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Terror funding increasing through social media, says NIA
Director General of the NIA, Dinkar Gupta said that measures to curb such cases of terror funding would be discussed in the 'No Money for Terror' ministerial conference, being held in Delhi on November 18-19. He added that the funding of Khalistanis in Punjab and terrorist organisations in Kashmir had become a major issue for the country.
SC agrees to examine plea challenging collegium system for appointment of judges
Advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara mentioned the plea before a bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. The bench, also comprising Justices Hima Kohli and J.B. Pardiwala, wondered whether a judgment delivered by a constitution bench in 2015 in the NJAC case could be reviewed by a writ petition. However, the top court agreed to list the matter.
India watches closely as Pakistan awaits new Army chief
The development is expected to impact the entire region as the new Pakistani Army chief is likely to influence the tone of his country's bilateral relations with India and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. The new chief will also ensure whether Pakistan should tilt towards China or the US. With the Pakistani army having ruled the country for around 36 years out of the 75 years of its existence, the new chief could play a significant role in shaping relations with India.
Centre seeks review of SC order releasing Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts
In the review petition, the Centre said it was not made a party to the hearing and its stance was not heard and consequently, several glaring errors on record were not brought to the notice of the court. The apex court on November 11 passed an order allowing premature release of six convicts: S. Nalini, R.P. Ravichandran, Sriharan, Santhan, Murugan, and Robert Payas.
More than 100 young officers behind PM Modi's G20 success
Behind the high pitched passing on of the baton of the G20 presidency, a batch of more than 120 newly recruited Indian Economic Service officers has been meticulously working on various researches and reports for better understanding of each issue.
Vikram-S rocket set to fly off on Friday, leaving some questions unanswered
"The countdown will begin three hours before the rocket's lift off. The rocket is expected to lift off at 11.30 a.m. on Friday. The countdown time is less as it is a small rocket," a senior official of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) told IANS. Further, the single-stage rocket is powered with solid fuel which has also cut down the countdown time.
Shraddha Walkar on Instagram: Watch Mehrauli murder case victim's last pic, last reel
As the case is progressing spine-chilling revelations are coming, each passing day about the gruesome murder. Once such revelation came was that Aaftab used Shraddha's Instagram account for a few days to communicate with her friends in an attempt to cover up the crime. This made a section of internet users to scan the various social media accounts of Shraddha and Aaftab. Looking at their Instagram account, one would know that, they were two distinct personalities.
Varanasi court dismisses petition challenging maintainability of title suit
The Court had reserved the judgment on the matter on October 27. It may be noted that the suit has been filed by Lord Vishweshwar Virajman (Swayambhu) through their next-friend Kiran Singh, who is the international general secretary of Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh (VVSS).
Army commemorates 60 years of Battle of Walong
Sixty years ago, during the 1962 Sino-India war, the Indian Army gave a befitting reply to the Chinese in the Battle of Walong. The bravehearts of the Indian Army halted the advancing PLA soldiers for 27 days which forced them to sidestep its reserve division from Tawang Sector to Walong. Outnumbered by the enemy, with little ammunition and no resources.
ISRO all set to launch first-ever private rocket
Jitendra Singh said that the non-government entity, startup Skyroot Aerospace Pvt Ltd (SAPL) has developed the Vikram-suborbital (VKS) rocket, which is a single stage spin stabilised solid propellant rocket with mass of approx 550 kg. He said, the rocket goes to the max altitude of 101 km and splashes into the sea and the overall duration of launch is 300 seconds only.
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