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Afghan Taliban visit Bangladesh ahead of polls

Afghan Taliban visit Bangladesh ahead of polls

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Afghan Taliban officials have visited Bangladesh and met Islamist leaders who are seeking to increase their political influence ahead of elections due in February, Islamist officials in Dhaka said Monday.Abu Sayem Khaled, president of the Bangladesh-Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce, told AFP that the visit by Noor Ahmad Noor, director general at Kabul’s Ministry of Foreign…

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Where do we get captains from?’ AI, IndiGo locked in dogfight for pilots amid FDTL fallout; joining bonus up to Rs 50 lakh

Where do we get captains from?’ AI, IndiGo locked in dogfight for pilots amid FDTL fallout; joining bonus up to Rs 50 lakh

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Representative image (ANI) NEW DELHI: Call it the IndiGo schedule collapse and its fallout impact. A clamour has broken out between the budget airline and Air India group over having adequate captains to avoid a repeat of what happened under the new safety-enhancing flight duty time limitation (FDTL) rules.IndiGo has had to commit to DGCA…

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’45’ box office collections day 5: Upendra’s film crosses Rs 12 cr; Monday sees drop | Kannada Movie News

’45’ box office collections day 5: Upendra’s film crosses Rs 12 cr; Monday sees drop | Kannada Movie News

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Kannada film ’45’ has made a strong debut, raking in approximately Rs 11.45 crore net in its first four days. Despite a slight dip on day five, the movie has surpassed Rs 12 crore, showing promising box office performance. Directed by Arjun Janya, the film stars Shivarajkumar and Upendra. Reviews highlight its rich themes but…

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Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Expressing horror at the “hate crime” murder of Anjel Chakma in Dehradun, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday blamed the “hate spewing” leadership of BJP for normalising prejudice, which, he said, is being fed for years through toxic content and irresponsible narratives.Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said Chakma was killed after being called a “Chinese” while the oldest tribe of Karbi are facing “Chinese go back” slogans in their own land of Karbi Anglong in Assam, as he accused the governing BJP of failing to celebrate the diversity of the country.Gogoi said there was a 12-day delay in filing the case in Chakma’s murder and the main accused has gone absconding. He demanded an inquiry into lax action and immediate arrest of the accused.The Assam Congress chief said the people of the North-East are facing prejudice on a daily basis across states while “our PM and the entire machinery supporting him is only focused on changing the mindset of India from one that celebrates its diversity to one that focuses only on one identity”.He said BJP govt is not able to understand the anger among the people of the North-East against the Centre. “Neither could they understand it in Manipur, nor in Karbi Anglong. They are also unable to understand the doubts in the minds of the people of the region in the Anjel Chakma case. The PM only uses people as a prop, who are collected during his trips and then sent back after a photo-op,” he said.Gogoi said he too was once asked at Agra where he hailed from and was asked to show his passport. “Only the people of the North-East understand this pain. And, it takes a lot of courage to proudly carry our country’s flag despite such experiences. This is evidence of our tolerance and our patriotism,” he said.Rahul said, “India is built on respect and unity, not fear and abuse. We are a country of love and diversity. We must not become a dead society that looks away while fellow Indians are targeted. We must reflect and confront what we are allowing our country to become.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘We Will Win In The End’: Kuldeep Sengar’s Daughter Speaks After SC order On Unnao Rape Sentence’No Amount Of Finger Pointing…’: India Slams Pakistan Over Comments On Minorities In India’Blown Up In A Car’: Woman Threatens Asim Munir In Bradford Rally, Pakistan Summons UK EnvoyTurn Chicken’s Neck Into Elephant: Sadhguru Flags Siliguri Corridor As Strategic Weak Link’Won’t Spare A Single Infiltrator’: Amit Shah’s Poll Promise In Assam, Slams Cong Over InfiltrationUnnao Rape Survivor Welcomes Supreme Court Order, Says Legal Fight To Continue Till Sengar Is HangedSupreme Court Stays Its Order On Aravalli Definition, Environment Minister Welcomes Move’Called Minor Matter, Refused FIR’: Tripura Student Angel Chakma’s Father Blasts Uttarakhand PoliceAustralia, US And UK Raise Alarm Over Fake Rabies Vaccine As India Pushes Back On ClaimsShashi Tharoor Slams Racial Attack and Murder of Tripura Student In Dehradun As ‘National Disgrace’123PhotostoriesSpiritual lessons for modern times: Gauranga Das reveals 5 things you should never share about yourself and whyFrom ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ through ‘Raazi’ to ‘An Action Hero’, Jaideep Ahlawat’s critically acclaimed riseJoint inflammation and arthritis: 5 herbs to combine with giloy for pain relief‘Dabangg’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, ‘Sultan’, Salman Khan’s timeless reign since the millenniumInspiring stories of kids who made headlines in 20256 types of Dhoklas to try at home‘Bigg Boss’ 19 fame Tanya Mittal’s accessory game is LIT: From pearl choker to kundan necklacesBharti Singh and newborn son Kaju receive a grand welcome home as family decorates the house for ChristmasFrom Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal to Celina Jaitly-Peter Haag: 7 celebrity break-ups and divorces that shocked fans in 20255 times OpenAI CEO Sam Altman showed that fatherhood comes first123Hot PicksSilver price todayPAN-Aadhaar linkingCristiano RonaldoGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingErika KirkTravis KelceCandace OwensRobert Kraft & Gayle Benson Net WorthNick ShirleyDraymond GreenMicah Parsons ACL SurgeryAnthony Davis vs Luka Doncic Salary ComparisonBoogeyman WifeNew York Yankees

Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Expressing horror at the “hate crime” murder of Anjel Chakma in Dehradun, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday blamed the “hate spewing” leadership of BJP for normalising prejudice, which, he said, is being fed for years through toxic content and irresponsible narratives.Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said Chakma was killed after being called a “Chinese” while the oldest tribe of Karbi are facing “Chinese go back” slogans in their own land of Karbi Anglong in Assam, as he accused the governing BJP of failing to celebrate the diversity of the country.Gogoi said there was a 12-day delay in filing the case in Chakma’s murder and the main accused has gone absconding. He demanded an inquiry into lax action and immediate arrest of the accused.The Assam Congress chief said the people of the North-East are facing prejudice on a daily basis across states while “our PM and the entire machinery supporting him is only focused on changing the mindset of India from one that celebrates its diversity to one that focuses only on one identity”.He said BJP govt is not able to understand the anger among the people of the North-East against the Centre. “Neither could they understand it in Manipur, nor in Karbi Anglong. They are also unable to understand the doubts in the minds of the people of the region in the Anjel Chakma case. The PM only uses people as a prop, who are collected during his trips and then sent back after a photo-op,” he said.Gogoi said he too was once asked at Agra where he hailed from and was asked to show his passport. “Only the people of the North-East understand this pain. And, it takes a lot of courage to proudly carry our country’s flag despite such experiences. This is evidence of our tolerance and our patriotism,” he said.Rahul said, “India is built on respect and unity, not fear and abuse. We are a country of love and diversity. We must not become a dead society that looks away while fellow Indians are targeted. We must reflect and confront what we are allowing our country to become.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘We Will Win In The End’: Kuldeep Sengar’s Daughter Speaks After SC order On Unnao Rape Sentence’No Amount Of Finger Pointing…’: India Slams Pakistan Over Comments On Minorities In India’Blown Up In A Car’: Woman Threatens Asim Munir In Bradford Rally, Pakistan Summons UK EnvoyTurn Chicken’s Neck Into Elephant: Sadhguru Flags Siliguri Corridor As Strategic Weak Link’Won’t Spare A Single Infiltrator’: Amit Shah’s Poll Promise In Assam, Slams Cong Over InfiltrationUnnao Rape Survivor Welcomes Supreme Court Order, Says Legal Fight To Continue Till Sengar Is HangedSupreme Court Stays Its Order On Aravalli Definition, Environment Minister Welcomes Move’Called Minor Matter, Refused FIR’: Tripura Student Angel Chakma’s Father Blasts Uttarakhand PoliceAustralia, US And UK Raise Alarm Over Fake Rabies Vaccine As India Pushes Back On ClaimsShashi Tharoor Slams Racial Attack and Murder of Tripura Student In Dehradun As ‘National Disgrace’123PhotostoriesSpiritual lessons for modern times: Gauranga Das reveals 5 things you should never share about yourself and whyFrom ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ through ‘Raazi’ to ‘An Action Hero’, Jaideep Ahlawat’s critically acclaimed riseJoint inflammation and arthritis: 5 herbs to combine with giloy for pain relief‘Dabangg’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, ‘Sultan’, Salman Khan’s timeless reign since the millenniumInspiring stories of kids who made headlines in 20256 types of Dhoklas to try at home‘Bigg Boss’ 19 fame Tanya Mittal’s accessory game is LIT: From pearl choker to kundan necklacesBharti Singh and newborn son Kaju receive a grand welcome home as family decorates the house for ChristmasFrom Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal to Celina Jaitly-Peter Haag: 7 celebrity break-ups and divorces that shocked fans in 20255 times OpenAI CEO Sam Altman showed that fatherhood comes first123Hot PicksSilver price todayPAN-Aadhaar linkingCristiano RonaldoGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingErika KirkTravis KelceCandace OwensRobert Kraft & Gayle Benson Net WorthNick ShirleyDraymond GreenMicah Parsons ACL SurgeryAnthony Davis vs Luka Doncic Salary ComparisonBoogeyman WifeNew York Yankees

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Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Expressing horror at the “hate crime” murder of Anjel Chakma in Dehradun, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday blamed the “hate spewing” leadership of BJP for normalising prejudice, which, he said, is being fed for years through toxic content and irresponsible narratives.Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said Chakma was…

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‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’ box office collections day 12: Dileep’s film slows down; Total crosses Rs 22 cr

‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’ box office collections day 12: Dileep’s film slows down; Total crosses Rs 22 cr

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Dileep’s film ‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’ shows a significant dip in box office collections, earning just Rs 17 lakhs on day 12, bringing the total to Rs 22.72 crore. While the first week was strong, the second week has seen uneven performance with very low occupancy, particularly on Monday. Dileep’s film ‘Bha. Bha. Ba’. has slowed…

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How Clavicular became one of Kick’s most controversial streamers and how the backlash followed

How Clavicular became one of Kick’s most controversial streamers and how the backlash followed

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Clavicular rose to prominence on Kick in 2025 through shock driven content that quickly sparked controversy. Viral clips, offensive language, and open discussions about steroid and drug use fueled backlash. His promotion of looksmaxxing programs and extreme lifestyle choices drew concern, especially given his age, leaving him labeled as one of the platform’s most polarizing…

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Kuldeep Sengar (ANI image) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a week-old Delhi high court order granting bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted of raping a minor in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao, during pendency of his appeal against conviction and ensured that he is not released from prison.Departing from the general practice of the apex court not interfering with HC orders granting bail, a bench of CJI Surya Kant, and Justices J K Maheshwari and A G Masih said the case against Sengar and the way the HC granted him bail raises several questions of law requiring deeper consideration.”Keeping in mind these peculiar circumstances, we deem it appropriate to stay the operation of the impugned order dated Dec 23 passed by HC. Consequently, the respondent (Sengar) shall not be released from custody…” the bench said.One of the issues raised by CBI through solicitor general Tushar Mehta was that the HC failed to appreciate that Sengar, a public servant being an MLA, was in a dominant position and hence his offence of raping a minor girl must be construed as an aggravated form of sexual assault under IPC and Pocso Act.   ‘Public servant’Such an act under Pocso warrants stringent punishment, which under IPC shall not be less than 10 years imprisonment and could extend up to the entire natural life of the convict.When Sengar’s counsels, senior advocates N Hariharan and Sidharth Dave, questioned the CBI contention about Sengar being a public servant, CJI Kant-led bench said, “We are worried that if the proposition advanced by the convict is accepted then a patwari will be considered a public servant but not MPs and MLAs.” The bench sought Sengar’s response to CBI’s appeal and posted the matter for further consideration on Jan 20.Mehta said, “A person may not be a ‘public servant’ for the purpose of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, but may still be a ‘public servant’ within the meaning of the Pocso Act if he is in such a dominant position as contemplated in other categories of Section 5.””Considering the intent, object and purpose of the POCSO Act, an elected representative who wields enormous power and is in a position of dominance over children will have to be treated as a ‘public servant’ for the purposes of the Act, particularly when the Respondent Accused (Sengar) was an MLA of the same constituency where the victim/survivor resided,” he said.”We are conscious of the fact that ordinarily when a convict/under-trial has been released on bail pursuant to an order passed by the trial court or the high court, such order shall not be stayed by this Court without hearing such person,” the SC bench said. “However, the instant matter revolves around certain unique facts and circumstances, wherein the respondent-convict is also separately convicted and sentenced in a case under Section 304 Part II of the IPC and is consequently still in custody. We are informed that in such proceedings also, the respondent-convict has applied for bail, and after hearing the arguments, the order is said to have been reserved by the concerned court.”The bench said the rape survivor had a statutory right to file a separate appeal against the HC order and required no SC permission. “In case she needs any free legal aid, the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee is directed to provide such services to her. However, she may, if so advised, file her appeal through counsel of her own choice,” it said.Hariharan pointed out innuendoes being hurled at the judges of HC bench which granted bail to Sengar and said some allegations going viral on social media were contemptuous. Mehta said the judges in HC division bench were among the finest in the country with unimpeachable integrity and condemned the personal attack unleashed against them.”There are always some elements who attempt to browbeat honest judges. Such devious forces must not be encouraged. The opinion of party (CBI) which lost before the bench of these two honest and brilliant judges must put an end to this controversy generated by some unscrupulous vested interests,” he said.The bench agreed and said it is not uncommon that even the most brilliant and honest judges commit an error. “These two HC judges are among the finest. But we (judges) are all prone to committing errors,” CJI Kant said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘We Will Win In The End’: Kuldeep Sengar’s Daughter Speaks After SC order On Unnao Rape Sentence’No Amount Of Finger Pointing…’: India Slams Pakistan Over Comments On Minorities In India’Blown Up In A Car’: Woman Threatens Asim Munir In Bradford Rally, Pakistan Summons UK EnvoyTurn Chicken’s Neck Into Elephant: Sadhguru Flags Siliguri Corridor As Strategic Weak Link’Won’t Spare A Single Infiltrator’: Amit Shah’s Poll Promise In Assam, Slams Cong Over InfiltrationUnnao Rape Survivor Welcomes Supreme Court Order, Says Legal Fight To Continue Till Sengar Is HangedSupreme Court Stays Its Order On Aravalli Definition, Environment Minister Welcomes Move’Called Minor Matter, Refused FIR’: Tripura Student Angel Chakma’s Father Blasts Uttarakhand PoliceAustralia, US And UK Raise Alarm Over Fake Rabies Vaccine As India Pushes Back On ClaimsShashi Tharoor Slams Racial Attack and Murder of Tripura Student In Dehradun As ‘National Disgrace’123PhotostoriesSpiritual lessons for modern times: Gauranga Das reveals 5 things you should never share about yourself and whyFrom ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ through ‘Raazi’ to ‘An Action Hero’, Jaideep Ahlawat’s critically acclaimed riseJoint inflammation and arthritis: 5 herbs to combine with giloy for pain relief‘Dabangg’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, ‘Sultan’, Salman Khan’s timeless reign since the millenniumInspiring stories of kids who made headlines in 20256 types of Dhoklas to try at home‘Bigg Boss’ 19 fame Tanya Mittal’s accessory game is LIT: From pearl choker to kundan necklacesBharti Singh and newborn son Kaju receive a grand welcome home as family decorates the house for ChristmasFrom Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal to Celina Jaitly-Peter Haag: 7 celebrity break-ups and divorces that shocked fans in 20255 times OpenAI CEO Sam Altman showed that fatherhood comes first123Hot PicksSilver price todayPAN-Aadhaar linkingCristiano RonaldoGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingErika KirkTravis KelceCandace OwensRobert Kraft & Gayle Benson Net WorthNick ShirleyDraymond GreenMicah Parsons ACL SurgeryAnthony Davis vs Luka Doncic Salary ComparisonBoogeyman WifeNew York Yankees

Kuldeep Sengar (ANI image) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a week-old Delhi high court order granting bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted of raping a minor in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao, during pendency of his appeal against conviction and ensured that he is not released from prison.Departing from the general practice of the apex court not interfering with HC orders granting bail, a bench of CJI Surya Kant, and Justices J K Maheshwari and A G Masih said the case against Sengar and the way the HC granted him bail raises several questions of law requiring deeper consideration.”Keeping in mind these peculiar circumstances, we deem it appropriate to stay the operation of the impugned order dated Dec 23 passed by HC. Consequently, the respondent (Sengar) shall not be released from custody…” the bench said.One of the issues raised by CBI through solicitor general Tushar Mehta was that the HC failed to appreciate that Sengar, a public servant being an MLA, was in a dominant position and hence his offence of raping a minor girl must be construed as an aggravated form of sexual assault under IPC and Pocso Act.   ‘Public servant’Such an act under Pocso warrants stringent punishment, which under IPC shall not be less than 10 years imprisonment and could extend up to the entire natural life of the convict.When Sengar’s counsels, senior advocates N Hariharan and Sidharth Dave, questioned the CBI contention about Sengar being a public servant, CJI Kant-led bench said, “We are worried that if the proposition advanced by the convict is accepted then a patwari will be considered a public servant but not MPs and MLAs.” The bench sought Sengar’s response to CBI’s appeal and posted the matter for further consideration on Jan 20.Mehta said, “A person may not be a ‘public servant’ for the purpose of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, but may still be a ‘public servant’ within the meaning of the Pocso Act if he is in such a dominant position as contemplated in other categories of Section 5.””Considering the intent, object and purpose of the POCSO Act, an elected representative who wields enormous power and is in a position of dominance over children will have to be treated as a ‘public servant’ for the purposes of the Act, particularly when the Respondent Accused (Sengar) was an MLA of the same constituency where the victim/survivor resided,” he said.”We are conscious of the fact that ordinarily when a convict/under-trial has been released on bail pursuant to an order passed by the trial court or the high court, such order shall not be stayed by this Court without hearing such person,” the SC bench said. “However, the instant matter revolves around certain unique facts and circumstances, wherein the respondent-convict is also separately convicted and sentenced in a case under Section 304 Part II of the IPC and is consequently still in custody. We are informed that in such proceedings also, the respondent-convict has applied for bail, and after hearing the arguments, the order is said to have been reserved by the concerned court.”The bench said the rape survivor had a statutory right to file a separate appeal against the HC order and required no SC permission. “In case she needs any free legal aid, the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee is directed to provide such services to her. However, she may, if so advised, file her appeal through counsel of her own choice,” it said.Hariharan pointed out innuendoes being hurled at the judges of HC bench which granted bail to Sengar and said some allegations going viral on social media were contemptuous. Mehta said the judges in HC division bench were among the finest in the country with unimpeachable integrity and condemned the personal attack unleashed against them.”There are always some elements who attempt to browbeat honest judges. Such devious forces must not be encouraged. The opinion of party (CBI) which lost before the bench of these two honest and brilliant judges must put an end to this controversy generated by some unscrupulous vested interests,” he said.The bench agreed and said it is not uncommon that even the most brilliant and honest judges commit an error. “These two HC judges are among the finest. But we (judges) are all prone to committing errors,” CJI Kant said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘We Will Win In The End’: Kuldeep Sengar’s Daughter Speaks After SC order On Unnao Rape Sentence’No Amount Of Finger Pointing…’: India Slams Pakistan Over Comments On Minorities In India’Blown Up In A Car’: Woman Threatens Asim Munir In Bradford Rally, Pakistan Summons UK EnvoyTurn Chicken’s Neck Into Elephant: Sadhguru Flags Siliguri Corridor As Strategic Weak Link’Won’t Spare A Single Infiltrator’: Amit Shah’s Poll Promise In Assam, Slams Cong Over InfiltrationUnnao Rape Survivor Welcomes Supreme Court Order, Says Legal Fight To Continue Till Sengar Is HangedSupreme Court Stays Its Order On Aravalli Definition, Environment Minister Welcomes Move’Called Minor Matter, Refused FIR’: Tripura Student Angel Chakma’s Father Blasts Uttarakhand PoliceAustralia, US And UK Raise Alarm Over Fake Rabies Vaccine As India Pushes Back On ClaimsShashi Tharoor Slams Racial Attack and Murder of Tripura Student In Dehradun As ‘National Disgrace’123PhotostoriesSpiritual lessons for modern times: Gauranga Das reveals 5 things you should never share about yourself and whyFrom ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ through ‘Raazi’ to ‘An Action Hero’, Jaideep Ahlawat’s critically acclaimed riseJoint inflammation and arthritis: 5 herbs to combine with giloy for pain relief‘Dabangg’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, ‘Sultan’, Salman Khan’s timeless reign since the millenniumInspiring stories of kids who made headlines in 20256 types of Dhoklas to try at home‘Bigg Boss’ 19 fame Tanya Mittal’s accessory game is LIT: From pearl choker to kundan necklacesBharti Singh and newborn son Kaju receive a grand welcome home as family decorates the house for ChristmasFrom Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal to Celina Jaitly-Peter Haag: 7 celebrity break-ups and divorces that shocked fans in 20255 times OpenAI CEO Sam Altman showed that fatherhood comes first123Hot PicksSilver price todayPAN-Aadhaar linkingCristiano RonaldoGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingErika KirkTravis KelceCandace OwensRobert Kraft & Gayle Benson Net WorthNick ShirleyDraymond GreenMicah Parsons ACL SurgeryAnthony Davis vs Luka Doncic Salary ComparisonBoogeyman WifeNew York Yankees

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Kuldeep Sengar (ANI image) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a week-old Delhi high court order granting bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted of raping a minor in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao, during pendency of his appeal against conviction and ensured that he is not released from prison.Departing from the general…

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Oswal’s Axis takes Guinea to World Bank, seeks bn

Oswal’s Axis takes Guinea to World Bank, seeks $29bn

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Bengaluru: Axis International, controlled by Indian-origin billionaire Pankaj Oswal, has initiated an arbitration seeking at least $28.9 billion in compensation against the Republic of Guinea at the World Bank. The company has alleged unlawful revocation of its mining rights at one of the country’s largest bauxite operations.The United Arab Emirates-based firm filed the claim on…

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‘Ikkis’ screening: Salman Khan gets emotional as he pauses by Dharmendra’s poster – Watch |

‘Ikkis’ screening: Salman Khan gets emotional as he pauses by Dharmendra’s poster – Watch |

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The upcoming war drama ‘Ikkis’ is special for several reasons. Firstly, it brings the real-life heroes on reel; secondly, it marks Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda’s Bollywood debut. Last but not least, it is the final on-screen performance of Dharmendra, one of finnest artist that the industry lost in 2025. On Monday evening, a special…

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‘You’ve done enough for us, dad’: Anjel Chakma asked father to take VRS after landing first job

‘You’ve done enough for us, dad’: Anjel Chakma asked father to take VRS after landing first job

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Protesters seek justice for Anjel Chakma Dehradun: Anjel Chakma, 24, a native of Tripura, had grown up across several states as his father served as a BSF head constable, moving from one posting to another. Family members said the frequent relocations shaped his childhood and made him adaptable, grounded, and aware of life’s uncertainties from…

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NEW DELHI: Seeking to end alleged malpractices in high-value arbitration cases, including concerns over undue influence to obtain favourable rulings, the road transport ministry will do away with the provision of arbitration for disputes in the highway sector which are over Rs 10 crore.As per the finalised changes in contract norms, disputes valuing more than Rs 10 crore will be dealt only through conciliation or mediation. In case of no resolution, parties can take the matter to civil courts. The new norm would be applicable for all types of contracts – Build-Operate-Toll-Transfer (BOT-Toll), Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC).The changes in the contract conditions are being made based on a study of arbitration practices in the past 10-15 years. People familiar with the issue said that between 2015 and 2025, there were nearly 2,600 arbitration awards in the highways sector where contractors had raised disputes of around Re 90,000 crore and the arbitration award was little over Rs 30,000 crore in these cases. In addition, highway builders have made claims of another Rs 1 lakh crore through arbitrations.The finance ministry in June 2024 had issued guidelines stating that arbitration as a method of dispute resolution should not be routinely or automatically included in procurement contracts and tenders, especially in large contracts. “As a norm, arbitration (if included in contracts) may be restricted to disputes with a value less than Rs 10 crore. This figure is with reference to the value of the dispute (not the value of the contract, which may be much higher). lt may be specifically mentioned in the bid conditions/ conditions of contract that in all other cases, arbitration will not be a method of dispute resolution in the contract,” the guidelines said.TOI has also learnt that govt is looking at monitoring loopholes in the system due to which contractors get favourable orders from courts after highway authorities blacklist or ban them from bidding for failures or nonperformance.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘We Will Win In The End’: Kuldeep Sengar’s Daughter Speaks After SC order On Unnao Rape Sentence’No Amount Of Finger Pointing…’: India Slams Pakistan Over Comments On Minorities In India’Blown Up In A Car’: Woman Threatens Asim Munir In Bradford Rally, Pakistan Summons UK EnvoyTurn Chicken’s Neck Into Elephant: Sadhguru Flags Siliguri Corridor As Strategic Weak Link’Won’t Spare A Single Infiltrator’: Amit Shah’s Poll Promise In Assam, Slams Cong Over InfiltrationUnnao Rape Survivor Welcomes Supreme Court Order, Says Legal Fight To Continue Till Sengar Is HangedSupreme Court Stays Its Order On Aravalli Definition, Environment Minister Welcomes Move’Called Minor Matter, Refused FIR’: Tripura Student Angel Chakma’s Father Blasts Uttarakhand PoliceAustralia, US And UK Raise Alarm Over Fake Rabies Vaccine As India Pushes Back On ClaimsShashi Tharoor Slams Racial Attack and Murder of Tripura Student In Dehradun As ‘National Disgrace’123PhotostoriesSpiritual lessons for modern times: Gauranga Das reveals 5 things you should never share about yourself and whyFrom ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ through ‘Raazi’ to ‘An Action Hero’, Jaideep Ahlawat’s critically acclaimed riseJoint inflammation and arthritis: 5 herbs to combine with giloy for pain relief‘Dabangg’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, ‘Sultan’, Salman Khan’s timeless reign since the millenniumInspiring stories of kids who made headlines in 20256 types of Dhoklas to try at home‘Bigg Boss’ 19 fame Tanya Mittal’s accessory game is LIT: From pearl choker to kundan necklacesBharti Singh and newborn son Kaju receive a grand welcome home as family decorates the house for ChristmasFrom Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal to Celina Jaitly-Peter Haag: 7 celebrity break-ups and divorces that shocked fans in 20255 times OpenAI CEO Sam Altman showed that fatherhood comes first123Hot PicksSilver price todayPAN-Aadhaar linkingCristiano RonaldoGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingErika KirkTravis KelceCandace OwensRobert Kraft & Gayle Benson Net WorthNick ShirleyDraymond GreenMicah Parsons ACL SurgeryAnthony Davis vs Luka Doncic Salary ComparisonBoogeyman WifeNew York Yankees

NEW DELHI: Seeking to end alleged malpractices in high-value arbitration cases, including concerns over undue influence to obtain favourable rulings, the road transport ministry will do away with the provision of arbitration for disputes in the highway sector which are over Rs 10 crore.As per the finalised changes in contract norms, disputes valuing more than Rs 10 crore will be dealt only through conciliation or mediation. In case of no resolution, parties can take the matter to civil courts. The new norm would be applicable for all types of contracts – Build-Operate-Toll-Transfer (BOT-Toll), Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC).The changes in the contract conditions are being made based on a study of arbitration practices in the past 10-15 years. People familiar with the issue said that between 2015 and 2025, there were nearly 2,600 arbitration awards in the highways sector where contractors had raised disputes of around Re 90,000 crore and the arbitration award was little over Rs 30,000 crore in these cases. In addition, highway builders have made claims of another Rs 1 lakh crore through arbitrations.The finance ministry in June 2024 had issued guidelines stating that arbitration as a method of dispute resolution should not be routinely or automatically included in procurement contracts and tenders, especially in large contracts. “As a norm, arbitration (if included in contracts) may be restricted to disputes with a value less than Rs 10 crore. This figure is with reference to the value of the dispute (not the value of the contract, which may be much higher). lt may be specifically mentioned in the bid conditions/ conditions of contract that in all other cases, arbitration will not be a method of dispute resolution in the contract,” the guidelines said.TOI has also learnt that govt is looking at monitoring loopholes in the system due to which contractors get favourable orders from courts after highway authorities blacklist or ban them from bidding for failures or nonperformance.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘We Will Win In The End’: Kuldeep Sengar’s Daughter Speaks After SC order On Unnao Rape Sentence’No Amount Of Finger Pointing…’: India Slams Pakistan Over Comments On Minorities In India’Blown Up In A Car’: Woman Threatens Asim Munir In Bradford Rally, Pakistan Summons UK EnvoyTurn Chicken’s Neck Into Elephant: Sadhguru Flags Siliguri Corridor As Strategic Weak Link’Won’t Spare A Single Infiltrator’: Amit Shah’s Poll Promise In Assam, Slams Cong Over InfiltrationUnnao Rape Survivor Welcomes Supreme Court Order, Says Legal Fight To Continue Till Sengar Is HangedSupreme Court Stays Its Order On Aravalli Definition, Environment Minister Welcomes Move’Called Minor Matter, Refused FIR’: Tripura Student Angel Chakma’s Father Blasts Uttarakhand PoliceAustralia, US And UK Raise Alarm Over Fake Rabies Vaccine As India Pushes Back On ClaimsShashi Tharoor Slams Racial Attack and Murder of Tripura Student In Dehradun As ‘National Disgrace’123PhotostoriesSpiritual lessons for modern times: Gauranga Das reveals 5 things you should never share about yourself and whyFrom ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ through ‘Raazi’ to ‘An Action Hero’, Jaideep Ahlawat’s critically acclaimed riseJoint inflammation and arthritis: 5 herbs to combine with giloy for pain relief‘Dabangg’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, ‘Sultan’, Salman Khan’s timeless reign since the millenniumInspiring stories of kids who made headlines in 20256 types of Dhoklas to try at home‘Bigg Boss’ 19 fame Tanya Mittal’s accessory game is LIT: From pearl choker to kundan necklacesBharti Singh and newborn son Kaju receive a grand welcome home as family decorates the house for ChristmasFrom Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal to Celina Jaitly-Peter Haag: 7 celebrity break-ups and divorces that shocked fans in 20255 times OpenAI CEO Sam Altman showed that fatherhood comes first123Hot PicksSilver price todayPAN-Aadhaar linkingCristiano RonaldoGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingErika KirkTravis KelceCandace OwensRobert Kraft & Gayle Benson Net WorthNick ShirleyDraymond GreenMicah Parsons ACL SurgeryAnthony Davis vs Luka Doncic Salary ComparisonBoogeyman WifeNew York Yankees

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NEW DELHI: Seeking to end alleged malpractices in high-value arbitration cases, including concerns over undue influence to obtain favourable rulings, the road transport ministry will do away with the provision of arbitration for disputes in the highway sector which are over Rs 10 crore.As per the finalised changes in contract norms, disputes valuing more than…

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