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Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli airstrikes kill at least 20 in Lebanon

Nineteen Syrian refugees and a Lebanese national were killed in northeast Lebanon after an Israeli airstrike destroyed a building housing workers, Lebanon's Health Ministry said Thursday.

MILITARY BOOTS WILL ENTER ENEMY TERRITORY: IDF CHIEF TO HEZBOLLAH

Israel Defense Force (IDF) Chief of Staff HerHalevi has warned Hezbollah that a ground offensive is imminent, stating that Israeli soldiers' \"military boots will enter enemy territory,\" Times of Israel reported.

Supreme Court to hear plea of Dalit student who lost IIT admission for delay in paying fee

NEW DELHI The Supreme Court in the case Atul Kumar Versus The Chairman (Joint Seat Allocation Authority And Ors) observed and has agreed to consider the petition filed of a Scheduled Caste candidate who qualified for admission to the Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Dhanbad but was barred from admission due to a delay in submitting the fees.

Godhra train burning case: Supreme Court posts appeals for hearing in January 2025, says no more adjournments

NEW DELHI The Supreme Court in the case Abdul Raheman Dhantiya @Kankatto @Jamburo vs State of Gujarat observed and has kept a batch of appeals in the Godhra train burning case to be heard for a final hearing in the third week of January 2025.

Malayalam actor Siddique approaches SC seeking anticipatory bail in rape case

NEW DELHI The Supreme Court in the case observed wherein the Malayalam actor Siddique has approached the court seeking anticipatory bail in a rape case registered against him on the basis of allegations levelled by a woman.

Bombay High Court allows Kunal Kamra's plea, strikes down 2023 amendment to IT Rules on 'Fact Check Units'

NEW DELHI The Bombay High Court Division bench after receiving the 'opinion' of 'tiebreaker' Judge, declared the amendment to the IT Rules, 2021, \"unconstitutional\" and struck down the said amendment, which allowed the Central government to establish Fact Check Units, FCUS to identify 'fake and false' information about its business, being circulated on digital platforms.

'FORESIGHTED MR MK NAMBYAR - CONSTITUTIONAL JOURNEYS BEYOND ORIGINAL INTENT'

1.A very good evening- Mr KK Venugopal, Senior Advocate, Mr CS Vaidyanathan, Senior Advocate, family of Mr MK Nambyar, distinguished judges, members of the bar, ladies and gentlemen.

Harris is making a 'capitalist' pitch to boost the economy

\"As president, I will be grounded in my fundamental values of fairness, dignity and opportunity,\" Harris said. \"And I promise you, I will be pragmatic in my approach.\"

US BORDER POLITICS PREDATES TRUMP

Recently, Donald Trump delivered a one-hour address at the US-Mexico border in Arizona, attacking Democratic immigration policies for creating a \"deadly plague of migrant crime.” He has since intensified his rhetoric with controversial claims about Haitian immigrants and alleged migrant attacks on Midwestern communities.

Indian stock indices log record highs for fifth consecutive session; Sensex nearing 86,000

Stock indices in India continued to march ahead, touching fresh highs for the fifth straight session on Thursday.

Private investment cycle is strengthening: Govt

Manufacturing, financial services, communication services, computer services, and electricity and other energy sectors accounted for more than three- fourths of the gross FDI inflows.

Investors bet $12.2 billion on 227 IPOs in 8 months of 2024

India recorded 227 IPO listings, with a total deal value of USD 12.2 billion in the first eight months of 2024.

Amazon India inks pact with labour ministry to post job opportunities on NCS portal

Amazon India has signed a pact with the Labour and Employment Ministry to post available work opportunities at Amazon and its staffing agencies on the National Career Service (NCS) portal.

Minimum wage rates for workers raised

This adjustment is aimed at helping workers cope with the rising cost of living, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said in a release on Thursday.

India set to achieve 6.5-7% GDP growth in FY25: Fin Min

India is set to achieve 6.5-7 per cent GDP growth in the current financial year as indicated by the movements in high-frequency indicators till August, a finance ministry report said on Thursday.

PM DEDICATES THREE PARAM RUDRA SUPERCOMPUTERS TO NATION

\"The three supercomputers launched today will help in advanced research from physics, earth science, and cosmology.\"

Hindu College expresses pride in Harini Amarasuriya becoming Sri Lanka's PM

NEW DELHI The Hindu College in Delhi has expressed its \"immense pride\" in its alumna, Harini Amarasuriya, becoming the 16th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.

Prostitution racket busted in Ghaziabad hotels

All five hotels have been sealed, and the police are identifying the hotel operators for further action. FIRS have been filed against them, and authorities are preparing a report to cancel their licenses, which will be sent to the District Magistrate for further action.

IndusInd Bank employee among two arrested for cyber fraud

In connection with a cyber fraud case, the Cyber Police Station East has arrested two individuals, including a bank employee.

Police Crime Branch nabs mastermind of GTB Hospital murder case

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a shooter and key member of a notorious gang involved in the GTB Hospital Murder Case.

Court allows Yasin Bhatkal to meet his ailing mother virtually

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday allowed Yasin Bhatkal, a notorious terrorist and one of the founders of the Indian Mujahideen (IM), to have a video conference (VC) meeting with his ailing mother.

WRESTLERS'CASE: HC ASKS DELHI POLICE TO REPLY TO BRIJ BHUSHAN'S PLEA

The Delhi high court on Thursday sought the city police's response to a petition by former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, seeking quashing of the FIR and charges framed against him in a sexual harassment case lodged by several women wrestlers.

SC asks to consider women's reservation for posts in Delhi HC Bar Association

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked to consider reservation for women for the posts in the Delhi High Court Bar Association.

India's oldest heritage train 'Palace on Wheels' embarks on first journey

India's luxurious and oldest heritage train 'Palace on Wheels' has embarked on its first journey for this tourism season from New Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on Wednesday.

Police nabs four accused wanted in a case of physical and sexual assault

In a successful operation, Delhi Police arrested four accused wanted in a case of physical and sexual assault.

ED files reply to Satyendar Jain's bail plea, hearing next week

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday filed a reply to bail plea of former Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case.

Two chain snatchers nabbed by police in anti-robbery operation

Additional teams from nearby police stations were promptly notified. The team of special cell of the Delhi police suspected the bikers and started chasing them.

Mayor postpones standing committee election till Oct 5

Delhi Mayor Dr. Shelly Oberoi has postponed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House meeting to October 5, following chaos over the decision to ban mobile phones in the House ahead of the election process.

'OPPOSITION MUST BE SAD...': KEJRIWAL HITS OUT AT BJP IN DELHI ASSEMBLY

Addressing the Delhi Legislative Assembly for the first time since his resignation, former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on BJP, saying that the opposition must be 'sad' to see him and Manish Sisodia in the assembly.

ED attaches Rs 44-crore assets of Cong candidate

In a significant development ahead of Haryana assembly elections the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Gurugram, has provisionally attached immovable assets worth 44.09 crore belonging to Rao Dan Singh, the Congress MLA from Mahendragarh, Haryana, and his son Akshat Singh.