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Britain's Labour Party gathers after turbulent start and clothing scandal

This should be a time of celebration for Britain's Labour Party, which opens its annual conference Sunday less than three months after winning power in a landslide after 14 years in opposition.

UK PM hails contributions of Britain's South Asian communities

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hailed the contributions of the South Asian heritage communities, who he described as the \"driving force\" of much of the innovation across the country.

RUSSIA'S STRIKE ON UKRAINE AIMS RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN KHARKIV

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly condemned Russia's latest attack on a residential building in Kharkiv, which left 21 civilians injured.

UN to support Bangladesh reforms

The United Nations will support Bangladesh in its reform initiatives, including police and election reforms, undertaken by the interim government, a top official of the world body said on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia achieves 73% rise in tourist arrivals

Saudi Arabia achieved a 73 per cent increase in the number of international tourists arrivals, while international tourism revenues increased by 207 per cent, according to the World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism.

Death toll rises to 37 after Israeli strike in Beirut

At least 37 people, including three children and seven women, have lost their lives in an Israeli air attack in Beirut's southern suburbs, with the death toll continuing to rise, AL Jazeera reported citing Lebanon's health minister's statement The strike, which occurred during Friday's rush hour, targeted two buildings in the Lebanese capital's Dahiya district, also leaving over 60 people injured and 17 others still trapped under the rubble, according to Health Minister Firass Abiad.

ANURA KUMARA DISSANAYAKE: NEW SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT

Marxist leader Dissanayake will be the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka, beating Sajith Premadasa after the country's first ever Presidential Election run-off

Supreme Court Collegium recommends the appointment of Chief Justices of eight High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the appointment of chief justices of eight High Court.

Kerala High Court refuses to quash POCSO case against woman for failing to report sexual assault on minors in cottages provided by her

The Kerala High Court in the case Sheela v State of Kerala and Another observed and has refused to quash the criminal proceedings under POCSO Act initiated against a woman in-charge of the cottages where allegedly two minors were subjected to rape.

SC dismisses ex-Google employee's petition alleging religious discrimination at workplace

The Supreme Court in the case Zahid Showat Alias MIR v Joint Secretary, Prime Ministers Office And Ors observed and has dismissed the writ petition filed by a terminated Google employee who wrote complaints to the Prime Minister about alleged religious discrimination he faced at the workplace.

Karnataka High Court quashes criminal case against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje for remarks on Rameswaram café blast

The Karnataka High Court in the case Shobha Karandlaje And State Of Karnataka And Anr observed and has quashed the criminal case registered against Member of Parliament, Shobha Karandlaje, after she had made a statement during a protest in Bengaluru, linking the suspect in the Rameshwaram cafe blast with Tamil Nadu.

DELHI HIGH COURT SEEKS PUJA KHEDKAR'S RESPONSE ON UPSC'S PLEA ALLEGING PERJURY IN ANTICIPATORY BAIL CASE

The Delhi High Court in the case Puja Khedkar v. State observed and has issued notice on a petition filed by the Union Public Services Commission, UPSC wherein it alleged that former probationer IAS officer Puja Khedkar committed perjury by filing a false affidavit and making a false statement in relation to her anticipatory bail petition.

Reliance Foundation pledges $10M to empower women

Reliance Foundation has committed up to USD 10 million to the Women in Digital Economy Fund (WIDEF), a collaboration between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).

Five startups that secured record $628m in funding in a week

In last 7 days, Indian startups secured a record-breaking $628 million in funding, reflecting the increasing confidence investors have in the country's tech ecosystem.

Vodafone Idea seals $3.6 bn network deal with Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung

NEW DELHI Vodafone Idea Limited has secured a deal worth USD 3.6 billion (Rs.300 billion) with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for the supply of network equipment over the next three years.

Fossil fuels to dominate global energy supply until 2050: Report

Despite the ongoing shift toward cleaner energy, fossil fuels will continue to play a major role in meeting global energy needs, accounting for 40 to 60 per cent of global energy supply by 2050 due to the slower-than-expected adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and challenges in scaling clean energy technologies, according to McKinsey report.

Centre approves two major hydro storage projects in Maharashtra

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has approved two additional hydropumped storage projects (PSPs) in Maharashtra to ensure India's renewable energy goals, the Ministry of Power said on Sunday.

FSSAI, Brazil sign MoU to boost food safety cooperation

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA).

PIYUSH GOYAL INAUGURATES INVEST INDIA OFFICE IN SINGAPORE

Union minister Goyal emphasized Singapore's strategic partnership with India, highlighting the new office as a step toward enhancing regional economic cooperation

Safe transportation: National Institute of Food Technology develops SARTHI

The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI), has developed a novel Solar Assisted Reefer Transportation system with Hybrid controls and Intelligence (SARTHI), which is being exhibited at the MOFPI pavilion during the 3rd edition of World Food India 2024 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.

Brother-in-law stabbed to death over harassment and divorce

In a shocking incident in Gurugram's Bajghera area, a man was stabbed to death by his brother-in-law for allegedly harassing his sister and threatening her with divorce.

Woman dies by suicide after drinking acid over unreturned loan of Rs 7 lakh

A woman in Muradnagar, distressed over the unpaid return of a Rs 7 lakh loan she had helped a neighbor secure, died by suicide after consuming acid.

Man arrested for rape, conversion pressure after false promise of marriage

The Wave City Police have arrested a man named Shadab for allegedly raping a married woman and pressuring her to convert her religion under the false promise of marriage.

Tribals are pillars of Sanatani society, says Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram chief

RSS-affiliated Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram's national president Satyendra Singh on Sunday described tribals as \"pillars of the vast Sanatani society” and cautioned the community members against a \"conspiracy\" by certain forces to create division among them.

Police arrests man for killing taxi driver in 2015

Delhi Police has arrested a man for allegedly killing a taxi driver with the help of his associate in 2015, police on Sunday said.

BJP Mahila Morcha organises health awareness campaign in slum clusters

DELHI Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha on Sunday organised health awareness and membership drives in over 250 slum clusters across in the city.

Police busts interstate drugs supply racket, arrests four men

Officials said the police also seized 357 kilogrammes of cannabis worth Rs 1.78 crore in the international market.

DTC BUS DRIVER THRASHED NEAR SAFDARJUNG HOSPITAL

A purported video of the incident, which went viral on social media, showed a group of men holding the bus driver, forcefully pushing him inside their vehicle and allegedly kidnapping him

65 kg illegal fire crackers being smuggled from Ghaziabad seized; 1 held

A man has been arrested for allegedly smuggling 65 kg e of illegal fireworks into the national capital ahead of Diwali, police said on Sunday.

Kejriwal was forced to resign as court has restricted him from working: DPCC President

Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said that he was forced to resign as the CM as the court has restricted him from working and people wanted to know what happened to the promise of ending corruption.