INDIA
J&K DDC Polls Phase 7: 68.43% voter turnout in Panch, 58.64% in Sarpanch by-polls
This was stated by the State Election Commissioner (SEC) K.K. Sharma on Thursday. Giving details the SEC informed that by-polls for Panch were held in 438 vacant seats in the seventh phase on Wednesday. Out of a total 76,866 electors (including 39,727 males and 37,139 females), 52,599 voted and 1000 candidates were in the fray.
National highways leading to China border set to be widened from 5.5m to 10m
The Highways ministry modified its two-year-old circular limiting the width of such roads to 5.5 metre, which had become a bone of contention for the Chardham road widening project.
Defence production bounces back, sharp recovery noticed in Q2: Report
Public sector units have doubled the value of production in all sectors—from shipbuilding to aviation and armament. Data available with the defence ministry shows that the value of production jumped from Rs 6,716 to Rs 12,268 crore in second quarter.
Kafeel Khan Case: Supreme Court denies interfering in Allahabad High Court's order
A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices A.S. Bopanna and V. Ramasubramanian said the court does not see any reason to interfere with the judgement. "This man is out for three months, nothing has occurred," observed the bench while hearing the Uttar Pradesh government challenging the September 1 order of the High Court
Pesticide residues caused Eluru's mysterious illness: Andhra govt
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has entrusted this responsibility to AIIMS, and the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT). He held a video conference with experts on the mysterious illness. The CM also instructed officials to conduct tests across West Godavari, including on drinking water samples from all sources in all the districts
India down to 131st position on UN human development index
According to the report that measures national progress, India ranked 131 out of 189 countries. The progress is measured by development indicators including income, gross domestic product, educational attainment, health outcomes and standard of living.
Not fit to challenge A'bad HC's conversion order by PIL route: SC
A bench of Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and Justices A.S. Bopanna and V. Ramasubramanian, at the outset, said the petitioner should approach the High Court on the issue, as the petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution is not an appropriate remedy to set aside the High Court order. The bench also noted that the division bench of the High Court had already set aside the High Court order cited by the petitioner.
Indian Air force to get ‘six new eyes’ in the sky
Government sources said that as per the discussions “the AEW&C Block 2 aircraft will be developed by the DRDO under a Rs 10,500 crore project, the six aircraft would be acquired from the Air India fleet and modified to fly with a radar that will give 360-degree surveillance capability to the defence forces”.
Delhi HC says sex on marriage promise not always rape
The Court said “A promise of marriage cannot be held as an inducement for engaging in sex over a protracted and indefinite period of time” while quashing the rape case filed by a woman who had an on-off relationship with the man.
SC asks if farm laws implementation can be put on hold till it hears matter, Centre objects
A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde queried the AG, "could you assure the court that you will not implement the law till we hear it." However, the top court clarified that it is not of the opinion to stay the legislation, instead it is exploring possibilities to enable Centre and farmer union to engage in fruitful negotiations.
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