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Prove decree was ‘conspiracy’, Giani Raghbir dares Sukhbir

Prove decree was ‘conspiracy’, Giani Raghbir dares Sukhbir

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Akal Takht former jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Wednesday dared the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal to prove his charge that the December 2, 2024, hukamnama (Sikh decree), which pronounced tankhah (punishment) to party leaders, was part of a ‘conspiracy.’ Akal Takht former jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh On Tuesday, while addressing a rally in Budhlada, Sukhbir said that last year a conspiracy was hatched to expel him from politics. “An attempt was made to shoot me. They wanted to expel me from politics. They went to conspire and asked me to sit outside Sri Darbar Sahib without any security. They paved the way for an attack on me,” Sukhbir said. Hitting back, Giani Raghbir Singh, who led the Sikh clergy while pronouncing the 2024 decree, dared Sukhbir to prove his charge at the Akal Takht. “On December 2, 2024, Akali leadership appeared before Akal Takht and confessed to their sins and underwent tankhah (religious punishment). But now Sukhbir has said that the decree was part of a big conspiracy against him. By …

SC appoints ex-CJI UU Lalit as mediator to resolve dispute over ₹500 cr UAE money decree| India News

SC appoints ex-CJI UU Lalit as mediator to resolve dispute over ₹500 cr UAE money decree| India News

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New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday appointed former Chief Justice of India U U Lalit as the sole mediator to amicably resolve the dispute over the execution of a money decree of ₹500 crore passed by the UAE court in favour of Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority and against Hyderabad-based industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad. SC appoints ex-CJI UU Lalit as mediator to resolve dispute over ₹500 cr UAE money decree RAKIA is seeking to enforce a UAE civil judgment for AED 267,941,374 . The case stems from the ‘Vanpic Project’, a failed 2008 joint venture to develop ports and an airport in Andhra Pradesh. RAKIA alleges that Prasad, in collusion with former RAKIA CEO Khater Massaad, misappropriated USD 120 million intended for the project. On Monday, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was informed by senior advocate Gopal Subramanium, appearing for Prasad, that the industrialist has deposited ₹125 crore as cash security as directed earlier. The senior lawyer also said that the original title deeds of a 37-acre land parcel …

South Korea investigators call for impeached President Yoon to answer questions over martial law decree | World News

South Korea investigators call for impeached President Yoon to answer questions over martial law decree | World News

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South Korean investigators have requested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear for questioning this week regarding his controversial martial law decree. The move comes as authorities expand their investigation into whether Yoon’s actions could be considered rebellion, the Associated Press (AP) reported on Monday. A joint team involving police, the anti-corruption agency, and the Defence Ministry plans to ask Yoon to attend questioning on Wednesday, according to police. The request follows Yoon’s impeachment by the opposition-controlled National Assembly on Saturday over his December 3 martial law order. His presidential powers are suspended while the Constitutional Court reviews whether to remove him from office or reinstate him. If the court dismisses Yoon, a presidential election must be held within 60 days. The Constitutional Court has up to 180 days to rule, but decisions in similar cases have come sooner. For example, the court reinstated former President Roh Moo-hyun after 63 days in 2004, while it dismissed President Park Geun-hye after 91 days in 2017. Yoon has defended his decree, claiming it was necessary to address …

South Korea lifts President Yoon’s martial law decree after lawmakers vote against it | World News

South Korea lifts President Yoon’s martial law decree after lawmakers vote against it | World News

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After a tense night of political drama, the South Korean Cabinet of ministers early Wednesday lifted the martial law decree announced hours before by President Yoon Suk Yeol. Police stand guard in front of the National Assembly in Seoul on December 4, 2024, after South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law.(via REUTERS) Yoon imposed martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces. He said that he was acting to protect the country from “threats” posed by North Korea. Follow LIVE updates. The shocking announcement – South Korea’s first declaration of martial law in more than 40 years – came as his party and the opposition bickered over the budget. “Through the declaration of martial law, I will rebuild and protect a free South Korea,” Yoon said in his address to the nation. A proclamation was also released after the address, banning all political activities and strikes. The National Assembly was sealed and helicopters were seen landing on the roof. Troops entered the building for a short time, while hundreds of protesters …

Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth and Dhanush quash reconciliation rumours, finalise divorce plans at court; final decree on Nov 27

Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth and Dhanush quash reconciliation rumours, finalise divorce plans at court; final decree on Nov 27

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Nov 21, 2024 01:32 PM IST Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth and Dhanush confirmed their divorce in court, putting to rest reconciliation rumors. The couple married in 2004 and has two sons. Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth and Dhanush announced their separation on social media in 2022. The divorce case had been filed in court but there was news of a possible reconciliation between the estranged couple thanks to the intervention of Aishwaryaa’s father, Rajinikanth. However, on Thursday, these rumours were put to rest when the case came up in court in Chennai with both parties – Dhanush and Aishwaryaa – stating that a divorce was what they wanted. (Also read: Dhanush’s father Kasthuri Raja reacts to spat with Nayanthara over documentary: ‘No time to answer’) Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth announced their separation in 2022. What is the case? The case had come up for hearing three times earlier and it was reported that both Dhanush and Aishwaryaa had failed to turn up for any of them. She was in court on Thursday and the judge has now set a new …

Microsoft Activision Deal: Firm Offered to Agree to FTC Consent Decree on Call of Duty Games for Rivals

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Microsoft President Brad Smith said on Tuesday the company had offered to agree to a legally-binding consent decree with the US Federal Trade Commission to provide Call of Duty games to rivals including Sony and others for a decade. The development comes as Microsoft is seeking approval for its $69-billion (roughly Rs. 5,66,800 crore) takeover bid for video game publisher Activision Blizzard. Microsoft, which owns the Xbox console and game network platform, said in January 2022 that it would buy Activision for $68.7 billion (roughly Rs. 5,64,474 crore) in the biggest gaming industry deal in history. The deal has drawn criticism from Sony, maker of the PlayStation console, citing Xbox maker Microsoft’s control of games such as the Call of Duty series. FTC and Activision Blizzard did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday. In a move to blunt criticism, Microsoft this month entered into a 10-year commitment to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms. The company made the same offer to Sony. Earlier this month, the Biden administration moved to …