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A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra heard the petition on CrPC Section 437A that deals with allowing the accused to be released on bail during their appeal by furnishing bail bonds with sureties.The plea submitted before the top court that the section poses a hurdle to the administration of criminal justice and violates the fundamental right to liberty under Article 21.The petitioner has argued that the provisions under the section lacks a ‘sense of proportionality’ because there may be accused persons who lack financial resources and cannot find sureties.…

These praiseworthy steps came at a time when forest officials and villagers of Tamenglong district have stepped up efforts to protect Amur falcons, their winged guests.About 93 km from Imphal, Shirui, one of the key tourist hot spots of the northeastern state, is famous for its beautiful and rare Shirui lily, which grows only in Shirui mountain peaks.Forest officials said that Britisher Frank Kingdon Ward had in 1948 discovered Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae), a beautiful flower that blooms in the month of May and June.The Manipur government in 1989 had declared Shirui Lily as the state flower.According to the forest…

The actress took to her Instagram and shared glimpses of her daughter in a set of pictures and a video.Alia posted on behalf of both herself and husband Ranbir, who is not officially on Instagram. The first picture features an adorable cake smash, the second shows Raha holding marigold flowers. A third slide features a tiny music box playing La Vie En Rose song.The actress wrote in the caption, “Our joy, our life.. our light! It feels like just yesterday we were playing this song for you while you were in my tummy kicking away. There’s nothing to say only…

The teams finishing in the top 3 in the 8-team competition will make it to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.Following the conclusion of the Continental qualifying events with the end of the Pan-American Games and the African Hockey Road to Paris 2024, the FIH has revealed the pools for the three Olympic qualifying events to be held next year.Till now, five men’s and women’s teams have gained direct qualification to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 as Continental Champions, in addition to the hosts France.A further 16 men’s and women’s teams have simultaneously secured their place at the FIH Hockey Olympic…

The minister in question is the West Bengal minister in charge of the state correctional services department Akhil Giri, who had earlier been accused of making similar derogatory comments at a public forum on the looks of President Droupadi Murmu.In the letter, a copy of which is available with IANS, the LoP said, “The people of West Bengal and the rest of the country as well, were shocked and disgusted when the said minister made derogatory comments in regard to the Pride of Bharat, Hon’ble President Droupadi Murmu Ji. His statement stirred up a controversy which refused to settle down…

The sixth line, which will help divert all long-distance trains in both directions to clear the suburban section, was completed after 10 days efforts at 6 stations, entailing cancellation of several hundred services daily that had proved a veritable torture for the commuters. WR chief spokesperson Sumit Thakur said that the speed trials of 112 kmph were achieved on this new line, and now all the suburban services have been restored from Monday. The entire work involved laying 12 turnouts and three trap-points on the existing 5th line and both the fast corridors in up and down directions. It also…

Amongst the Pro Kabaddi League’s lightning young prodigies, stands 5 feet 10-inch-tall raider, who has taken the league by storm ever since his entry in 2018. Naveen Kumar, who made his way as a New Young Player to Dabang Delhi KC in Season 6 has gone on to become their go-to man ever since.It took the then 21-year-old just 47 matches to notch 500 raid points in December 2021, becoming the fastest player in PKL to reach the milestone. To add to that his 28 successive Super 10s – the most by any player in the history of PKL, established…

In a statement, the IDF said it has geared up for the fight during the winter.With no real end set for the invasion, it was being said that the IDF would have to struggle during the winter period.However, IDF officers told mediapersons that supplies were sent to the troops properly.As per the estimates of IDF, as the ground invasion into Gaza commenced on October 27, the fight could continue till December, which means that it would be heavy winter by then.—IANSaal/pgh

Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) Giant-killers of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, Afghanistan face Australia, the most successful team in the tournament’s history, at the Wankhede Stadium here on Tuesday with an eye firmly on a place in the semifinals.With India and South Africa assured of a place in the semifinals, Australia also have one foot in the knockout stage, the battle for fourth place in the semifinals has virtually turned into a shoot-out between three teams — New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan — all with eight points.Pakistan and New Zealand have played eight matches each and have only…

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Legends League Cricket along with Indian Railways has announced a national campaign as the coveted trophy of the league will travel from November 8 on the Vande Bharat Express.The trophy will travel across 17 different states and UT’s all over the country. Cricket lovers along with the legends of the sport will be a part of the Legends League Cricket via the nation’s fastest train network – the Vande Bharat Express.Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways stated, “We welcome Legends League Cricket and the legendary players on the Vande Bharat and look forward to this incredible…