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Attack on our student in Australia should be taken seriously: India
"The Indian national is in hospital, his treatment is on... Our High Commission in Canberra and Consulate in Sydney are in close touch with the local authorities, and family here. Our officials have met him in the hospital. Our expectation is that the issue must be taken seriously and action must be taken against the perpetrators," External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said in his weekly briefing.
Himachal Pradesh to go to polls on Nov 12, counting on Dec 8
Last date of filing nominations for the Assembly polls will be October 25 and the last data for withdrawal of candidates is October 29. There are a total 55,07,261 voters in Himachal Pradesh including 27,80,208 male voters and 27,27,016 female voters.
Varanasi court rejects plea for carbon dating of 'Shivling'
Hindu petitioners said that they would study the verdict and then decide whether to approach the high court. The petitioners had claimed that the 'Shivling' found in the 'wuzu khana' or reservoir of the mosque during survey work on May 16 was part of the property.
India reports 2,678 fresh Covid cases, 10 deaths
In the same period, ten more Covid-related deaths were recorded taking the national fatalities tally to 5,28,857. Meanwhile, the active caseload stands at 26,583 cases, accounting for 0.06 per cent of the total positive cases. The recovery of 2,594 patients took the cumulative tally to 4,40,68,557. Consequently, the recovery rate stands at 98.76 per cent.
Indian Army to conduct one of biggest exercises
The exercise is planned to validate newly converted mechanised formations also known as Reorganised Plains Infantry Division, test efficacy of latest induction andA upgrades in weapons and equipment, and also test the enhanced force ratios accrued post rebalancing of forces on the entire Western Front.
No question of revoking hijab ban: Karnataka Minister
"There is no question of reversing the state government's order issued on February 5, banning hijab and other religious symbols in educational institutions of the state. The uniform rule will continue in schools and pre-university colleges," he said.
India reports 2,786 fresh Covid cases, 12 deaths
With the fresh fatalities, the death toll mounted to 5,28,847. Active caseload presently stands at 26,509 cases, accounting for 0.06 per cent of the total positive cases. The recovery of 2,557 patients took the cumulative tally to 4,40,65,963. Consequently, the country's recovery rate stands at 98.76 per cent.
SC delivers split verdict on Karnataka hijab ban, Justice Dhulia sets aside HC judgment
The judgment was delivered by a bench comprising Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia. Justice Gupta upheld the Karnataka government circular and dismissed the appeals against the Karnataka High Court judgment. However, Justice Dhulia allowed all the appeals and set aside the judgment of the Karnataka High Court.
Interpol turns down Indian agencies' request for notice against Khalistani leader
The Interpol had put the request of issuing Red Corner Notice on hold for six months before cancelling it. Pannu has been named as an accused in terror and riot cases by a number of agencies in India. He has been accused of provoking Khalistani movements in India. It was the second time when the request of the Indian agencies have been turned down. Around six to seven months ago, the request of issuing a red corner notice was put on hold by the Interpol.
Now a Rs 223 cr FD scam of Delhi govt's Forest and Wildlife Dept
A senior CBI official said that the Department of Forests and Wildlife of the Delhi government issued its surplus of Rs 223 crore to the Bank of Baroda's Paharganj branch for the purpose of a FDR in the name of the Ridge Management Board Fund. The CBI said that L A Khan, the then senior branch manager of BOB, transferred the whole amount to an account registered in the name of DUSIB (Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board), which is a fake account.
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