A father from UP has sought help from the Delhi High Court for his daughter, Shahzadi Khan, facing a death sentence in the UAE for allegedly murdering an infant. He requests the court to direct the MEA for information on her current legal status and well-being.
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Police in Nagpur allegedly used excessive force while searching for riot suspects, damaging property and detaining locals, some of whom claim they were innocent. Residents reported officers breaking doors, smashing vehicles, and arresting people at random during Ramadan. The police recommended that any evidence of misconduct be reported for action.
Maharashtra's cabinet expansion is scheduled for Saturday, December 14th, as announced by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The BJP is expected to secure 20 ministerial positions, while Shiv Sena and NCP will likely receive 10 each. Ministerial terms may be limited to two and a half years, subject to performance reviews.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath supported the Uniform Civil Code, citing a statement by Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav, emphasizing the global respect for majority sentiments. Adityanath criticized the opposition for opposing the code, advocating for an end to majority-minority distinctions.
With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series tied 1-1, Team India faces tough selection choices for the Boxing Day Test at MCG. The sudden retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin creates a void, with Tanush Kotian stepping in. Debate revolves around Nitish Kumar Reddy's place, while reshuffling the batting order could see Rohit Sharma returning as an opener. Gavaskar advocates for retaining key players.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has acquired Darshita Southern India Happy Homes in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 2,250 crore. TCS will transform the acquired land and building into a delivery centre in Bengaluru. Darshita Southern India Happy Homes is a commercial real estate firm, currently in development, with no revenue generation reported in the past three years.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged to surpass India in development during a public rally, asserting his commitment to making Pakistan a great nation. Emphasizing the need for peace and terrorism control, he highlighted the dedication to balanced progress across all regions, including south Punjab.
Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev greeted India's Divya Deshmukh with a 'Namaste' before their match in Prague, showing respect and addressing past controversies. Yakubboev previously avoided a handshake with Indian GM R Vaishali for religious reasons, later apologizing. His gesture towards Deshmukh highlights efforts to bridge cultural differences, demonstrating mutual respect in the chess community.
Islam Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, is considering moving up to welterweight or middleweight to become a two-division champion. MMA analyst Luke Thomas warns that such a move could complicate Makhachev's career due to the physical adjustments required. Meanwhile, Makhachev continues to dominate the lightweight division.