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India, Cyprus elevate ties to strategic partnership, lock 5-year defence roadmap

India, Cyprus elevate ties to strategic partnership, lock 5-year defence roadmap

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India and Cyprus enhanced their ties to a strategic partnership and concluded agreements to boost cooperation in key areas such as defence, technology and counter-terrorism as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides focused on bolstering trade and investment relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides witness an exchange of MoUs in New Delhi on Friday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) Christodoulides, who is on his first visit to India after becoming President, began the trip by travelling to Mumbai with a 60-member business delegation before arriving in New Delhi for talks with Modi. Cyprus currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), and the discussions also covered leveraging the proposed India-EU trade deal. Cyprus has emerged as an important investment gateway between India and Europe and is among the top 10 investors in the country, with investments almost doubling over the past decade, Modi said at a joint media interaction with Christodoulides. “The India-EU free trade agreement has opened up many …

8 Years After the Video That Shook India, 5 Convicted in Una Dalit Flogging Case Get 5-Year Sentence

8 Years After the Video That Shook India, 5 Convicted in Una Dalit Flogging Case Get 5-Year Sentence

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3 min readAhmedabadUpdated: Mar 17, 2026 04:47 PM IST A Gujarat court on Tuesday sentenced the five men convicted in the 2016 Una flogging case, where four Dalit men were assaulted and paraded by self-styled cow vigilantes, to a maximum of five years’ imprisonment, and a fine of Rs 5,000 each. While Ramesh Jadav, Rakesh Joshi, Nagjibhai Vaniya, Pramodgiri Gausvami, and Balvantgiri Gausvami were convicted by a Sessions Court in Veraval in Gujarat’s Gir-Somnath district on Monday, the quantum of sentence was declared on Tuesday. The court of Additional Sessions Judge Jignesh Pandya convicted the men on charges of voluntarily causing hurt using dangerous weapons, wrongful confinement and intentional insult to provoke breach of peace, and humiliating the members of the Scheduled Caste community, etc., under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The men were also facing a range of other charges, like attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy, assault or criminal force used against a woman with intent to outrage her modesty, etc., but …

Supreme Court expresses reluctance to intervene in 5-year law course debate| India News

Supreme Court expresses reluctance to intervene in 5-year law course debate| India News

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The Supreme Court on Monday expressed reluctance to intervene in the debate over the duration of the five-year integrated LLB course, saying such policy matters cannot be decided by courts, even as it underscored the importance of strengthening the quality of legal education. The court said that decisions regarding the duration or structure of legal education programmes fall within the domain of regulatory and academic bodies. (HT PHOTO) Hearing a plea seeking the reduction of the course duration to four years, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that while legal education is a critical issue, decisions on the structure and length of professional programmes require wider consultation among academic institutions, regulators, and other stakeholders. “Legal education should be taught to children so that they know what are the basic laws… Teaching legal education is one issue, and the quality of education is another. There has to be quality education.” The observations came as the court heard a public interest litigation filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, which seeks …

Urban Crisis Looms? Why India’s Housing and Cities Budget Just Hit a 5-Year Low Despite Rapid Growth

Urban Crisis Looms? Why India’s Housing and Cities Budget Just Hit a 5-Year Low Despite Rapid Growth

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 12, 2026 05:33 PM IST A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Thursday flagged the decreasing share of allocations for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to the lowest in five years, at 1.6 per cent of the 2026-2027 Budget Estimates, at a time when urbanisation is increasing. The Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs, chaired by Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, presented its report on the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ Demands for Grants (2026-2027) in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The committee noted that “despite increasing urbanisation and rising demand for housing, water supply, sanitation and urban transport, the Ministry’s relative share in the Central Budget has declined and its projections are routinely curtailed at the approval stage except in FY 2025-26.” While the total outlay of the Union government has increased from Rs 39.44 lakh crore in 2022-2023 to Rs 53.47 lakh crore in 2026-2027, the ministry’s share has not increased proportionately, the report said. In fact, the ministry’s share has gone down from 1.94 per cent of …

What Does The 5-Year Pattern Predict About The 2026 Academy Awards?

What Does The 5-Year Pattern Predict About The 2026 Academy Awards?

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BAFTAs vs Oscars Winners’ List (Photo Credit – YouTube) Now that the winners of the 2026 British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards have been announced, film enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the season’s biggest night – the Oscars. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is set to take place on March 15, 2026, in Hollywood. This year’s BAFTA results delivered a mix of expected victories and some shocking snubs, with the most eye-catching upset being Marty Supreme walking away empty-handed. This has prompted discussions about the Timothée Chalamet-starrer’s future at the Academy Awards. MARTY SUPREME pic.twitter.com/0BubJ1hk8P — Timothée Chalamet (@RealChalamet) November 10, 2025 Now, let’s examine how BAFTA winners have performed at the Academy Awards over the past five years (2021-2025). Studying this pattern will offer valuable insight into how closely the two voting bodies align across five major categories: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Writing (Original Screenplay). Best Film Winners: BAFTA vs Oscars (2021-2025) 2025 BAFTA: Conclave | Oscar: Anora Result: Mismatch 2024 BAFTA & Oscar: Oppenheimer Result: Match 2023 …

Bengaluru’s 5-Year Construction Rule May Hit 68,000 Vacant BDA Plots With New Fines | Bengaluru-news News

Bengaluru’s 5-Year Construction Rule May Hit 68,000 Vacant BDA Plots With New Fines | Bengaluru-news News

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Last Updated:February 04, 2026, 18:23 IST The BDA had earlier planned to revise penalties by 10%, in line with guideline rates but due to low compliance, officials are now considering a slab-based penalty system Authorities state that vacant plots often create inconvenience for neighbouring residents and affect planned urban development (Image: Canva) If you own a BDA plot in Bengaluru and have been holding on to it without building a house, you may soon have to rethink your plans. The Bangalore Development Authority is considering revising penalty charges for vacant residential sites, a move that could impact tens of thousands of plot owners across the city. With more than 68,000 sites lying unused in multiple BDA layouts, authorities are now weighing stricter slab-based fines aimed at discouraging long-term land banking and encouraging timely construction. Until now, site owners were required to pay a penalty if they failed to construct a house within the permitted timeframe. However, many allottees have reportedly not paid the existing fines. In response to public demands, BDA officials are discussing a …

Ex-GST assistant commissioner gets 5-year jail term for bribery

Ex-GST assistant commissioner gets 5-year jail term for bribery

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Mumbai, Nov 27 A court here on Thursday sentenced a former Assistant Commissioner of GST to five years in jail in a bribery case, saying his “act does not deserve any leniency”. Ex-GST assistant commissioner gets 5-year jail term for bribery The special judge for Anti Corruption Bureau cases, A V Kharkar, held Ashok Nayak guilty of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and also for criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code. The court also imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on Nayak. The case was registered in May 2017 against Nayak, then assistant commissioner, Central Excise, based on a complaint filed by a businessman who runs a bar and restaurant in the city. As per the complaint, Nayak demanded ₹12 crore from him for settling a matter pending with the Enforcement Directorate . He also asked for 25 to 30 per cent of the bribe to be paid within a day or two to avoid being arrested by the ED, the businessman claimed. Nayak told him he could settle the matter by …

It’s Now The Highest-Grossing Gujarati Film Ever, Overtakes Chaal Jeevi Laiye’s 5-Year Reign!

It’s Now The Highest-Grossing Gujarati Film Ever, Overtakes Chaal Jeevi Laiye’s 5-Year Reign!

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Laalo Box Office Collection Day 37: Becomes The Highest-Grossing Gujarati Film(Photo Credit –YouTube) Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate, also known as Laalo, continues to display its unprecedented run at the Indian box office. Despite being in theaters for over a month, the film shows no signs of exhaustion. In fact, it is pulling off solid numbers than ever. Amid this historic run, the Gujarati juggernaut has finally surpassed the lifetime collection of Chaal Jeevi Laiye to become the highest-grossing Gujarati film ever. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of day 37! How much did Laalo earn at the Indian box office in 37 days? The devotional drama is having a gala time at ticket windows. After doing phenomenal business in the first five weeks, the film is continuing its winning momentum into the sixth week, as well. For those who don’t know, it amassed a solid 39 crores in the first five weeks. On the sixth Friday, day 36, it amassed 2.75 crores. On day 37, it displayed an impressive jump of 63.63% and …

Hamas says open to 5-year Gaza truce, one-time hostages release | World News

Hamas says open to 5-year Gaza truce, one-time hostages release | World News

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Hamas is open to an agreement to end the war in Gaza that would see all hostages released and secure a five-year truce, an official said Saturday as the group’s negotiators held talks with mediators. Palestinians assess the damage inside the house of the Al-Khour family after it wa hit by an Israeli strike in Gaza City’s Sabra neighbourhood on April 26, 2025.(AFP) A Hamas delegation was in Cairo discussing with Egyptian mediators ways out of the 18-month war, while, on the ground, rescuers said Israeli strikes killed at least 35 people. Nearly eight weeks into an Israeli aid blockade, the United Nations says food and medical supplies are running out. The Hamas official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said the Palestinian militant group “is ready for an exchange of prisoners in a single batch and a truce for five years”. The latest bid to seal a ceasefire follows an Israeli proposal which Hamas had rejected earlier this month as “partial”, calling instead for a “comprehensive” agreement to halt the war ignited by …

Centre imposes 5-year ban on Mirwaiz’s Awami Action Committee, J&K Ittihadul Muslimeen | Latest News India

Centre imposes 5-year ban on Mirwaiz’s Awami Action Committee, J&K Ittihadul Muslimeen | Latest News India

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The Centre on Tuesday banned the Awami Action Committee, headed by Kashmir’s influential cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and Shia leader Masroor Abbas Ansari-led Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen for five years due to their alleged anti-national activities, supporting terrorism and fuelling secessionist activities. The Centre’s move drew sharp reactions from the ruling National Conference and the PDP. (ANI) With this barring, the People’s Conference led by Bilal Lone, all other constituents of moderate Hurriyat Conference have been banned by the government under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The two organisations — Awami Action Committee (AAC) and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM) — have been banned for a period of five years and the same could be contested after a Tribunal is constituted by the government. In a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote about the banning of these two organisations saying they were found inciting people to cause law and order situations, posing a threat to the unity and integrity of Bharat. Also Read | No control …