A combination of pictures shows prime suspect Surender Koli, who has been acquitted in 12 cases, and Maninder Singh Pandher, who has been acquitted in two cases by Allahabad High Court, in connection with the 2005-2006 Nithari serial killing cases, on Monday. The trial court has awarded the death sentence to the accused for the ‘rape and killing’ of girls at Nithari.
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Nithari killings: Noida residents’ body to move SC against Allahabad HC order
A residents’ body in Noida on October 23 said it will move the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court’s recent order acquitting domestic help Surendra Koli and his employer Moninder Singh Pandher in the 2006 Nithari serial killings.
UN General Assembly to meet over Israel-Hamas war on Thursday
The UN General Assembly will meet on October 26 to discuss the conflict triggered by the attack by Hamas militants on Israel, its President announced Monday in a letter to member states. Prior to the General Assembly gathering on October 26 at 10:00 a.m. (1400 GMT), the Security Council will meet to discuss the issue. This long-planned meeting is expected to be attended by some of the world’s Foreign Ministers.
ICC World Cup: PAK vs AFG | After upsetting England, Afghanistan stuns Pakistan
There were early signs for those who’ve seen the Afghanistan opening pair of late that a special one was on the cards. Spurred on by an electric 21,500-strong crowd at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in an ICC ODI World Cup match in Chennai on October 23, Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran brought the roof down, reaching their respective fifties off 38 and 54 balls, setting Afghanistan on course to its highest successful run chase, of 283, in ODI cricket and a first win — by eight wickets — over Pakistan in the format.
Govt sets up tribunal headed by Delhi HC judge to adjudicate if JKDFP should be declared banned group
The Centre on October 23 constituted a tribunal, headed by a judge of the Delhi High Court, for adjudicating if there is sufficient ground for declaring the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP), headed by jailed separatist Shabir Ahmad Shah, as an unlawful organisation.
Pentagon rushes defences and advisers to Middle East as Israel’s ground assault in Gaza looms
The Pentagon has sent military advisers, including a Marine Corps general versed in urban warfare, to Israel to aid in its war planning and is speeding multiple sophisticated air defence systems to the Middle East days ahead of an anticipated ground assault into Gaza.
Railway Board announces 4% hike in DA for employees
The Railway Board has revised the dearness allowance for its employees from 42% to 46% of the basic pay effective from July 1, 2023. Railway employee unions welcomed the announcement before Diwali.
Canada says China-linked ‘Spamouflage’ campaign targeted lawmakers, PM Trudeau
The Canadian government said on October 23 it detected a China-linked “Spamouflage” campaign that involved bots posting disinformation and propaganda on the social media accounts of Members of Parliament, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Won’t share stage with PM Modi when he comes to campaign: Mizoram CM
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on October 23 said he will not share the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he comes here to campaign for the ensuing assembly elections. “The people of Mizoram are all Christians. When the people of Manipur (Meities) burned hundreds of churches in Manipur, they were (Mizos) totally against that kind of idea. To have sympathy with the BJP at this time will be a big minus point for my party,” Mr. Zoramthanga told BBC News in an interview.
One person dead as portion of under-construction bridge collapses in Palanpur in Gujarat
One person was killed after a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Palanpur town in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district on Monday and a search and rescue operation at the site was underway, officials said.
Turkiye’s Erdogan submits protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to Parliament for ratification
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has submitted a protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to Turkiye’s parliament for ratification, his office said on October 23, bringing the Nordic country a step closer to membership in the military alliance.
