A Supreme Court bench clarified there is no inconsistency in rulings about bail conditions in PMLA cases. The clarification noted the issue of prolonged incarceration was not addressed in the earlier verdict. This clarification came after another verdict highlighted that twin conditions under PMLA must be met for granting bail, reinforcing a rigorous approach to money laundering cases.
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Renowned Malayalam writer and filmmaker MT Vasudevan Nair, fondly known as MT, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 91. The literary giant breathed his last at Baby Memorial Hospital in Kozhikode after being under treatment for 11 days following a cardiac arrest. Despite initial reports of improvement on Tuesday, his condition worsened, leading to his demise on Wednesday night.
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Delhi faced cold wave conditions with temperatures dropping to 11.4°C early Monday. The IMD forecasts light rain and temperatures between 11°C and 18°C. Persistent fog disrupted train services. Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor,' though recent improvements led CAQM to lift some pollution control measures. Night shelters are fully occupied.