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Supreme Court on Monday invalidated the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts involved in the Bilkis Bano gangrape and the murder of seven of her family members amid the 2002 riots in the state. The court asserted that the remission orders lacked thoughtful consideration, deeming them «stereotyped.» Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, presiding over the bench, instructed the convicted individuals to surrender to jail authorities within a span of two weeks. In response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the remission, the bench deemed it maintainable and underscored that the Gujarat government was not the competent authority to issue such orders. Here's what the SC said The Supreme Court, while delivering the verdict, said, «We need not have gone into the other issues. But for sake of completion, we have. Rule of law is breached because the Gujarat government usurped power not vested in it and abused its power. On that ground also, the remission orders deserve to be quashed,» the bench said while pronouncing the judgement which spanned over 100 pages.

A recent revelation suggests that Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has reached double its price in Grayscale Bitcoin Cash Trust. On the other hand, Ethereum Classic (ETC) has taken a significant step to make its website accessible to more users. Meanwhile, the investor spotlight has turned to Rebel Satoshi (RBLZ) amid predictions of a whopping 150% price growth.

SC quashes remission granted to 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano case On Monday, the Supreme Court struck down the remission granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case on the ground that the Gujarat government had no competence to grant remission. The top court held as 'nullity' its May 13, 2022 order of another bench asking Gujarat govt to consider remission plea of convicts 1. “The exercise of power by the state of Gujarat is an instance of usurpation of power and abuse of power".

MBA degree — regarded by many as a ticket to the corporate corridors — may just be losing its premium value in the job market. Average monthly active job openings with MBA as minimum qualification at entry and mid-junior (0-6 years' experience) levels dropped by 55% in 2023 versus a year ago, according to data from LinkedIn and other popular job boards put together for ET by Xpheno. This compares with a 25% decline in the overall white-collar job market in 2023.

Classic 650 will utilize the same chassis as the Super Meteor 650, albeit with distinct features aimed at cost reduction. Notably, the Classic 650 opts for uncomplicated chrome-finished engine cases instead of the blacked-out counterparts. Royal Enfield has previously employed chrome engine cases on the entry-level models of the Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650.

GTA 5, have consistently departed on dates different from the regular 15th or last days of the month, distinguishing them from the typical removal schedule of other Game Pass offerings. Dedicated subscribers who have been with the service for an extended period had foreseen the departure of GTA 5, as the game had been featured in the "Leaving Soon" section of the app a month before. Contrary to initial expectations that the game would be removed by the end of the year, GTA 5 remained available on the service beyond December 31.

Niantic has confirmed that Porygon will be the focus of Pokemon Go's January 2024 Community Day Classic. Mark your calendars for January 20, 2024 as trainers gear up for increased Porygon sightings and exclusive bonuses. Event Details

Diwali is coming early this year, says 'Ramayan' star Dipika Chikhlia, who is looking forward to attend the historic consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Chikhlia, who became famous for her role as Goddess Sita in Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayan' 36 years ago, confirmed that she has been invited for the grand ceremony. She is likely to be accompanied by Arun Govil, who had essayed the role of Lord Ram in the classic television show, which spanned 78 episodes on Doordarshan.

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Mickey Mouse has traded his cheerful persona for a menacing turn in the horror comedy film "Mickey Mouse Trap." Breaking away from the familiar realm of animated joy, this surprising venture unfolds on the first day Disney's classic "Steamboat Willie" entered the public domain. Brace yourselves for a spine-chilling ride as we explore the shocking transformation of Mickey Mouse into an unlikely antagonist, set to star in a horror thriller that has already begun to make waves in the film industry.

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Leo's Artisan Pizza spends most days making doughs, experimenting with artisanal flour and cheeses such as Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano, while training others to make pies like he does. Delhi-based Leo's was one of just two Indian brands that made it to a widely-followed ranking of top 50 pizzas in the Asia Pacific, six months ago. The other was Pizzeria Da Susy, based in Gurgaon. These two pizzerias, based in the NCR, are among a crop of buzzy pie shops across the country that are winning over palates by upping the ante on quality, variety and taste, driven typically by a chef-entrepreneur passionate about cheeses, sauces and dough.

Livemint has some recommendations curated for you! 1989 classic rom-com When Harry Met Sally boasts THE best New Year's Eve scenes, and also marks the greatest romantic comedies ever made. Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video When it comes to romantic films to watch on NYE, there's no better option than this emotional tear-jerker starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan — especially in one beautiful scene when Hanks' character imagines a sweet conversation with his late wife on New Year's Eve.

Quentin Tarantino's next movie "The Movie Critic" has generated a lot of curiosity. While the acclaimed director has kept relatively quiet about the project, Paul Schrader, renowned for writing Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver", appears to have dropped a significant hint about the upcoming film. Schrader, a collaborator with Scorsese, has suggested new information regarding Tarantino's last movie, indicating that it draws substantial inspiration from the 1976 classic «Taxi Driver».

If this is a melee, it's a slow and civilised one, everyone filing into the hall in a laidback, southy sort of way, no shoving or pushing, no one screaming, 'Oye, Bunty, iddhar ajja, seat-tan aithhey haiggi!' The stage's decor is a contrast to the crowd's behaviour, a veritable brawl of sponsor logos and shiny hangings. Above the open curtains stretches the hall's name in large black letters, and there are photos of holy men and gurus hanging high.

cognitive abilities in children and young adults sparked interest in the West, where systemic learning of music is more rampant. The first showed that listening to Western classical music, Mozart in particular, improves test scores and spatial reasoning, the ability to imagine things in 3D. The second showed that kids who listened to Britpop band Blur while completing a test did better than those who listened to classical or no music. While both studies were later challenged, it has been subsequently established that music — especially playing an instrument — makes a difference to one's cognitive abilities in one's formative years.

Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd, part of the hospital sector, has fallen by about 10% from its record high and is consolidating in a narrow range forming a Flag-like pattern on the daily charts. The stock is on the verge of a breakout from a Flag pattern. Hence, short-term traders can look to buy the stock for a retest of its record high and a possible move towards 1500 levels, suggest experts. The stock hit a record high of Rs 1314 on 21st November 2023, but it failed to hold on to the momentum.

Dynamical Bias in the Coin Toss, Persi Diaconis et al, SIAM Review, 2007) That is, if a coin is tails-up when flipped, it has a slightly higher chance of landing tails, rather than heads—0.51 to 0.49. Now this is so slightly higher that it makes no real difference on a single coin toss, like the one that starts off a tennis or cricket match. But instead, let’s say you have a bet with a friend that depends not on one, but a thousand tosses.

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Mr Dane Cheng, Executive Directorof the HKTB, said,“The Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations is one of Asia’s most captivating countdown events, and has long been widely covered by the Mainland and international media and attracted large crowds to the performance. This year’s celebrations will be the largest that Hong Kong has ever seen on New Year’s Eve. Together with an East-meets-West musical, the performance will surely attract large crowds to enjoy the performance in person. I believe that this dazzling audiovisual extravaganza in Victoria Harbour on New Year’s Eve will boost the lively, vibrant night-time ambience across the city while showcasing Hong Kong’s unique appeal to the rest of the world." Largest-ever firework spectacle created by a world-renowned teamOn New Year’s Eve, when the countdown clock strikes midnight on the wall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Victoria Harbour will be transformed into a grand for the “New Year, New Legend" fireworks extravaganza.

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