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European Parliament resolution demands unconditional release of Uyghur residents

China's ongoing repression of the activists who remain critical of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been a major concern for human rights bodies, like-minded governments and human rights activists across the globe.

Hurricane Milton death toll rises to 14

The death toll from Hurricane Milton has risen to at least 14 after another fatality was reported in Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa.

WTO raises 2024 goods trade forecast, but wary of risks due to geopolitical tensions

“A recovery of demand for tradable goods in 2024 is already evident. This is related to an increase in household consumption linked to improved income prospects.”

EAST ASIA SUMMIT 'IMPORTANT PILLAR' OF INDIA'S ACT EAST POLICY: PM MODI

A free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific is vital for the peace and progress of the entire region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, addressing the East Asia Summit in Laos here.

Putin, Iran president to hold meet in Turkmenistan

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to meet with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Turkmenistan's capital Ashgabat, local media outlets in Iran and Russia reported on Friday.

Protests erupt in Duki following deadly rocket attack on coal mine

Quetta Several Pakistani citizens and traders held a protest on Friday, in response to the lethal rocket attack on coal mines in Duki, Balochistan, which resulted in the deaths of at least 20 miners and injuries to seven others.

Constitutional amendments not 'do or die' issue for govt: Pak Defence Minister

Passing constitutional reforms is not a “do or die” situation for the federal government led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said, according to ARY News.

Taiwan ready to collaborate with China to address global issues: President Lai

President Lai Ching-te, in his National Day address on Thursday, reaffirmed Taiwan's commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait while also expressing the nation's readiness to collaborate with China to address global issues, as reported by Taiwan News.

22 killed, 117 injured in Israeli airstrikes in central Beirut

Israeli airstrikes targeted the Ras el-Nabaa neighborhood in central Beirut, Lebanon, killing at least 22 people and wounding 117 others, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Madras High Court declines to set aside show cause notice to musician Harris Jayaraj by GST Department

The Madras High Court in the case Harris Jayaraj v The Joint Director and Others observed and has disposed of the petition filed by musician Harris Jayaraj challenging a show cause notice issued by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence, DCGI.

Punjab and Haryana High Court stays Panchayat polls in parts of Punjab; slams state for blatant abuse of power’, says attempt made to destroy fair election

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Ramanjeet Kaur vs. State Of Punjab And Ors with connected matters observed and has slammed the Punjab Government for 'blatant abuse of power' of the state machineries in the upcoming Panchayat Elections, at the stage of filing of nomination papers.

BOMBAY HC COMMUTES DEATH SENTENCE TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT OF A MAN WHO BURNT ALIVE TWO WOMEN AND A 2-YR-OLD GIRL

The Bombay High Court in the case State of Maharashtra vs Deepak Jath observed and has commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment of a man who is 46-year-old, who set ablaze two women and a two-year-old girl.

Andhra Pradesh High Court: Section 81 CGST Act cannot be invoked to declare transfer of property void without determining 'nature of transaction' as being sham

The Andhra Pradesh High Court in the case Velagala Lakshmi and Others v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Others observed and has held that Section 81 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 cannot be invoked to declare transfer of property void, unless there is a specific finding regarding the sham nature of transaction.

Three new judges of Gujarat High Court take oath

Justices Sanjeev Jayendra Thaker, Deeptendra Narayan Ray and Maulik Jitendra Shelat were sworn in as the judges of the Gujarat High Court on October 10, 2024.

Punjab and Haryana High Court answers: Can High Court entertain writ against ED's provisional attachment when alternate remedy is available under PMLA?

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case MGF Developments Limited v. Directorate of Enforcementand Another observed and has stated that when an alternative remedy is available under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002, PMLA against Provisional Attachment Order, PAO issued by the Directorate of Enforcement, it would not be appropriate for it to entertain a writ petition filed even before the statutory 30 days' period which being from the date when PAO has been passed.

Coast Guard culminates search and rescue efforts of ALH helicopter

The ICG helicopter that ditched on September 2, bad two pilots and two Air Crew Divers and was on Medevac medical evacuation) mission to evacuate aseriously injured crew member from Motor Tanker Hari Leela.

Actor Sayaji Shinde joins Ajit Pawar-led NCP, to campaign in Maharashtra elections

Veteran actor Sayaji Shinde on Friday joined the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party ahead of assembly elections in Maharashtra.

"'Centre biased against Telangana', says BRS leader Harish Rao

Despite having eight BJP MPs and two Union Ministers from Telangana, the state was “ignored.\" Both BJP and Congress have failed to fight for Telangana's rightful share, which is \"deeply disappointing\", Rao said in a statement.

Disappointing to see anti-national, anti-people stand

BJP National Secretary, Anil K Antony on Friday slammed both Congress and the ruling Left Democratic Front for passing the \"anti-national, anti-people\" resolution in the state assembly to oppose the Centre's 'One Nation One Election' proposal.

MP: 3 dead, 2 injured in Gwalior after car collides with road divider

Those who died were identified as Sanjay Dhakad (24), Vivek Joshi (22) and Hrithik Manjhi (22) while injured have been identified as Ankit Sharma and Mohil Rai.

NIA arrests two more key accused in Chhattisgarh Naxal arms supply case

With the arrest of Sudhir Tripathi and Suraj Nishad, both hailing from Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district, the total number of arrests in the case have gone up to six.

"'BJP CAN'T DO POLITICS WITHOUT POLARISATION': HARISH RAWAT

\"More talks will be held. We will also send a fact-finding team. The whole country is waiting to know the reason for the Congress party's defeat as it is a major shock for everyone,” he added.

FOREX RESERVES DIP $3.7 BILLION AFTER SCALING ALL-TIME HIGH

According to RBI, India's foreign currency assets, the largest component of forex reserves, were at USD 612.643 billion.

Net direct tax collections rise 18.35% to Rs. 11.26 lakh crore

The refund amounting to Rs 2.31 lakh crore released during the period. The refund amount saw a growth of 46 per cent.

India's vaccine regulatory system meets WHO standards

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), along with the National Regulatory Authority of India (NRA) and affiliated institutions, has been found to meet international standards for vaccine regulations set by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday.

Companies list over 90k positions on PM internship portal

Jubilant Foodworks, Maruti Suzuki India, Eicher Motor, Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Muthoot Finance and Reliance Industries are among the 193 companies that have offered the opportunities, they said.

Another 15% telecom tariff hike by FY27: Report

Despite a decade marked by disruptions, JP Morgan anticipates that the Indian telecom landscape will stabilize, with another tariff hike of 15 per cent by the fiscal year 2027 (FY27).

Mumbai residential sales up 5% during Oct-Dec period

Mumbai's real estate market has seen a 5 per cent jump in the number of residential units sold during Q3 2024, but sales value contracted by 2 per cent, according to data released by Square Yards.

Rapido set to secure $60 mn investment from Prosus

Indian ride-hailing unicorn Rapido is reportedly close to raising $60 million (INR 503 Cr) from Dutch investment firm Prosus, in a combination of primary and secondary share sales. This new capital will be part of Rapido's ongoing $200 million round, sources revealed.

Rs 7O00-cr drugs haul: LOCs issued against 6 including UK national

The Delhi Police, which is probing the city's biggest-ever seizure of cocaine worth over Rs 7,000 crore, has issued look-out circulars (LOCs) against six people, including an Indian-origin UK national who fled the country before the latest recovery of 208 kg of the drug from west Delhi.