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Waiting for the election verdict

In Maharashtra, the assembly elections are a battle of parties for office and political legacies

Climate finance goals for inclusive carbon market

As the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) nears completion, the global spotlight is once again on the importance of climate finance, particularly in sectors like agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU) and in emerging economies that bear a disproportionate burden of climate impacts.

TOP COURT STAYS DISQUALIFICATION OF 6 PARLIAMENT SECRETARIES IN HP

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order of the Himachal Pradesh high court directing initiation of disqualification proceedings against six legislators in the state assembly who were elected as parliamentary secretaries even as the court directed the state to not make any further appointments to these posts.

Can't annul Parl's legislative actions during Emergency: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday observed that it cannot annul all legislative actions of Parliament during the 1976 Emergency solely on the ground that the extended tenure of Parliament was meant for emergency purposes and not for amending laws or the Constitution.

Conflict claimed 258 lives in Manipur: Security advisor

At least 258 people have died in the ethnic violence that has shrouded Manipur for 18 months, the state's security adviser Kuldiep Singh said on Friday, adding that an additional 90 Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies or approximately 9,000 personnel will be deployed in the strife-torn province.

SC NOTICE TO GUJ ON ASARAM'S PLEA AGAINST LIFE TERM

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Gujarat government's response on a petition filed by self-styled godman Asaram Bapu seeking suspension of his life sentence in a 2013 rape case.

NADDA HITS BACK AT KHARGE OVER MANIPUR LETTER

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda on Friday slammed Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's letter to President Droupadi Murmu over the recent spate of violence in Manipur, saying that he and his party were trying to \"sensationalise\" the issue.

SC panel flags alarming farm crisis, seeks talks on MSP law

India's agrarian economy stands at a crossroads, battling rising indebtedness, shrinking incomes and an intensifying climate crisis, the Supreme Court-appointed committee formed to address demands of farmers protesting along the Punjab-Haryana border since February, has emphasised while recommending serious consideration of the farmers' demand for legal sanctity to the minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

MLAs under tight cordon as Manipur conflict rages on

The Central Armed Paramilitary Forces have been roped in to provide security cover to at least 18 MLAs from the valley in Manipur, officials familiar with the matter said on Friday, in a move that came after the houses of legislators were targeted by violent protesters.

Presumed dead, man briefly wakes up before cremation

THREE DOCTORS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED FOR 'MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE', POLICE SAID

'Society has a right to safety': SC on 3 new laws

ASSESS EFFECTIVENESS OF NEW CRIMINAL LAWS

India, Japan hold talks to bolster military ties

India and Japan on Friday discussed issues related to reciprocal provision of supply and services and the participation of their militaries in various bilateral and multilateral exercises, with focus on sharpening interoperability between their armed forces, during talks between defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Japanese counterpart General Nakatani.

IN A FIRST, INDIAN ARMY BEGINS INDUCTION OF DOMAIN EXPERTS

The Indian Army has for the first time begun inducting experts in domains such as information technology, cyber, information warfare and linguistics as part of restructuring of the Army Education Corps, with the move aimed at enhancing efficiency and improving decision making, a top general said on Friday, adding that the force has identified 16 tech clusters to sharpen its capabilities in the coming years.

CASE AGAINST FCI OFFICIALS AFTER 100 MONKEYS DIE

More than 100 monkeys perished after inhaling a pesticide sprayed in a food godown and were stealthily buried in a pit, police on Friday said.

Germany one of India's most important partners in Europe

Germany will be a reliable partner in India's efforts to become a developed nation and the two countries should join hands to forge a prosperous future for the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, outlining his vision for the two sides to work together in areas ranging from digitalisation to manufacturing.

Canada rolls back extra security check orders for India-bound flyers

The Canadian government has lifted additional security screening measures for travellers flying to India, days after they were implemented, citing \"out of an abundance of caution\".

Govt plans centralised subscriptions for top academic journals

THE POLICY AIMS TO REPLACE A SYSTEM OF INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS WITH LICENCES NEGOTIATED BY THE GOVERNMENT

SC to decide on maintainability of Gyanvapi case under 1991 act

The Supreme Court on Friday highlighted the necessity of determining legal maintainability of a suit—in light of the Places of Worship Act, 1991—filed by a group of Hindu women seeking the right to worship Hindu deities within the Gyanvapi mosque complex.

Fishing vessel rams into submarine, two missing

THE FISHING BOAT, MARTHOMA, WITH 13 MEN ON BOARD, CRASHED INTO THE SUBMARINE 70 NAUTICAL MILES NORTH-WEST OF GOA

NDA vs INDIA bloc: 2 states to elect new governments today

Millions of votes cast across Maharashtra, Jharkhand and 48 assembly bypolls and two parliamentary bypolls in 15 states will be counted beginning 8am on Saturday, bringing the curtain down on the second round of assembly polls since the Lok Sabha contest as well as the final elections this year.

Tawde issues notices to Kharge, Rahul amid row

BJP leader Vinod Tawde on Friday served a legal notice to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, party MP Rahul Gandhi and spokesperson Supriya Shrinate for making \"false and baseless\" accusations against him in a cash-for-votes incident that rocked Maharashtra on the eve of the assembly elections.

CBI can't probe sans Centre nod

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has, in the past, followed up on corruption cases and financial crimes in overseas geographies involving Indians, but only at the instance of the Union government.

Cong appoints states' observers; parties book hotels ahead of verdict

IN ANTICIPATION OF CHALLENGES, LEADERS HAVE BEEN TASKED WITH SECURING THE SUPPORT OF INDEPENDENTS, REBEL CANDIDATES

Allegations of Adani group bribing Patnaik-govt officials 'baseless': BJD

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday denied that officials in Odisha took bribes from Adani Group officials when it was in power, insisting all renewable energy deals were between government entities with \"no engagement with any private party whatsoever\".

Cong looks to corner NDA on Adani, but allies flag poll worry

The Congress is in touch with allies to launch a united attack on the Narendra Modi government over the Adani bribery allegations, but some of its partners believe that an adverse showing in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand polls might give the Bharatiya Janata Party an edge to counter the Opposition.

Missing woman found on Rishikesh sojourn

A 26-year-old woman who was reported missing by her parents in Ghazipur, east Delhi on Wednesday was found safe in Rishikesh after 60 police officers searched for her while investigating the incident as a case of abduction or elopement.

SC seeks ED, CBI responses on Sisodia plea to tweak bail terms

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a plea filed by former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia seeking a modification in his bail conditions so that he does not have to appear before the investigating officer twice a week.

ENGINEER DIES IN 60-FOOT FALL AT SHALIMAR BAGH METRO WORKSITE

A 31-year-old senior mechanical engineer died and a worksite foreman was injured in a 60-foot fall while working on a Delhi Metro project in Shalimar Bagh on Wednesday, police said on Friday, adding they were on a man-lift crane, when a rope of the machine broke, causing the fall.

How a ₹30K loan to a cop led to a man facing 55 fake criminal cases

IRFAN ALI, A PART-TIME LOAN SHARK AND FULL-TIME GARMENTS MERCHANT SPENT 11 MONTHS BEHIND BARS OVER 15 YRS

SC slams Delhi govt, police on Grap execution

The Supreme Court on Friday directed stricter implementation of anti-pollution measures while questioning various authorities about gaps in enforcement and data discrepancies regarding stubble burning.