Elections trigger filing of 'fraught' cases, says CJI

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud discusses the increase in fraught cases as elections draw closer. He recalls the determination of Cornelia Sorabjee to enter the legal profession in the late 19th century after being denied entry to the bar in Bombay, forcing her to appear for the pleader examination in Allahabad. He is pleased to see a large number of women advocates practicing in the Supreme Court and other courts, as the legal profession has become more inclusive to people from different genders, castes, and regions.

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MoD nod for projects worth over 2 lakh crore

The defence ministry on Thursday gave the preliminary approval for capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore, including the procurement of 97 more Tejas fighters and 156 Prachand light combat helicopters as well as an upgrade of 84 existing Sukhoi-30MKI jets, in a hugely significant boost for indigenous defence production. The Rajnath Singh-led defence acquisitions council also accorded the acceptance of necessity (AoN) for 400 new towed artillery gun systems for Rs 9,900 crore to replace old Indian field guns and two types of Pinaka `area denial munitions’ for the Army.

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India's G20 presidency marks the dawn of a new multilateralism

India reflects on its G20 Presidency, emphasizing inclusivity and a human-centric approach amid global challenges. Key achievements include integrating the African Union into the G20, hosting the 'Voice of the Global South Summit,' and delivering the G20 2023 Action Plan for Sustainable Development Goals. India advances digital public infrastructure, green development, and climate justice, fostering collaboration on policy coherence and trade. Handing over to Brazil, India expresses confidence in a lasting impact on people, planet, peace, and prosperity.

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Imran Khan steps down, Gohar Khan named interim PTI chief

Imran Khan steps down as leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), handing over to close associate Gohar Ali Khan in a temporary arrangement amid legal challenges. Imran's decision follows his conviction in the Toshakhana graft case. The move aims to prevent electoral watchdog interference and maintain the party's integrity. Imran plans to contest intra-party polls after the prompt resolution of legal issues. Gohar expressed gratitude for being picked to head Pakistan's main opposition party. "I am stunned. There are no words to express my gratitude to Imran Khan sahib."

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Israel pushes India for Hamas ban amid Arab solidarity show

Following Israel's ban on Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, Israel ambassador Naor Gilon expressed hope India will proscribe Hamas, saying the Netanyahus government has already shared information with Indian authorities about its terrorist activities. "We did whatever was expected from our side. Now it is for the Indian government to decide - if, where, how, how fast," said Gilon, when asked if India had indicated to Israel it was considering a ban on Hamas.

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Dispose off riot victims' bodies in 2 weeks, SC orders Manipur

Scotching attempts by certain civil society organisations to fuel tension in Manipur by preventing relatives from claiming bodies of persons killed during the ethnic conflict, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the state government to dispose of the bodies stored for months in mortuaries, if the relatives did not claim them in two weeks for last rites at nine earmarked sites. SC directed collectors and superintendents of police in districts where nine sites for burial/cremation have been earmarked to facilitate the last rites without any "let and hindrance by any group or person".

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Depression non-disclosure no ground to reject claim: Panel

The NCDRC has ruled that non-disclosure of ailments like depression should not be a basis for denying insurance claims by LIC. The commission stated that LIC's medical literature did not classify depression as a serious ailment and there was no record indicating that depression could lead to heart failure. Anil Patel's family approached the Kheda district consumer forum, which mandated LIC to fulfil the insurance claims. LIC contested the forum's orders, but the Gujarat State Dispute Redressal Commission upheld the decision in 2019.

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Wife can’t unilaterally access spouse’s UID info: HC

The Karnataka HC has ruled that a woman cannot unilaterally access her husband’s Aadhaar data solely based on the marital relationship, underscoring the autonomy and protection of privacy rights within the statutory framework of the law. The decision came in response to a woman’s petition seeking her estranged husband’s Aadhaar number, enrolment details and phone number, citing difficulties in enforcing a family court’s maintenance order against him.

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EC revokes nod to T'gana to disburse money to farmers

The Election Commission on Monday withdrew its conditional approval to the release of assistance for farmers under the Rythu Bandhu scheme in poll-bound Telangana, citing a recent statement by state finance minister T Harish Rao on the timing of the disbursal prior to poll day, which it noted was in clear violation of the model code of conduct and conditions laid down while granting “no objection”. Under the Rythu Bandhu scheme, farmers in Telangana are given Rs 10,000 per acre every year in two tranches in rabi and kharif seasons.

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NGOs stoking ethnic tension in Manipur, says SC panel

The Supreme Court-appointed committee's ground situation report on ethnic conflicts in Manipur accuses state NGOs of obstructing the cremation of 88 bodies preserved in mortuaries and preventing the acceptance of ex gratia. The committee, headed by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Justice Gita Mittal, highlights the pressure exerted by civil society organizations (CSOs) on relatives not to accept the bodies. The report also mentions CSOs opposing the performance of last rites and maintaining tension between communities in Manipur.

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Revenue official mowed down by MP mining mafia

Prashann Singh, a Madhya Pradesh revenue official, was crushed to death under a tractor by sand mining mafia in Shahdol district late Saturday. He was a patwari in Beohari revenue division. An ex-serviceman, he was an honest and diligent official of the revenue department, said his seniors. The murder, which took place at Gopalpur village on the banks of River Son, 565km east of Bhopal, around 11pm Saturday, was the latest in a string of horrific attacks by the mining mafia on police personnel and other government employees.

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Sa Re Ga Ma Pa winner Albert Kabo Lepcha says my wife is my strength

Albert Kabo Lepcha from Kalimpong, West Bengal, emerged as the winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2023.

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Israel angry Irish PM tweet doesn't condemn Hamas

Israel summons Irish ambassador over tweet celebrating release of 9-year-old girl, Emily Hand, from Hamas captivity. Israeli officials criticize Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar for portraying Emily's situation as a disappearance rather than a violent abduction by Hamas militants. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen accuses Varadkar of legitimizing terrorism. Spain and Belgium ambassadors were also called in for criticizing Israel's high civilian death toll in Gaza.

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Engineer, friend returning from party charred to death as car catches fire

Two friends – one an engineer and another a businessman – were charred to death when the car in which they were returning from a party went up in flames in Sector 119 early on Saturday, trapping them inside. Fire department officials said a short circuit in the car’s air conditioner may have caused the fire, locking the doors automatically. According to them, a guard deployed at the main gate of Amrapali Platinum – where one of the car’s occupants was to get off – called up the fire department at 6.25am to inform them that a white Swift was up in flames on the nearby road.

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BRS, DMK and YSRC received crores via poll bonds in 2022-23

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), which is in office in poll-bound Telangana, received contributions worth Rs 529 crore via the electoral bonds route in 2022-23, while DMK’s and YSR Congress Party’s inflows from bonds totalled Rs 185 crore and Rs 52 crore respectively in the same period. As per contribution reports of 23 regional parties for the year 2022-23 — placed by EC in the public domain till Thursday — they together received over Rs 975 crore through contributions, of which almost 80% was from electoral bonds received by three parties, namely BRS, DMK and YSR Congress Party.

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SC to Delhi: Pick chief secretary in 1 hr from Centre’s list

With no sign of abatement of the turf war between the Centre and the Delhi government and a new front opening over the selection of the chief secretary of the national capital territory, the Supreme Court on Friday devised a unique method to insulate those in the zone of consideration from social media discussion by asking the Centre to bring a panel of seasoned civil servants to the court on Tuesday. A ruling that seeks a balance between the Delhi government's claim that it had the sole prerogative to select the key bureaucrat and the Centre's insistence that, after the change of the law, the matter belonged squarely in its domain.

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For 1st time since Mahua row, Mamata backs MP

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee broke her silence on the cash-for-query controversy involving Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday, rallying behind her and declaring BJP's alleged attempt to oust her from Parliament "a foolish thing to do". "This way, they will end up making her more popular," Mamata said at a party convention in Kolkata, echoing Moitra's claim that the parliamentary ethics committee's report recommending her expulsion had turned her into "Jhansi ki Rani". TMC reinstated Moitra as the party's Krishnanagar district president recently, with Mamata endorsing the appointment.

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Hear review plea on gay marriage in open court, petitioners to SC

LGBTQIA+ community members on Thursday requested an open court hearing on their petitions seeking review of the Supreme Court’s October 17 judgment rejecting marriage rights for same-sex couples, and tactically based their demand on CJI D Y Chandrachud’s minority opinion – “when there is discrimination, it must be remedied by the courts”. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi told a bench led by the CJI that the review petitions, listed for consideration in chambers before a five-judge bench on November 28, must be heard in the open court.

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1st T20I: '3 wickets and an unaccounted six' in thrilling last-over

Young left-handed batter Rinku Singh held his nerves despite losing three wickets in three balls, guiding India to a thrilling last-ball two-wicket win over Australia in the first T20I of the five-match series in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Needing 7 runs off 6 balls, Rinku started off with a four off the first ball followed with a single bringing the equation down to 2 off 4 balls. But fate had different plans as India lost three wickets in the form of Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh in the next three successive deliveries.

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Trapped brothers clueless about death of kin

They grew up in the same sleepy hamlet, playing, cracking jokes and waking up together. But fate played a cruel joke and life changed completely for the Bediya family of Khairabera in 11 days. First, news that 22-year-old Rajendra Bediya and his two brothers, Anil Bediya (22) and Sukhram Bediya (23), were trapped in the Uttarkashi tunnel shocked the family on November 12. Late on Tuesday, news of the accidental death of Dinesh Bediya and Shankar Bediya, also in their twenties, left everyone in the household shattered.

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ED attaches ₹750 cr AJL assets, including Herald House in city

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday attached properties worth over Rs 750 crore, including the well-known Herald House near ITO, belonging to Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), the publisher of National Herald and other party mouthpieces of the Congress, in a money laundering case against party leaders Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul, and Young Indian, which now controls AJL. Congress slammed the ED's action as “shameful vendetta politics in a frivolous case” and dubbed BJP the “murderer” of democracy.

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Courts can give pre-arrest bail outside jurisdiction: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that high courts and session courts are not prohibited from considering anticipatory bail pleas. The court introduced the concept of transit anticipatory bail in which the accused can be protected from arrest until they reach a court with territorial jurisdiction for the alleged offense. The court stated that a restrictive interpretation of the law would undermine the constitutional rights of a personal liberty and access to justice for the individual.

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Bigg Boss 17: Naved Sole gets eliminated from the first ever ‘mid-week eviction’; contestants get emotional

Bigg Boss 17 had its first mid-week eviction, with Naved getting eliminated. The housemates had to collectively choose three contestants they thought were least deserving. Naved's name came up, leaving many shocked and emotional. Rinku Dhawan and Jigna Vora, who were close to Naved, were particularly emotional. There was also a fight between Mannara Chopra and Abhishek Kumar, and Ankita Lokhande got emotional while talking about her ex-boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput. Khanzaadi got into a fight with Rinku Dhawan, leading to criticism from other contestants.

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Tesla, auto MNCs likely to get relief on local value addition

In what can be a major relief for Tesla and other multi-national car companies looking to import electrics in India at a specially-crafted and subsidised 15% duty regime that is being proposed, the government may exclude cost-heavy batteries, semiconductors, and magnetic parts from the committed localisation norms for global companies. The relaxation will be a significant reprieve for global companies that would need to fulfil domestic value addition conditions to avail the lower duty regime.

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Rohit has been an exceptional leader: Dravid

The dream of ending their ICC trophy drought remains elusive for Team India as they stumbled at the final hurdle, succumbing to a six-wicket defeat against Australia in the World Cup final on Sunday. Rohit Sharma came within reach of becoming the third Indian captain, following Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, to lift the ICC World Cup trophy. However, Australia outperformed the hosts in all departments of the game.

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Will implement UCC in 6 months, BJP vows in Telangana

The BJP has released its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in Telangana, promising to implement the Uniform Civil Code and investigate corruption allegations against the BRS government. The party also vowed to fast-track sub-categorization in reservations for scheduled castes, reduce VAT on diesel and petrol, and provide various welfare schemes for women and girls.

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EAM Jaishankar calls for Global South self-reliance

India's foreign minister, S Jaishankar, emphasized the need for the Global South to have a greater role in shaping solutions to key global issues at the second Global South summit. He called for self-reliance and diversification of production to mitigate economic vulnerabilities. The summit, attended by nearly 130 countries, discussed topics such as development, finance, health, education, and environment. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing autonomy and desire for a bigger role in global affairs among developing countries.

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UGC syncs PG, UG courses to give students flexibility

The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India has approved a new curriculum and credit framework for postgraduate programs, in line with the restructuring of undergraduate programs under the National Education Policy 2020. The new framework offers flexibility for students to switch disciplines, choose courses of interest, and pursue alternative modes of learning. It also specifies the minimum credit requirements for different formats of postgraduate degrees. Additionally, the framework allows students to pursue multiple academic programs simultaneously, either in physical or online modes.

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Israel targets Hamas tunnels with attack dogs, ‘sponge’ bombs

Israel's military is using a range of technologies to detect and destroy Hamas' network of tunnels in Gaza, including surveillance drones, bunker-buster bombs, bulldozers, attack dogs, and robots. The aim is to minimize the risk to soldiers by blocking and damaging the tunnels, rather than sending troops in. However, experts warn that without ground forces, it is difficult to assess the extent of the damage. Hamas is considered a terrorist group by the US and European Union.

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We can't wait to face India in the final: Pat Cummins

A nerve-wracking semifinal win under their belt, Australia cannot wait for the World Cup summit clash against India in Ahmedabad on Sunday, said captain Pat Cummins. Australia beat South Africa by three wickets in the second semifinal on Thursday to book a final berth against India at the 1.3-lakh capacity stadium in Ahmedabad. India had sealed their spot in the final by defeating New Zealand by 70 runs in the first semifinal in Mumbai on Wednesday.

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Chandrayaan-3 launch vehicle fragment re-enters earth

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) announced that the cryogenic upper stage of the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle, which successfully launched the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, re-entered the Earth's atmosphere in an uncontrolled manner. The rocket body re-entered the atmosphere over the North Pacific Ocean and did not pass over India. The re-entry occurred within 124 days of its launch, complying with the 25-year rule for low-Earth orbit objects. The rocket body had undergone passivation to minimize the risk of accidental explosions and adhere to space debris mitigation guidelines.

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Jaishankar asks Canada to prove its Nijjar claim

Indian external affairs minister, S Jaishankar, has stated that the Indian government is open to investigating the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but has asked the Canadian government to provide evidence to support its claim that Indian agents were involved. Jaishankar emphasised that Canada has not shared any evidence with India thus far. He also highlighted the pro-Khalistani activities in Canada and the attacks on the Indian High Commission, stating that freedom of speech should not be misused for political purposes.

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Shami scripts history with dream spell against New Zealand

In a historic performance on Wednesday, pace sensation Mohammed Shami etched his name in the annals of 50-over World Cup history, delivering the best-ever bowling figures by an Indian bowler in the tournament. Shami's extraordinary seven-wicket haul, combined with Virat Kohli's record 50th ODI century, stole the limelight as India secured a convincing 70-run victory over New Zealand in the World Cup semifinal. Shami overshadowed Ashish Nehra's 6/23 against England in the 2003 World Cup, making it the best-ever performance by an Indian in World Cup history.

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Vote from home: Over 12k vote for Rajasthan polls

Over 12,000 elderly and disabled voters in Jaipur, Rajasthan have cast their votes in the first phase of home voting for the assembly elections. These voters, who are aged above 80 or have disabilities, are eligible to vote from their homes. The Election Commission has sent special polling teams to record their votes in postal ballots in complete secrecy. A total of 62,927 voters in the state have applied for home voting. Voting will continue through postal ballots until November 19.

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Isro prods youth to design robotic rovers for future missions

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is inviting innovative ideas and designs for robotic rovers from the youth as part of a space challenge. The challenge, called 'Isro Robotics Challenge-URSC 2024', aims to provide development opportunities in space robotics and leverage creative thinking among Indian youth for future interplanetary missions. The challenge will involve building robots to compete in an extra-terrestrial-inspired arena and performing tasks based on real-life challenges faced by space robotics.

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Braverman launches scathing attack against UK PM Rishi Sunak

Former British interior minister Suella Braverman has criticized Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, saying that his plan is not working and urging him to change course to avoid election defeat. Braverman accused Sunak of failing on immigration and anti-Semitism, and described his rejection of withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights as a "betrayal." She also accused Sunak of putting off tough decisions to minimize political risk. Braverman's letter comes a week after she accused the police of left-wing bias, leading to her dismissal from her ministerial position.

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Sunak faces first no-confidence letter following cabinet rejig

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing his first vote of no confidence after firing Interior Minister Suella Braverman. Conservative Party member Andrea Jenkyns criticized Sunak for removing Boris Johnson as leader and purging the center-right from the cabinet. Jenkyns submitted the no confidence letter to "stand up and fight for true Conservatism." A vote of confidence in Sunak's leadership would be initiated if 15 percent of the party's MPs sent letters indicating their choice for a new leader. The reshuffle was triggered by Braverman's criticism of the police's handling of protests.

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Israel opposes Palestinian Authority control in Gaza post-Hamas

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected proposals to allow the Palestinian authority to take control of Gaza after Israeli forces remove Hamas from power. Netanyahu stated that Gaza must be demilitarized and deradicalized, and so far, no Palestinian force has proven capable of achieving this. Many analysts believe the Palestinian authority is the most suitable candidate to take over interim control of Gaza, but Netanyahu strongly opposes this. There are concerns that Israel may be positioning itself to take over military control of Gaza once again.

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Suella sacked, ex-PM Cameron makes shock return as foreign secretary

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sacked Indian-origin Home Secretary Suella Braverman and appointed former PM David Cameron as Foreign Secretary in a cabinet reshuffle. Braverman was fired following controversial comments she made criticizing the police's handling of pro-Palestine protests and making derogatory remarks about the homeless. Cameron's appointment marks his return to frontline politics after a seven-year absence. He will now speak for the government in the House of Lords. Critics have described his appointment as a "dead cat strategy."

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3-yr-old among US hostages being held by Hamas: White House

A three-year-old American child, whose parents were killed in an attack, is among the hostages being held captive by Hamas in Gaza. President Joe Biden has raised the issue of hostages, including the child, with the leader of Qatar, who is involved in negotiations with Hamas. The US is actively working to secure the release of all American hostages. The US national security adviser and President Biden's chief Middle East adviser are traveling to the region to engage in efforts to secure the hostages' release.

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4 of 5 living organ donors in India are women, 4 of 5 recipients men: Study

Data from 1995 to 2021 in India shows that for every woman who received an organ transplant, four men got transplants. Experts attribute this stark difference to economic and financial responsibilities, societal pressures, and ingrained preferences. While more men are cadaver donors, more women are living donors. The primary reasons for more women donors are the socio-economic pressure on them to be caretakers and givers in the family, and the hesitation of men, who are often the breadwinners, to undergo surgery.

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'It'll reap what it sows': Why Pakistan's harsh crackdown on Afghan migrants may backfire

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Happy Govardhan Puja: Wishes, messages, quotes, images and more

Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakoot, is a festival celebrated in India to commemorate Lord Krishna's victory over the rain god Indra. It is observed on the fourth day of the Kartika month, usually in October or November. Devotees visit temples to offer prayers, flowers, fruits, and sweets to Lord Krishna and Mount Govardhan. Families come together to enjoy a vegetarian feast and reflect on the importance of faith and the environment.

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Allot grandson flat promised to deceased man 48 yrs ago: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) to allocate a flat to a man whose family has been waiting for close to 48 years. The family was evicted from their room in 1975 and has been waiting for re-accommodation ever since. The court noted that the delay in allotment was due to a discrepancy in the size of the flat, but ruled in favor of the petitioner and ordered Mhada to allocate a 579 sq ft flat.

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Uttarakhand government plans special assembly session to introduce UCC bill

The Uttarakhand government plans to hold a special session of the state assembly after Diwali to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill. Once implemented, Uttarakhand will be the first state in India to adopt the UCC. A panel headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Desai has completed the draft report for UCC implementation in Uttarakhand, which is expected to be handed over to the state government soon. The UCC will provide a legal framework for marriage, divorce, land, property, and inheritance for all citizens regardless of their religion.

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59% of women detected with breast cancer after its spread

A new study has found that only 30% of women in India are diagnosed with breast cancer when the disease is still confined to the breast, while 59% are diagnosed when it has spread to nearby structures or lymph nodes. Additionally, 11% of women are diagnosed with cancer that has spread to distant parts of the body. For India, the data from 28 population based cancer registries was included in the analysis coordinated by the ICMR-NCDIR, Bengaluru. The study, conducted across 81 countries, highlights the importance of early detection and timely diagnosis.

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Song on millets featuring PM Modi nominated for Grammy

Indian-American singer Falu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's collaboration on a song promoting the benefits of millets has been nominated for a Grammy award in the best global music performance category. The song, titled "Abundance in Millets," was released in celebration of the "International Year of Millets" and aims to raise awareness about the grain as a potential solution to world hunger. Falu was inspired to create the song after meeting PM Modi in New Delhi following her Grammy win in 2022.

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Ahead of PM's Telangana meet, buzz over SC sub-categorisation

Prime Minister Modi is expected to announce the sub-categorization of scheduled castes (SC) in a public meeting in Hyderabad. This move is aimed at gaining the support of the Madigas, who make up 60% of the SC population in Telangana. The sub-categorization is being demanded by the Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS) for almost three decades. The support of the Madigas could be crucial in deciding the outcome of the assembly elections.

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Odisha CM’s aide V K Pandian to join BJD

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Bihar assembly clears bills to increase quota limit from 50% to 65%

The Bihar assembly has passed bills increasing quotas for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and Extremely Backward Classes in government jobs and educational institutions from 50% to 65%. This brings the overall reservation to 75% when including the 10% for economically weaker sections. The bills were passed unanimously and will become law after the consent of the governor. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called for a caste census and urged BJP legislators to appeal for special category status for Bihar.

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Liverpool striker Luis Diaz' father released after kidnapping

The father of Liverpool striker Luis Diaz has been released in Colombia after being kidnapped by members of the guerrilla group ELN. The release was announced by the government's delegation currently in peace negotiations with the ELN. Diaz's kidnapping drew international attention, and the younger Diaz appealed for his father's release after scoring in a Premier League soccer match. The ELN initially denied involvement but later acknowledged the kidnapping was a mistake. Diaz's mother was rescued shortly after the abduction, and special forces were deployed to search for his father.

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Nitish Kumar apologises amid row over sex remarks

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faced backlash for his explicit remarks in the assembly, prompting an apology from him. Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Kumar for his choice of words and accused him of insulting women. The BJP demanded Kumar's resignation, questioning his eligibility to hold office due to his "memory loss." While some politicians supported Kumar, others, including Union Power Minister R.K. Singh, condemned his remarks. The issue has escalated into a bitter political confrontation, with Kumar's party, JD(U), urging for no politics to be played over the CM's remarks.

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148 vs 133: India beats China in QS university rankings for Asia

India has surpassed China as the most represented higher education system in Asia, with 148 featured universities in the latest QS World University Rankings. IIT-Bombay and IIT-Delhi are among the top 50 universities, and there are five other Indian institutions in the top 100. India also achieves the second-best regional results in papers per faculty among the higher education systems. The increasing visibility of Indian universities in the rankings reflects the dynamic expansion of India's higher education landscape.

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Army boosting aviation corps with new choppers, drones & missiles

The Indian Army is enhancing its strike, surveillance, and airlift capabilities by inducting various helicopters, drones, and missiles. Plans are underway to induct 126 light utility helicopters, 90 combat choppers, six heavy-duty Apache gunships, and 25 advanced light helicopters. The Army Aviation Corps is also setting up additional integrated aviation brigades. The old Cheetah and Chetak helicopters will be retired and replaced with new light utility helicopters. The recent induction of Israeli drones has boosted strategic surveillance along the Line of Actual Control.

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'This has been the best ODI knock I’ve seen in my life: Tendulkar

With 12 points and one match remaining, Australia secured their spot in the last four alongside India (with 16 points) and South Africa (with 12 points). In contrast, the incredibly talented Afghanistan team, which had come close to extending their fairy tale, found themselves on the wrong side of the result. The knock at Wankhede, considering the match situation, might be hailed as one of the greatest in ODI cricket when history reflects upon it. Perhaps, it could serve as the spark Australia need in their quest for a sixth World Cup title.

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Israel cuts off north Gaza as Palestinian toll tops 10,000

Israeli forces have cut off northern Gaza from the rest of the territory and launched intense air strikes, preparing for a push into Gaza City. The death toll in Palestine has exceeded 10,000, with over 4,100 children and 2,600 women among the casualties. Israel has vowed to crush Hamas, and the war is expected to escalate as troops enter Gaza City. The Israeli military said it had successfully encircled the north and south of Gaza, and ground troops have taken over a Hamas compound.

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It was disgraceful, lost all respect for Shakib: Angelo slams B'desh over 'time out' drama

A furious Angelo Mathews lashed out at Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan and his team after his 'timed out' dismissal snowballed into a major controversy at the World Cup on Monday. After the Sri Lanka all-rounder became the first international cricketer to be 'timed out' for not being ready to face the ball within two minutes of the fall of a wicket, Mathews hit out at Bangladesh over their 'disgraceful' actions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

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New CIC, 2 commissioners likely to be appointed today

Heeralal Samariya, currently serving as an information commissioner, is set to become the new chief information commissioner of the Central Information Commission (CIC). Two new information commissioners, Anandi Ramalingam and V K Tiwari, are also set to be appointed. Samariya, a former IAS officer, was chosen by the selection committee led by PM Narendra Modi. The appointments are expected to be announced soon. The CIC has been without a chief for over a month.

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Maldives President-elect Muizzu invites India for inauguration

India has been invited to the oath-taking ceremony of Maldives president-elect Mohamed Muizzu on November 17. However, India has not yet decided who will represent the country at the ceremony. Muizzu, who is considered pro-China, has denied having a China bias in his foreign policy. India hopes to secure an early release for Muizzu's predecessor, Abdulla Yameen, who was jailed on corruption charges.

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CM Baghel will now be operated by remote from Dubai: Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani has accused Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of being controlled by a remote from Dubai, suggesting his involvement in the Mahadev betting app scandal. She claimed that the Congress government had cheated the women of Chhattisgarh by not fulfilling its promise to ban liquor, instead looting Rs 2,000 crore through a liquor scam.

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With ‘GPS anklets’, cops to monitor terror-accused on bail

Jammu and Kashmir Police will now use GPS tracker devices fitted on anklets to monitor terror-accused individuals out on bail. This move, a first in India, aims to prevent accused persons from jumping bail. The anklet tracker was first worn by Ghulam Mohammed Bhat, an operative linked to Hizbul Mujahideen, who is accused in a 2007 terror financing case. The use of GPS trackers for monitoring accused persons on bail is already common in countries like the US, UK, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Tiffin box with 2kg IED planted on NH stretch in Jammu

A major tragedy was averted on Saturday with the timely detection and destruction of a timer-based improvised explosive device (IED) that had been concealed in a tiffin box and planted along the Sidhra-Narwal stretch of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near a police checkpoint.

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NYT writer quits after accusing Israel of ‘genocide’

Jazmine Hughes, a staff writer for the New York Times Magazine, resigned after violating the company's policy by signing an open letter accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians. The letter, titled "Writers Against the War on Gaza," blamed Israel for deaths in a terrorist attack by Hamas. The conflict between Israel and Gaza has led to restrictions on freedom of expression, with many institutions dealing with members who feel strongly about the conflict. Hughes had previously criticized her newspaper's op-ed desk for publishing a column by Senator Tom Cotton.

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India set to open Seattle consulate, appoints consul general

India has appointed Prakash Gupta as the first consul general in Seattle, finally operationalizing the long-awaited consulate in the US Pacific Northwest. The consulate in Seattle, a technology hub with a large population of Indian nationals and multinational companies, was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US in June. This move is part of India's plan to open consulates in two other US cities, while the US plans to open consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. Seattle will become the sixth US city to have an Indian consulate.

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PM Modi, Sunak discuss Israel-Hamas war

PM Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak discussed the urgent need to deescalate tensions in West Asia and strongly condemned attacks by Hamas on Israel during a telephone conversation between the two leaders on Friday. A spokesperson for Downing Street said the leaders emphasised that Hamas did not represent the Palestinian people and it is necessary to reduce tensions in the broader region.

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Why Bain & Co. CEO Manny Maceda thinks India is a compelling investment destination

Manny Maceda, the Worldwide Managing Partner and CEO of Bain & Co. has said, “India has always been a great, unique opportunity.”

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US shoots down Minuteman III missile after 'anomaly'

The US Air Force made a rather unexpected announcement on Wednesday, revealing that they had intercepted and destroyed a Minuteman III missile over the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. This interception was prompted by the detection of an anomaly following the missile's launch from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base, a significant and strategic military installation. The Air Force said it was setting up a launch analysis team to look into it, but it did not provide any other details.

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Astronaut captures ‘ghostly’ face in northern Africa

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have captured a photo of Trou au Natron, a volcanic pit and soda lake in northern Chad that resembles a ghostly face. The photo shows the outline of the face, with the "eyes" and "nose" being cinder cones and the "mouth" covered in a mineral crust made of natron. Trou au Natron is situated southeast of Tarso Toussidé, a volcanic area with fumaroles and an active stratovolcano. It's one of several volcanic peaks in the Tibesti Mountains.

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Meghan and Harry's trick-or-treat adventure with Archie, Lilibet

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoyed a Halloween night of trick-or-treating with their two young children, Archie and Lilibet. The family was spotted near their Montecito home, with Archie dressed as a skeleton and Meghan carrying Lilibet in a pink outfit. They walked along streets, blending in with other families, and were captured in a heartwarming video that went viral. This is not the first time Harry and Meghan have celebrated Halloween, as they previously had night out with Eugenie.

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US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates at 22-year high

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