Folks participate in an indication in solidarity with the Palestinian folks, on October 16, 2023, in Boston.
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Similar-sex marriage case | Supreme Courtroom to pronounce judgment at the moment
A Structure Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud is scheduled on October 17 to pronounce its judgment in a collection of petitions in search of authorized recognition of same-sex marriage. The case was reserved on Could 11 for judgment.
The opposite 4 judges on the Bench are Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice S Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha. Justice Bhat is scheduled to retire on October 20.
UN Safety Council meets to vote on rival resolutions on Israel-Hamas warfare
The U.N. Safety Council met Monday night to vote on rival Russian and Brazilian resolutions that mirror deep divisions over the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian battle and the newest Hamas’ assaults and Israeli retaliation.
However instantly after the assembly was gaveled to order, the United Arab Emirates ambassador, Lana Nusseibeh, requested for members to enter closed consultations, and the 15 council ambassadors left the room. A number of diplomats stated they needed a delay within the vote, particularly on the Brazil decision.
CBI information chargesheet towards six accused in Manipur sexual violence case
The Central Bureau of Investigation on October 16 filed a chargesheet towards six accused individuals and a report towards one baby in battle with the legislation in reference to the incident during which girls had been gang-raped, stripped and paraded by a violent mob in Manipur this Could.
‘Sensible points’ in forming alliance with SP in Madhya Pradesh, says Kamal Nath
A day after the Samajwadi Get together (SP) stated it had labored out an alliance with the Congress for the Madhya Pradesh Meeting election, the Congress’ chief ministerial candidate, Kamal Nath, on October 16 stated discussions had been held with the SP, however there have been some “sensible points” in forming an alliance within the State.
Political storm over ‘money for question’ allegation towards TMC MP Mahua Moitra intensifies
The political storm over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s “cash-for-query” allegation towards Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra intensified, with Ms. Moitra serving a authorized discover to Mr. Dubey and advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai who provided the alleged proof towards her.
Union Minister of State for Data Know-how, Rajeev Chandrashekhar, was amongst a number of BJP leaders who spoke out towards Ms. Moitra, saying, “If true, that is certainly stunning and shameful.” The Adani Group additionally issued a press release, which stated the most recent allegations corroborate their stand that “teams and people have been working additional time to hurt its title and market standing.”
Will ‘measure’ Congress ‘strengths’ earlier than going forward with seat distribution in U.P., says SP
In a dramatic flip of occasions, the Samajwadi Get together (SP), on October 16, stated if Congress will not be able to accommodate the U.P.-centric social gathering in Madhya Pradesh suitably and determine tickets as per its whims and fancies in coming Meeting elections, the SP will ‘measure’ Congress ‘strengths’ earlier than going forward with seat sharing beneath the Indian Nationwide Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc, in U.P., India’s political most important State sending 80 Lok Sabha members.
Caste census to not divide folks however to make sure that the deserving get their due: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, addressing an election rally at Baran in Rajasthan on October 16, asserted that their demand for caste census will not be meant to divide folks or snatch anyone’s rights however solely to make sure that deserving teams get their rightful share in improvement.
India and U.Ok. focus on Indo-Pacific and commerce at ‘2+2’ International and Defence Dialogue
Reaffirming mutual dedication to maritime freedom, India and the UK on October 16 mentioned the state of affairs within the Indo-Pacific area. The dialogue was held right here in the course of the inaugural “2+2” International and Defence Dialogue which acquired a particular significance due to the ongoing talks between the 2 sides for a Free Commerce Settlement.
Journalist our bodies search President Murmu’s intervention for cover of media freedom
Media our bodies on October 16 sought President Droupadi Murmu’s intervention to make sure that the freedoms of speech, and to profess occupation and livelihood, within the Structure, had been protected. Journalists additionally held a day-long protest on the Press Membership of India towards assaults on media freedom.
Opposition leaders meet Palestinian Ambassador to precise solidarity, name for pressing ceasefire
A number of Opposition leaders met Palestinian Ambassador Adnan Abu Alhaija on October 16 to precise their concern for the Palestinian folks and stated that India ought to train its diplomatic affect to name for a right away ceasefire within the ongoing Israel-Hamas battle.
In Brazil’s Amazon, rivers fall to report low ranges throughout drought
The Negro River, the Amazon’s second largest tributary, on Monday reached its lowest stage since official measurements started close to Manaus 121 years in the past. The report confirms that this a part of the world’s largest rainforest is struggling its worst drought, just a bit over two years after its most vital flooding.
Cricket World Cup 2023 | Zampa triggers Sri Lanka’s fall earlier than Marsh, Inglis hand Aussies first win
It took an apocalyptic mud storm and a freak bout of rain for Australia to get its World Cup marketing campaign again on observe with a five-wicket win towards Sri Lanka on the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Monday.
Whereas it wasn’t precisely the assertion win the Aussies had been on the lookout for after two successive defeats, the return of Mitchell Marsh (52, 51b, 9×4) to his attribute greatest and Adam Zampa (4 for 47) to his wicket-taking kind had been positives they might accept.