Jordan becomes first country to receive WHO for verification eliminating leprosy

The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulated the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for becoming the first country in the world to be officially verified as having eliminated leprosy.

Adolescents require special attention in national health: WHO

The World Health Organisation urged countries in the Southeast Asia Region to ensure health systems are responsive to the unique needs of adolescents, highlighting its 'triple dividend' benefit - immediate, future, and intergenerational.

Taiwan condemns China's move to scrap tariff exemptions on agri products

Taiwan has strongly condemned China's move to end tariff exemptions on 34 agricultural and aquacultural products from Taiwan, according to a report by Central News Agency Taiwan.

SUPREME COURT EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER DELAY IN TRIAL OF UAPA CASE OVER ALLEGED ISIS LINKS

The Supreme Court in the case Jamshed Zahoor Paul v. State of NCT of Delhi observed wherein the petition is filed by a 25-year-old Kashmiri man booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act over alleged ISIS links.

Supreme Court refuses to entertain petition seeking relaxations for advocates' dress code in summers

The Supreme Court in the case Shailendra Mani Tripathi Versus Bar Council Of India And Ors observed and has refused to entertain the petition filed seeking exemption for advocates from wearing black coats during summer months, wherein the court emphasized the importance of maintaining dress code decorum in the courts.

Kerala High Court refuses to quash POCSO case against woman for failing to report sexual assault on minors in cottages provided by her

The Kerala High Court in the case Sheela v State of Kerala and Another observed and has refused to quash the criminal proceedings under POCSO Act initiated against a woman in-charge of the cottages where allegedly two minors were subjected to rape.

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea to regulate laser beams & loudspeakers during festivals

The Supreme Court in the case Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat Versus The State Of Maharashtra And Ors observed and has refused to entertain the petition filed seeking directions to regulate the use of light laser beams and loudspeakers in public spaces, gatherings and events during festivals.

Justice BV Nagarathna appointed as Chairperson of Supreme Court Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee

Justice BV Nagarathna. has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Supreme Court Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee following the retirement of Justice Hima Kohli, who was earlier heading the Committee.

'I don't know what Pakistan says. I am not a Pakistani; I am an Indian citizen'

After Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif said that Pakistan and the NC-Congress alliance were on the same page on the restoration of Article 370, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said on Thursday that he does not know what Pakistan says.

KERALA NIPAH OUTBREAK: 37 PEOPLE TESTED NEGATIVE SO FAR, 268 ON CONTACT LIST

Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Thursday that one more person's test result related to Nipah infection has turned negative.

BJP MLA Munirathna and six others booked for alleged sexual harassment case

A case of alleged sexual harassment has been registered against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and former minister Munirathna and six others in the Ramnagar district of Karnataka.

Akhilesh slams BJP over ‘One Nation, One Election' One Election initiative, says

Lashing out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the One Nation, One Election initiative, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that if it is truly BJP's intention to avoid expenses then, why does the BJP carry out so many rallies.

BJP workers protest for not being allowed at PM's Srinagar poll rally

BJP supporters and workers from north Kashmir held a brief protest when they were not allowed by the security grid to enter the venue for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election rally here after they reached late.

NIA seizes arms, Rs 4.03 cr in raids in Bihar

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday seized a massive haul of arms and cash amounting to Rs 4.03 crore during raids at five locations in Bihar in connection with an ongoing Investigation in the CPI (Maoist) Magadh Zone revival case.

SYNTHETIC IDENTITY FRAUD

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Allegations against Rahul Gandhi unfounded

Ideology, values and principles have their own special importance in Indian politics.

Direct tax collection up at Rs 12.01 lakh cr

India's direct tax net collection for the financial year 2024-25 has seen a significant surge, with an increase of 21.48 per cent as of 17 September this year, the data from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) shows.

Labour ministry probes claims of 'exploitative environment' after EY employee's death

Days after the family of a 26-year-old employee alleged that \"work pressure\" at her firm led to her death, Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje Thursday said that the Labour Ministry has taken up the complaint and is investigating the claims.

RBI unlikely to cut interest rate in 2024: SBI chief Setty

The Reserve Bank is unlikely to ease the benchmark policy rate during 2024 given the uncertainty over food inflation, State Bank of India (SBI) chairman CS Setty has said.

Despite leading in digital transactions, cash circulation is significantly rising in India

Despite India being a leader in digital financial transactions, cash currency in circulation has more than doubled over the last eight years.

One dies as speeding car runs over two men sleeping on footpath

A 40-year-old man after a speeding car allegedly ran over two labourers sleeping on a footpath in the Geeta Colony area of Delhi's Shahdara, police said on Thursday.

HC ORDERS DDA TO REHABILITATE 43 FORMER JANGPURA SLUM RESIDENTS

The Delhi High Court has ordered the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) to rehabilitate 43 former residents of slums in Jangpura-B, nearly 18 years after the shanties were demolished without notice.

DPCC holds public hearing on 4.3 km twin-tube tunnel to ease traffic

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) conducted a public hearing on Thursday to address the proposed construction of a 4.3 km twin-tube road tunnel, aimed at reducing traffic congestion around Mahipalpur and the areas leading to Delhi airport.

Law student Saavy Gupta is AISA-SFI candidate for president in DUSU polls

The Students' Federation of India (SFI) and All India Students' Association (AISA), who are contesting the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections together for the first time, announced their candidates on Thursday.

House collapse: Cong comes down heavily on city govt for negligence

The Delhi unit of Congress has criticized the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government over its failure to clear the debris from the Karol Bagh building collapse site.

BJP MLA's diktat to Loni juice shops to vacate after charges of mixing urine

Following an incident in Loni where juice was allegedly mixed with urine, Loni MLA Nand Kishor Gurjar took action.

Man held in Delhi for killing rival gang member

Delhi Police has arrested a 54-year-old man for allegedly killing a person in Haryana's Sonipat in a gang war, officials said on Thursday.

Court orders FIR against man for forging medical documents

Delhi's Saket Court has directed Delhi Police to file an FIR against a man for submitting a forged and fabricated medical report to seek extension of his interim bail.

Karol Bagh house collapse: Bansuri trains guns on AAP

Demanding the Delhi government to take cognisance of old structures in bad state to avoid such incidents in the future, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj attacked AAP, saying that the carelessness of the Delhi government is causing such tragedies in the national capital.

HC issues notice to Puja Khedkar on UPSC's perjury charge

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Thursday moved to the Delhi High Court against Pooja Khedkar, a disqualified IAS probationary officer and alleged that she has committed perjury by submitting false documents to secure favourable orders.