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The co-founder of a UK-based Palestinian rights organisation that has been outlawed by the British government won a legal bid Wednesday to challenge the decision to label the group a terrorist organisation.
A High Court judge ruled that the government's decision on Palestine Action can be reviewed. The ban puts Palestine Action on par with the likes of al-Qaida and Hamas. It means membership in the group or support for its actions is punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper moved to ban Palestine Action after activists broke into a Royal Air Force base at Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on June 20 to protest British military support for Israel's war with Hamas. The activists sprayed red paint into the engines of two tanker planes and caused further damage with crowbars.
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Palestinian rights group wins legal bid to challenge UK ban
The co-founder of a UK-based Palestinian rights organisation that has been outlawed by the British government won a legal bid Wednesday to challenge the decision to label the group a terrorist organisation.
A High Court judge ruled that the government's decision on Palestine Action can be reviewed. The ban puts Palestine Action on par with the likes of al-Qaida and Hamas. It means membership in the group or support for its actions is punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper moved to ban Palestine Action after activists broke into a Royal Air Force base at Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on June 20 to protest British military support for Israel's war with Hamas. The activists sprayed red paint into the engines of two tanker planes and caused further damage with crowbars.
Bihar Police questions ex-RJD MLA Bima Bharti in horse-trading case
The Economic Offences Unit of Bihar Police on Wednesday questioned former RJD MLA Bima Bharti in connection with a case of horse-trading filed at Kotwali police station here in 2024.
Bharti’s questioning continued for four hours, and she failed to give satisfactory reply to certain queries, the EOU said in a release.
The EOU is contemplating necessary action as per the existing provisions, it said.
Explosion at Nebraska biofuel plant killed 3 people, including 2 kids, officials say
Two girls and an adult missing since a huge explosion tore through a Nebraska biofuels plant are confirmed dead, officials said Wednesday, as firefighters have battled smoke and flames smoldering in the wreckage for nearly a day.
"My heart hurts,” Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg said at a news conference. "It's a tragedy. We pray for every person involved.” Spellerberg said the two children were waiting for the employee to get off work so they could go to a doctor's appointment. He wasn't sure of their exact ages but said both were under age 12.
Photos taken after Tuesday's blast show the plant's tall tower torn off, exposing mangled metal and ripped siding. Debris littered the ground, and nearby residents say the blast shook their homes.
Four missing after fishing boat capsizes off Karnataka's Bhatkal coast
Four fishermen are missing after a fishing boat capsized in the Arabian Sea off the Bhatkal coast in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district on Wednesday, coastal security police said.
The vessel, carrying six crew members, overturned under rough sea conditions while at sea.
Coastal security police said two fishermen were rescued by nearby boats and shifted to the Bhatkal Government Hospital for treatment.
Search and rescue operations are underway, led by the coastal security police, the fisheries department, and the Indian Coast Guard.
Of 75,629 acres of defence land, 2,024 acres encroached upon by individuals: Centre to SC
The Centre told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that 2,024 acres out of 75,629 acres of defence land in the country are currently encroached upon by individuals and 1,575 acres are under unauthorised possession of those who took the land on lease for agriculture purposes.
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi was told by Attorney General R Venkataramani and Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati that a status report has been filed and actions are being taken to remove the encroachments.
UP: Leopard on loose captured in closed factory in Bareilly, to be released in Uttarakhand forest
A leopard on the loose for nearly a month, triggering panic in the Hafizganj area here, was captured inside a cage set up on Wednesday morning, forest officials said.
Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Diksha Bhandari confirmed the leopard was found trapped in the cage in the closed Khaitan factory near Faizullapur village, where a live chicken was placed as a bait.
The animal is currently under the supervision of the forest department and will be released into the forests of Uttarakhand, near the Uttar Pradesh–Bijnor border, once legal formalities are completed.
Man held for raping a 5-year-old girl in UP's Ballia
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl here, police said.
The incident occurred on Monday when she was playing near her home in the Revati area and Elice Singh (18) lured the girl to a secluded area and raped her, they said.
An FIR was registered based on the complaint lodged by girl's uncle under Section 65 (2) (rape) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Tuesday, Deputy Superintendent of Police Faheem Ahmad Qureishi said.
High US tariff comes 'shocking'; to hit India's shrimp exports: Agri-economist Ashok Gulati
India's seafood exports, especially shrimps, will be "severely" impacted due to the imposition of higher US tariff of 25 per cent plus penalty to be effective from August 1, agri-economist Ashok Gulati said on Wednesday.
US President Donald Trump's decision to impose higher tariff on all Indian goods is "very bad" and "shocking", Gulati said, adding that he had expected a tariff of only 10-15 per cent.
"This clearly shows Trump is unpredictable and punitive," he told PTI.
SC should never be chief justice-centric court: CJI Gavai
Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on Wednesday said the Supreme Court should never be a "chief justice-centric court" as the chief justice was only the first among equals.
The CJI also said he has always considered the bar and the bench to be "equal stakeholders" in the institution of administration of justice.
He was speaking at a function organised here by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) to felicitate him.
Police arrest suspect in Melbourne synagogue arson attack
Australian police say they have arrested one of three men they suspect are responsible for an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue that marked a major escalation in antisemitic violence across the nation.
A 21-year-old Melbourne man was arrested at a house on Wednesday on suspicion that he had set fire to the Adass Israel Synagogue in December, Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Wendy Steendam said. The predawn attack destroyed the synagogue and left a worshipper with minor burns.
ED conducts raids in Telangana sheep-distribution 'scam' case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations in Hyderabad on Wednesday as part of a money-laundering probe into a sheep rearing and distribution "scam" worth crores of rupees that allegedly took place in Telangana during the previous BRS regime, official sources said.
At least eight locations in the city related to beneficiaries and alleged middlemen involved in the scam, including the premises of G Kalyan, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to former BRS minister (animal husbandry and fisheries) Talasani Srinivasa Yadav, were covered as part of the operation conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said.
Alerts issued in Pacific, Hawaii, California brace for tsunami
Tsunami waves were seen in Hawaii and various parts of California that followed alerts of a powerful earthquake in Russia. According to the Governor in Hawaii, the tsunami is expected to "not just hit one beach, it will wrap around the islands", news agency AP reported.
Tsunami begins to impact Hawaii, Coast Guard clears harbours
The tsunami has begun to affect the state of Hawaii. According to CNN, the Coast Guard has instructed the evacuation of all Hawaiian ports. The movement of vessels is also prohibited.
Woman arrested by Gujarat ATS for promoting anti-India propaganda of Al-Qaeda affiliate
The Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Gujarat has arrested a Karnataka-based woman named Shama Parveen Ansari for promoting the propaganda of Al-Qaeda in the Indian subcontinent (AQIS), a banned terror outfit.
No major tsunami wave seen in Hawaii, alerts issued
No major tsunami wave has yet been reported from Hawaii. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency stated that while all commercial harbours have been closed and flights to and from Maui cancelled, there are no plans to cut power across islands, as quoted by Hindustan Times.
Chhattisgarh: CRPF constable shoots himself dead in Bijapur
A constable of the Central Police Reserve Force (CRPF) committed suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The incident took place early morning at Mingachal camp of CRPF's 22nd battalion under Naimed police station limits.
Dangers of cyclone and Tsunami engulf Shanghai, about 280,000 residents evacuated
Shanghai in China witnessed tropical storms along with strong winds. In light of this situation, Shanghai evacuated over 280,000 residents and cancelled hundreds of flight and ferry services.
Tsunami warning issued for Honolulu: First wave expected at 7:17 pm
Tsunami warning has been issued for Honolulu, with the first wave arrival expected at about 7:17 pm. An advisory has been issued in which residents have been urged to evacuate to higher ground or upper floors immediately, and avoid driving to reduce congestion.
ISRO to launch NISAR today from Sriharikota
ISRO's earth observing satellite NISAR will lift off today from Sriharikota. It is developed in collaboration with American space agency, NASA. The launch will be held from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 5:40 PM today.
Second batch of Budha Amarnath Yatra pilgrims arrive in Poonch
The second batch of Budha Amarnath pilgrims arrived in the Mandi area of Poonch district to offer their prayers at the Swami Budha Amarnath Temple.
Two terrorists killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch. This crackdown comes days after security forces shot dead the terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
Nitish Kumar announces raise in honorarium for ASHA and Mamta workers
Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, has announced an increase in honorarium for ASHA and Mamta workers in recognition of their valuable contribution to improving rural health. ASHA workers' honorarium was increased from Rs 1000 to Rs 3000, while Mamta workers' honorarium has been increased from Rs 300 to Rs 600 per delivery.
Monsoon wreaks havoc in Himachal, three dead in Mandi, one missing
Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi town wreaked havoc as three people were killed, burying more than 20 vehicles and inundating several houses.
Amarnath Yatra suspended for a day from Pahalgam and Baltal
Due to heavy and continuous rains since early morning, the Amarnath Yatra has been suspended for a day from the Pahalgam and Baltal base camps.
Encounter in the Poonch region of Jammu and Kashmir, two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists trapped
An encounter has occurred in the Kasaliyan area of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir. It took place between the security forces and the terrorists. Two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists are trapped.
'India's humanitarian support to the people of Syria continues': MEA on medical aid dispatch
The Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday that India's humanitarian outreach to Syria continued with the delivery of the fresh consignment of medical aid.
Earthquake of 8.8 magnitude strikes Russia's Kamchatka coast, warnings issued in Japan, Alaska, Hawaii
An earthquake of 8.8 magnitude struck the east coast of the Russian Peninsula on Wednesday morning, according to the National Centre of Seismology. It has triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, including Russia, Japan, Guam, Hawaii, and Alaska.
Shiromani Akali Dal to intensify stir against Kejriwal regime's land-grabbing scheme
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced that it will intensify its agitation in the state against the oppressive "land-grabbing" policy, until the government fully withdraws what it termed as a "fraud" with farmers and landowners.
Meghnad Desai, renowned economist passes away at 85
Meghnad Desai, an Indian-origin economist and author, member of the UK House of Lords, passed away at 85 on Tuesday. PM Modi expressed grief and recalled his valuable contributions in the field of economics.
Trump hints at 20-25 per cent tariff, says deals working out very well
US President Donald Trump said that the India-US trade deal is "working out very well" just ahead of the self-imposed August 1 deadline date, before the tariffs come into effect.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav congratulates the Forest Department for Project Cheetah
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav congratulates the Forest Department for the successful implementation of the Project Cheetah. He also extended his greetings on the occasion of International Tiger Day.
Delhi MLAs told to give all notices digitally, assembly goes paperless
MLAs who wish to raise an issue will submit an issue through the National e-Vidhaan portal as the House goes paperless from the Monsoon session that commences from August 4.