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Kerala High Court grants interim bail to actor Balachandra Menon in sexual assault case: No plausible explanation for inordinate delay to lodge FIR

The Kerala High Court in the case Balachandra Menon v State of Kerala observed and has granted interim bail till November 21, 2024, to Malayalam actor Balachandra Menon in a sexual assault case which is being filed against him after the publication of the Justice Hema Committee Report.

Allahabad High Court: Allegations of adultery against wife to be decided before application for maintenance under Section 125 of CrPC

The court in the case observed that the Trial Court had no observations with regards to the allegations of adultery on part of the wife. The court in the case granted interim stay on the order of the Trial Court. The court while considering the facts and circumstances of the case observed and has directed the parties to exchange affidavits.

Centre to Kerala High Court: Decision on categorisation of Wayanad landslide disaster will be done in two weeks

The court in the case asked the State for considering such an insurance scheme in collaboration with the Union of India and private insurance companies to tide over the financial constraints perceived by the State in the immediate aftermath of natural disasters.

Centre notifies appointment of five Additional Judges to Kerala High Court

The Central Government cleared the appointment of five judicial officers as Additional judges of Kerala High Court.

Uttarakhand High Court issues contempt notice to DoPT Jt Secy over non-compliance with orders to supply IFS Sanjeev Chaturvedi's empanelment records

The court in its order recorded that, 'Mr. Sanjiv Chaturvedi has contended that he had intimated the respondent about the said Order dated September 03, 2024 vide letter dates September 11, 2024, which is being followed by the reminder.

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT SEEKS DETAILS OF UP GOVT'S POLICY TO SEND CHILDREN OF JAIL INMATES TO REGULAR SCHOOLS

The bench while considering the facts and circumstances of the case observed and has directed the competent verticals or departments of the State, including the Principal Secretary, Department of Women and Child Development, Government of U.P., Principal Secretary (Prisons), Government of U.P., and Director General (Prisons), Government of U.P. Lucknow, to formulate a final policy in this regard and apprise the bench about the same.

Assam: Two Bangladeshi nationals apprehended at Karimganj border, sent back

Assam Police apprehended two Bangladeshi nationals near the international border at Karimganj and subsequently pushed them back across the border, officials said on Friday.

Anti-govt sentiment in Maharashtra, says Congress observer Ashok Gehlot

Ashok Gehlot, the former Chief Minister of Rajasthan and current senior Congress observer for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, is confident of a good showing by the Aghasi alliance.

PM Modi condoles demise of Bhulai Bhai, BJP's oldest party worker

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of Narayan alias Bhulai Bhai, one of the oldest workers of BJP and a distinguished figure in Indian politics and social service.

Winter session of Odisha Assembly to commence on November 26

Odisha's Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Mukesh Mahaling, announced on Friday that the winter session of the 17th State Assembly will begin on November 26.

'We are implementing whatever we promised in Karnataka': Venugopal

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegations saying that the Congress Party has failed to deliver on their promises in Karnataka, and said that they are implementing whatever they promised and challenged that anybody can examine it.

ECI accepts Jharkhand govt's proposal to appoint Alka Tiwari as Chief Secretary of state

The Election Commission of India has approved the Jharkhand government's proposal to appoint Alka Tiwari as the Chief Secretary of the state.

Shivakumar mulls making Kannada 'language of life' at Rajyotsava celebration

CM Siddaramiah also urged the people to have pride in the Kannada language which has a proud history.

CM NAIDU LAUNCHES DEEPAM 2.0 SCHEME, DISTRIBUTES FREE GAS CYLINDERS TO WOMEN

This initiative aims to empower women by providing access to clean cooking energy. The Deepam scheme is part of Naidu's efforts to improve living conditions in Andhra Pradesh.

J&K can become a sacred pilgrimage site for world religions

The Kalki Gyan Sagar Gurukul will be established in Jammu & Kashmir.

When No Means Yes

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POLITICAL POSITIONING OF DALITS WILL PLAY KEY ROLE IN MAHA POLLS

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is trying to mobilise Dalits in their favour through two pronged strategies- firstly, by raising the issue of poverty, backwardness and employment which matters for survival and sustenance of Dalits and marginal communities in India. Secondly, by their campaign strategies, they are trying to disseminate the discourse of possible dangers on constitution and reservation for Dalit and Backwards in BJP lead political regimes.

ADDA to invest Rs 15 cr for growth in housing society market

ADDA, a leading provider of software solutions for housing society management, has announced plans to invest Rs 15 crore over the next year to expand its operations in India.

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by Rs 62

In a significant price revision soon after the festival of Diwali, oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Friday revised the cost of commercial LPG gas cylinders across the country.

18 states' capital outlay to hit Rs 7.2 lakh cr, up 7-9%: Crisil

Last year, 80 per cent of the allocated funds were transferred to state governments, and the rating agency expects a similar proportion this fiscal year

Maruti Suzuki India reports highest-ever monthly sales

Maruti Suzuki India reported its highest-ever monthly sales volume at 206,434 units.

Sensex rises to 79,688, Nifty hits 24,300 in Samvat 2081 start

It's a bright start to the Hindu calendar year of Samvat 2081 for Indian stocks.

Overall coal production in Oct touches 84.5 million tonne

Coal dispatch from captive and other entities also grew to 16.18 million tonnes in October 2024, compared to 11.83 million tonnes in October 2023, representing a growth of 36.83 percent.

FOREX RESERVES DROP $20 BN IN FOUR WEEKS

India's forex reserves declined for the fourth straight week, dropping by $3.463 billion to $684.805 billion as of October 25.

Delhi court acquits three in 2017 attempt-to-murder case

The Karkardooma District Court on Friday acquitted three individuals, Faeem Kureshi, Naeem Kureshi, and Hanif Khan, in a 2017 attempt-to-murder case, after raising doubts about key evidence presented by the prosecution.

Delhi HC pushes CBFC for accessible films: Hearing set for Jan

The Delhi High Court has sought the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) official response to a petition urging the inclusion of accessibility features in films to aid individuals with hearing and visual disabilities.

Toxic foam in Yamuna raises pollution concerns ahead of Chhath Puja

The National Capital's Kalindi Kunj area saw toxic foam floating on the Yamuna River on Friday, raising concerns among residents and political leaders over pollution just ahead of Chhath Puja.

Property dealer stabbed to death in West Delhi

A 38-year-old man was stabbed to death by a group of people in Hastsal Road area of West Delhi, police said on Friday.

Air India's flagship A350 now flies on Delhi-NY route

The Tata Group-owned Air India has launched its flagship Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the daily, non-stop route between Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Delhi registers warmest Oct month since 1951

According to the IMD, this month has recorded an average maximum temperature of 35.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 21.2 degrees Celsius over Safdarjung respectively.