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Rs 50 million corruption case filed against Imran Khan and his wife by Pak anti-graft body

A Pakistani accountability court on Friday filed a corruption case against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, his wife and other suspects in a Rs 50 million corruption case.

IDF ACCUSES HAMAS VIOLATING AGREEMENT; RESUMES COMBAT

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have accused Hamas of violating the operational pause by not providing the list of hostages to be released today by 7 am (local time) and also firing toward Israeli territory.

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT: PIL MOVED CHALLENGING THE ORDER OF UP GOVT'S REVISING WAGES OF PRISONERS

The Allahabad High Court in the case observed wherein the Public Interest Litigation, PIL is moved wherein challenging the order of Uttar Pradesh Government’s revising the wages of prisoners.

SC directs resolution of talks between TN Guv and CM Stalin

The Supreme Court on Friday directed Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi to hold a meeting with Chief Minister M K Stalin in order to address the deadlock arising from the governor’s withholding of assent to bills passed by the state legislative Assembly.

IAF attained 95% self-reliance in daily needs: Indian Air Force

Vibhas Pande, Air Officer commanding-in-chief, Maintenance Command, has stated that the Indian Air Force has achieved 95-97 percent self-reliance in daily requirements and is working towards realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Aatmnirbhar Bharat.’

INDIA, US TO BOOST PHARMA AND SEMICONDUCTOR TIES

India and the US have agreed to strengthen cooperation in sectors like pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, critical minerals and emerging technologies, an official statement said on Friday. The two countries also discussed collaborative opportunities in green and clean technologies; and strengthening partnership in critical technologies, the commerce ministry said.

VOHRA TAKES CHARGE AS SASO OF WESTERN AIR COMMAND

Air Marshal Praveen Keshav Vohra on Friday took over as the Senior Air Staff Officer of Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force.

Rainfall likely in TN, Puducherry, Odisha, Andaman

Coastal Andhra Pradesh, north-coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Odisha and the Andaman and the Nicobar Islands are likely to experience rainfall, in varying degrees, as cyclone ‘Michaung’ is predicted to hit the country’s eastern coast.

DELHI LG APPROVES 83 MORE ESTABLISHMENTS FOR 24-HOUR OPERATIONS

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved the Delhi government’s proposal to allow 83 more commercial establishments here to operate round the clock, Raj Niwas officials said on Friday. This is the fourth such proposal to be cleared by Saxena since October 2022 when 314 establishments were granted exemptions to operate on a 24×7 basis, followed by 55 in April and 155 in June, they added.

ATISHI FLAGS 'IRREGULARITIES' IN 12 DU COLLEGES FUNDED BY DELHI

Delhi’s Education Minister Atishi raised alarms over significant irregularities in 12 Delhi University-funded colleges, citing substantial financial discrepancies worth hundreds of crores from public funds.

Supreme Court adjourns hearing on Raghav Chadha's plea to Dec 8

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the hearing on AAP MP Raghav Chadha’s plea challenging his suspension from the Upper House to December 8, 2023. This decision came after it was conveyed that there is a likelihood of “something constructive” occurring in the matter.

PATIALA HC EXTENDS FOUNDER & HR HEAD'S JUDICIAL CUSTODY TILL DEC 22

Delhi’s Patiala House Court on Friday extended the judicial custody of NewsClick’s founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and Human Resources (HR) head Amit Chakravarty until December 22, 2023. The Special cell of Delhi Police arrested them on 3rd October under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, alleging that News Portal NewsClick received substantial funds for pro-China propaganda.

INDIAN STUDENT BEATEN, FORCED INTO LABOUR FOR SEVEN MONTHS IN US. 3 CHARGED

The US authorities on Friday have rescued a 20-year-old Indian student, who was held captive for months without access to a bathroom, viciously beaten, and forced to work at 3 homes by his cousin and 2 other men in an incident described as “absolutely inhumane & unconscionable.”

Farmers slam CM Mann's 'meagre' sugarcane price hike

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced a hike of Rs 11 per quintal in sugarcane price, saying the new rate of Rs 391 a quintal is the highest in the country.

Congress circumspect about horse trading after Dec 3

The recent release of exit polls suggests a significant setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BRS) in its quest to regain power in Telangana.

RUSSIAN SC BANS INT'L LGBT MOVEMENT, CALLS IT 'EXTREMIST'

In a major ruling, the Russian Supreme Court declared the international LGBT movement as an “extremist organization,” imposing a ban on its activities within Russian territory, according to reports.

BSF vital pillar in India's defence: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said India’s two major borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh will be completely secured in the next two years, with work underway to completely plug gaps in about 60 km stretch along these two fronts.

INDIA ALWAYS WALKED THE TALK TO CUT CARBON EMISSION: PM MODI

COP28 will provide an opportunity to review progress made under the Paris Agreement, and chart a path for future course on climate action.

Stokes undergoes surgery on left knee

England captain Ben Stokes has undergone successful surgery on his left knee in a bid to stay fit for the Test series in India, beginning in January next year.

ASHISH NEHRA OPTIMISTIC ABOUT RINKU SINGH'S ODI INCLUSION IN MIDDLE ORDER

Former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra expressed hope that middle-order batter Rinku Singh will find a place in ODIs as well, stating that the left-hander should aim to excel in all departments rather than being content with his ‘finisher’ tag.

'Rohit and Virat were crying after World Cup final loss'

Indian veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed the atmosphere in the Indian dressing room after Men in Blue’s loss to Australia in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Ahmedabad and also lauded skipper Rohit Sharma’s leadership skills throughout the tournament.

Day 3: Bangladesh seizes control with a 205-run lead at stumps

Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto’s unbeaten century places Bangladesh in a commanding position against New Zealand at the end of Day 3 in the first Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

INDIAN BOWLERS FACE A DO-OR-DIE IN T201 SERIES AGAINST AUSTRALIA

India’s emerging bowling squad, facing intense scrutiny, aims to enhance its performance in the death overs, leveraging the absence of Glenn Maxwell to its advantage in the upcoming fourth T20 International against Australia this Friday.

AIFF: I-League players approached for match manipulation

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday revealed that several I-League players were recently approached for “match manipulation” and promised to investigate the matter.

2030 Winter Games in French Alps, 2034 in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favouring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition.

INDIA CRUSHES CANADA 12-0 IN JUNIOR WORLD CUP

The Indian team made a resounding start to its FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup campaign by securing a commanding 12-0 victory over Canada here. Annu (4th, 6th, 39th minute), Dipi Monika Toppo (21st), Mumtaz Khan (26th, 41st, 54th, 60th), Deepika Soreng (34th, 50th, 54th), and Neelam (45th) were the goal scorers for India on Wednesday.

Allyson Felix, Inbee Park among 32 IOC candidates

Seven-time Olympic champion sprinter Allyson Felix and seven-time golf major winner Inbee Park are candidates in elections at the Paris Games to represent their fellow athletes at the IOC.

HARMANPREET TO LEAD INDIA IN VALENCIA TOURNAMENT

Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will lead a 24-member Indian hockey squad in the 5-Nations Tournament, scheduled to be held in Valencia, Spain from December 15 to 22.

RIDLEY SCOTT'S 'NAPOLEON': A COMPELLING DIVE INTO POWER, PASSION, AND AMBIGUITY

Ridley Scott Unveils the Enigmatic Life of Napoleon Bonaparte in a Gripping Biopic.

PRITHVIRAJ SUKUMARAN'S 'THE GOAT LIFE' TO RELEASE ON APRIL 10

Makers of the upcoming survival adventure film ‘The Goat Life’ on Thursday announced the film’s official release date.