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NEW DELHI: Security forces on Wednesday launched an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar after receiving specific intelligence.In a social media post on X, Army’s White Knight corps said that it established contact with terrorists in general area of Chhatru which led to exchange of fire.“In an intelligence based operation, in concert with Jammu…

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved a verdict on an issue sensitive to 20,000-odd judicial officers and will decide whether those opting for the promotional route to become district judges need a quota to counter lawyers, directly recruited to the DJ post, from stealing a march over them.While the High Courts have cited…

NEW DELHI: Expressing concern over the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act being invoked in cases of consenting adolescent romantic relations, Supreme Court said on Tuesday there was a need to spread awareness among students about the issue and hinted that it would pass directions. “The Pocso Act is being misused in…

RAIPUR: A local train connecting coal township Gevra with Bilaspur junction in Chhattisgarh rear-ended a stationary cargo rake around 4pm on Tuesday after what preliminary reports suggested was a signal breach, killing eight passengers and injuring at least 17 in a crush of metal as the engine and a coach climbed the roof of the…

Bengaluru: Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya has urged Karnataka HC to direct a consortium of banks to stop charging interest on loans already recovered from him and his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, claiming the recoveries have exceeded the dues.Appearing for Mallya, advocate Sajan Poovayya said recoveries had “surpassed the loan amount,” citing an ED release that pegged…

Shillong: Meghalaya CM and National People’s Party (NPP) president Conrad K Sangma Tuesday led a coalition of northeastern politicians in announcing the formation of a united political platform to represent the region’s interests at the national level.Joined by Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma, former BJP national spokesperson and Nagaland ex-minister Mmhonlumo Kikon…

AURANGABAD: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi stirred controversy Tuesday by claiming “10% of the country’s population” controls the Army, comments seen as an allusion to upper castes. “…Only 10% of the country’s population get opportunities in corporate sectors, bureaucracy, and judiciary… even the Army is under their control. The remaining 90% – backward…

KOCHI: A Muslim man cannot register his second marriage under Kerala Registration of Marriages (Common) Rules, 2008, without notifying his first wife as long as his marital relationship with her is valid, Kerala HC has held.Justice P V Kunhikrishnan passed this order on Oct 30 on a petition filed by a Kannur man (44) and…

SRINAGAR: As the battle intensifies for the November 11 bypoll in central Kashmir’s Budgam assembly seat, Mehbooba Mufti-led Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has placed Iltija Mufti and MLA Waheed Parra at the forefront of its campaign, and their focus remains firmly on cornering J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah.“There are 50 MLAs roaming around Budgam right…

Representational file photo NEW DELHI: Flight delays hit several passengers travelling through Delhi on Tuesday, as air traffic congestion led to long wait times across terminals. IndiGo posted an advisory on its official X account, saying: “Due to air traffic congestion in Delhi, flight operations are currently impacted. We understand that extended wait times, both…