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The 38-year-old Dhaka resident Jamal (65-68), a winner earlier this year and currently placed sixth on the TATA Steel PGTI Ranking, totalled 11-under 133 for 36 holes to enjoy a one-shot lead over Delhi’s Sachin Baisoya (66-68), who too held on to his overnight second position after a round of 68.Chandarjeet Yadav from neighbouring Chandimandir occupied the third place at nine-under 135 following his 67.Chandigarh’s Abhijit Singh Chadha shot the day’s joint lowest score of 66 to be the highest-placed among the local professionals at tied fourth with a total of eight-under 136.Faridabad-based Karan Pratap Singh too carded a 66…

While the court granted the accused bail, it pulled up police for treating statements of witnesses as gospel truth. The court noted significant improvements and contradictions in the complainant’s recorded statement compared to the original FIR. It also pointed out that the complainant’s mother, a crucial witness, was not examined. Stressing on the need for an effective investigation, it said that the witness statements were not relevant to the material facts regarding the alleged offense. The judge said that the investigation should have examined various aspects related to the allegations, including the source of the drink, the type of drugs,…

The Assam Rifles under the command of the Indian Army has been guarding the 1,643 km unfenced India-Myanmar border along four northeastern states — Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Manipur (398 km), Nagaland (215 km) and Mizoram (510 km).Addressing the Assam Rifles Inspector Generals’ conference at the headquarters of the para-military force at Laitkor near Shillong, Lt. Gen. Nair complimented the troops of the force for their impeccable and unbiased conduct in Manipur, which has largely helped to keep the situation under control.The Assam Rifles along with the Army, Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force and other Central forces have…

“Kannada should be deeply rooted in this state,” the Chief Minister said while speaking after inaugurating the Karnataka Celebration-50 in Gadag. The Chief Minister remembered K.H Patil and all the others who fought for the name Karnataka.“K.H. Patil then, H.K Patil today. I am sitting in the Chief Minister’s chair on which Devaraja Arasu was sitting. This is no coincidence,” the Chief Minister said.He said that 500 years before Shakespeare wrote literature in English, the world’s greatest literary works was written in Kannada. He exemplified the greatness of the Kannada language by saying that everyone from Pampa to Vachankaras had…

The court also issued directions to the home buyers, Noida and Greater Noida authorities. The three-judge bench, headed by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud firstly directed home buyers who have opted for possession of completed units to pay the remaining amount as per the payment plan uploaded on the website. In case the home buyers who have opted for possession of a completed unit don’t comply, then an interest rate of 9% per annum will apply. Secondly, the court said that those home buyers who have opted for a refund earlier can opt to change their preference as a ‘one-time measure’ by…

“We have requested the Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) to accompany the convoy,” a statement from the ministry said.The ministry said that as the Israeli forces were not allowing the exit of injured into hospital in Egypt, they had petitioned ICRC, but it is helpless as Israeli army has not allowed them to cross.It said that due to the Israeli aggression, which exceeded the capabilities and carrying capacity of the Al-Shifa Medical complex, the injured have to be shifted out of Northern Gaza.“In the face of the urgent need to save the lives of the injured which is guaranteed by…

This is the 15th arrest in this case.An NIA spokesperson said that Tahanaseer, a resident of Coimbator, conspired with other accused persons Mubeen and Mohammed Thoufeek to commit the terror attack, which took place in front of the ancient Arulmigu Kottai Sangameshwarar Thirukovil temple at Eswaran Kovil Street, Ukkadam in Coimbatore on October 23 last year.The official said that the vehicle carrying the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was being driven by the deceased Mubeen, with whom both Tahanaseer and Mohammed Thoufeeq were closely associated.”Investigations revealed that Tahanaseer and Thoufeeq had visited the residence of Mubeen, exactly one week prior to…

The current Forest Minister, Jyotipriya Mallick, is already in ED custody for his alleged involvement in the multi-crore ration distribution case during his earlier tenure as the Food & Supplies Minister.During the course of investigation, sources said that ED has come across some serious complaints by environment groups alleging irregularities in the forest department as well.These groups have claimed that during the last couple of years, the forest department has allowed setting up of resorts by illegal occupying of forest land.These groups have also claimed that there had been several instances of illegal felling of trees as well as giving…

The arrested individual has been identified as Pramod Sehrawat, a resident of Hajipur village in Gurugram.During questioning, it was revealed that during the riots, he had made an inflammatory video viral on social media.A case was registered against the accused under relevant sections on August 15.One mobile phone used by the accused while committing the crime has also been recovered from his possession, the police said.–IANSstr/pgh

The officer said that the arrest is a crucial milestone in the ongoing battle against cybercrime and the prevention of attempts to sow discord and hatred among communities, which threaten to disrupt peace and harmony in society.The accused was identified as Adarsh Saini, a resident of Haridwar, Uttrakhand.According to police, on October 29, the Delhi Commission for Women forwarded a complaint by one Apurva Verma regarding the online circulation of offensive images of Hindu goddesses, which are deeply disturbing.During the investigation, it was initially found that the sender of the offensive content identified as Rahul Kumar was presenting himself as…