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UAE condemns Israeli parliament's decision to ban UNRWA's activities

The UAE has emphasised the active and efficient role of UNRWA in providing humanitarian assistance to the brotherly Palestinian people, particularly in light of the challenging circumstances resulting from the ongoing war on Gaza.

HEZBOLLAH NAMES NAIM QASSEM AS NEW CHIEF

Hezbollah appointed Shiite cleric Naim Qassem as its new leader on Tuesday, nearly a month after his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike dealing a heavy blow to the Iran-backed group, CNN reported.

SC: Shouting and threatening someone does not amount to assault under Section 353 of IPC

The Supreme Court in the case K. Dhananjay Versus Cabinet Secretary And Ors. observed that shouting and threatening someone does not amount to committing an offence of assault.

Delhi High Court: Two adjudication orders against one show cause notice for the same period is not permissible

The Delhi High Court in the case M/s Jain Cement Udyog (Through Its Proprietor Sh. Sanjay Jain) v. Sales Tax Officer Class-II observed and has stated that two adjudication orders against one show cause notice for the same period is not permissible.

Calcutta High Court on plea to curb animal sacrifice: Religious practices in East India differ from those in North India, cannot be restricted

The Calcutta High Court vacation bench in the case observed and has remarked that since religious practices in East India differ from those in North India, it would not be realistic to call for a restriction of practices which may have formed an 'essential religious practice' for many communities.

Delhi High Court on PIL to grant admission to Rohingya refugee children: 'Matter involves international issues, policy decision to be taken by Centre'

The Delhi High Court in the case Social Jurist, A Civil Rights Group versus Municipal Corporation of Delhi And Anr observed and has refused to entertain a public interest litigation, PIL filed seeking directions to the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to grant admission to Rohingya refugee children in local schools.

Delhi High Court grants bail to two co-accused in money laundering case involving Satyendra Jain, says parity application in PMLA cases

The Delhi High Court in the case Vaibhav Jain vs. Directorate Of Enforcement and connected matter observed and has granted bail to Vaibhav Jain and Ankush Jain in the money laundering case involving AAP leader Satyendra Jain.

BOMBAY HIGH COURT ORDERS INQUIRY AGAINST POLICE OFFICERS FOR USING AC, WATER-COOLER, TV, COMPUTER AT POLICE STATION WITHOUT PAYING SUPPLIER

The Bombay High Court in the case Nainesh Panchal vs State of Maharashtra observed and is disturbed to note that a police station in Thane city used air conditioners, water coolers, computers, LED TV, printers and other valuable electronic devices, for free and later on when the supplier demanded money, the station officers returned the equipment without paying a penny.

READING BETWEEN THE LINES OF AYUSHMAN BHARAT'S EXPANSIVE PROMISE

AB PM-JAY now provides Rs5 lakh in annual health coverage to all seniors 70+. Concerns remain over delayed payments and state opt-outs.

UNNECESSARY HICCUPS IN INDIA-US RELATIONS

Nearly three months after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as Bangladesh Prime Minister, and the installation of an unelected, military-backed interim regime headed by Muhammad Yunus, there is no indication that India's neighbour in the east will hold a general election anytime soon to return to the path of democracy.

Israel's ban on URWA: A strategic gamble

Israel's recent prohibition of URWA (Universal Right to Work and Access), a framework providing vulnerable populations with access to essential services and employment, has ignited international concern.

SARDAR PATEL: GUARDIAN OF INDIA'S UNITY AND RELEVANCE IN TODAY'S BHARAT

As India celebrates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, it is essential to reflect on his towering contributions, not just to the political landscape of post-independence India, but also to his visionary stance on unity, Hindutva, and the shaping of the nation's identity.

Slice gains entry into India's banking sector

Slice, a fintech company, is officially entering the regulated banking sector in India through its merger with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB).

RBI holds off on rate cuts despite inflation cooling: Report

In a cautious outlook for the upcoming fiscal year, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) projects a decline in inflation for FY25, yet it emphasizes that immediate rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are unlikely.

Core industries grow 2% in Sept

India's Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) registered a 2 per cent growth in September this year, compared to the same month last year, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported on Wednesday.

Bank, financial stocks drag market down

Top gainers on the NSE included Adani Enterprises, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Consumer Limited, Britannia, and Maruti, while the top losers were Cipla, Shriram Finance, HDFC Life, Trent Limited, and Infosys.

NAFED sends 840 MT onions to Delhi

The government procured 4.7 lakh tonnes of rabi onions for the price stabilisation buffer this year, initiating releases on September 5, 2024, with retail sales priced at Rs 35 per kg and bulk sales in major mandis across the country.

Fiscal year receipts hit 51% BE

The Centre transferred Rs 5.45 lakh crore to state governments as their share of taxes, marking an increase of Rs 89,359 crore over the previous year.

GEOPOLITICS, TECH FUEL GOLD DEMAND

Global gold demand hit $100 billion in Q3 2024, up 5%, driven by investment in high-priced gold ETFs, despite weaker jewellery demand.

Food safety officials conduct surprise inspections for sweet adulteration ahead of festive season

Officials of the Food Safety Department carried out a surprise inspection at the Sarojini Nagar Market to check the adulteration of sweets amid the festive season on Wednesday.

Delhi Police busts gang behind Rs 100 cr remote radio unit theft

Delhi Police have busted a gang that indulged in stealing Remote Radio Units from Mobile towers, arresting 52 people.

Delhi Police busts gambling racket, 16 nabbed

The Delhi police have busted a gambling racket and arrested 16 persons in Bhawani Kunj, police said in a release.

DELHI HIGH COURT CUTS LIFE SENTENCE TO 8 YEARS, DOWNGRADES MURDER CHARGE

The Delhi High Court has recently commuted the life sentence to a man to eight years imprisonment after modifying the offence of murder into culpable homicide in the case related to unintentional death by shooting by the convict in December 2014.

No Hindu-Muslim angle to ban on firecrackers in Delhi: Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday defended ban on firecrackers, saying it is necessary for protecting people from pollution and there is no 'HinduMuslim' angle to it.

CITY GEARS UP FOR DIWALI: AIR QUALITY PLUMMETS

The IITM-Pune said the air quality in the national capital is likely to be in the \"very poor\" category (AQI300 to 400) on Thursday and Friday.

Motorists penalised Rs 47 cr for pollution certificate violations

Amid a rise in air pollution levels in the national capital, the traffic police have imposed penalties to the tune of Rs 47 crore on motorists between October 1 and 24 for pollution certificate violations, an official said on Wednesday.

ED attachments in Bengal recruitment scam reach Rs 544.8 crore

The Enforcement Directorate, which is probing the multi-layered education recruitment scam in West Bengal, has attached properties, cash and jewellery worth a total of Rs 544.8 crore in the case.

Thousands march to CBI HQ demanding swift probe into RG Kar case

Thousands of people today joined a torchlight procession to the CBI office in Kolkata to demand \"a proper charge-sheet\" and the \"swift arrest\" of all culprits in the R.G. Kar rape and murder.

PM unveils Rs 280-cr projects in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various infrastructural and development projects worth over Rs 280 crore in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar.

HC ORDERS FRESH PROBE INTO BISHNOI'S JAIL INTERVIEW

Court slams Punjab Police for alleged criminal conspiracy