SC adjourns plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s detention; Centre says no objection to sharing notes with wife

New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court today recorded the union Government’s statement that it has no objection to Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk sharing with his wife, Dr. Gitanjali Angmo, the notes he has prepared to challenge his detention. A Bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice N.V. Anjaria was hearing a habeas…

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NSA Ajit Doval in Bishkek for India-Central Asia security meet; holds talks with Kyrgyz counterpart

Bishkek/New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, who is visiting the Kyrgyz Republic, today held talks with his Kyrgyz counterpart Lt. Gen. Baktybek Bekbolotov during which both sides agreed to enhance collaboration on countering terrorism and extremism. NSA Doval is to participate in the 3rd India-Central Asia National Security Advisers / Secretaries…

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Amit Shah will tomorrow inaugurate Conference on tracking and bringing back fugitives

New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate a two-day conference here tomorrow on issues of international police cooperation to track fugitives and coordinate efforts to bring them back to face criminal justice in India. The Conference ‘Extradition of Fugitives-Challenges and Strategies’ will deliberate on issues including effective use of formal and…

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SC questions Govt’s reluctance to modernise execution methods; suggests option of lethal injection for death row convicts

New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court today expressed concern over the union Government’s resistance to evolving with time, after it opposed a suggestion that death row convicts be allowed to choose lethal injection as an alternative to execution by hanging. A Bench, comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, was hearing a public…

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ECI enhances facilities for disabled voters in Bihar

New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) As Bihar gears up for its upcoming Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections across seven states on November 6 and 11, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled a host of new measures aimed at making the voting process more accessible for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and senior citizens. In…

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