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Defence invokes Aryan's constitutional rights, matter adjourned to Thursday
Senior counsel and former Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi and senior counsel Amit Desai, representing Aryan and Arbaaz Merchant, while lawyer Ali Kaashik Khan Deshmukh appeared for Munmun Dhamecha, concluded their argument before Justice N. W. Sambre. Additional Solicitor General of India Anil Singh, along with Special Public Prosecutor Adwait Sethna, appearing for Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) will reply to their arguments
Pegasus row: SC sets up committee to probe snooping allegations
The committee set by the SC will be headed by retired top court judge Justice R.V. Raveendran who will be assisted by Dr Sundeep Oberoi and Alok Joshi, former IPS officer. The Centre had put forth arguments stating that the details on the use the spyware could involve matters of national security.
Something dangerous happening on Indo-Pak border: Amarinder
He trashed allegations that the Border Security Force (BSF) would take over the state's administration or will be deployed in the Golden Temple, and said such misconceptions were being spread by certain people to score brownie points in the run-up to the Assembly elections. "The BSF is here for helping maintain national security as we are a border state," he said, calling for full support by the state.
Covid 19 update; India logs 13,451 new cases, over 103 Crore vaccinated
The recovery rate stands at 98.19 per cent, which is the highest since the month of March 2020. The cumulative tally of recovered patients reached to 3,35,97,339 after including the 14,021 patients who recovered in the last 24 hours. The active case count is the lowest in 242 days at 1,62,661. The new fatalities reported in the last 24 hours is 585, increasing the death toll to 4,55,653.
Now Nawab Malik celebrates 'nikaah' of 'sweet couple Sameer Dawood Wankhede-Shabana Quraishi'
The NCP leader released personal wedding photographs of Sameer Wankhede in a series of tweets. He captioned the photo as 'Photo of a Sweet Couple -Sameer Dawood Wankhede and Dr. Shabana Qureshi'. The pictures are of the NCB officer's first marriage that was performed on December 7, 2006, at 8 p.m. in Lokhandwala Complex in Andheri West.
SC reserves verdict on reservation in promotion to SCs/STs
Centre earlier told the SC that granting reservations to SC/ST employees for promotions in government jobs would not be affecting the administration's efficiency. The Centre later pointed out the percentage of the population of the SCs/STs and OBCs combined was 52 per cent compared to the total population.
Five states, 80% Indians most vulnerable to climate extremes: CEEW
The index has been released by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) and it reveals that 27 Indian states and Union Territories are vulnerable to extreme climate events. It further shows these 5 states are the most prone to natural calamities like floods, droughts, and cyclones.
Many Congressmen in touch with me: Amarinder on new party formation
"We are waiting for the opportune moment. But I will not take their names. Already my supporters are being harassed," said Amarinder Singh, addressing his first press conference after stepping down as Chief Minister. Asked how many MLAs were in touch with him, he quipped, "if Rahul Gandhi needs to have back-to-back meetings with Punjab Congress MLAs, what does it mean?"
Faith has developed among countrymen that corrupt will not go scot-free: PM Modi
"The present government in the country has trust in its citizens. Faith has developed among people that corrupt will not go scot-free due to transparent systems in the country," PM Modi said. The prime minister's statement came as part of his message on the vigilance awareness week being observed from October 26.
Amarinder to meet Shah on farmers' stir
Disclosing this here on Wednesday, Amarinder Singh, who announced to float a new political party with seat sharing with parties, including the BJP, said he had been discussing various options with Home Minister Amit Shah, whom he will be meeting in Delhi again on Thursday, and others. "I think I can help in finding a solution as I have been the Chief Minister of Punjab and am also an agriculturist," Amarinder Singh told a press conference.
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