SC allows Ajit Pawar to use 'clock' symbol in Maha polls, but...
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to use the 'clock' symbol in its publicity material in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections with a disclaimer that the matter was sub judice before it.
Dismantling of temporary ‘Deepavali’ shops irks street vendors
The removal of temporary structures of shops along the Gandhiji Road and other roads in Thanjavur Town was opposed by the AITUC, which urged the Thanjavur Collector to ensure that an alternative site was identified immediately to help street vendors utilise the ‘Deepavali’ season sale opportunity
Twofold increase in vehicles using Dhimbam Ghat Road
Increase in lorries using Dhimbam Ghat Road due to transportation of agricultural products, new regulations imposed to prevent roadkills.
Far-Right German Politicians Denounce Bauhaus Movement, Calling It ‘The Wrong Path of Modernism’
Far-right politicians from the AfD party denounced the Bauhaus movement, a move that some compared to measures taken by the Nazis.
Priests' six-hour brawl to claim control of Ukraine's largest church
Shocking footage shows the bloody scenes at St Michael's Cathedral in Cherkasy, with those involved in the fighting grabbing sticks, buckets, pieces of fence, and even benches.
Early freedom fighters of Sivagangai remembered in Chittoor
Chittoor Mayor and Mudaliyar leaders honor early freedom fighters Marudhu Pandi brothers with statues in Andhra Pradesh.
Textile Industry Coalition launched in Tiruppur to promote women’s safety and workplace equality
TiC launched in Tiruppur to ensure women's safety at work, with government support and UN Women collaboration.
Doors of Hasanamba Temple opened to mark beginning of Hasanamba Festival in Hassan
Annual Hasanamba Festival at historical Hasanamba Temple in Hassan opened by Minister Rajanna, expecting 20 lakh devotees this year.
Action council resumes protest demanding nod for road construction in Vattavada
Protest in Vattavada against delay in road construction permission affecting 175 families, facing opposition from Forest Department.
Hyderabad CP holds court to contain political rivalry in Nampally
Hyderabad CP holds court to contain political rivalry in Nampally
SC overturns High Court's order, says 'Aadhaar card not valid document to determine age'
The apex court bench pointed to a clarification from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) through its circular number 8 of 2023.
Mysore Chalo anniversary observed
Anniversary of Mysore Chalo, a forgotten chapter in freedom struggle, commemorated with flag hoisting ceremony in Mysuru.
Children die in house fire in St Vincent
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Police in St Vincent are investigating the circumstances that led to the deaths of two children after a fire gutted a house in Langley Park, Georgetown. In a statement confirming the deaths of the one-year boy and...
Private hostel administrator booked for ‘sexually abusing’ minor inmates in Eluru of Andhra Pradesh
The Chebrolu police of Eluru district have registered a case against the administrator of a private boys hostel, M. Venkata Sudhakar, on the charge of sexually abusing the hostel inmates.
It is victory for all BJP workers, says MLC-elect Kishore B.R.
Victory of grassroots leadership in BJP celebrated by party leaders, highlighting empowerment of OBC communities and coastal stronghold.
Aadhaar not valid document to determine age, rules SC, overturns HC order
A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Ujjal Bhuyan, therefore, said the age of the deceased had to be determined from the date of birth mentioned in the school leaving certificate under Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
RJD, JD(U) trade barbs over hooch deaths in Bihar
The war of words between Bihar’s ruling party the JD(U) and the Opposition RJD escalated on October 24 as both attacked each other on prohibition and hooch deaths in the State
Massive Hoard of Silver Pennies From Norman Conquest Valued at $5.6M
The 2,584 coins were acquired by the South West Heritage Trust and will go on display at the British Museum.
Public Accounts Committee members visit schools fire stations and barrage at Mukkombu
Members of the Public Accounts Committee of the Legislative Assembly, led by K. Selvaperunthagai, inspected ongoing projects and implementation of government schemes in Tiruchi district on Thursday.
Bombay HC restricts Customs Dept. from destroying artworks by famous artists F. N. Souza and Akbar Padamsee
Bombay High Court restrains Customs from destroying artworks by Souza and Padamsee, seized over obscenity allegations in 2023.
Changes in Kaleshwaram DPR made at high level, Ex-ENC tells Ghose panel
Former Kaleshwaram Project Engineer-in-Chief testifies to high-level committee instructions for changes in project report.
Plea to fill vacancies in Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameswaram dismissed
Madurai Bench dismisses petition for staff vacancies in Ramanathaswamy Temple, advises petitioner to seek clarification from Supreme Court.
Fire engulfs TNSTC bus in Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu bus fire, student suicide, and corruption crackdown in Coimbatore - latest news update in brief.
Restoration work at 18th Century memorial begins in Ranipet
Restoration of 18th Century Nawab-built memorial for Rajput ruler in Ranipet, with Mughal architecture, underway with ₹2.50 crore funding.
Mongolia failed to cooperate in Putin arrest: ICC
International Criminal Court's founding treaty compels countries to arrest wanted suspects.
Protest against mosque in Uttarkashi turns violent, over 30 people injured
Violent rally in Uttarakhand demanding mosque demolition injures police and protesters, sparking clashes and injuries.
No place for Sai Baba in temples: Shankaracharya boycotts Shimla event
Jyotispeethadheeswar Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, who was scheduled to participate in the 'Gau Dhwaj' hoisting programme at the Ram temple in Shimla, boycotted the event and did not visit the shrine.
UNC Greensboro, Reeling from Dissent Over Program Cuts, Gets $5 M. Contemporary Art Gift
The Weatherspoon Art Museum at the University of North Carolina Greensboro will recieve a gift of 270 contemporary artworks and funding worth $5M.
Tribunal suspends three top Kaduna officials over false asset declarations
The Kaduna State officials are accused of violating the CCB and Tribunal Act governing asset declaration by public officers
SC declines plea by NGO on punitive demolitions
Supreme Court refuses plea by NGO on illegal demolitions, emphasizes need for direct involvement of affected parties.
Owner, operator of ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse to pay $100 million in settlement with US
The collapse snarled commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore for months before the channel was fully opened in June
Congress pushed country into corruption: Rajasthan CM
Jaipur, Oct 24 (IANS): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Thursday that the Congress pushed the country into corruption and also accused them of plotting a plan to nullify the Yamuna water agreement. He added that the cybercrime in Mewat grew in the Mewat region under Congress while the BJP government .....
'Comply with orders meticulously': SC tells NCP's Ajit Pawar faction on clock symbol dispute
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the NCP's Ajit Pawar faction - which has been recognised by the Election Commission as the
BJP prepares for GHMC elections-2025
The Telangana BJP is all set to stir the party's rank and file by launching the first step of its an-year-away Greater Hyderabad Election preparation.
SC rejects bulldozer plea against 3 states
'Those affected by demolitions can come to court'
Church fire could halt music
The Kamloops Music Collective is in need of new instruments after most were lost to a fire that broke out in the Kamloops United Church in August.
Student wing of Hasina’s party outlawed
Move in response to student movement demands, which also calls for abolishment of current constitution, removal of president.
NIA announces ₹10 lakh bounty for gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother Anmol Bishnoi
NIA offers ₹10 lakh reward for Anmol Bishnoi's arrest, linked to organized crime and terror activities, urging public assistance.
DMK sues Palaniswami for linking party with drug case involving Jaffar Sadiq
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has filed a civil suit before the Madras High Court demanding damages to the tune of ₹1 crore from Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Edappadi K. Palaniswami for having linked the party with the activities of its expelled member A. Jaffar Sadiq, who was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on charges of smuggling narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
T.N. political party representatives flag anomalies in electoral rolls
The need for the removal of duplicate entries and names of dead people from the electoral rolls and correcting the mismatch between the voters’ photos and names were among the major issues flagged by representatives of recognised political parties at a meeting organised by the Election Commission of India (EC) on Thursday.
Mozambique’s ruling party wins vote tainted by fraud claims
Daniel Chapo got 70.67% of the vote, while his party won 195 of the 250 seats in parliament, the electoral commission said.
Bombay High Court directs ED to respond to the arrest Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary in Khichdi scam
Bombay High Court judges question ED on legality of Suraj Chavan's arrest in khichdi scam case.
Cabinet reshuffle sparks comments on Tinubu, Matawalle’s ministerial roles
A cabinet shake-up by President TInubu led to the removal of five ministers and appointment of seven new ministers, who are awaiting Senate confirmation.
DPP withdraws murder charges against Kisekwa court secretary
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Tinubu performs groundbreaking of ‘Sokoto-Badagry superhighway project’
Represented by Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State, Mr Tinubu said the project was part of his Renewed Hope Agenda
Civil defence arrests four over alleged stealing of railway infrastructure – Official
An official said one of the suspects escaped from custody.
Bombay High Court gets five new judges  
Bombay High Court appoints five new judges, including Nivedita Prakash Mehta and Prafulla Surendrakumar Khubalkar.
Madras High Court quashes criminal defamation case against T.N. Speaker Appavu
The Madras High Court on Friday (October 25, 2024) quashed a criminal defamation case filed by an All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) spokesperson against Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker M. Appavu for a speech delivered by the latter at a private book release event held in Chennai on November 21, 2023.
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