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ISRAELI STRIKES KILL 36 PEOPLE IN GAZA, 3 JOURNALISTS IN SOUTHERN LEBANON

In a fresh deadly attack by Israeli forces, 36 people, many of them children, were killed in Gaza and three journalists in Lebanon on Friday amid growing concern about supply shortages in Gaza and international pressure for a cease-fire.

82 dead as Storm Trami batters Philippines

At least 82 people died in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Trami ravaged the country, forcing authorities to scramble for more rescue boats to save thousands of terrified people who were trapped.

UAE signs agreements with IMF to support poverty reduction, sustainability trust

UAE's Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced that the country has signed two agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to contribute to the financing of the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) and the Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST).

Nearly 70 pc people back Prez Lai Ching-te's stance against China's claims on Taiwan

The survey revealed that 87.3 per cent of participants disapprove of the recent military drills conducted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) around Taiwan

IMRAN KHAN'S SISTERS GET BAIL

A Pakistan court on Friday granted bail to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's two sisters, who were arrested during a protest here earlier in the month in alleged anti-terrorism cases.

India hands over first tranche of humanitarian aid to Lebanon

India's Ambassador to Lebanon, Noor Rahman Sheikh, on Thursday, handed over the first tranche of humanitarian assistance sent by India to Lebanon.

Unilateral changes to 'status quo' in Taiwan Strait unacceptable, European Parliament warns China

The European Parliament recently adopted a resolution asserting that UN Resolution 2758 does not impact Taiwan's ability to participate in the UN or other international organizations.

Supreme Court grants interim protection to journalist in UP police FIRs over article on caste discrimination

The Supreme Court in the case Mamta Tripathi v. The State Of Uttar Pradesh observed and has granted interim protection to another journalist who is booked over her article(s) wherein she alleged caste discrimination in the administration of the Uttar Pradesh government.

SUPREME COURT: WHEN TITLE DECLARATION SUIT SEEKS POSSESSION RECOVERY ALSO, LIMITATION PERIOD FOR POSSESSION RECOVERY APPLICABLE

The Supreme Court in the case observed and has rejecting the arguments of appellant of calculating the limitation period from the date of revocation of the gift deed.

Supreme Court issues notice on plea against High Court order to register FIRs on statements of Malayalam cinema actors to Justice Hema Committee

Accordingly, the court listed the matter for further consideration on November 19, 2024.

Zakir Naik withdraws plea in Supreme Court seeking clubbing of hate speech FIRs

The Supreme Court in the case Zakir Abdul Karim Naik v. State of Maharashtra and Ors observed and has allowed Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to withdraw his petition filed seeking to club multiple FIRs registered against him in Maharashtra and Karnataka for hate speech under Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code, IPC, promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, etc.

Supreme Court dismisses petitions challenging evaluations in Rajasthan Civil Judge Exams: 'No deliberate low marking'

The Supreme Court in the case Ms Sonal Gupta And Others Vs. Registrar General Rajasthan High Court Jodhpur And Another and connected matters observed and has dismissed the batch of petitions filed challenging the evaluations of English essay paper in the Rajasthan Civil Judge Exams 2024.

Redefining Beauty

How breast cancer survivors are challenging societal norms

Centre notifies the appointment of Justice Sanjiv Khanna as next Chief Justice of India

The Union Government has notified the appointment of Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India.

LT. GOVERNOR'S STAND ON TREE FELLING ON RIDGE BAFFLING

With heightened pollution levels becoming a cause of immense worry in the national capital, the Lt. Governor VK Saxena has ignited another debate with his affidavit in the Supreme Court regarding felling of trees in the Ridge area.

Bridging the gap: The Right to Education Act from policy to practice

Education is recognized internationally as a fundamental factor in the empowerment of people and national development.

IS IT THE END OF TWO-STATE SOLUTION?: ISRAEL- HAMAS'S NEVER ENDING CONFLICT

The outcome of the war in Gaza is already clear. Israel is so strong relative to Hamas that it can both defeat Hamas and establish almost any new security structure in Gaza that Israel wants.

Microsoft expands AI Copilot across industries

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Friday highlighted significant advancements in AI through its Copilot technology.

ADB approves $434mn loan for Assam solar project

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 434.25 million loan to increase renewable energy capacity and improve energy security in the state of Assam.

EIB announces €300mn loan for Bengaluru rail network

European Investment Bank (EIB) on Friday formally announced a Euro 300 million (Rs 2800 crore) loan to build a new suburban railway network covering four dedicated rail corridors in Bengaluru.

EXPLAINED: U.S. election's impact on Indian economy

As the U.S. election date approaches, investors worldwide are closely monitoring the outcome of the vote in the world's oldest democracy.

INDIA ADVOCATES DEVELOPMENT-CLIMATE BALANCE AT G20 MEET

Sitharaman praised Brazil's climate leadership, reaffirming India's support for ambitious climate initiatives launched during its G20 presidency to promote collaboration.

L&T secures order for nuclear fusion project in France

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Friday secured a significant new order from the France-based intergovernmental organization ITER, responsible for the world's largest nuclear fusion project, the company informed the exchange in a filing.

BJP 'GOONS' ATTACKED KEJRIWAL, ALLEGES AAP

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday claimed that former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was attacked during a rally in the national capital and alleged that the attack was carried out by the Bharatiya Janata Party through its goons.

HC calls for random checks to enforce autorickshaw fare meter compliance

The Delhi High Court on Friday addressed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the enforcement of fare meters in autorickshaws and directed the Transport department to decide the representation made by the petitioner expeditiously.

Rohtas Nagar BJP MLA stages protest against 'illegal' OYO hotels

On Friday, October 25, 2024, Delhi BJP MLA Jitendra Mahajan from Rohtas Nagar staged a protest outside an OYO Hotel in Mansarovar Park, GT Road, demanding action against guest houses and OYO hotels allegedly operating illegally in the Rohtas Nagar constituency.

SC refuses to entertain plea against Delhi govt's vehicle scrappage policy

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea challenging Delhi government's ambitious 2024 policy which mandates scrapping of diesel and petrol vehicles older than 10 years and 15 years, respectively.

Govt launches pilot to monitor pollution via drones

\"Today's demonstration is part of a broader strategy to monitor 13 hotspots known for their significant pollution impact,\" he said.

Stop election stunts, act on toxic air now: Congress

The Delhi Congress has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, of using pollution control as a political stunt rather than taking meaningful action to curb the capital's severe pollution crisis.

Traffic police cracks down on vehicles violating pollution norms

Delhi traffic police has intensified its drive to crack down on vehicles plying without pollution certificates and overage vehicles to tackle the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, officials said on Friday.