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Supreme Court issues notice to Union & states on plea seeking virtual hearings before land acquisition and rehabilitation authorities

The Supreme Court in the case Kishan Chand Jain Versus Union Of India And Ors observed and has issued notice to the Union and all State Governments in a Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed seeking virtual hearings for land acquisition compensation claims by Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation Authorities, LARRAs.

Motor accident claims: Supreme Court says guidelines issued by State Legal Services Authority on disability compensation not binding on HC

The Supreme Court in the case Hans Raj Versus Oriental Insurance Company Limited And Anr observed that the guidelines issued by the State Legal Services Authority for deciding the disability compensation in motor accident claims ought not to be made applicable for determining just and reasonable compensation in the cases where the proof of earning has been brought on record.

SUPREME COURT SEEKS CENTRE'S VIEW ON WHETHER CHARITABLE TRUST IS A 'CONSUMER' UNDER CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 1986

The Supreme Court in the case Administrator Smt. Tara Bai Desai Charitable Opthalmic Trust Hospital, Jodhpur v. Managing Director Supreme Elevators India Pvt. Ltd & Ors. observed and has sought the assistance of Union of India, UOI through the Ministry of Consumer Affairs as a respondent in a case which relates to the issue as to whether a charitable trust can be considered a ‘consumer’ under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

Rahul Gandhi's US Trip and Idea of India

The Leader of opposition, Rahul Gandhi visited America last week, engaged with people at Georgetown University and the University of Texas.

Adani Total Gas secures $375 mn financing from global lenders

Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) has secured maiden financing of $375 million from the global lenders, the company said in a media statement on Friday.

Domestic steel sector forecast 10% CAGR

The domestic steel sector growth will outpace the country’s real GDP growth in the coming years, says a report by Anand Rathi.

Household consumption to surge in Q2 as headline inflation eases, rural demand revives

Household consumption in India is set to experience accelerated growth in the second quarter of FY 2024-25, the Reserve Bank of India said in its September Bulletin released on Friday.

Himachal govt to hand over Jangi Thopan Powari hydro project to HP Power Corporation Ltd

The Himachal Pradesh state Cabinet, in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday, approved to hand over 780 MW Jangi Thopan Powari Hydro Power Project to HP Power Corporation Ltd.

NEVER SUPPLIED GHEE TO TIRUPATI TEMPLE, SAYS AMUL

Amid allegations of substandard ingredients in Tirupati laddus, Amul emphasized its ghee is made from pure milk fat, adhering to strict quality standards.

Priyank Kharge, US envoy Garcetti discuss trade, tech, and visa expansion

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti discussed enhancing trade relations between Karnataka and the United States.

DU polls: NSUI announces candidates, aims for upsetting ABVP this time

The National Students’ Union of India officially announced its candidates for the forthcoming Delhi University Students’ Union elections on Friday.

Court acquits former MLA, six others in 2010 riots case

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday acquitted former Congress MLA Asif Mohd Khan and six others accused in the 2010 case of rioting and damage to public property.

Coaching centre deaths case: Plea for change of investigating officer dismissed

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday dismissed application moved by Dalvin Suresh, father of deceased Nevin Dalvin, who died due to drowning in Old Rajender basement of RAU’s IAS Study Circle.

Cattle smuggling case: Court grants bail to TMC's Anubrata Mondal

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi granted regular bail to TMC leader Anubrata Mondal in the money laundering case related to the West Bengal cattle smuggling scam.

Two arrested for stealing 1 tonne of copper worth Rs 15 lakh

Two persons have been arrested for allegedly stealing one tonne of copper worth Rs 15 lakh from a factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad, police said on Thursday.

Bastar's Naxal victims look at Chhattisgarh govt and Centre for resolution of their issues

Victims from the Naxalaffected Bastar region of Chhattisgarh voiced their struggles and pain today at the Constitution Club in New Delhi.

EOW arrests Ashneer Grover's relative over fund misappropriation allegations

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police has arrested Deepak Gupta, a relative of Ashneer Grover, the former Managing Director and co-founder of BharatPe, in connection with allegations of misappropriating funds from the fintech company.

One held for storing huge quantity of fire crackers

A twenty-two-year-old man was nabbed for allegedly storing large quantities of illegal fireworks without a valid license in a raid that was conducted at Anand Parbat premises in the national capital, said police on Friday.

MAN KILLED AS CAR ON WRONG SIDE COLLIDES WITH BIKE

A biker died on the spot after a collision with a car driving from the wrong side in the Gurugram district of Haryana.

Police imposes MCOCA on Hashim Baba

The Delhi Police has imposed the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) on jailed notorious gangster Hashim Baba and eight other members of his gang for their continuous involvement in criminal activity, officials confirmed on Friday.

Law for doctors' safety soon: Tiwari

The government is planning to bring a law for doctors’ safety, said BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday.

Former BharatPe officer sent to five-day police custody in forgery case

Delhi’s Saket Court on Friday remanded Deepak Gupta, a former head of administration and procurement of BharatPe, to five days of police custody.

If Kejriwal is not elected CM, Delhi will see power hike like UP: Atishi

AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister designate Atishi on Friday said that if people in the national capital do not make Arvind Kejriwal Chief Minister, they will see expensive electricity, and long power cuts as in Uttar Pradesh under the BJP government.

HC rejects Swati Maliwal's plea for framing charges against her in corruption case

In the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) recruitment case, the Delhi High Court has rejected the plea of Rajya Sabha MP and former DCW chairperson, Swati Maliwal, against the framing of charges against her in December 2022.

AAP WILL BE KINGMAKER IN HARYANA: KEJRIWAL

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal announced his party will emerge as the kingmaker in Haryana after the October 5 assembly polls and no government will be formed in Haryana without AAP’s support.

Kejriwal to address Janta Ki Adalat' at Jantar Mantar on Sept 22

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is gearing up for a fierce battle in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, with a focus on strengthening its booth-level organisation.

Resident doctors in Bengal to return to work today

Protesting resident doctors in West Bengal will call off their 42-day ‘cease-work’ and join emergency services in the State-run health facilities from Saturday.

Rahul's Haryana visit surprises party

In a move that has drawn significant attention ahead of the upcoming Haryana assembly elections, Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi made a surprise visit to Ghogripur village in Karnal district on Friday.

Maharashtra: 55 held after clash breaks out between two groups in Nandurbar

As many as fifty-five people have been detained in connection with an alleged stone-pelting incident that occurred during an Eid e Milad procession in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar on September 19, officials said on Friday.

Bihar: 16 fall overboard after boat crash due to electric shock

A tragic incident occurred in Bihar’s Saran district, where a boat rescuing 16 people from flooded areas collided with an electric pole and crashed due to an electric shock, causing several people to fall off the boat.