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US POLLS: TRUMP VISITS MCDONALD'S, HARRIS ATTENDS WORSHIP SERVICES

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Sunday made an unusual stop at Philadelphia's McDonald's franchise while Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris participated in worship services in Atlanta to garner support, Al Jazeera reported.

Ukrainian Prez warns of Russia, North Korea's malign alliance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concerns about the growing “malign” alliance between Russia and North Korea, which could potentially escalate the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.

‘Some Khalistani extremists are deep assets of Canadian Intelligence Service’

Recalled Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, alleged that Khalistani extremists and terrorists are “deep assets” of Canada Security Intelligence Service (CSIS).

Albania's former president Meta arrested for alleged money laundering

There was no immediate comment from the prosecutor's office. Meta was Albania's previous president, serving from 2017-2022. He was being investigated for alleged illegal lobbying in the United States years ago.

US Defence Secretary arrives in Ukraine amid escalating tensions

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Ukraine amid ongoing tensions with Russia, reaffirming America's commitment to Ukraine's security.

No documentary evidence of Hasina's resignation as B'desh PM

Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin has said that he does not have any documentary evidence of Sheikh Hasina resigning as prime minister before she fled the country in August amidst student-led mass protests.

Sri Lanka election date unconstitutional

A petition was filed in Sri Lanka's Supreme Court on Monday pleading that the decision to hold the parliamentary election on November 14 be declared unconstitutional.

Israel strikes Southern Beirut targeting group financing Hezbollah

The situation in northern Gaza remains dire due to a 16-day Israeli military siege that has severed access to essential services like food, water, and medicine in the north of the Gaza Strip.

Astana: First CICA Ministerial Conference on environmental issues

The recent CICA Ministerial Conference on Environmental Issues, held in Astana, marked a crucial step toward strengthening regional cooperation in addressing shared environmental challenges.

Pak Senate passes 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill

The Pakistan Senate passed the 26th constitutional Amendment Bill with a two-thirds majority on Sunday, Ary News reported.

Lebanon assesses damage after Israel strikes Hezbollah

The strikes targeted Al-Qard Al-Hassan branches in the southern neighbourhoods of Beirut, across southern Lebanon and in the eastern Bekaa Valley, where Hezbollah has a strong presence

BNP criticises Bangladesh interim govt for not announcing polls' date

The Senior Joint Secretary General of Bangladesh's one of the largest political parties, Bangladesh Nationalist Party, criticized the interim government for not announcing a date for the election, Dhaka Tribune reported.

ISRAEL MOURNS THE KILLING OF ONE OF HIGHEST-RANKING OFFICERS IN WAR

“I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife Huda and their children, Omri, Reef, and Yasmin. We are all praying for the recovery of our brave wounded,” said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

South Korean economic delegation visits UAE to boost bilateral ties

While welcoming the Korean delegation, Sheikh Salem bin Sultan AI Qasimi highlighted the growing strategic relations between the UAE and South Korea, noting that bilateral cooperation is expanding across various sectors.

HIGH COURT SEEKS STATUS REPORT FROM PUNJAB GOVT, FCI ON PLEA TO LIFT LAST SEASON'S PADDY TO CREATE STORAGE FOR 2024 SEASON'S CROP AMID FARMERS' PROTESTS

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Sunpreet Singh v. UOI & Ors. observed and has sought status report from the Punjab Government and Food Corporation of India, FCI wherein the petition is filed seeking directions to lift paddy from storage facility and create space for milled rice for Kharif Marketing Season 2024-2025 in Punjab.

ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT: FAILURE OF ACCUSED TO PRODUCE HIS MOBILE PHONE DURING CUSTODY NOT 'NON-COOPERATION'

The Andhra Pradesh High Court in the case Avuthu Srinivas Reddy Versus The Station House Officer observed that the accused failure to submit the mobile phones of them to the police while in custody cannot be considered ‘non-cooperation’ as the accused is protected under Article 20(3) of the Constitution of India.

Rajasthan High Court: Mere ownership of vehicle unauthorisedly carrying contraband does not imply involvement in crime under NDPS Act

The Rajasthan High Court in the case Jassa Ram v State of Rajasthan observed and has ruled that mere ownership or connection with the vehicle, from which the contraband was recovered, did not imply the accused's knowledge or actual involvement in the crime.

Supreme Court stays High Court judgement which refused to quash case against person for calling Congress President Kharge 'Ayogya'

The Supreme Court in the case Mithun Chakravarty Devidas Shet versus The State Of Karnataka observed and has stayed the operation of the Karnataka High Court judgment, wherein the court allowed the investigation against a person accused of calling the President of All India Congress Committee, AICC Mallikarjun Kharge as 'Ayogya'.

DELHI GASPING FOR BREATH AS THE PANACEA FOR POLLUTION IS ELUSIVE

Despite private vehicles accounting for 90% of Delhi's road traffic, the city's EV adoption has increased significantly, rising from 0.1% in 2015 to 6.5% by 2023.

Supreme Court issues notice on plea of deceased Judicial Officer's wife: Service as Fast Track Court judge not counted for pension

The Supreme Court in the case Purnima Prasad Versus The State Of Bihar And Ors observed and has issued notice wherein the petition is filed by a wife who was denied his pensionary and retiral benefits despite over 10 years of total service as a Judicial Officer.

PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT: 'MISFORTUNE' THAT MOTHER OF YOUNG DAUGHTERS WAS DENIED BAIL FOR ALLEGEDLY POSSESSING HEROIN, DRUG MONEY WITHOUT PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Parveen @ Raman v. State of Punjab observed and has granted bail to a mother of three young daughters arrested in August for allegedly possessing merely 12 grams of heroine, and drug money of Rs.10,000 without any prima facie evidence.

THE DEBATE OVER SUB-CLASSIFICATION OF SCs & STs IN INDIA

Critics argue that without a creamy layer filter, the benefits of sub-classification could favor the relatively privileged within sub-categories rather than the most marginalized.

Toxic co-dependency masquerading as true love

Romeo-Juliet, Heer-Ranjha, Sohni-Mahiwal - what is the recurrent theme in all these love stories which have been glorified as the pinnacle of true love? The common thread is that these lovers loved each other so much that they could not live without each other.

BharatPe, Nasscom empower 1,500 rural women entrepreneurs in Maharashtra

BharatPe Group, one of India's leading names in the fintech industry, has partnered with nasscom foundation to empower women entrepreneurs across multiple districts in Maharashtra. Under the 'Formal Registration and Digital Market Linkage Program for Women Entrepreneurs', 1,500 rural women from six districts of Ahmednagar, Beed, Buldhana, Latur, Sindhudurg, and Kolhapur have been provided with the tools to formalize and scale their businesses, facilitating their integration into the formal economy.

Adar Poonawalla invests Rs 1,000 cr in Dharma Productions

In a significant development for India's entertainment industry, Adar Poonawalla's Serene Productions has entered into a landmark partnership with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment. The collaboration, officially announced on October 21, 2024, involves Serene Productions investing a massive Rs 1,000 crore into Dharma, giving them a 50% ownership stake. The remaining 50% will stay with Johar, marking a pivotal moment for both companies.

Retail sector shows modest 5 pc growth in Sept: Survey

Furniture and furnishing saw a slight decline of 1 per cent, while sports goods and beauty, wellness, and personal care recorded minimal growth of 1 per cent and 2 per cent, respectively.

RBI: DOMESTIC GROWTH STRONG DESPITE INFLATION

After two months below target, inflation surged in September due to food prices, while festival spending strengthens in smaller towns.

Zepto expands to 5 cities, raises $340 mn capital: CEO

Aadit Palicha, co-founder and CEO of quick commerce company Zepto on Monday said his company is expanding its business geographically across India. He also added that the unicorn startup has been able to raise the necessary capital for the expansion.

Cosmo Foundation's '3E' model impacting 7 lakh lives

Cosmo Foundation, the philanthropic wing of Cosmo First Ltd, has been at the forefront of driving community development since its establishment in 2008.

Mark Mobius bullish on real estate, semiconductor sectors

\"I think India will become a leader or the leader in semiconductor production in the future, and the reason why I say that is first of all the demand, secondly it's an open economy. Thirdly, India has an incredible software industry already.\"