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.
25 Oct 09:54 · The Hindu
Benue withdraws from suit against EFCC ahead of Supreme Court judgement
The Supreme Court had reserved judgement on the suit on Tuesday, with three other states—Anambra, Adamawa, and Ebonyi—also announcing their withdrawals from the case during the proceedings.
25 Oct 10:46 · Premium Times
Cyclone Dana: Emergency activities to continue in Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday that the emergency administrative activities at the two coastal districts East Midnapore and South 24 Parganas
25 Oct 10:48 · The Hans India
Accusations of corruption
Canada’s Parliament is seized with one of the biggest—and most costly—corruption scandals in Canadian history.
25 Oct 11:00 · Castanet
Woman on a picnic gang-raped in M.P.’s Rewa, husband assaulted
Alleged gang rape of newly married woman in Madhya Pradesh leads to police investigation and over 60 suspects detained.
25 Oct 11:14 · The Hindu
Lalu Yadav claims INDIA Bloc will form govt in Jharkhand
Lalu Prasad Yadav, the National President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), on Friday, expressed confidence that the INDIA Bloc would secure victory
25 Oct 11:15 · The Hans India
Fortune teller 'helped scammers take £51million from Catholic charity'
The scam came to light when criminals posing as executive Mark Crochet emptied 14 bank accounts set up in Spain, after speaking with a director for Caritas Luxembourg
25 Oct 11:25 · Mail Online
Telangana CM Revanth reiterates Centre’s discrimination against southern States
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy criticizes Centre's neglect of southern states, questions BJP's achievements, and slams KCR's leadership.
25 Oct 11:28 · The Hindu
No third-party allotment of Gir Somnath demolition land: Guj govt to SC
A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan took note of the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Gujarat government, and did not pass any interim status quo order in the meantime as sought by the counsel of the Muslim parties.
25 Oct 11:33 · Rediff
Liberia: Boakai Government Risking Cuts in US Aid Because of Failure to Act on Anti-Trafficking Cases - FrontPageAfrica
MONROVIA, Liberia—In December 2022, after 10 months of abuse and exploitation as a housemaid in Oman, Kemah was excited to hear that the Liberian government was finally coming to her rescue. Kemah was one of more than 300 women allegedly duped into traveling to Oman under false promises of good jobs as part of the
25 Oct 12:00 · FrontPageAfrica
'Broken promises at Nottingham Castle mean it will never fulfil its potential'
Many of the improvements around the castle that were promised have not been delivered
25 Oct 12:18 · NottinghamshireLive
Vijayan Kicks Off Bypoll Campaign, Accuses BJP & Cong Of Misrepresenting Malappuram; Oppn Hits Back
The opposition Congress-led UDF had targeted Vijayan over his Malappuram remarks, accusing him of unfairly portraying the Muslim-majority district, prompting demands for an apology and clarification.
25 Oct 12:23 · abp Live
Karhal bypoll: Akhilesh says BJP has become 'rishtedar-wadi', Yogi's minister retorts
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said the BJP, which accused his party of being ‘family-oriented’, has become ‘rishtedar-wadi’, after the BJP fielded Anujesh Yadav as its candidate for Karhal bypoll. Mr. Anujesh is related to the SP chief, both being brothers-in-law
25 Oct 13:06 · The Hindu
Ready to live near Musi River with poor people, says Kishan Reddy
Telangana BJP president challenges CM Revanth Reddy over Musi River project, demands focus on basic civic infrastructure.
25 Oct 13:26 · The Hindu
Obscene material is...: HC orders Customs to release Souza, Padamsee works
The court referred to a judgment passed by the Supreme Court 60 years ago wherein it was declared that in India, the angels and saints of Michelangelo do not need to be made to wear breeches before they can be viewed.
25 Oct 13:41 · Rediff
Model code should not hamper relief measures in Wayanad: HC
The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) imposed for the byelection in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency should not hinder the ongoing rehabilitation and relief works in the landslip-hit areas, directed the Kerala High Court.
25 Oct 13:53 · The Hindu
SC bars Gujarat government from allocating Gir Somnath lands to third party for now
Supreme Court bars Gujarat government from transferring land in Gir Somnath district amid religious structure demolitions.
25 Oct 14:52 · The Hindu
SC order preventing title deed distribution in CHR lands raises concerns among farmers in Idukki
Supreme Court interim order halts title deed distribution in Cardamom Hill Reserve, sparking concern among farmers and organizations.
25 Oct 15:07 · The Hindu
Centre has not provided data to prove PIL claim that illegal immigration is reducing tribal population: Jharkhand tells SC
Jharkhand government challenges Union claim of illegal immigration reducing tribal population, seeks Supreme Court intervention.
25 Oct 15:18 · The Hindu
Vigilance inquiry launched into ₹570-crore ‘scam’ in Swachh Andhra Corporation
Vigilance inquiry launched into ₹570-crore ‘scam’ in Swachh Andhra Corporation. Officials, in collusion with contractors, had allegedly swindled the amount using forged documents during the YSRCP government’s term. A three-member committee of IAS officers has been constituted to oversee the investigation.
25 Oct 15:22 · The Hindu
Satheesan slams CM for colluding with Sangh Parivar
Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan accuses Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of colluding with Sangh Parivar, compromising CPI(M) values.
25 Oct 15:24 · The Hindu
Tiruchi Corporation proposes to name the integrated bus terminus at Panjapur after Karunanidhi
The Tiruchi Corporation Council adopted a resolution to name the upcoming integrated bus terminus and the truck terminal at Panjapur in the city after former Chief Ministers M. Karunanidhi and C.N. Annadurai, respectively
25 Oct 15:26 · The Hindu
My prediction of AIADMK victory will come true in 2026 Assembly election, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami
AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami predicts party victory in 2026 election, criticizes DMK's governance and family politics.
25 Oct 15:26 · The Hindu
Leaders who sacrificed their seats in polls will be rewarded by TDP, says Social Welfare Minister
Leaders who sacrificed their seats in polls will be rewarded by TDP, says Minister Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy
25 Oct 15:47 · The Hindu
Suspicious death of minor girl near Sivaganga turns out to be murder
Sivaganga police arrest man for sexually assaulting and murdering minor girl, cracking case within 30 hours.
25 Oct 15:48 · The Hindu
Bombay High Court orders Customs Dept. to release artworks of Francis Newton Souza and Akbar Padamsee in next two weeks  
Bombay High Court orders Customs to release seized artworks by Souza and Padamsee, deeming obscenity allegations unfounded.
25 Oct 16:34 · The Hindu
Man who continued to rape wife after young child entered room jailed for six years
The court was told the relationship had broken down at the time of the offending, but the couple was continuing to co-habitate for the sake of their young children
25 Oct 16:55 · Irish Mirror
Yet another row over Tamil anthem, this time at Udhayanidhi's event
While leaders alleged wrongful rendition of the Tamil anthem and BJP said mother Tamil has taught the Dy CM a 'lesson', Udhayanidhi dismissed such claims and asserted the microphone did not function properly and that it was a technical fault.
25 Oct 17:03 · Rediff
Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin criticise those allergic to ‘Dravida’
DMK president M.K. Stalin criticizes those against the term 'Dravida' as a revolutionary term against Aryan dominance.
25 Oct 17:09 · The Hindu
‘Tamil Thai Vaazhthu’ rendition caught in controversy yet again
Controversy erupts over incorrect rendition of Tamil Nadu anthem at government function, sparking political criticism and debate.
25 Oct 17:10 · The Hindu
Gas leak: Over 40 students from school in north Chennai’s Tiruvottiyur hospitalised
Chennai gas leak: Gas leak at a school in Tiruvottiyur sends over 40 students to hospitals, officials investigating cause.
25 Oct 17:15 · The Hindu
Fake ED officials ‘raid’ DLF Farms resident, attempt to extort ₹5 crore
Seven fake ED officials attempted to extort ₹5 crore from a farmstay resident, but were caught by the victim's lawyer.
25 Oct 17:16 · The Hindu
Court dismisses objections against suit to shut down Rivers govt expenditures
A faction of Rivers assembly and its speaker, Mr Amaewhule, loyal to Mr Wike, sought an order of interlocutory injunction restraining the CBN, the commercial banks, including the AGF, from honouring any financial instruction issued by Governor Siminalayi Fubara regarding the state’s funds.
25 Oct 17:30 · Premium Times
Why the King can't say 'sorry' for slavery
Arguments about reparations rumbled once again this week as the King spoke at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa.
25 Oct 17:47 · BBC News
Toxic-drug death rate drops
The number of unregulated toxic-drug deaths in Nelson has dropped significantly in 2024, according to the B.C. Coroners Service.
25 Oct 18:27 · Castanet
Breastfeeding a part of right to life under Constitution: Kerala HC
HC quashed an order of a Child Welfare Committee (CWC) handing over custody of a breastfeeding infant to the father
25 Oct 19:16 · The Hindu
'The police have no power here:' Chris Kaba gang's reign of terror
Staring out from multiple videos on YouTube is a figure in a menacing Phantom Of The Opera-style mask.
25 Oct 21:03 · Mail Online
Madhya Pradesh bypolls: BJP, Cong release list of 'star campaigners'
Bhopal, Oct 25 (IANS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress on Friday released their list of 'star campaigners' for the upcoming by-elections in two Assembly seats -- Budhni and Vijaypur -- in Madhya Pradesh. The candidates of both parties filed their nomination papers on Friday. The list of BJP's 'star .....
25 Oct 22:20 · Daijiworld.com
Revealed: British campuses where Hamas chief is being hailed as martyr
The messages on social media were unequivocal in their praise for the dead Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar.
25 Oct 22:56 · Mail Online
Kerala ADM death | A farewell, a death, and a political row
The suicide of Additional District Magistrate K. Naveen Babu who was publicly accused by a CPI(M) district panchayat president of being corrupt has brought to light differences in CPI(M) and become an election issue
25 Oct 23:00 · The Hindu
Cong’s Ajoy Kumar urges ECI to restrain Odisha Guv from participating in active politics
Bhubaneswar, Oct 25 (IANS): Congress in-charge and party’s candidate from the Jamshedpur East constituency, Ajoy Kumar accused Odisha Governor and former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Raghubar Das of involving in active politics and campaigning for his daughter-in-law in the upcoming Jharkhand elections. Kumar urged .....
25 Oct 23:00 · Daijiworld.com
SOE declared in Rockfort amid deadly mass shooting
The Government has declared a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the geographical area consisting of Rockfort and other areas within the Kingston East Division arising from the mass shooting in the area. Five men were killed and two other persons...
25 Oct 23:03 · The Gleaner
Supermarket snacker wins compo after breaking teeth on date pit
A man ended up with an unexpected date with a dentist after munching on a “supermarket snack” that broke two molars and his upper denture.
26 Oct 00:00 · Otago Daily Times Online News
Morning Digest: Israel launches retaliatory strikes on military targets in Iran; Report finds 84.8 lakh workers registered under MGNREGS ‘deleted’, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on October 26, 2024
26 Oct 01:21 · The Hindu
'I'll chain myself to my front door... I'm not going anywhere'
"We will fight to the bitter end."
26 Oct 02:22 · Manchester Evening News
Can Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam seek a new election symbol in 2026? | Explained
Actor Vijay’s fans-turned-political supporters are eager to know what TVK’s new election symbol would be before his first rally in Vikravandi on October 27. What does the law say about the matter? The Hindu explains.
26 Oct 02:30 · The Hindu
Three undertrial prisoners gunned down at Khairpur sessions court
Attackers escape under cover of heavy aerial firing.
26 Oct 02:58 · DAWN.COM
AAP not to contest Maha, J’hand Assembly polls
Aam Aadmi Party’s result in the Haryana assembly elections was extremely dismal.
26 Oct 03:23 · The Hans India
Zambian president fires 3 Constitutional court judges
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26 Oct 03:41 · The Observer
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