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Trump doubles down on Matt Gaetz' Attorney General nomination

President-elect Donald Trump remains adamant about his decision to nominate former Representative Matt Gaetz as attorney general, even as significant resistance mounts within Capitol Hill over his suitability for the role.

EARTHQUAKE OF MAGNITUDE 4.7 HITS AFGHANISTAN

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Israel says G20 Summit must include recognition of Israel's right to defend itself

Sa'ar said that he placed demands regarding additions to the summary statement addressing the Israel-Gaza conflict during his conversation.

ISRAELI OPPOSITION SLAMS GOVT OVER CALLS TO RESUME JUDICIAL OVERHAUL

Three suspects were arrested, but a gag order remains on their identities. Investigators have not disclosed the suspects' motives.

PTI protest will not derail Pak progress: Nawaz Sharif

Sharif further said that they did nothing but harm the country.

Nepal, India agree to better coordinate border security

The meeting involving the Director Generals of SSB and APF focused on \"several issues pertaining to better coordination on border security.\" - RISHI RAM TIWARI, Spokesperson, Home Ministry

UAE, Brazil align on G20 Agenda

According to Brazil's vision, the future direction of the G20 aims to address pressing issues through dynamic initiatives, commitment to sustainable practices and inclusive dialogue, paving the way for shared achievements among G20 countries.

Taiwan's existence is very important to Japan: Japanese envoy

Japan views Taiwan's existence as \"very, very important,\" Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chief Representative Kazuyuki Katayama stated in an interview with Liberty Times (Taipei Times).

Income Tax: Kerala High Court says assessing authority cannot reassess prior years without inquiry while determining relevant year's assessment

The Kerala High Court in the case Kings Infra Ventures Ltd. v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax observed and has stated that while determining the assessment of relevant years assessing authority cannot determine the assessment for earlier years without enquiry.

SC issues notice to Delhi Tree Authority and officers: 'What procedure followed in tree felling?'

The Supreme Court in the case MC Mehta versus The Union Of India And Ors observed and has issued notice to the Tree Authority and the Tree Officers who are being appointed under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, in a petition filed seeking to prevent the Delhi government in order to permit tree felling under the Act without prior permission from the court.

Himachal Pradesh High Court upholds levy of GST on mining royalty payable under mining concession granted by state

The Himachal Pradesh High Court in the case M/s Lakhwinder Singh Stone Crusher v. Union of India & ors. observed and has dismissed a writ petition challenging notifications issued by the Central government for levy of GST on Royalty paid by a Mineral Concession Holder for mining concession granted by the State.

Supreme Court: Lis pendens doctrine kicks in when petition is filed and not when court issues notice; it applies even if petition was in defect

The Supreme Court in the case M/s Siddamsetty Infra Projects Pvt Ltd v. Katta Sujatha Reddy and Others observed and has held that the doctrine of lis pendens under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 will kick in from the moment a petition is filed in the Court and not at the stage when notice is issued by the Court.

Supreme Court dismisses bail petition of suspended Janata Dal (S) leader Prajwal Revanna in rape and sexual assault case

The Supreme Court in the case observed and has dismissed the petition filed by a suspended Janata Dal (S) leader Prajwal Revanna seeking bail in the case over allegations of rape and sexual assault.

DELHI HIGH COURT: CANNOT APPROVE MCD NOT PAYING WAGES, RETIRAL BENEFITS TO ITS EMPLOYEES; IF THEY DEFAULT MUST SUFFER INTEREST

The Delhi High Court in the case Municipal Corporation Of Delhi Versus Bijender Singh observed and has stated that it can never be an approver to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, MCD for not paying wages or retiral benefits to its employees.

'IT IS GOOD THAT THIS TRUTH IS COMING OUT'

The Sabarmati Report follows journalist Samar Kumar's quest to uncover the Godhra incident's truth, highlighting journalistic challenges amid political turmoil.

SUKHBIR BADAL RESIGNS, MAY BE BACK AS SAD CHIEF SOON

Former Punjab deputy Chief Minister and president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhbir Singh Badal, has quit his position, two months after being declared a \"Tankhaiya\" (guilty of violating the Sikh religious code).

A FRAGMENTED MANIPUR: MEITEI-KUKI NATIONALISM & RELIGIO-RADICAL ETHNOCENTRISM

The continuing ethno-social violence in Manipur is rooted in bureaucratic influence and land-lording. It continues to claim both innocent and militant life, in both intemperate and rampant ways.

Choking on shared air: The cross-border pollution crisis between India and Pakistan

Transboundary pollution has become a significant concern within the environmental debate and geopolitical perspectives of several countries around the world.

COP29: INDIA OPPOSES EXPANSION OF MWP

India opposed developed nations' push to expand the Mitigation Ambition and Implementation Work Programme (MWP) beyond what was previously agreed.

Forex reserves decline for sixth straight week by $6.4 bn

As per the RBI data, the major constituents of the reserves, the foreign currency assets dropped by 4.467 billion to $585.383 billion as of November 8.

Overall textiles exports in October up 11.6%, apparels soar 35.1%

During April-October, Indian textiles exports registered a growth of 4.01 per cent over the previous year while apparel exports registered a growth of 11.60 per cent during the same time, data showed.

India to be in focus for high-street fashion manufacturers: Report

McKinsey & Company report said that the global fashion executives rank Asia growth markets as their top sourcing hotspots for the next five years, adding that the regulatory incentives in these countries fuel manufacturer capability building

Tomato prices fall over 22% in a month due to better supply

The total annual production of tomatoes, as per the third advance estimate of the Department of Agriculture is 213.20 lakh tonnes in 2023-24; a 4 percent increase over 204.25 lakh tonnes in 2022-23.

Zomato launches 'District' app for android, Apple users

Zomato has launched a new app, District, for its going-out business, which includes dining out and other ticketed events.

A consumer powerhouse for future entrepreneurs

Did you know that India is home to over 600 venture-funded direct-to-consumer (D2C) startups?

Delhi second-most polluted city in India

Delhi's air quality worsened further on Sunday, with an AQI of 441, making it the second-most polluted city in the country.

SC: Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 a complete failure in Delhi

The Supreme Court has flagged the \"complete failure\" of agencies in implementing the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in the national capital and directed the chief secretary of the Delhi government to call a meeting of all stakeholders to discuss the issue.

AQI HITS 'SEVERE+', STAGE-IV GRAP MEASURES TO FIGHT POLLUTION

Delhi's daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) rose sharply to 441 by 4 PM on Sunday

SC to hear plea on pollution in Delhi today

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking enforcement of measures to curb air pollution in the national capital.

Women power is pride of our country: Prof. Varkhedi

The three-day \"International Sanskrit Scholars Conference\" concluded at the Satyawati College of Delhi University, bringing together Sanskrit scholars from across the country.