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Infiltration bid foiled in Jammu and Kashmir, one terrorist killed
Army sources said that a search operation is underway in the area. Further details were awaited. There has been a significant drop in ceasefire violations by Pakistan since a renewed ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan in 2021. But infiltration attempts keep on taking place from time to time.
Membership of banned organisation is UAPA offence: Supreme Court
The top court has affirmed the validity of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, which attributes to memberships. A bench headed by Justice M.R. Shah reversed the apex court's earlier decision that mere membership of a banned organisation is not an offence as long as the person does not indulge in crime.
Omicron sub-lineage continues to be predominant variant, 349 samples of XBB1.16 detected
According to INSACOG data, a total of 349 samples of Omicron sub-variant XBB1.16 have been detected in genome sequencing. Total 349 samples of this variant have been detected in the country in last three months, the data showed. XBB 1.16 was first found in January.
'Even those facing graft cases have a locus': SC on pleas against ED Director tenure extension
A bench, headed by Justice B.R. Gavai said even if they are accused, still they have a locus, and if these people would not have locus, then who else would? The bench, also comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sanjay Karol, made this observation after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta clarified that he never used the word "victim" for the petitioners.
Govt according highest priority to get permanent membership in expanded UNSC
This matter has been consistently taken up during bilateral and multilateral meetings, and in discussions with other countries at all levels, including at the highest levels. This information was given in a written reply by Minister of State, External Affairs, V Muraleedharan in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. As a measure of its increasing stature.
G20 Presidency: India will be hosting around 200 meetings in over 50 cities
These meetings are being held in over 30 different work-streams comprising Sherpa Track Working Groups, Finance Track work streams, Ministerial meetings and Engagement Groups. The dates and venues of G20 official meetings are periodically updated on the G20 website , Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan told.
Close aide of Amritpal detained from Delhi, say police sources
According to the sources, the man identified as Amit Singh was detained on Tuesday from Tilak Vihar after the police received specific inputs about his whereabouts. Delhi Police assisted the Punjab Police in this operation. Singh works as an insurance agent. In another development earlier in the day , the Haryana Police arrested.
Supreme Court to set up fresh bench to hear pleas against polygamy, nikah halala
Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, who has filed a plea in connection with the issue, mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud. The bench, also comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and J.B. Pardiwala, said that it will consider the matter. The Chief Justice said, "At an appropriate stage, I will constitute a constitution bench".
Britain-origin wife of fugitive Amritpal on police radar
She's currently residing in Jallupur Khera, the native village of Amritpal Singh in Amritsar district. She has been questioned several times by police for her role in supporting the organisation that was formed by actor-activist late Deep Sidhu. Amritpal Singh, against whom the National Security Act NSA) has been invoked.
2 drunk passengers onboard IndiGo Dubai-Mumbai flight create ruckus
Two passengers travelling on flight 6E 1088 from Dubai to Mumbai were observed to be in an inebriated state and continued consuming alcohol onboard despite multiple warnings from the crew. They verbally abused the crew and co-passengers," an airline spokesperson said. Two passengers travelling on flight 6E 1088 from Dubai.
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