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Allahabad High Court criticises UP Additional Chief Secy for seeking exemption from appearance to attend a programme with CM

The Allahabad High Court in the case observed and has taken exception to an affidavit filed by the Additional Chief Secretary (Finance), UP Govt pleading for exemption from the court's presence, the ground being that he was required to attend a Programme to be attended by the Chief Minister.

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT: ORGANIZED RACKET OF TOUTS HAS EMERGED AROUND DISTRICT COURTS THAT ISSUE FAKE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES

The Allahabad High Court in the case observed and has raised concerns with regards to the emergence of an organised racket of touts who are involved in getting fake marriages registered through forged documents.

Bombay High Court: Matrimonial dispute is not moral turpitude; cannot be used to block spouses' right to education under Section 498-A of IPC

The Bombay High Court in the case Doctor vs State of Maharashtra observed and has held that a matrimonial dispute or case is a 'personal dispute', which cannot be termed to be an offence which is to 'moral turpitude', to impact either of the spouses' right to pursue further education in their lives.

Karnataka High Court refuses to let BESCOM officer 'off hook' for deaths after transformer burst, says compensation does not mask dereliction of duty

The Karnataka High Court in the case Mahantesh S Nagur AND State of Karnataka&ANR observed and has refused to quash the criminal proceedings which are initiated against a Junior Engineer in BESCOM, after a father and her daughter died by electrocution due to a transformer burst on a road.

KERALA HIGH COURT: WOMEN'S PARTNER, HIS RELATIVES CANNOT BE PROSECUTED FOR CRUELTY IN ABSENCE OF LEGAL MARRIAGE

The Kerala High Court in the case X v State of Kerala and Anr observed and has quashed a criminal case which is being registered against a man under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, IPC by the complainant.

Punjab and Haryana High Court reinstates Civil Judge expelled from service for allegedly abusing court staff

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Sangeet Pal Singh v. State of Punjab and another observed and has reinstated an Additional Civil Judge of Punjab, who was expelled from service in the year 2015 for allegedly abusing Ahlmad posted in his Court.

Remembering Bibek Debroy: Ancient wisdom for modern lives Journey through the Ashtavakra Gita

'In a heartfelt tribute to the late Bibek Debrov.

Woman killed by live-in partner in northeast Delhi

A 25-year-old woman was allegedly strangulated to death by her live-in partner in Nand Nagri area of northeast Delhi, police said on Sunday.

Man shot dead by brother-inlaw over business dispute

A 35-year-old man was shot dead allegedly by his brother-in-law on Sunday over a business dispute in northeast Delhi, police said.

SRINAGAR SHAKEN AS GRENADE LOBBED AT CRPF BUNKER

Eleven injured even as terrorists miss target | They will pay heavy price: LG

Shinde hits campaign trail

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday termed the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi as \"Maha Vasuli Aghadi\" (extortionists' alliance) and asserted his government was focusing on welfare schemes like 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' to enrich lives of women.

Goodbye 'maverick genius'

I first met Rohit Bal when he had just got out of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), the newest, trendiest design school that was creating maestros back then.

AB KI BAAR TRUMP SARKAR?

The outcome of the close US presidential election is barely 48 hours away, and like elsewhere in the world, there is tremendous interest in whether the poll would bring back Donald Trump or will Kamala Harris create history by becoming the first woman head of the government.

The digital dragnet: A threat to personal liberty

The digital age, while bringing unprecedented opportunities, has also given rise to a plethora of new threats.

BULLET TRAIN: NINE RIVER BRIDGES COMPLETED

Three other river bridges outside this segment have also been completed: over the Dhadhar River in Vadodara district, Mohar River in Kheda district, and Vatrak River in Kheda district.

Foreign investors sold stocks worth over Rs 94,000 cr in October: NSDL data

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold stocks worth Rs 94,017 crore in India through October, suppressing the stock market's overall performance.

Computer market in India to grow 5.1% annually over next five years

The computer market in India is expected to grow 5.1 per cent annually over the next five years, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence in a report.

World Bank forecasts falling commodity prices through 2026

The report adds that annual average oil prices are expected to decline for four consecutive years through to 2026, from their 2022 high and it will settle slightly above their 2021 level.

Data centres are high-growth investment opportunity

A data centre is typically a large group of networked servers used by organizations for the remote storage or distribution of large amounts of data. Data localization plans are expected to trigger investments in data centres, besides incentives by various states to attract such investments.

43% growth in real-estate pre-sales, says report

The Indian residential real estate sector has witnessed a strong surge in recent years, with the top 15 listed developers reporting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43 per cent in pre-sales from financial year (FY) 2021 to FY24, reaching Rs 1.2 trillion, according to the Axis Capital report.

Surat emerges as SaaS powerhouse

Surat, historically known as India's diamond city, is rapidly positioning itself as a significant hub for Software as a Service (SaaS) startups.

GHAZIABAD COURTROOM CLASH: DELHI LAWYERS CALL FOR STRIKE TODAY

A crucial meeting of the Coordination Committee of all Bar Associations of Delhi was held on Sunday, where it was unanimously resolved that lawyers will abstain from work on November 4, 2024.

Two sisters assault former UP DSP over honking dispute, held after chase

Two sisters armed with a knife allegedly barged into the house of a former Uttar Pradesh deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and attacked him and his family following a dispute over honking in east Delhi's Vasundhara Enclave area, police said on Sunday.

HIT & RUN: CAR DRAGS 2 TRAFFIC POLICEMEN

In a hit-and-run case, two Delhi traffic police personnel were allegedly hit and dragged for about 20 meters by a car while on duty in southwest Delhi, a police officer said.

Air pollution: Over 54K vehicles fined, 56 construction sites shut

To control road dust, mechanical road-sweeping machines, water sprinklers, and anti-smog guns have been deployed across the region.

Kejriwal to resume 'padyatra' from Rajouri Garden

The AAP on Sunday said party national convener Arvind Kejriwal will resume his 'padyatra' (foot march) from west Delhi's Rajouri Garden later in the day.

Efforts to douse fire at Alipur area continues for 2nd day

Earlier, Chief Fire Officer Virender Singh said that 35 fire tenders and around 200 fire personnel including officers are involved in the fire-fighting operations. He added that the fire was erupted in three buildings of the godown and as of now, all three buildings have collapsed.

Fire at furniture factory claims 2 lives in Kirti Nagar

A fire broke out in a furniture factory and godown in Delhi's Kirti Nagar area on Sunday, claiming the lives of two people, police said.

Teen shot dead in Shahdara, 3 minors apprehended

A 19-year-old youth was shot dead in Delhi's Shahdara following an altercation over a minor dispute, police said on Sunday. Three juveniles have been apprehended in the case, they said.

CM Atishi to redeploy civil defence volunteers for anti-pollution efforts

Civil defence volunteers who were terminated as bus marshals in October 2023 will be redeployed in the next two to four days to assist agencies on anti-pollution drives, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said on Sunday.