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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.\"

DUSU 2024 POLLS: HC ASKS CANDIDATES FOR EXPLANATION OVER PROPERTY DEFACEMENT

The Delhi High Court on Monday summoned candidates linked to the alleged defacement of public property during the DUSU elections to appear before it on October 28 and explain their conduct.

Accused Tahir Hussain denies larger conspiracy in Delhi riots case

Former MCD councillor Tahir Hussain, accused in the larger conspiracy case pertaining to the February 2020 north-east Delhi riots, argued in court on Monday that other riots cases for which cognizance was taken of for the offence of rioting can't be called a result of larger conspiracy under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

Prostitution racket busted in unisex salon in Mahipalpur

A prostitution trafficking racket operating under the guise of a unisex salon in southwest Delhi was busted and four women were rescued, including a woman were arrested, police said on Monday.

Court grants interim bail to accused in UAPA case for sister's wedding

Delhi's Karkardooma Court has granted an interim bail of eight days to an accused in a larger conspiracy of Delhi riots 2020 registered under UAPA.

Rai launches 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off campaign, urges BJP not to 'take revenge on Delhiites'

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday launched the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign aimed at reducing vehicular pollution in the capital and urged the BJP not to \"take revenge against the people of Delhi\".

15% rise in respiratory illnesses linked to Delhi air pollution

The air quality in Delhi deteriorates every year before winter due to various reasons including farm fires and pollutants. In the national capital region (NCR), the air quality is said to be severely dangerous for citizens, especially those who suffer from respiratory issues and other life-threatening diseases.

Can't allow sale of firecrackers: High Court

The Delhi High Court on Monday said it cannot allow the sale of firecrackers when there is already \"enough\" pollution in the national capital.

Devender Yadav alleges DJB misused crores in sewage treatment funds

The Delhi unit of Congress has sharply criticized the Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the worsening condition of the Yamuna River in Delhi. Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav, along with senior Congress leaders and ex-MPs, took a boat ride at the Yamuna Ghat near Kalindi Kunj in Okhla to inspect the polluted river. They were alarmed by the sight of frothing ammonia floating on the water's surface. Yadav highlighted that this foam, containing high levels of ammonia and phosphates, poses severe health risks, including respiratory and skin issues. He accused the Kejriwal government of being indifferent to the health of the people.

Cops probe Khalistani angle in Rohini blast case, seek help of Telegram

Delhi Police probing a possible Khalistani link in the blast near a CRPF school here on Monday wrote to messaging app Telegram to know the details of a group that claimed responsibility of the explosion, police sources said on Monday. A strong blast ripped through a wall of the CRPF school in Rohini's Prashant Vihar area on Sunday morning. No one was hurt in the blast but a signboard, hoardings of nearby shops and window panes of vehicles parked near the spot were damaged in the incident.