The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh high court upheld a bail order for Ghulam Nabi Mir. He was arrested for cultivating opium poppy on a small plot of land. The court found no violation of bail conditions after his release. Restrictions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act were not applicable. The high court dismissed
Jeff Bezos, Florida’s richest billionaire, relocated to Miami in 2023. His net worth significantly increased to $378 billion over the past year. He cited proximity to his parents and Blue Origin’s growing Florida operations. Shad Khan and Donald Trump are also notable billionaires residing in Florida. Bezos expressed emotional sentiments about leaving his long-time Seattle
IPS officer Bushra Bano was transferred from Kharagpur to state armed police. This move followed criticism on social media regarding a video she posted. The video discussed her UPSC preparation and Aligarh Muslim University’s role. Several users objected to her use of religious greetings instead of national ones. The government has not officially linked the
India’s women’s cricket team won a record eighth Asia Cup title after beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai. However, the celebrations were overshadowed by their decision not to receive the trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board had already informed organisers and maintained that the decision was
A special NIA court has delivered a severe sentence to ten Maoists, condemning them to death for their role in the notorious 2013 Jhiram Ghati ambush, which claimed the lives of 27 individuals, among them senior Congress politicians and police officers. The ambush specifically targeted a Congress convoy in Bastar’s Darbha region.
Two workers died and two were critically injured after a car crash. The speeding vehicle struck the group during roadside installation work early Thursday. Injured workers received treatment at a nearby private hospital. Police impounded the Delhi-registered car involved in the collision. A case of rash and negligent driving causing death was registered.
A woman was hit by a car and carried on its bonnet after an argument. She identified her attacker as Shahnawaz Ali, whom she knew as Yash Thakur. The confrontation began after she allegedly saw him with another woman in his vehicle. Police arrested Shahnawaz Ali and Danish, booking them under attempt-to-murder charges. The woman
In a significant move, US officials have broadened visa restrictions impacting leaders of the Palestinian Authority, including President Mahmoud Abbas, who is now barred from attending the UN General Assembly. This action springs from US concerns regarding actions at odds with commitments to American laws, particularly in light of the Palestinian push for statehood recognition
On the upcoming Tuesday, President Trump is set to convene with leaders from the Gulf region in New York, where they will strategize on the United States’ plans for the post-conflict landscape in Iran. This encounter coincides with the UN General Assembly and is crucial as Gulf states navigate serious economic challenges stemming from the
Indian athletes in rowing and shooting faced a tumultuous start upon arrival, encountering major issues with their accommodation and registration. Several competitors were left without lodging, while others noticed their names were missing from the official list. Additionally, the rowing team’s practice was hampered by delayed oars. On the shooting front, coach Samaresh Jung experienced
