INDIA
'Not a symbol of democratic regime change:' Ousted ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus govt
Sheikh Hasina has given email/written interviews to multiple news publications in India over the past week.
INDIA
'White collar terror module’ linked to Delhi Red Fort Blast, what is it?
The blast in Delhi occurred hours after the recovery of 2,563 kg of explosives and inflammables from Dahar Colony in Fatehpur Taga village in Faridabad on Monday.
INDIA
'No one predicted Bihar would have highest voter turnout in country's political history': Prashant Kishor
Kishor projected Jan Suraaj as an alternative in Bihar and further attacked PM Modi saying, "If you're saying Jungle Raj shouldn't return, but then why should you (NDA)? Jan Suraaj is a new alternative."
BUSINESS
NITI Aayog panel recommends scrapping, suspension of over 200 quality control orders to ease industry burden: Report
The expansion of these orders in recent years -- from 70 products in 2016 to around 790 now -- has drawn increasing criticism from industry and trade partners alike, the report said
INDIA
'POCSO Act being misused in consensual relationships between adolescents, law forced upon boys': Supreme Court
"The law is being thrust upon boys. We should spread awareness among boys and men about the legal provisions," said the Supreme Court.
INDIA
'India supports sovereignty of Afghanistan,' says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
The MEA also confirmed that India has been granted a six month exemption from the economic sanctions imposed by the US President Donald Trump's administration on the strategically located Chabahar Port in Afghanistan.
INDIA
What is Mitakshara Hindu Law? Chhattisgarh HC invokes it to hold daughter ineligible for inheriting father's property
In the judgment, the Court noted, “Under the Mitakshara law, even the self-acquired property of a male devolved exclusively upon his male issue, and only in the absence of such male issue did it pass to other heirs.”
INDIA
'Capable of being enjoyed, possessed': What made Madras High Court call cryptocurrency 'property'
The Madras High Court also pointed to Section 2(47A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which identifies cryptocurrencies as “virtual digital assets.”
INDIA
What is significance of 'Mithila Paag', why are BJP candidate Maithili Thakur, MLA Ketakee Singh under fire over its 'disrespect'
BJP's Alinagar candidate singer Maithili Thakur and MLA from Bansdih in UP's Ballia Ketakee Singh faced backlash over 'disrespect' of Mithila Paag during the ongoing election campaign in Bihar's Darbhanga.
INDIA
Why did Madras High Court say Juvenile Justice Act overrides Muslim Personal Law in adoption cases
While hearing the case, the court acknowledged that Islamic law does not recognize adoption, but clarified that the Juvenile Justice Acts of 2000 and 2015 “enable adoption by willing parents de hors their religious background.”
INDIA
Why did Supreme Court say Scheduled Tribes women cannot inherit property under Hindu Succession Act
The case stemmed from a 2015 decision by the Himachal Pradesh High Court, which, allowed daughters in tribal belts of the State to fall under the ambit of the Hindu Succession Act “to prevent social injustice and exploitation.”
INDIA
'Servile members not bothered by graft, happy with luxuries': Lokpal under fire over 7 BMW cars tender
"Lokpal is Justice AM Khanwilkar whose last judgement before retiring gave ED sweeping powers in PMLA cases," wrote Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose on X.
WORLD
White House official says India already cutting Russian oil imports by 50% after US talks -- What we know so far?
During his weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed reports of any phone call on this issue between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
WORLD
'Repudiation of Geneva deal': US warns it is 'prepared to take strong actions' over China's rare earth export curbs
China dominates the rare earths industry, accounting for about 70 per cent of global mining output and nearly 90 per cent of processing capacity.
WORLD
'Who would've lived to know what happened': Shehbaz Sharif credits Trump for India-Pak truce, backs his Nobel Peace Prize bid
Sharif went on to call Trump “the man the world needed most at this point in time,” claiming he had “stopped seven, now eight, wars,” including conflicts in South Asia and the Middle East as well as India-Pakistan conflict in May this year.
WORLD
Watch | Shehbaz Sharif credits Trump for 'stopping war between India and Pak', nominates for Nobel after US Prez nudges Pak PM
“Pakistan had nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his ‘outstanding, extraordinary contributions to first, stop war between India and Pakistan and then achieve a ceasefire," said Shehbaz Sharif.
WORLD
Trump slaps 100% tariff on all Chinese goods from Nov 1 after Beijing limits rare earth mineral shipments
The new tariff, Trump said, would be applied “over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying.”
WORLD
French President Emmanuel Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister
Accepting his reappointment “out of duty,” Lecornu wrote on X that he would “do everything possible to provide France with a budget by the end of the year and to address the daily life issues of our fellow citizens.”
WORLD
Putin says Russia backed Trump's 'well known' Gaza deal 'from very beginning'
Putin described Trump’s proposal as one of his “well-known initiatives,” noting that the United States-led efforts would soon be carried out in reality.
WORLD
Will Trump get Nobel Peace Prize for Gaza deal this year? Norway on alert ahead of announcement
Trump has been outspoken about his belief that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, repeatedly citing what he calls his success in ending “seven wars.”
WORLD
US lawmakers write to Trump to 'reset and repair critical partnership' with India amid tariff hikes
The lawmakers expressed concern that Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on Indian imports -- with some duties reaching as high as 50 percent -- has negatively affected both nations’ economies.
WORLD
Ukraine military claims capture of Indian national fighting with Russian forces: Report
Data from India’s Ministry of External Affairs indicates that at least 12 Indian citizens have lost their lives while fighting for Russia, and 16 others are still unaccounted for, while roughly 96 individuals have been brought back home.
WORLD
Canada PM Carney praises Trump for 'bringing peace' between India and Pakistan, calls him 'transformative president'
Trump has repeatedly credited himself for “helping settle” the long-standing tensions between the two nuclear neighbours—mentioning it nearly 50 times since.
INDIA
Prashant Kishor to make electoral debut in Bihar polls; Jan Suraaj to release list on October 9
"I am saying it with full confidence that this will be the last election of Nitish Kumar," said Prashant Kishor.
