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The highly anticipated wedding of cricketer Smriti Mandhana and composer Palash Muchhal, planned for this Sunday in Sangli, has been postponed indefinitely due to the deteriorating health of Mandhana’s father. The families issued a statement announcing the decision to put the celebrations on hold, prioritising his well-being.The ministry of home affairs has issued a clarification on the bill proposing to place Chandigarh under Article 240. However, following the controversy and mounting opposition, the MHA has now decided not to table the bill in the winter session of the parliament.The Supreme Court is set to hear prominent climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s plea on November 24, following a petition by his wife questioning the legality of his detention under the National Security Act.Here are the top 5 news storiesSmriti Mandhana–Palash Muchhal wedding indefinitely postponedThe highly anticipated wedding of cricketer Smriti Mandhana and composer Palash Muchhal, planned for this Sunday in Sangli, has been postponed indefinitely due to the deteriorating health of Mandhana’s father. The cricketer’s manager Tuhin Mishra confirmed that the family has decided to put the celebrations on hold, prioritising her father’s well-being. Read the full storyChandigarh under Article 240: No bill this Winter SessionThe ministry of home affairs has issued a clarification on the bill proposing to place Chandigarh under Article 240. The bill was set to alter the administrative structure of the state in the upcoming parliament. However, following the controversy and mounting opposition, the MHA has now decided not to table the bill in the winter session. Read the full storySC to hear plea against Sonam Wangchuk’s detention on Nov 24The Supreme Court will on Monday take up a petition filed by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Angmo argues that the detention is unlawful, arbitrary, and violates Wangchuk’s fundamental rights.The case is scheduled to be heard by a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria. Earlier, on October 29, the Court had asked the Centre and the Ladakh administration to submit their responses to Angmo’s revised petition. Read the full storyA police constable ‘trained’ gang for Bengaluru’s biggest cash van robberyA police constable is among six people arrested in connection with the recent Bengaluru bank-van heist. Constable Naik is accused of playing a key role in the plot, allegedly training the group to carry out what they believed would be a foolproof and clean operation. According to investigators, his guidance helped the accused plan the theft with precision, giving the scheme an air of insider expertise that initially made the crime appear meticulously executed. Read the full storyExplained: How new labour laws could hit your take-home salaryThe government has implemented new labour rules requiring companies to ensure that basic salary forms at least 50% of an employee’s CTC, a move that will increase provident fund and gratuity contributions but may reduce take-home pay. The change, part of the Code on Wages, is intended to curb the practice of keeping basic pay artificially low to minimise retirement benefit liabilities. Read the full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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