkok’s international airport. The 17 are among 23 Thais freed so far, with six left temporarily behind in Israel because doctors said they were not yet fit to travel. Thai officials says another nine Thai hostages are still being held in Gaza.