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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday took a stern view of the continuing stray dog menace across the country, summoning the Chief Secretaries of all states except West Bengal, Delhi, and Telangana for failing to submit compliance reports on the implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria directed the officials to personally appear before the court on November 3, warning that failure to do so would invite costs or coercive measures. The judges observed that despite clear directions, most states had not acted to…

New Delhi: In a major reprieve for Vodafone Idea, the Supreme Court on Monday permitted the Union government to reconsider the telecom company’s plea for relaxation on its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues amounting to Rs 9,450 crore. The court observed that the issue falls within the Centre’s policy jurisdiction, paving the way for a potential review of the company’s financial liabilities. The AGR represents the revenue-sharing mechanism under which telecom operators are required to pay a portion of their earnings to the government as licence fees and spectrum usage charges. The long-standing dispute over AGR has centred…

New Delhi: After more than five years, direct passenger flights between India and China have officially resumed, marking a significant step toward normalising ties between the two neighbouring countries. On Sunday night, IndiGo’s flight 1703 departed from Kolkata at 9:53 p.m. for Guangzhou, re-establishing a direct air link that had been suspended since the onset of the pandemic. The journey took approximately three and a half hours. The new service signals the first phase of a broader resumption of air connectivity between the two Asian powers. IndiGo will follow up with a New Delhi–Guangzhou route from November 10,…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and several national leaders on Sunday extended their greetings to the people of India on the occasion of Chhath Puja, celebrating it as a symbol of faith, gratitude, and harmony between humanity and nature. In the 127th episode of his radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi described Chhath as a festival that beautifully unites culture, nature, and society. He said that the sight of devotees from all backgrounds gathering at ghats to offer prayers to the Sun God represents the essence of India’s social harmony. “The Mahaparva of…

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the first phase of a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls during a press conference on Monday evening. The large-scale exercise will initially cover 10 to 15 states, including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, among others. According to officials, the SIR is likely to begin on November 1. However, certain states currently holding local body elections or facing administrative challenges may not be part of the first phase. The revision aims to ensure updated and error-free electoral rolls ahead of upcoming…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move to safeguard its rabies-free status, the Goa government has made it compulsory for all visitors bringing pets into the State to register their animals and share vaccination details through the dedicated anti-rabies hotline. A notification issued by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (DAHVS) mandates that anyone who has brought pet animals into Goa within the past year must furnish valid vaccination certificates or ensure that their dogs and cats are inoculated upon arrival. The step aims to prevent the reintroduction of the rabies virus into the State. Goa was officially…

Tem Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) Panaji Zonal Office has filed a prosecution complaint against seven individuals, including citizens of Zimbabwe and Tanzania, in connection with an international drug trafficking and money laundering racket. The case, filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, names Vedasto Audax (Tanzania), Masoom Uikey, Chirag Dudhat, Tariro Brightmore Mangwana (Zimbabwe), Reshma Wadekar, Mangesh Wadekar, and Nibu Vincent as accused. According to the ED, the prosecution complaint is part of a wider probe into a cross-border narcotics syndicate allegedly operated by Vincent and his associates. The investigation has unearthed financial trails…