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Biden set to visit Germany to discuss Ukraine and West Asia

Joe Biden will visit Germany this week, government sources in Berlin said, after he cancelled a planned trip last week due to Hurricane Milton.

Canada: 20 dissatisfied Liberal MPs to remove Trudeau as PM

Fresh trouble for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a group of lawmakers within the ruling Liberal Party in Canada, reportedly, signed a pact to remove him from the PM post.

US to deploy THAAD missile defense system in Israel

The United States (US) is sending its advanced antimissile system -- Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) battery, to Israel, along with a US military crew to operate it. An announcement in this regard was made by the Pentagon on Sunday.

ARMED MAN ARRESTED NEAR TRUMP RALLY IN CALIFORNIA

A Nevada man was arrested near former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella on Saturday after deputies recovered a loaded firearm and high-capacity magazine in his vehicle, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said on Sunday.

SCO summit: Over 200 workers of Imran Khan’s party held

Pakistan's law enforcement agencies have arrested more than 200 workers of Imran Khan's party in the Punjab province to thwart its planned protest in Islamabad during the SCO summit, police said on Monday.

Singapore’s LoP goes on trial for lying in Parliament

The trial of Singapore's Indian-origin Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh began on Monday on two charges for lying in Parliament when being questioned over a former colleague.

Nepal: Record-setting mountaineers return to heroic welcome

Nepal's record-setting climbers Nima Rinji Sherpa and Dawa Yangzum Sherpa on Monday received a heroic welcome as they returned to Kathmandu after summiting Shishapangma in Tibet.

3 dead in Sri Lanka after. excessive rains

Three people have lost their lives and over 1,25,000 marooned after Sri Lanka witnessed extreme weather conditions in 12 districts prompting authorities to close all schools in the capital region on Monday after heavy-rain triggered rains.

UAE stands with Lebanon, sends relief material

The donation event was held today at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal 1, Abu Dhabi Ports, as part of the two-week 'UAE stands with Lebanon' campaign which kicked off on October 8, collected 250 tonnes of relief material from diverse segments of society in Abu Dhabi.

Karachi airport blast which killed Chinese nationals 'conspiracy': Pak

Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) described the October 6 blast on a convoy near the Karachi airport, which killed three people including two Chinese engineers, as \"a conspiracy to undermine Pakistan-China relations\", Geo News reported.

GAZA: OVER 40 KILLED, INCLUDING 13 KIDS, IN ISRAELI STRIKES

As the tensions escalate in West Asia further, at least 41 people were killed, including at least 13 children in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Sunday, CNN reported citing the hospitals.

Hezbollah UAV strike on Israeli army base kills 4 IDF soldiers

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launched by the Hezbollah terrorist organization struck an Israeli army base, killing four IDF soldiers on Sunday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said.

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT REITERATES, PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECTION 498A IPC BY SECOND WIFE ARE NOT MAINTAINABLE

The Allahabad High Court in the case Maan Singh And 2 Others vs. State of U.P. and Another observed and has reiterated that proceedings initiated under section 498A for the offence of cruelty of the Indian Penal Code, IPC by the second wife are not maintainable.

SC: However strict PMLA is sick & infirm accused should be given bail

The Supreme Court in the case Amar Sadhuram Mulchandani Versus Directorate Of Enforcement And Anr observed that 'sick and infirm' persons can be granted bail despite the stringency of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, PMLA.

Gujarat High Court asks govt pleader to issue directions for drafting 'proper' affidavits, providing para-wise' reply to pleas

The Gujarat High Court in the case Jigar Developers Versus State Of Gujarat & Ors observed and has stated that it had come across various matters, wherein affidavits filed by officers of the State in reply to writ petitions, were bereft of 'para-wise' replies.

Supreme Court dismisses Jauhar Trust's plea against UP govt cancelling lease: 'Land leased to Azam Khan's trust when he was minister'

The Supreme Court in the case Executive Committee Maulana Mohamad Ali Jauhar Trust Vs State Of Uttar Pradesh observed and has refused to interfere with the Uttar Pradesh Government's decision to cancel the lease of the government land to Maulana Mohamad Ali Jauhar Trust at Rampur.

SC: Plea moved challenging Rajasthan Civil Judge Cadre Exam 2024 results, seeking evaluation by independent expert committee

The Supreme Court in the case Ms Sonal Gupta And Others Vs. Registrar General Rajasthan High Court Jodhpur And Another observed wherein the writ petition is filed challenging the Rajasthan Civil Judge Cadre, 2024 exam on the ground that its evaluation process was \"arbitrary and flawed.\"

SC: However strict PMLA is sick & infirm accused should be given bail

The Supreme Court in the case Amar Sadhuram Mulchandani Versus Directorate Of Enforcement And Anr observed that 'sick and infirm' persons can be granted bail despite the stringency of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, PMLA.

'We need more women participation at top decision-making posts': Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena on Monday said that the last 18 months for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had been extremely difficult since all the top brass of the party was put behind the bars.

Preserving Heritage: Insights From India's Roval Families

The panelists consisits of Pushpita Singh from Khawra royal family, Meena Jhala Singh Deo, Yuvrani of the Dhenkanal royal family and Nivritti Kumar Mewara, princess of the Udaipur royal family.

For success sacrifice sleep, peace: Female sportspersons

To achieve success one has to sacrifice her sleep, happiness, peace and even family and only after this penance one can achieve success, said renowned mountaineer Meenu Kaliraman, who has hoisted the national flag on Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Kilimanjaro and others.

PROMOTING ELECTRIC VEHICLES KEY TO REDUCING POLLUTION: NITIN GADKARI

At the \"We Women Want\" event 2024, organized by ITV Network, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, shared his vision of making India a carbon-free nation.

Leading actresses narrate their journey on working in Bollywood

At the \"We Women Want\" event 2024, organized by ITV Network, prominent celebrities such as Raveena Tandon, Esha Gupta, Taapsee Pannu, and Kritika Kamra engaged in an open discussion.

India has 3,600 deep tech startups tackling societal challenges

India houses over 3,600 startups in the deep tech sector which has the potential to address complex societal challenges including those related to healthcare, climate change, and cybersecurity, Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) chairman Veer Sagar said on Monday.

TCS's net profit fell to Rs 11,909 crore in Q2 FY24

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday posted a 1.1 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) fall in net profit for the second quarter ended September 30 to Rs 11,909 crore, but is 5 per cent up (YoY).

Retail inflation rises to 5.49% in September from 3.65% in August

India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation rate for September reached 5.49 per cent from 3.65 per cent in August, reflecting an uptick primarily due to higher food prices. Inflation rates for rural and urban areas were 5.87 per cent and 5.05 per cent, respectively, indicating continued price pressures.

India to achieve 20% ethanol blending ahead of deadline: Hardeep Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, said that India has been revising its blending targets due to forward-looking, responsive policies, which have enabled the industry to surpass its previous target of 10 per cent blending five months ahead of schedule.

India to achieve 20% ethanol blending ahead of deadline: Hardeep Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, said that India has been revising its blending targets due to forward-looking, responsive policies, which have enabled the industry to surpass its previous target of 10 per cent blending five months ahead of schedule.

India will be growth engine of future: Education Minister

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said that an NEPled transformations was taking place in India's education system and its pivotal role was in transforming our young demography into future-ready, responsible global citizens.

BSNL TO SWITCH TO 5G BY JUNE 2025: TELECOM MINISTER JYOTIRADITYA SCINDIA

BSNL will launch its own 4G network, with plans to switch to 5G by June 2025, making India the sixth country in the world to achieve this.