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Trudeau and UK PM discuss Canada-India tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with his United Kingdom counterpart Keir Starmer, amidst escalating tensions between Canada and India over Hardeep Singh Nijjar case.

N. Korea detonates parts of its road linking to S. Korea, says Seoul

North Korea has detonated parts of roads linking it to South Korea in a move that is assumed to be aiming at cutting off roads and railways between the two countries, Yonhap News Agency reported on Tuesday, citing South Korea's military.

China reacts to arrest of its nationals for cyber fraud in Sri Lanka

The Chinese Embassy on Tuesday said it is closely following the arrest of several of its nationals in Sri Lanka for allegedly being involved in online fraud and process for their repatriation is underway.

UAE’s continued support praised by Philippines’ Prez

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan today received a phone call from Ferdinand Marcos, President of the Republic of the Philippines.

China struggles after Chairman Xi Jinping’s golden era

Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing is well used to the growl of armoredvehicle engines, clouds of diesel exhaust and the clanking of tank tracks. On 4 June 1989, it was People's Liberation Army (PLA) ruthlessly putting down student-led protests, but in more recent times it has been military parades driving past Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leaders in the Tiananmen Gate seated high above the masses.

Aishath Azeema to be new Maldives envoy to India

Senior diplomat Aishath Azeema is set to replace Ibrahim Shaheeb as the top Maldivian envoy to India, a media report said here on Tuesday.

PAK DEPLOYS 10,000 SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR SCO SUMMIT

The 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) is all set to kick off on Wednesday in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, with top-notch security measures in place.

Nepal condemns Israeli attack on UN peacekeepers

Nepal on Tuesday \"strongly condemned\" the recent attacks by Israel on the UNIFIL peacekeepers deployed in Lebanon and urged all parties of the conflict to guarantee their safety and security.

Bangladesh GDP growth to decelerate to 4%: World Bank

Bangladesh's post-Covid recovery continues to be impacted by high inflation, balance of payments deficit, financial sector vulnerabilities, and increasingly limited job opportunities for its youth, especially women and educated youth, says the World Bank in its twiceyearly-update, released on Tuesday.

Supreme Court issues notice on disability rights activist's PIL to strengthen Right of Persons With Disabilities Act, 2016

The Supreme Court in the case Satendra Singh Versus Union Of India And Ors observed wherein the Public Interest Litigation, PIL is filed seeking the establishment of centres across the states for the assessment of disabilities as well as adequate reforms to strengthen the framework of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, CCPD and State Commissioners, SCPDS under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, RPWD Act, 2016.

Supreme Court issues notice on pleas seeking monthly stipend for foreign medical graduates at govt colleges in Kerala, AP

The Supreme Court in the case Association of Doctor and Medical Students v. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram and Ors and connected case observed and has issued notice wherein the petition is filed seeking monthly stipend for foreign medical graduates, FMGs pursuing compulsory internships at different government medical colleges, teaching and non-teaching institutes in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.

Delhi liquor policy case: Supreme Court grants regular bail to Hyderabad businessman Abhishek Boinpally

The Supreme Court in the case Abhishek Boinpally v. Directorate of Enforcement observed and has granted regular bail to Hyderabad businessman Abhishek Boinpally in the Delhi Liquor Policy case in parity with other accused persons.

Supreme Court dismisses plea alleging vaccine side effects: Because of Covid vaccines, we are able to deal with outbreak’

The Supreme Court in the case Priya Mishra And Anr. Versus Union Of India And Ors observed and has dismissed the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed wherein it alleged health side effects to the Covid Vaccines.

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea to criminalise sexual offences against men, trans persons & animals in BNS

The Supreme Court in the case Pooja Sharma Versus Union Of India And Anr observed and has refused to entertain the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed seeking directions under Article 142 of Constitution of India to include sexual offences against men, trans persons and animals under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, BNS which replaced the Indian Penal Code, IPC.

SUPREME COURT RAISES CONCERNS OVER PREMATURE LISTING OF BAIL PLEA IN PMLA CASE

The Supreme Court in the case Zeeshan Haider v. Directorate of Enforcement observed and has raised concerns over listing of bail petition in a money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, PMLA before the scheduled date, which being in violation of its prior order.

BOMB THREATS TARGET 7 FLIGHTS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM X’

Seven flights, including one bound for the United States, received bomb-threat messages through a social media handle on Tuesday, prompting security agencies to undertake specific counterterrorist drills at various airports, official sources said.

Assam bypolls for 5 assembly seats scheduled for Nov 13

By-elections to five assembly constituencies in Assam will be held on November 13, the Election Commission announced on Tuesday.

BJP will win by-election in Kedarnath: CM Dhami

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday expressed confidence in winning the upcoming elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, as well as the Kedarnath by-polls, stating that people would opt for a \"double-engine government\" in both states.

Cluster bus catches fire while charging in Delhi's Burari Bus Depot

A low-floor cluster electric bus caught fire on Tuesday while charging in North Delhi's Burari Bus Depot, an official of the Transport Department said.

Places of worship attacked in Tripura; govt suspends net services, removes SP

Places of worship of two communities were attacked by mobs in a village in Tripura's North district on Tuesday, prompting the administration to suspend mobile internet services and remove the superintendent of police, officials said.

Char Dham Yatra sees over 40 lakh pilgrims footfall so far

The annual Char Dham yatra in Uttarakhand has gained momentum with the arrival of over 40 lakh pilgrims to the four shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri so far.

'Indian Navy is biggest guarantee of peace in Indian Ocean Region'

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasised the importance of continuously empowering the Indian Navy, given the increasing global interest in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Rajasthan bypolls for 7 assembly seats on Nov 13, results on Nov 23

Voting for bypolls on seven assembly seats in Rajasthan will be held on November 13, the results of which will be declared on November 23, according to the Election Commission of India.

Fund It Up: A new platform for emerging startups and investors

Fund It Up, one of India's most anticipated startup summits, is scheduled for October 18 at the esteemed Taj Lands End.

88% rural women adopting Jan Suraksha insurance scheme: Report

Women's World Banking (WWB) has released a report emphasizing the vital role that Jan Suraksha schemes play in strengthening financial resilience for rural women, providing essential protection for them and their families.

'India to become telecom services provider to emerging economies'

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that India is all set to become a provider of telecom services and Indian companies will become providers of high security and quality technological equipment to emerging economies.

Govt should expedite data centre policy: Akash Ambani

Speaking at the India Mobile Congress 2024, Reliance Jio chairman Akash Ambani asked the government to expedite the 2020 draft of the data center policy so that \"Indian data should remain in Indian data centers\".

Index F&O contracts: SEBI enhances position limits for trading members

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday said the position limit for Trading Members (TMs) across client and proprietary trades in index futures and options will now be higher of Rs 7,500 crore or 15 per cent of total open interest (OI) in the market.

Stock markets end in red amid mixed global cues

The Indian stock market closed in negative territory on Tuesday, erasing early gains after a positive start at the opening bell.

RISING INFLATION MAY PUSH RBI TO GO WITH NEUTRAL STANCE FOR LONG: RESEARCH

The soaring figures of retail inflation in September could force the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to continue with neutral stance for a longer duration, stated SBI research, adding that \"first rate cut could be based on growth, and need not be inflation.\"