Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. Known for his role in significant Supreme Court rulings, including those related to electoral bonds, Article 370, and EVMs, Justice Khanna’s term will continue until May 13, 2025.
Read MoreMilitants launched attacks in Manipur, targeting farmers in Imphal East and homes in Jiribam. A soldier was wounded in a gunfight with militants who attacked farmers with rocket-propelled grenades. This follows the alleged rape and murder of a woman and the fatal shooting of another in a paddy field. Security forces seized weapons during...
Read MoreUttar Pradesh police, in a joint operation with Mumbai police, arrested the alleged main shooter, Shiv Kumar, and four accomplices in connection with the murder of former Maharashtra minister Ziauddin Siddique. Kumar, who allegedly shot Siddique six times, was apprehended in Bahraich. He had been communicating with handlers while on the run.
Read MoreTwo days after Donald Trump’s presidential victory, the US conducted a nuclear weapons program flight test. The Los Alamos National Laboratory launched a payload to assess component and technology performance in missile-like conditions. This test aligns with the US’s nuclear warhead upgrades and new designs, ensuring stockpile safety and reliability.
Read MoreAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the central government and the Jharkhand government to investigate the rising issue of infiltration in Jharkhand. He emphasized the need to acknowledge the problem to find solutions and criticized the state government’s reluctance to admit its existence.
Read MoreIndia is set to advocate for transparent climate finance definitions at COP29, emphasizing the need for predictable funding mechanisms. The nation will prioritize the principles of the UN Convention and Paris Agreement, particularly regarding developed nations’ responsibilities in emissions reduction and financial contributions.
Read MoreA groom, his father, and brother, were killed in a car crash on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in India. The family was returning from wedding preparations when their car collided with a stationary truck. Police suspect fog and high speed contributed to the accident. Cash, jewelry, and wedding items were recovered from the wreckage.
Read MoreThe Delhi High Court has issued a warning to the Defence Ministry regarding its repeated appeals against court rulings favoring ex-servicemen on pension and disability benefits. The court expressed concern over the ministry’s persistence in challenging Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) orders despite consistent upholdings by higher courts, hinting at potential penalties for continued disregard.
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