Uttar Pradesh government declares public holiday on October 19 for Mahanavami celebrations

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Private citizens can complain against candidates for false election affidavits: Supreme Court

The top court said the restriction under Section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) will not come in the way of filing a complaint in such cases. Section 195 of the CrPC restricts criminal courts from taking direct cognisance of certain specific offences unless a written complaint is formally filed by the authorised public servant or the concerned court.

Private citizens can complain against candidates for false election affidavits: Supreme Court

The top court said the restriction under Section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) will not come in the way of filing a complaint in such cases. Section 195 of the CrPC restricts criminal courts from taking direct cognisance of certain specific offences unless a written complaint is formally filed by the authorised public servant or the concerned court.

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China and America are talking again. There are leaders’ meetings, phone calls and a new channel for discussing artificial intelligence. Officials are cautiously trying to keep the relationship from veering into crisis. And yet some of the hardest questions remain untouched. Neither side is giving much ground on advanced chips, export controls remain a battlefield and neither Washington nor Beijing appears ready to slow its race to develop increasingly powerful AI. So what, exactly, does it mean...

Nirmala Sitharaman pitches for public, private capital to build financially sustainable cities

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the importance of creating sustainably investable cities in India. She proposed a combination of public investment alongside private capital to achieve these goals. Various urban development initiatives have been established to support this approach effectively. The Urban Challenge Fund aims to improve municipal finances and is pivotal for project preparation. Overall, the strategies discussed will enhance urban planning and infrastructure development throughout the country.

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MHA seeks detailed report from Punjab on Gurdaspur incident which left one dead

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has requested a detailed report from Punjab regarding recent violent incidents. One incident resulted in the death of anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh alias Jhota during a confrontation at a medical store. The ministry highlighted concerns over drug-related violence and the need for improved anti-narcotics measures. It also emphasised the importance of coordinating efforts to tackle drug trafficking in the region.

MHA seeks detailed report from Punjab on Gurdaspur incident which left one dead

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has requested a detailed report from Punjab regarding recent violent incidents. One incident resulted in the death of anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh alias Jhota during a confrontation at a medical store. The ministry highlighted concerns over drug-related violence and the need for improved anti-narcotics measures. It also emphasised the importance of coordinating efforts to tackle drug trafficking in the region.

Uttar Pradesh government declares public holiday on October 19 for Mahanavami celebrations

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a public holiday on October 19 for Mahanavami celebrations. This decision updates the previous holiday schedule which included only October 20 for Mahanavami and Vijayadashami. An official statement was issued by Principal Secretary S V S Ranga Rao regarding the revision. All divisions, including the High Court and banks, must follow this updated order.