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Debate on Ukraine war without having Putin is risky: NATO chief

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has voiced concern about the idea of holding peace negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine war without Russian President Vladimir Putin \"at the table\", terming the move \"risky,\" The Hill reported.

China eyes negotiations as Trump threatens new tariffs

As Donald Trump steps up his tariff threats against China, Beijing is moving to beat the next U.S. president to the punch with its own restrictions and get Washington to the negotiating table ahead of a full-blown trade war, analysts say.

Experts stress on South Asia's green transformation at Nepal summit

The South Asia Economic Summit concluded here on Friday, with experts underscoring the need to advance sustainable and inclusive development based on the green economy.

Syria Kurds warm up to new leaders but fear for hard-won gains

Syria's Kurds face \"mounting pressure from the Turkish government and factions under its control,\" he said, as Ankara-backed fighters seized two Kurdish-held areas in the north during the militant offensive.

Over 340 terrorists killed in first 10 months in Pakistan

At least 341 terrorists were killed by the security agencies in various actions across the country during the first ten months of this year, the Parliament was told on Friday.

G7 to meet on Syria, government pledges 'rule of law'

More than half a century of brutal rule by the Assad clan came to a sudden end on Sunday, after a lightning rebel offensive swept across the country and took the capital.

World Bank cancels USD 500 million loan to Pakistan

The World Bank has cancelled a budget support loan of over USD 500 million to Pakistan after Islamabad failed to meet key conditions on time, including the revision of power purchase agreements under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as reported by The Express Tribune.

SYRIA'S NEW RULERS CALL FOR VICTORY CELEBRATIONS IN STREETS

HTS has suspended Syria's constitution, parliament for three months, planning legal reforms and the establishment of rule of law.

Second impeachment vote looms for South Korean Prez

There is also precedent for the court to block impeachment: in 2004, then-president Roh Moo-hyun was removed by parliament for alleged election law violations and incompetence.

Punjab and Haryana High Court directs videography of nomination paper filing in Municipal Corporation elections

The Division bench comprising of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Kirti Singh was hearing the present matter.

DELHI HIGH COURT NOTICE TO MEA, INDIAN EMBASSY IN QATAR FOR CONSULAR ACCESS TO INCARCERATED INDIAN CITIZEN

The petitioner in the plea prays that the MEA i.e., the respondent no 1 and the Indian Embassy at Doha, Qatar i.e., the respondent No. 2 be directed to grant consular access to Bava

Supreme Court to hear petition against 'VIP Darshans' in temples

The petition filed contended before the court that the practice of providing special or expedited 'darshan' in Temples under the additional 'VIP' darshan fees is violative of the quality principle under Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India as it discriminates against those devotees who cannot afford such fees.

Calcutta High Court quashes 'false promise to marry' case against man 7 years after 'consensual' relationship with complainant under Sec 376 IPC

The Calcutta High Court in the case Kavish Shabbir Ahmed Vs. The State of West Bengal & Anr observed and has quashed a case of alleged rape filed by a woman, against a man, who she was in a consensual relationship with.

Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL over voting rights of expatriate citizens: 'Do not ask us to direct Parliament to enact law'

The Supreme Court in the case Savya Sachi Krishnan Nigam Versus Election Commission of India And Anr observed and has refused to entertain the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed which relates to voting rights of expatriate citizens.

Atul Subhash suicide case: PIL moved in Supreme Court seeking reforms in domestic violence and dowry laws to prevent harassment of innocent husbands

In the present case, the Public Interest Litigation, PIL is filed seeking directions to ensure that husband and his family members are not harassed in cases filed under domestic violence and dowry laws.

Is India's secular future at stake?

The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, remains one of India's most debated pieces of legislation. Enacted during the tenure of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, it sought to freeze the religious character of places of worship as they existed on 15th August 1947, the day of India's independence.

More Women, Not More MPs

At the \"Legally Speaking\" event organized by NewsX, Lok Sabha MP Karti Chidambaram delved into the topic \"Delimitation: Does India Need More MPs in Parliament?\"

Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma bats for 'Committee of Future Affairs'

Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha Kartikeya Sharma along with former Union Minister and Advocate K.J. Alphons, Meghna Bal Director Esya center and advisor Koan and Cyber technology expert Subimal Bhattacharya share their thoughts on the topic of AI: A theater to governance, Politics and Judiciary.

Genocide of Pandits needs official recognition

Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, who retired from the Supreme Court last year in 2023, on Friday said that the genocide of Kashmiri Pandits, which took place over 30 years ago, requires \"official recognition.\"

ROBUST DISCUSSION ON DELIMITATION AND NORTH-SOUTH BALANCE

The Legally Speaking: 3rd Law and Constitutional Dialogue, an event organised by iTV Network, prominent parliamentarians Kalanidhi Veeraswamy (DMK), Sasmit Patra (BJD), and P.P. Chaudhary (BJP) engaged in a robust discussion on the potential implications of delimitation on the North-South balance in India's Parliament.

'Frustration with judicial delays bolsters appeal of bulldozer justice': Mittal

At the Legally Speaking 3rd Law and Constitutional Dialogue event by NewsX, a fiery debate unfolded on the state of India's judicial system, zeroing in on the contentious phenomenon of \"Bulldozer Justice\" and the growing judicial backlog.

Census isn't inherently a solution, it's a starting point

At the Legally Speaking: 3rd Law and Constitutional Dialogue, event organised by iTV Network, Lok Sabha MP Karti Chidambaram addressed the topic \"Delimitation: Does India Need More MPs in Parliament?\"

Spirited debate on perceived threats to Constitution

A spirited debate unfolded on the resilience of India's Constitution and the perceived threats it faces in contemporary politics at Legally Speaking: 3rd Law and Constitutional Dialogue, event organised by iTV Network.

BANSI LAL MEHTA, THE 'HAND' MAN OF THE CONGRESS

Bansi Lal Mehta, veteran leader, who passed away on Wednesday, was the man who secured the \"Hand Symbol\" for the Congress after the second split of the party in 1978.

RAJ KAPOOR: THE ARCHITECT OF BHARAT'S CULTURAL DIPLOMACY THROUGH CINEMA

As India establishes itself as a significant global player, the prominence of its cultural influence—what Harvard political scientist Joseph Nye termed \"soft power\"—has reached unparalleled heights.

To protect societal harmony and national security, conversions must be curbed

What Swami Vivekananda said 125 years ago still holds true today. He said that the conversion of a Hindu doesn't just mean one less Hindu, but an increase in enemies.

13 Bangladeshis caught in fake passport rings this year

This year, the Delhi Police IGI Airport Unit broke various fake passport syndicates operating across India.

BJP accuses AAP govt of sitting on 14 CAG reports

The BJP legislators on Friday accused the AAP government of withholding over 14 CAG reports and demanded an immediate session of the outgoing Delhi Assembly to table them.

Fog and chill grip Delhi, no significant change in minimum temp

Delhi's winter chill continues, with the minimum temperature recorded at 9°C in Safdarjung and 6.3°C in Palam, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

30 DELHI SCHOOLS RECEIVE HOAX BOMB THREATS

Nothing suspicious was found in any of the schools after the searches