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Bolivia's former Prez claims his car was shot at in attempted assassination

IAF eliminates Hezbollah's commander Maatouk: IDF

The Israel Air Force eliminated Ahmed Jafar Maatouk a.k.a Habib Maatouk, a commander of Hezbollah's elite fighting unit, on Friday, Tel Aviv said on Sunday.

Pak: JUI-F's Maulana Fazlur Rehman renews call for fresh elections

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday reiterated his demand for fresh elections, asserting that the current assembly lacks legitimacy.

22 killed in Gaza strikes; dozens injured in Tel Aviv truck attack

Israeli strikes on northern Gaza have killed at least 22 people, mostly women and children, Palestinian officials said Sunday, as the Israeli offensive in the hard-hit and isolated north entered a third week and aid groups described a humanitarian catastrophe. Israel said it targeted militants.

3 Hezbollah commanders eliminated in Lebanon: Israel

The Israel Defence Forces said on Sunday that they have eliminated three Hezbollah commanders in southern Lebanon, including commander of Hezbollah's Bint Jbeil Area, Ahmed Jafar Maatouk.

Beijing condemns US-Taiwan arms sales

China strongly condemned the recent USD1.988 billion arms deal between the United States and Taiwan, stating that it seriously violates the one-China principle.

Pak urges additional $1.4 bn loan from China

In a bid to address its persistent external financing issues, Pakistan has formally requested a supplementary loan of 10 billion yuan (CNY) (approximately USD 1.4 billion) from China.

Polling begins for Japan's lower house in crucial test for new PM's leadership

Voting for Japan's House of Representatives commenced on Sunday (local time) in an election deemed crucial for the political stability of the country at a time of economic uncertainty, challenging foreign relations environment and public discontent.

'GRAVE MISTAKE OR 'GOOD BEGINNING'? ISRAELI POLITICIANS ON SCOPE OF ATTACK IN IRAN

The attack was also praised by opposition leader Yair Golan, head ofthe Israeli Labor Party, for \"harming Iran's defensive and ofensiee capabilities without dragging as into a war of attrition. \"

Bangladesh's tribunal summons ex-army chief, 10 ex-ministers, advisors

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday summoned 20 individuals, including ex-army chief Ziaul Ahsan, 10 former ministers and two advisers to deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, to appear before it next month in connection with alleged crimes against humanity and genocide during the July-August uprising in the country.

SUPREME COURT: ORAL DYING DECLARATION MADE TO CLOSE RELATIVES REQUIRES CAUTIOUS ASSESSMENT BEFORE BEING USED TO CONVICT ACCUSED

The court stated that finding the ocular (hearsay) evidence of the deceased mother (PW 8) unreliable and not trustworthy, thus, the court gave benefit of doubt to the accused.

Punjab and Haryana High Court allows Union government to take action against IIM Rohtak Director accused of concealing qualifications

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case of Dr. Dheeraj Sharma versus the Union of India and another, along with other cases, has lifted a bar on the Union government to take action against IIM Rohtak Director Dr. Dheeraj Sharma, who is accused of concealing that he did not have a first-class bachelor's degree, a necessary qualification for the post.

Supreme Court issues notice on contempt petition filed against Rajasthan authorities over lack of steps to tackle air and noise pollution

The Supreme Court in the case Bhagyashree Pancholy Versus Ms. Aparna Arora & Ors observed and has issued notice wherein the contempt petition is filed against lack of steps to tackle air and noise pollution in the state, particularly in Udaipur, despite the Court's directives of November, 2023.

'Troubling pattern': High Court directs Punjab DGP to explain repeated non-appearance of prosecution witnesses in NDPS cases

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Jaswinder Singh @ Chichar @ Chhinder versus State of Punjab observed wherein the affidavit is filed seeking from DGP Punjab explaining 'the repeated non-appearances of prosecution witnesses, particularly in cases registered under the NDPS Act.

Supreme Court asks Maharashtra Home Secretary to file affidavit: Why video conferencing facilities not used to produce accused?

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Section 498A of IPC: Supreme Court says courts must identify instances of over-implication of persons in cases and avert undue suffering to them

The Supreme Court in the case Yashodeep Bisanrao Vadode Versus The State of Maharashtra & Anr., observed and has expressed dismay over the tendency to over-implicate the persons and to present an exaggerated version in Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, IPC, the domestic cruelty cases.

POLICE UNRESPONSIVE AND UNDERPREPARED TO DEAL WITH CYBER CRIME

The Delhi Police appears to be either underprepared or needs to be shaken up for cases dealing with cybercrime.

FACTORS THAT WILL SWING MAHARASHTRA ELECTIONS

Maharashtra currently has a Mahayuti government led by Eknath Shinde.

RBI's Shaktikanta Das earns 'A+' again

Global Finance, founded in 1987, has a circulation of 50,000 and readers in 193 countries and territories.

559 mn ransomware attacks in 2024

With its rapidly expanding digital infrastructure and growing reliance on technology, India has increasingly become a prime target for ransomware attacks, a trend made clear by rising attack volumes and economic losses.

MGNREGS employment stable, budget rises

According to the Ministry, NMMS attendance was recorded at 95.66 percent of worksites for FY 2024-25, with offline options available to address connectivity issues.

DPIIT and HCLSoftware boost startup manufacturing

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has officially announced a partnership with HCLSoftware, a prominent global software solutions provider, as part of India's ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation's startup manufacturing sector.

Govt eases bicycle reflector import rules

The Quality Control Order (QCO) on Bicycle Retro-Reflective Devices forms part of a larger DPIIT strategy aimed at nurturing a culture of quality manufacturing and boosting India's profile as a global production hub.

SILVER TO OUTSHINE GOLD BY 2025

Silver prices could surpass gold with projected growth driven by safe-haven demand and industrial use, predicts Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Tata-Airbus plant to build 40 C-295s by 2031

The Tata-Airbus aircraft facility set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez in Vadodara on Monday is expected to roll out the first Made in India C-295 transport plane by September 2026 and complete delivery of all 40 of them by August 2031.

Delhi Police finds mobile network jammer in Palika

Ahead of Diwali, Delhi Police confiscated a mobile network jammer from Palika Bazaar in the national capital on Sunday, officials said.

Delhi traffic police conducts anti-encroachment drive at Khajuri Chowk

Delhi traffic police conducted an anti-encroachment drive at Khajuri Chowk in the city on Saturday.

PWD vehicles sprinkle water

Public Work Department vehicles on Sunday sprinkled water in parts of the national capital to reduce the dust amidst the rise in air pollution.

'Despite ban, 18% of Delhi-NCR families plan to burst crackers'

Ahead of Diwali, a survey conducted in Delhi-NCR has revealed that 18 per cent of the respondents plan to burst firecrackers during the festival of lights, while 55 per cent don't intend to do so.

DELHI'S AQI SET TO DETERIORATE TO 'SEVERE' LEVELS BEFORE DIWALI

AQI in Anand Vihar area crossed the 400 mark, being recorded as 405 at 7 AM, categorized as 'severe'