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SUPREME COURT: WRONG PRACTICE OF CONVERTING CIVIL DISPUTES INTO CRIMINAL CASES RAMPANT IN MANY STATES

In the present case, the court was hearing the plea filed seeking to quash of charges under Section 420, Section 406, Section 354, Section 504, Section 506 of Indian Penal Code, IPC filed against the petitioner by the complainant who alleged foul play in the transfer of the sale deed of certain property.

Supreme Court: Petition filed against Yati Narsinghanand's 'Dharam Sansad'; contempt action sought against Uttar Pradesh police

The Supreme Court in the case Aruna Roy & Ors v Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra & Ors observed wherein the court was hearing the contempt petition is filed against Uttar Pradesh administration and police for not taking steps against the ‘Dharam Sansad’ which is being organised by Yati Narasinghanand, who has a history of making communal statements targeting the Muslim community between December 17 to December 25, 2024, at Ghazi abad.

Bar Council of India tells SC: Advocate cannot do full-time journalism

The Supreme Court in the case Mohd. Kamran v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr was informed by the Bar Council of India, BCI that a practising advocate cannot work simultaneously as a full-time journalist.

Calcutta High Court: Cannot discriminate against children born out of void marriages while providing compassionate employment

The Calcutta High Court in the case Smt. Lachhmina Devi & Anr. -Vs- Union of India & Ors observed and has held that in cases for providing compassionate employment, it is 'reprehensible' to consider the source of inception of a child's birth and to discriminate against those who may have been born from a void marriage.

SUPREME COURT DISPLEASED PLEA FOR WOMEN'S RESERVATION IN BAR ASSOCIATION

The Supreme Court in the case Meena A Jagtap Versus Bar Council of India, BCI was hearing the petition filed seeking 33% reservation for women lawyers in Gujarat's bar bodies.

Kerala High Court mulls suo motu contempt action against organisers, persons who attended CPI(M) area conference by blocking road

The Kerala High Court in the case N Prakash v M V Govindan Master observed and has noted that 40,821 road accidents occurred in the State this year up till October 2024, in which 3,168 persons died and 45,657 persons sustained injuries.

Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain, a born Genius

Hussain was honest enough to admit that a Tabla player was essentially an accompanist, and how much impact his act would have on the audience depended on how much time and space the main musician was willing to give to the Tabla player.

Drum and microphone: Zakir Hussain's dialogue with technology

In the heart of Indian classical music, the tabla has long stood as a voice, not just a percussion instrument.

Dangerous in the sweetest way

Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, occupies an unparalleled position in Indian Classical Music.

TRANSFORMING TELANGANA: REVANTH REDDY'S LONG MARCH TO PROGRESS

The summer of 2024 was a busy time in India’s youngest state.

IN SYRIA: ISRAEL IS WORKING TO ENHANCE ITS OWN SECURITY

The rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is unlikely to bring peace to the region, and instead, is more than likely to see the revival of the civil war that has been dogging Syria since 2011. There is a vacuum right now in Syria as HTS does not have the capacity to control the whole country.

Can India adapt Australia's age gating to regulate social media usage by children?

Children's social media usage has always been a contentious issue, with concerns about online safety, mental health challenges, and exposure to age-inappropriate content.

Bengaluru allows entrepreneurs with global partnerships, exclusive networking

Bengaluru, a city that has become synonymous with innovation and entrepreneurship, continues to cement its reputation as India’s Silicon Valley.

Govt has no timeline for regulatory guidelines for Virtual Digital Assets

The government on Monday informed Lok Sabha that there is no anticipated timeline for the introduction of comprehensive regulatory guidelines for the Virtual Digital Assets industry in India.

Surge in women employees in manufacturing companies: Report

Women participation is surging in the Automotive, Electronics, Electric Vehicle, and Phone Manufacturing companies, as per a report by TeamLease Services.

Online gaming sector is poised to boost $1 trillion digital economy goal: Report

India's digital transformation over the past two decades has positioned it as one of the largest and fastest-growing markets globally, with over 700 million internet users.

Preeti Lobana appointed country manager, VP for Google India

Tech giant Google on Monday announced the appointment of Preeti Lobana as the new country manager and vice president for India.

WPI INFLATION EASES TO 1.89% IN NOV 2024 FROM 2.36% IN OCT

The annual WPI inflation for November 2024 stood at 1.89%, reflecting eased food and manufactured product prices, with mixed sectoral trends.

FDI inflow in last 10 years totalled $709.8 billion: MoS Finance

Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, has highlighted India's remarkable achievements in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with inflows reaching USD 709.8 billion between April 2014 and September 2024.

Court issues notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj in defamation complaint

The Rouse Avenue court on Monday issued a notice to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj in a defamation complaint filed by former Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendra Jain.

Traffic Police intensifies vehicle checks under GRAP III

Delhi Traffic Police on Monday intensified checks on vehicles following the implementation of restrictive measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III to combat air pollution.

NDMC to install mist sprayers on electric poles

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced on Monday, December 16, 2024, the installation of “mist sprayers” on electric poles to combat rising air pollution and enhance the cleanliness and beauty of the NDMC area. The initiative, part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Ease of Living mission, was unveiled by NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal.

DELHI SHIVERS AT 4.1 DEG C, AIR QUALITY 'SEVERE'

Delhi's average AQI rose to 399 at 9PM Monday and breached the 400 mark at 10PM

Delhi's groundwater extraction rate 'critical' at 99%, Bengaluru 150%

Delhi's groundwater resources are under immense strain, with an extraction rate of 99.13%, classified as 'critical'.

Customs seizes 2 gold bars worth Rs 22 lakh at IGI

A passenger travelling from Riyadh to New Delhi was intercepted by customs officials at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport with two gold bars worth over Rs 22 lakh.

Schools to hold hybrid classes for up to class V

In view of the implementation of restrictive measures under GRAP III, the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) on Monday directed all school administrations to conduct classes for students up to Class V in hybrid mode.

Crime Branch busts arms supplier network, 2 accused held

The Crime Branch of the Delhi Police has dismantled a major arms supplier network and arrested two individuals, a senior police officer announced on Monday.

BJP woos auto drivers

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Monday addressed a gathering of over 1,000 auto drivers from West and Central Delhi at the party’s state office.

LG to CM: Convene assembly for laying pending CAG reports

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has written to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi to convene a special sitting of the Legislative Assembly immediately for laying 14 pending CAG reports on the table of the House.

CM Atishi flays BJP over its slum outreach campaign

A day after BJP leaders spent the night in Delhi’s slums as part of an outreach programme ahead of the assembly elections, AAP on Monday accused the saffron party of demolishing slums and deleting names of slumdwellers from electoral rolls.