Breaking News live: NIA gets 11-day custody of Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol

SC on Wednesday asked how a practice like Talaq-e-Hasan, which is against the dignity of women, can be allowed to stay in a civilised society.

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday secured 11-day custody of gangster Anmol Bishnoi, who is accused in the Baba Siddique assault case as well as the conspiracy behind the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that senior officers of CBI, ED, SFIO and SEBI may jointly look into the allegations levelled by the petitioner Citizens Whistleblower Forum which pertain to five borrower groups to whom loans were granted by Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd (now known as Sammaan Capital Ltd) during 2014-17.

Assam government is set to present the anti-polygamy bill in the assembly in November.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider directing schools in Delhi-NCR to postpone open air sports competitions planned in November and December to “safer months” keeping in mind air pollution levels.

The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday took into custody Anmol Bishnoi — brother and longtime associate of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi — after he was deported from the United States to India.

Surrendered Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi on Wednesday again appealed to the cadres of the banned CPI (Maoist) to quit armed struggle and join the mainstream. The appeal by Bhupathi, a former spokesperson of the banned outfit, came a day after the death of Hidma, a top Naxalite commander, in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh.

Gadchiroli Police released a video appeal made by Bhupathi, who surrendered on October 15 along with 60 cadres. -- PTI

A Delhi court early Wednesday sent Al Falah University founder Jawed Ahmed Siddiqui to Enforcement Directorate custody for 13 days.

Siddiqui, who was arrested under the terror-linked money laundering case on Tuesday evening, was produced before Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan at her residence close to midnight. The proceedings lasted till 1 am.

Seven Maoists were killed in an exchange of fire at Maredumilli in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, police said. "In continuation with Tuesday's operation, seven Maoists have died until now, according to information received from the field," AP Intelligence ADG Mahesh Chandra Laddha said in a press conference. He further said three women Maoists were among the dead even as the identification process is going on.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid his respects to the late spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba at his Mahasamadhi in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.

The air quality in the city stayed in the 'very poor' category for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, with an AQI reading of 391.

Data on the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app also showed that 18 of the 38 stations recorded Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in the 'severe' category Chandni Chowk, DTU, Bawana, Anand Vihar, Mundka, Narela and Wazirpur were among those stations which recorded a reading above 400.

As per the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor' and 401 to 500 'severe'. -- PTI