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J&K HC adjourns hearing on challenge to "unconstitutional" nomination of five MLAs; hearing on Oct 16

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Friday adjourned the hearing of a petition challenging the nomination of five MLAs under the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019. The case, filed by Congress leader Ravinder Sharma, questions the constitutionality of empowering the Lieutenant Governor to nominate legislators without consulting the elected government.

Sep 27, 2025

MHA blames climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, others for provoking youth to violence in Leh

Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Jodhpur jail under NSA over Leh violence

Arrested under the NSA, Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Jodhpur Jail in Rajasthan amid tight security. The Ladakh administration said Wangchuk's "provocative speeches and videos" triggered the September 24 Leh violence that left four people dead and dozens injured.

Sep 27, 2025

CCPA slaps Rs 2 lakh fine on FirstCry for misleading ad, unfair trade practices

FirstCry fined Rs 2 lakh fine for misleading ad, unfair trade practices

The matter arose from a consumer complaint that FirstCry displayed products with the representation "MRP inclusive of all taxes," while at the checkout stage, an additional GST was levied on the discounted price.

Sep 26, 2025

H-1B visa fee hike: Transformative challenge for India's tech ambitions and global talent flow

Trump's H-1B fee hike, alongside tariffs, tests India's strategic autonomy. Short-term pain, margin erosion, job freezes, and family disruptions, is acute, but long-term prospects shine: an accelerated "Make in India" for AI and cloud, a GCC boom projected at $100 billion by 2030, and diversified migration to welcoming nations.

Sep 26, 2025

Legal proceedings are being ensured: Bareilly DIG Ajay Sahni as riot broke out carrying 'I Love Muhammad'

Legal proceedings are being ensured: Bareilly DIG Ajay Sahni as riot breaks out over 'I Love Muhammad' posters

During the protest, rioters vandalised at least two motorcycles and targeted a shop. To control the situation and quell the unrest, the police undertook a baton charge. Following the charge, the crowd dispersed.

Sep 26, 2025

LAB calls Leh violence "spontaneous youth outburst", denies Congress, Sonam Wangchuk's role in clashes

Soon after the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) described the September 24 violence as a spontaneous reaction of angry youth, triggered after two hunger strike participants were hospitalized.

Sep 26, 2025

Delhi HC stresses on need for Uniform Civil Code

"This recurring conflict is clear – under Islamic law, a minor girl attaining puberty may lawfully marry, but under Indian criminal law, such a marriage renders the husband an offender under the BNS and/or POCSO or both," Justice Monga observed.

Sep 26, 2025

Copper prices projected to reach $11,700 per metric tonnes amid supply concerns

"The rally has been fuelled by electrification, EV adoption, grid upgrades, renewable installations, and a surge in AI-driven data centres, all of which are highly copper-intensive," said Navneet Damani, Head of Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. (MOFSL).

Sep 26, 2025

Online fake trading app busted, 19-year-old arrested from Jharkhand

According to police, Kumar lured victims through WhatsApp chats and persuaded them to invest in Cantillon with promises of lucrative returns. Once the money was transferred, the victims were shown fake profits on the app before losing access to their funds.

Sep 26, 2025

The tariff tempest: India's economic resilience tested by US trade policy

The tariff tempest tests India's economic mettle, exposing overreliance on the U.S., 18 to 20 percent of exports. As global protectionism looms, India's resilience hinges on navigating this storm with pragmatism and vision, ensuring its 1.4 billion people weather the economic turbulence.

Sep 26, 2025

UP International Trade Show 2025 to generate business worth Rs 4,000 crore

After inaugurating the B2B meetings with international buyers, Sachan said more than 2,400 exhibitors from the state are showcasing diverse products from different sectors, including textiles, handicrafts, khadi, garments, leather, food processing, One District One Product (ODOP) and GI tag products, besides electronic goods, defence, and medical and pharma products.

Sep 26, 2025

Activist Sonam Wangchuk arrested three days after Leh violence

The Leh Police have confirmed that Sonam Wangchuk, against whom multiple FIRs were lodged by police for inciting protesters to violence on September 24, was arrested on Friday.

Sep 26, 2025

Trump declares 'Antifa' a 'major terrorist organisation' days after Charlie Kirk assassination

US veto on Gaza: Stance against global consensus

The Gaza conflict tests global resolve, and the U.S. veto is a self-inflicted setback. By standing alone, America risks its influence and moral standing.

Sep 26, 2025

'Earlier, we saw husbands as our sampatti, now they consider us lakhpatis': Noor Jahan tells PM Modi

Beneficiary Noor Jahan's conversation with PM Modi, in particular, caught the attention of all as she narrated the story of her empowerment through government schemes and also struck an emotional chord with the Prime Minister by frequently addressing him as 'bhaiya'.

Sep 26, 2025

India, US to continue engagement to seal mutually beneficial trade pact: Centre

"Apart from meetings with the US Government representatives on bilateral trade matters, the delegation held discussions with key US-based businesses and investors on promoting trade and investment between India and the United States," the Commerce and Industry Ministry said in a statement.

Sep 26, 2025

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J&K HC adjourns hearing on challenge to "unconstitutional" nomination of five MLAs; hearing on Oct 16

Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Jodhpur jail under NSA over Leh violence

FirstCry fined Rs 2 lakh fine for misleading ad, unfair trade practices

H-1B visa fee hike: Transformative challenge for India's tech ambitions and global talent flow

Legal proceedings are being ensured: Bareilly DIG Ajay Sahni as riot breaks out over 'I Love Muhammad' posters

LAB calls Leh violence "spontaneous youth outburst", denies Congress, Sonam Wangchuk's role in clashes

Delhi HC stresses on need for Uniform Civil Code

Copper prices projected to reach $11,700 per metric tonnes amid supply concerns

Online fake trading app busted, 19-year-old arrested from Jharkhand

The tariff tempest: India's economic resilience tested by US trade policy

UP International Trade Show 2025 to generate business worth Rs 4,000 crore

Activist Sonam Wangchuk arrested three days after Leh violence

US veto on Gaza: Stance against global consensus

'Earlier, we saw husbands as our sampatti, now they consider us lakhpatis': Noor Jahan tells PM Modi

India, US to continue engagement to seal mutually beneficial trade pact: Centre

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]