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October 23, 2026 2:24 PM

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Allahabad HC: No Physical Injuries, No Bar to POCSO Compensation

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a survivor of sexual assault under the POCSO Act cannot be denied compensation merely because the medical report does not record physical injuries.   A division bench of Justice Shekhar B Saraf and Justice Amitabh Kumar Rai, yesterday directed authorities to p...

October 23, 2026 1:40 PM

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SC Acquits Murder Convict, Says WhatsApp Messages Insufficient Evidence

The Supreme Court has acquitted a man convicted of murder, ruling that WhatsApp messages allegedly linking him to the crime could not sustain the conviction in the absence of reliable supporting evidence.   A Bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Vijay Bishnoi observed that both prosecution witnesses ha...

October 23, 2026 1:24 PM

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Chairs 30th FSDC Meeting in New Delhi

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is chairing the 30th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) New Delhi today. The FSDC deliberates on the emerging trends from domestic and global macro-financial situations. The Council recognises the need for proactive efforts to ...

October 23, 2026 12:37 PM

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CDSCO Flags 330 Drug Samples as Not of Standard Quality in September 2026

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has said that 330 drug samples have been identified as not of standard quality in September this year. In a statement, the organisation said that Central Drugs Laboratories have identified 42 Drug Samples and State Drugs Testing Laboratories ha...

October 23, 2026 12:28 PM

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ED Searches 13 Locations in NRI Housing Loan Fraud Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting search operations at 13 locations across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Chandigarh. Officials at the ED informed that the searches are in connection with fraudulent NRI housing loans obtained using forged documents. The officials added that entities covered i...

October 23, 2026 11:10 AM

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Defence Minister and HM Pay Tribute to former VP of India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah today paid tribute to former Vice President of India Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on his birth anniversary. In a social media post, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Mr Shekhawat’s life was an inspiring saga of struggle, public servi...

October 23, 2026 9:46 AM

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PM Modi says India to play key role in new world order

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that a new world order is emerging, as the old world order is unable to address the challenges facing the world. He said India will play a key role in this new world order and called for the collective well-being of humankind. Delivering the keynote address on ‘...

October 23, 2026 9:18 AM

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IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across Southern States, Islands

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal today. The Met Department has predicted heavy rainfall over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka....

October 23, 2026 8:53 AM

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President Murmu to Attend Historic Muria Durbar in Bastar

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh on the second day of her visit to the state today. She will attend key events, including the historic Muria Durbar as part of the famous Bastar Dussehra celebrations.   Akashvani Correspondent reports that the President will reach Jagdalp...