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US seizes Maduro's plane for sanctions violation
The US government seized an airplane owned by Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro on Monday (local time), and brought it to Florida because it was bought \"in violation of US sanctions,\" the New York Times reported citing US Justice Department.
UK halts 30 arms export licences to Israel amid Gaza conflict
United Kingdom says it will suspend 30 out of 350 arms export licences to Israel, citing a \"clear risk\" that the weapons could be used in serious breaches of international humanitarian law in the ongoing Gaza conflict, Al Jazeera reported.
Protest in front of Netanyahu residence becomes violent
A protest opposite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence on Azza (Gaza) Street in central Jerusalem Monday night got out of hand.
China should take back land 'ceded to Russia' if it wants territorial integrity: Taiwan
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has claimed that China's desire to annex Taiwan is not driven by territorial integrity, but rather about altering the \"rules-based world order\" to achieve hegemony, Taiwan News reported.
BANGLADESH EX-PM KHALEDA ZIA ACQUITTED IN 5 CASES
Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia has been acquitted in five separate cases, including one filed over allegations of celebrating a \"fake birthday\" and another for supporting war criminals, a media report said on Tuesday.
CHINA PARADOXICALLY BREAKS LAWS TO 'UPHOLD' ITS LAW IN SOUTH CHINA SEA
China's twisting of the truth is becoming increasingly bizarre as it attempts to drive the Philippines out of its own exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea.
August deadliest month in Balochistan in six years, reports say
The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a think tank based in Islamabad, reported that August has been the most violent month in Balochistan in the past six years.
Imran might have shared messages with ex-ISI chief, alleges Pak official
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's political , advisor, Rana Sanaullah alleged that there might be an exchange of WhatsApp messages between former ISI chief General (retd) Faiz Hameed and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, Imran Khan regarding the events of May 9, ARY News g reported.
59 terrorist attacks occurred across Pakistan in August 2024
Pakistan witnessed a sharp increase in terrorist activities in August 2024, with 59 attacks reported across the country, up from 38 in July, reported Dawn.
Supreme Court seeks report from Madras High Court after CBI's claim that detailed order was uploaded after judge's retirement
The Supreme Court in the case State through the Inspector of Police CBI/ACB/ Chennai v.S. Murali Mohan observed and has directed he Registrar General of the Madras High Court to submit a report following CBI's claim that the High Court passed a single-line order in a case, and the detailed order was not made available till the judge demitted the office.
Supreme Court: Social media trolling atrocious, even judges not spared
The Supreme Court in the case Bibhav Kumar Versus State Of NCT of Delhi observed and has orally expressed concerns about 'social media trolling', and stated that even judges are not spared.
West Bengal passes 'anti-rape bill' in state assembly, proposes time-bound conclusion of probe and death penalty for those guilty of rape
The West Bengal government has proposed an anti-rape amendment bill titled 'Aparajita Woman and Child (the West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024', seeking to amend the punishment for sexual crimes such as rape and also to impose timebound limits for the conclusion of investigation and trial in rape cases.
SUPREME COURT: BAIL CANNOT BE DENIED ON THE GROUND THAT TRIAL IS EXPEDITED
The Supreme Court in the case Rup Bahadur Magar @ Sanki@ Rabin v.State of West Bengal observed and has emphasized that bail cannot be rejected merely on the ground that the trial will be expedited.
Supreme Court issues notice on RJD leader Ram Bali Singh's petition challenging expulsion from Bihar Legislative Council
Supreme Court Issued Notice On RJD Leader Ram Bali Singh's Petition Challenging Expulsion From Bihar Legislative Council The Supreme Court in the case Ram Bali Singh v The Bihar Legislative Council, Patna observed and has issued notice on RJD leader Ram Bali Singh's petition filed challenging his expulsion from the Bihar Legislative Council over statements against state policies while his party formed the government.
Supreme Court: Court cannot postpone implementation of bail order after finding accused entitled to bail
The Supreme Court in the case Jitendra Paswan Satya Mitra v. State of Bihar observed and has ruled that once a court concludes that an accused is entitled to bail, it cannot delay the implementation of the bail order, as doing so may violate the rights guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
Manipur CM Biren Singh condemns fresh incident of violence in state
IMPHAL Manipur Chief Minister N.Biren Singh condemned the fresh incident of violence in the state in which two people died and seven were injured, stating that the use of drones to drop bombs on civilians and security forces, \"is an act of terrorism\".
11-ft-long King Cobra rescued from Odisha's Mayurbhanj
\"The snake was 11ft long and weighed 6.7kgs. After examination by a local veterinarian, the snake was released into its natural habitat this morning. The snake had entered the house while chasing a monitor lizard as per the man whose house the snake had entered,\" he added.
'SC's intervention interdicting bulldozer justice is a welcome affirmation'
Former Union Law and Justice Minister Ashwani Kumar commented on the Supreme Court's recent stance against \"bulldozer justice,\" praising the court's intervention as a reaffirmation of the need to uphold legal due process in delivering justice.
REASONS WHY MIG JETS SHOULD BE PHASED OUT FROM INDIAN AIR FORCE
CU266 There have been born many revolutions in the military affairs in which aerial warfare technology has enhanced over the years developing new tactics such as smart bombs.
INDIA'S FIRST UNMANNED COMBAT AIRCRAFT SOARS THROUGH SKY
From getting trolled in May after launching first prototype of Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA) announces the successful maiden flight of India's first indigenous unmanned bomber aircraft, the FWD 200B.
Kerala gold smuggling: SC asks Centre whether it can scan diplomatic package
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought to know whether the Centre is entitled to scan and search those cargo that have diplomatic immunity.
Internal security challenges
The NDA government has arrived at the scene once again.
ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF UNIFORM CIVIL CODE AND LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIPS
Imagine a knock on the door at midnight, not because you are charged with sedition ortax evasion but because you are in a live-in relationship and haven't registered it.
UNC students develop AI marketing tool - Lexal
Inspired by their experience marketing a martial arts studio, University of North Carolina students Van Panchangam and Rithvik Prakki co-founded Lexal AI.
SoftBank-backed OfBusiness plans $1 bn IPO in India
OfBusiness, a leading Indian online platform for business-to-business transactions, is gearing up for a significant initial public offering (IPO) in the second half of 2025. The company, backed by SoftBank, aims to raise up to $1 billion through the IPO.
NABARD plans to raise Rs 10,000 cr through infra, green bonds: Chairman KV Shaji
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) plans to raise Rs 10,000 crore through a combination of infrastructure and green bonds, according to Chairman KV Shaji.
'Govt committed to creating conducive environment for employment generation'
As part of the ongoing series of stakeholder consultations on the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports, chaired an introductory meeting with representatives from employers' organisations in New Delhi on Tuesday.
EET Fuels appoints Toyo-India for industrial carbon capture project
EET Fuels, the owner and operator of the UK's Stanlow oil refinery, has appointed Toyo Engineering India Pvt Ltd (Toyo-India) to conduct the front-end engineering design (FEED) study for its industrial carbon capture project.
Daikin to expand capacity in India to meet growing demand
Daikin Industries, the world's leading manufacturer of air conditioners, is set to expand its operations in India to cater to the surging demand for air conditioning amid rising temperatures.
Baron Capital launches Baron India Fund
Baron Capital has announced the rebranding of its Baron New Asia Fund to Baron India Fund, reflecting its exclusive focus on Indian growth equities.