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India is resilient, has weathered even the worst challenges, including those posed by time, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said on Sunday. Mehta said any Constitution framed for a nation is always a vehicle for governance and the country decides for itself how its future governance would take shape.

By James Mackenzie

SIS) said in a statement on Sunday that Egypt has received lists of 13 Israelis and 39 Palestinians scheduled for release on Sunday. This will be the third batch in the four-day truce deal brokered by Egypt and Qatar. "The truce is proceeding without roadblocks," the SIS was quoted by Reuters as saying in a statement.

Thailand, and Sri Lanka, now Malaysia has declared that they will scrap entry visa requirements for citizens of India visiting the nation beginning 1 December, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The move comes as the nation looks to boost its tourism industry and Indians and Chinese form the largest chunk of tourists all over the world.

Narendra Modi urged Indians living in the country to stop relying on cash for transactions and instead pay digitally, a habit the government has been seeking to inculcate in citizens as part of its digital economy efforts. In the 107th edition of his public outreach programme ‘Maan ki Baat’, Modi urged citizens to make payments only through the digital mode for at least a month. “Decide for yourself that for one month you will make payments only through UPI (Unified Payments Interface) or any digital medium, and not through cash," he said.

Malaysia will scrap entry visa requirements for Indian citizens visiting the nation beginning December 1, Bloomberg reported, citing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Indian nationals may stay for up to 30 days visa-free, Anwar said in a speech at his People’s Justice Party’s annual congress in Putrajaya on Sunday. However, Indian nationals would be subject to security screening, he added. Along with Indian citizens, Chinese nationals will also be allowed visa-free entry from December 1, the prime minister said. Malaysia is counting on extra tourist arrivals — and their spending — to support economic growth. Anwar last month announced plans to improve visa facilities next year to encourage the entry of tourists and investors, “especially from India and China.” Malaysia will scrap entry visa requirements for citizens of China and India visiting the nation beginning Dec. 1, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Chinese and Indian nationals may stay for up to 30 days visa-free, Anwar said in a speech at his People’s Justice Party’s annual congress in Putrajaya on Sunday. This would be subject to security screening, he added.

D Y Chandrachud, while speaking on the occasion of Constitution Day on November 26, said the citizens should view the the Supreme Court as a “people's court" and must not be afraid to approach it. The country's topmost judge said he wished that all citizens of the country could repose the same amount of trust in the legal system, and view the courts as a platform where their rights would be protected. “Individuals should not be afraid of going to courts or view it as the last resort.

According to the Palestinian health ministry, six Palestinians, including one minor, were shot dead by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank late Saturday and early Sunday.

Supreme Court has acted as a «people's court» and citizens should not be afraid of going to courts or view it as the last resort, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud said on Sunday. Justice Chandrachud said just as the Constitution allows us to resolve political differences through established democratic institutions and processes, the courts system helps in resolving many disagreements through established principles and processes.

Israel-Hamas war Day 51: 39 Palestinians released under hostage deal "She spent her birthday in the tunnels of Gaza," he said at a gathering in her honour in London that day. Hand is among some 240 Israeli civilians who were taken by Hamas amid their surprise attack on 7 October that launched the war with Israel and held as hostages.

financial planning lessons. Let's explore Importance of long-term planning: Just as the framers of the Constitution looked towards building a prosperous and secure nation, individuals must focus on long-term financial planning. Saving and investing for the future allows one to achieve financial stability and meet long-term goals.

Hamas in Gaza have released a second batch of Israeli and foreign hostages, exchanging them for Palestinian prisoners. Israeli authorities confirmed the return of 13 Israelis and four Thai citizens.

AAP has the blessings of millions of people who have benefitted from schemes for free healthcare, good education and pilgrimages, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday. Interacting with elderly pilgrims scheduled to depart for Dwarkadheesh under the Mukhya Mantri Tirth Yatra Yojna, he said the Aam Aadmi Party will implement the scheme wherever it forms government.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday dismissed allegations by Kerala's Left government of negligence in fund allocation and claimed that the Central government promptly sends the required funds to the people of the southern state without any delay. Responding to the Left government's allegations of not releasing funds under various categories, she pointed fingers at the state government, alleging that it was due to the state's failure to meet the necessary criteria.

once again asked Canada to provide evidence supporting its allegations that India was involved in the killing of its pro-Khalistani citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The ongoing dispute stemmed from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's accusations earlier this year, hinting at possible Indian government involvement in Nijjar's murder, despite India designating Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020. Also Read: Explained.

Yes Bank has hiked the fixed deposit interest rate on selected tenure for deposits below ₹2 crore. After the latest revision, the bank offers interest rates between 3.25% to 7.75% to general citizens, and 3.75% to 8.25% to senior citizens on FDs maturing in seven days to ten years, according to the Yes Bank's website. The revised FD rates have been effective from November 21, 2023.

DOHA, Qatar—Qatar’s diplomacy in the Gaza war, including help in arranging a temporary cease-fire and hostage-release deal that took effect Friday, cements the ultrarich Muslim nation as Washington’s preferred interlocutor with extremist groups and pariah states—in the Middle East and increasingly around the world. It is an improbable role that began to take shape some 30 years ago as the small Persian Gulf monarchy sought to secure itself in the midst of bigger neighbors by resolving regional disputes while winning the trust and gratitude of the U.S. and other Western governments.

Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil was not fully concluded. Urging Canada to release evidence to back up its allegation in connection with the killing, the Indian envoy maintained that New Delhi would look into anything «very specific and relevant» is communicated to them to back up Justin Trudeau's allegations. In an interview with CTV news channel, the high commissioner was asked about the allegations raised by Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau of possible Indian government's involvement in Nijjar's killing. Responding to this, Verma said, «There are two points on that. One is that, even without the investigation being concluded, India was convicted.

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said identity and its recognition by the State plays a crucial part in what resources people get and their ability to express their grievances and demand their rights. Addressing the plenary session of the 36th 'LAWASIA' conference virtually, he spoke on «Identity, the Individual and the State — New Paths to liberty».

Hamas fighters are set to release a new wave of hostages Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, officials said, offering hope to anguished families after seven weeks of war that have killed thousands of people. Key mediator Qatar was expected to announce the numbers of prisoners and hostages to be freed later Saturday, the second swap since a four-day ceasefire came into effect on Friday and largely silenced the guns on both sides. Israeli authorities said they had received a list of the hostages to be freed but did not provide numbers or the precise timing. On Friday, the first day of the truce, Hamas released 24 hostages, according to key mediator Qatar and an official Israeli list. They comprised 13 Israelis — all of whom were women and children, including some dual citizens — 10 Thais and one Filipino. A two-minute video released by Hamas showed masked militants with rifles, wearing military fatigues and the green headband of its armed wing, as they handed the hostages over to Red Cross officials Israel in turn freed 39 women and children from its prisons. «It's only a start, but so far it's gone well,» US President Joe Biden told reporters in Massachusetts, where he was spending the Thanksgiving holiday. «I think the chances are real» for extending the truce, he said.

Delhi, a bustling metropolis of 20 million residents, grapples persistently with the ominous distinction of being the world’s most polluted capital. Despite annual assurances from the government to address this escalating crisis, the city continues to be shrouded in poor air quality, exacerbated by vehicular emissions and the burning of agricultural waste in neighboring states.