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US defence secretary Austin dials Israeli counterpart Gallant on second day of talks

After Iran bombarded Israel with a barrage of missile strikes, the United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin held talks with Israel’s Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant, and assured him of commitment “to remain in close contact.”

'US military coordinated with Israeli defence to help defend Tel Aviv'

US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday that the US Military coordinated closely with Israeli Defence Forces to help defend Israel from Iran and President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris personally monitored the attack.

I was wrong about Trump and was open about it: Republican VP candidate Vance

Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and Ohio Senator JD Vance said on Tuesday (local time) that he is extremely open about the fact that “he was wrong about Donald Trump,” on being questioned on how he became a staunch supporter of the former US President, from being a critic of him, previously, CNN reported.

EAM Jaishankar, US NSA Sullivan hold talks on bilateral cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Wednesday and discussed bilateral cooperation.

Condemn this attack unequivocally: Harris on Iran missile strike on Israel

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday condemned the attack launched by Iran on Israel.

Maldivian Foreign Affairs Minister, Indian Envoy discuss ties

Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives met High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, Munu Mahawar and reflected on the close, neighbourly relations between India and Maldives.

Indian envoy, Sri Lankan President hold talks on strengthening bilateral ties

India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, called on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Thursday and shared progress in the upward trajectory of the ties between two nations.

IDF asks Lebanon citizens to evacuate as it targets Hezbollah

The situation in West Asia continues to escalate. On Wednesday a day after Iran targeted Israel with a rocket barrage, the IDF called on Lebanese civilians in two dozen villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately.

Israel declares UN Chief Guterres persona non grata

Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, said that country has declared United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres persona non grata and banned him from entering Israel.

IDF says large number of Iranian missiles intercepted, Iranian media contradicts

IDF on Tuesday night released footage of hundreds of Iranian missiles as they rained over the Old City in Jerusalem on Tuesday in a major escalation of the raging conflict in the Middle East.

Indian embassy issues advisory as West Asia crisis deepens

Following Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel, the Indian Embassy has advised its citizens to remain vigilant and follow safety protocols as instructed by local authorities.

China says 'deeply concerned', opposes violation of Lebanon's sovereignty

Reacting to reports that Israel has launched ground military operations in Southern Lebanon, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated on Wednesday that China is “deeply concerned” about turmoil in the Middle East and opposes violations of Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, the China-based Global Times reported.

POST ATTACK, NETANYAHU GOES INTO HUDDLE WITH HEADS OF SECURITY

Amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with the heads of the security establishment at the Kirya in Tel Aviv on Wednesday.

South Korea signs deal to buy 'suicide drones' from Poland

The South Korean military said on Wednesday that it has signed a deal to purchase small Polishmade self-destruct “suicide drones” from Poland and will deploy them to front-line units within this year, local media reported.

Supreme Court Asks Special Court To Decide Bail Plea Of TMC's Kuntal Ghosh In 10 Days

The Supreme Court in the case Kuntal Gosh Versus Enforcement Directorate (Kolkata Zone) observed and has directed a West Bengal Special Court to hear and decide in 10 days Trinamool Congress youth leader Kuntal Ghosh’s bail petition in a money laundering case arising out of the alleged cash-for-jobs scam in West Bengal.

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT: SECTION 3(3) OF INTEREST ACT, 1978 INTEREST PAYABLE ONLY ON PRINCIPAL SUM NOT ON INTEREST AWARDED BY COURT

The Allahabad High Court in the case Uttar Pradesh Avas Evam Vikas Parishad And Another v. State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission And 2 Others observed and has held that under Section 3(3) of The Interest Act, 1978 interest cannot be imposed on interest award, it is only payable on the principal sum.

Supreme Court Suggests: Better That State Transport Corporations Avail Third-Party Insurance

The Supreme Court in the case Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Private Ltd v. Union of India, UOI & Ors observed and has suggested the State Governments that the State Public Transport Corporations avail third-party insurance coverage to ensure that victims of the accidents caused by the State buses get timely compensation as per the Motor Vehicles Act.

Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Challenge To Centre's Circular Treating OCIS As NRIs For Admissions

The Supreme Court in the case Aranav Bhargav Vs. The Baba Farid University Of Health Sciences, Faridkot Through Its Registrar observed and has agreed to consider the petition filed by an Overseas Citizen of India, OCI who has challenged government circular treating OCIs to be NRIs for the purposes of admissions in medical and engineering courses.

Supreme Court Slams NCPRC For Filing Petition Seeking Vague & Omnibus' Directions Against Missionary Organisations: 'Strange'

The Supreme Court in the case National Commission for Protection of Child Rights v. StateofJharkhand observed and has criticised the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, NCPCR for filing the writ petition seeking \"vague and omnibus\" directions against alleged illegal child trade by missionary organisations.

Supreme Court Seeks Personal Presence Of Telangana DGP In View Of 'Disconnect Between Prosecution

The Supreme Court in the case Vatti Janaiah vs. State Of Telangana observed and has expressed surprise over lack of communication between the prosecution and the counsel appearing for Telangana Government over the date of filling the chargesheets in a criminal cases.

Influence of Gandhian philosophy on Indian Constitution: A legacy of justice, equality and self-governance

With the moral basics, socio-political thoughts, and grassroots activism perfectly blended together, Gandhian philosophy has significantly influenced the framing of the Indian Constitution.

SHIFTING FOCUS: BEYOND HIGH-PROFILE CASES, A BROADER CRISIS OF ABUSE

The recent rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata has once again ignited national outrage, as protests and demands for justice sweep across India.

DIGITAL ECONOMY SET TO HIT $ TRILLION BY 2028: REPORT

India's digital prowess has surpassed developed nations like Japan, the UK, and Germany, according to the ICRIER's report.

Monsoon hits four-year high, boosting Kharif crops

Southwest monsoon rains in India hit four years high this season, experiencing about 108 per cent of the long period average at 934.8 mm, data made available by state-run weather bureau India Meteorological Department showed.

CAIT calls for ban on festive e-commerce sales

Industry body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has raised concerns on the deep discounts or cashbacks provided by the e-commerce festive sales by the companies, which tends to monopolise the retail market, hence reducing the abilities of the small offline retailers.

India: Growing opportunity for global startups in 2024

India’s startup ecosystem in 2024 is a thriving landscape that global entrepreneurs should seriously consider.

RBI to hold rates amid inflation caution, growth outlook

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to uphold the status quo on both policy rate and stance for the tenth consecutive time in its October policy meet, says a research report by the Bank of Baroda (BoB).

Rice exports surge as trade barriers lifted

Rice prices have shown signs of uptrend, after India removed restrictions on exports and opened new business avenue for exporters.

NBFCs turn to bonds amid bank loan crunch

Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are increasingly attempting to access funding sources beyond banks, such as through non-convertible debentures (NCD), commercial papers (CP), foreign currency borrowings (FCB) and securitisation, to continue their growth march, asserted Crisil Ratings.

BRICS+ economies better positioned for future crises: EY Report

The BRICS+ group of countries are better placed to fiscally combat any future major economic crisis, as the countries in the BRICS+ group have a lower debt-GDP ratio, highlighted a report by Ernst & Young, an international consultation firm.