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New gen Russian fighter jet Su-57 makes waves at China's air show

Russia's Su-57 fifth generation fighter jet stole the limelight at China's high-profile international air show at Zhuhai city, where the Chinese military displayed an array of its new fighters and drones.

Malaysia protests new Philippine laws

Malaysia has protested new maritime laws in the Philippines that it says encroach on its territory, a government official said Friday.

Iran pledges Lebanon support on Israel-Hezbollah war

A top Iranian official pledged his country's unwavering support for Lebanon after talks Friday with Lebanese leaders on the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah, which came as the United States continued actively pushing both sides to agree to a new cease-fire deal.

Hindu pilgrim killed on way to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan

A Pakistani Hindu pilgrim, who was going to attend the 555th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev in Nankana Sahib, was shot dead by robbers, police said on Friday.

DISSANAYAKE'S PARTY WINS SNAP POLLS

The Left-leaning coalition Won 159 seats in the 225-member parliament.

Punjab and Haryana High Court on plea to recall order allowing Centre to act against IIM Rohtak director: 'Clogging over-burdened docket of court'

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Dr Dheeraj Sharma Versus Union Of India And Another observed and has dubbed as 'frivolous' the application to recall its order paving way for Central government to take action against IIM Rohtak's Director Dheeraj Sharma for allegedly concealing that he is not qualified for the post.

Supreme Court to hear plea of acid attack survivor's challenges to complete 'live photograph' requirement of e-KYC process

The Supreme Court in the case Pragya Prasun Versus Union Of India was hearing the petition filed seeking guidelines for an inclusive KYC, Know Your Customer process for acid attack survivors and persons with permanent eye damage.

SC criticises Odisha's soft stance on BJP MLA accused of slapping woman officer: 'Colour of uniform does not change with govt change'

The Supreme Court in the case Jayanarayan Mishra Versus The State Of Odisha while calling out BJP-led Odisha government's mellowed stance on anticipatory bail plea of a BJP MLA accused of slapping a woman police officer during a protest in 2023.

SC dismisses plea to direct doctors to specify side effects of medicines in prescriptions

The Supreme Court in the case Jacob Vadakkanchery Versus Union Of India And Anr observed and has dismissed the petition filed seeking mandatory disclosure by medical professionals or doctors of risks and adverse effects associated with drugs they prescribe to patients.

Supreme Court flags rising incidents of foreign accused absconding after bail, seeks Union's response

The Supreme Court in the case The State of Jharkhand v. Alex David @MU Henry observed and has expressed concerns about the recurring instances of foreign citizens, who are accused of crimes, jumping bail and becoming untraceable.

JHARKHAND'S BALLOT BATTLES

Jharkhand's election history reflects decades of tribal struggles, coalition governments, and shifting alliances, symbolising resilience and evolving political aspirations.

GAUHATI HIGH COURT CLOSES PIL ON HERITAGE TREE FELLING IN ASSAM'S DIGHALIPUKHURI AFTER GOVT DECIDES ON REALIGNMENT OF FLYOVER

The Gauhati High Court in the case Mahesh Deka & 2 Ors. v. The State of Assam & 5 Ors observed and has closed a Public Interest Litigation, PIL wherein the grievance is raised that construction of two arms, connecting the under construction elevated road on GNB Road, would require the old trees aged about hundred years or more in and around Dighalipukhuri pond to be felled down.

Literature and the art of humanising animals, objects and other things

The humanizing of animals, objects, and other things has been a literary device adopted by writers from ancient times.

SUPREME COURT HALTS BULLDOZER INJUSTICE

In a significant ruling with far-reaching ramifications, the Supreme Court has put a halt to Bulldozer Injustice through which various State governments were infringing the rule of law and demolishing houses or buildings owned by the accused in cases of heinous crimes.

INDIA NEEDS QUALITY HUMAN WORKFORCE AS FACILITATORS OF VIKSIT BHARAT

Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visualised and set a goal for Vikasit Bharat in 2047, nation needs quality human workforce as facilitators of the mission of Vikasit Bharat. To cultivate an innovative, dedicated and quality educated youths and students as human workforce of Vikasit and Shresth Bharat, PM Narendra Modi-led BJP government brought in New Education Policy-2020.

Lip-Bu Tan backs C2i Semiconductors with $4mn

C2i Semiconductors, a Bangalore-based fabless chip design startup specializing in analogue and mixed-signal technologies, secured a $4 million investment from Yali Capital and semiconductor industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan.

Russia-India Business Forum eyes $100 bn in trade

The Russia-India Business Forum, held in Mumbai on November 11, set a central goal of achieving USD 100 billion in trade turnover between the two countries by 2030, as per the official release.

Festive auto retail sales up 11.76%: FADA

The automobile retail demand during this year's festive season witnessed a surge with sales growing at the rate of 11.76 per cent over last year's 38.37 lakh units, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).

Explorations need to be compressed from 10 years now to under a year: ONGC chairman

In the world of energy exploration, the clock is ticking. Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), said on Friday that \"If we can't compress exploration time, we will not survive long.\"

Om Birla to inaugurate fourth Audit Diwas today

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Speaker of Lok Sabha will inaugurate the fourth Audit Diwas organised by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Saturday in New Delhi, a release said.

India poised to lead global hydrogen production, exports: Hardeep Singh

India is poised to lead the global hydrogen energy production and exports, says Union Minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri.

INDIA RECORDS DECADE-HIGH OCT EXPORTS, HITS $39.2 BN MILESTONE

Engineering goods, electronics, and chemicals excel as non-petroleum exports hit $211.3 billion, boosted by PLI schemes and trade agreements

Man stabs wife to death in Samaypur Badli

A 40-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her husband in a domestic fight at their house in outer-north Delhi's Samaypur Badli area, police said on Friday.

North East Festival kickstarts at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium

The 12th edition of the North East Festival kick-started on Friday at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.

Man kills neighbour for interfering in dispute

According to the police, the incident occurred on Wednesday when the accused, Dhiraj, was abusing and assaulting his wife.

HC refuses to interfere in Jindal Saw award matter

The Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with an arbitral award, which directed GAIL to pay over USD 7 million to Jindal Saw Ltd.

Retired man conned of Rs 10 crore in cyber fraud

A retired 70-year-old engineer from Rohini in Delhi was trapped in a cyber fraud and conned of Rs 10 crore and 30 lakh.

Delhi govt cracks down on illegal animal slaughtering

Delhi government's Department of Food Safety (DFS) has launched a drive to curb unauthorised slaughtering of animals at meat shops across the national capital, a DFS official said on Friday.

Sarai Kale Khan Chowk renamed Birsa Munda Chowk

The decision was announced on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter and tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda

SC NOTICE TO CENTRE ON SEX WORKERS' REHABILITATION

The Supreme Court has asked the Union government to take urgent and prompt measures to address \"highly sensitive and important\" issue of establishment of a comprehensive rehabilitation framework for victims of sex trafficking, in view of legislative vacuum.