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    3-judge Special Bench of SC to hear pleas against Places of Worship Act on Dec 12

    New Delhi: On December 7, 2024, the Supreme Court of India announced that a three-judge Special Bench will hear several petitions questioning the constitutionality of certain sections of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This law prohibits any lawsuits aimed at reclaiming places of worship or altering their religious character as of August.

    Bizman on morning walk shot dead; man succumbs to stab injuries

    New Delhi: This past weekend in the national capital was marked by violence, with a businessman shot dead while out for a morning walk and a man succumbing to stab wounds inflicted by his neighbors late Friday night. The murder took place in Shahdara’s Vishwas Nagar, where unidentified assailants on a motorcycle fired nine rounds.

    Maha Assembly’s three-day special session begins, legislators set to take oath

    New Delhi: Maharashtra’s Legislative Assembly has kicked off a three-day special session starting today, December 7, during which newly-elected legislators will take their oaths. Kalidas Kolambkar has been designated as the Pro-tem Speaker to manage the proceedings. This session marks the official start of a new legislative term following the recent Assembly elections in the.

    Bank loan fraud: Kuwait officials to arrive in Kerala to register more cases

    Kochi: A team of officials from Kuwait is set to arrive in Kerala to facilitate the registration of additional complaints related to bank loan fraud, following the filing of 10 FIRs against Keralites who left Kuwait after taking out loans. The cases were initiated based on a complaint from Kuwaiti national Muhammad Abdul Vassey Kamran..

    Over 3.13 lakh enterprises supported under Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme: Centre

    New Delhi: The government has reported that the Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) has supported a total of 313,464 enterprises to date. Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Rural Development, provided this information in a written response to the Rajya Sabha, noting that the total central funding released to states and union territories.

    PM to address BAPS Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav today

    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver a virtual address at the Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav, a significant event celebrating 50 years of dedicated service by volunteers of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan (BAPS) Sanstha. Taking place at the renowned Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the celebration honors the commitment of over 100,000.

    BPSC students’ protest: Patna Police deny reports of Khan Sir’s detention

    Patna: Following reports that educationist Faizal Khan, known as Khan Sir, was taken away by police while supporting protesting BPSC candidates, Patna Police firmly denied these claims on Friday. Khan Sir, alongside Guru Rahman, openly backed the protesting BPSC candidates after a violent police response in Patna. They arrived at the protest site in Gardanibagh.

    Drugs worth Rs 8.57 crore seized in Mizoram, three held

    Aizawl: In a significant operation, the Assam Rifles and various law enforcement agencies have confiscated drugs valued at Rs 8.57 crore and arrested three smugglers in Mizoram, according to officials on Friday. Sources from the Assam Rifles reported that troops, in collaboration with the Excise and Narcotics Department, seized 244.500 grams of heroin and 2.288.

    Karnataka is number one state in maternal deaths: BJP

    Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP has heavily criticized the Congress government for a troubling rise in maternal deaths in the state, claiming it now holds the highest rate in the country. At a press conference in Bengaluru, Opposition Leader R. Ashoka pointed out the stark contrast between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s claims of Karnataka leading in GDP.

    UP CM announces Rs 2 lakh as compensation for Kannauj accident victims

    Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered immediate financial aid of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives in the recent Kannauj accident, and Rs 50,000 for those who suffered serious injuries, as stated by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). This announcement follows a tragic incident where eight.

    Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on plea seeking cancellation of Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship

    New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has called for the Union government’s response regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that seeks to revoke Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship, claiming he has identified himself as a British citizen. A bench led by Acting Chief Justice (ACJ) Vibhu Bakhru instructed the Union government’s standing counsel to seek guidance.