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'Vague claims not enough,' Supreme Court says on Kanpur dowry case
Criminal proceedings require concrete evidence. The Supreme Court has quashed a dowry harassment case against a Kanpur couple. The court noted the complaint was filed seven years late. Vague allegations and a lack of material evidence were cited. The law helps those who are vigilant about their rights. This principle is crucial in matrimonial disputes.
France says cattle future at risk as lumpy skin virus spreads
France faces a critical threat to its livestock farming as lumpy skin disease spreads near the Spanish border, prompting a 15-day export ban on cattle. The highly contagious virus, causing blisters and reduced milk production, has seen a rebound in outbreaks despite a prior vaccination campaign.
Swiss solar furnaces recycling watchmakers' waste metal
Swiss company Panatere inaugurated solar furnaces in La Chaux-de-Fonds to recycle steel offcuts from the watchmaking industry. This initiative aims to transform production waste into ingots using green energy, recirculating it locally.
Tour de France 2025: Dates, route, riders, teams, jerseys, live streaming details of the cycling event
Tour de France 2025 will kick off soon with 22 teams competing in the cycling event. The 112th edition of the iconic contest will feature major French mountain ranges as the route spans over several stages. Moreover, several star riders are expected to participate in the competition this year. Tune into to know what to expect from Tour de France 2025
Odisha spurious liquor case: 1 dies, 2 critical at MKCG hospital
One of the 15 individuals hospitalized at MKCG Medical College for consuming spurious country liquor died on Tuesday night. Jura Behera, 60, from Jenapur, was among 20 people who fell ill after drinking adulterated liquor in Maoundpur village, Ganjam district. Behera, who had underlying health issues, succumbed during treatment in the ICU. The incident sparked protests, with villagers demanding compensation. Police have arrested six people and destroyed illegal liquor operations in connection with the incident. Two other patients remain in critical condition.
2023 Tour de France: Where and when can you watch Stage 19 Live?
The 173-kilometer Stage 19 of the 2023 Tour de France will travel from Moirans-en-Montagne to Poligny, skirting around the Jura Mountains.
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Crypto is a 'flawed system': Bank for International Settlements
The BIS, regarded as the central bank of central banks, backed "tokenisation" or the conversion of money and other assets into digital tokens that can be traded on programmable platforms, saying it offers the promise of a "major leap" in the financial system.
Chinese People Liberation Army conducts survey of border posts, villages in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
More than 40 PLA soldiers came to these sectors and split themselves into groups of five or six each, accompanied by Pakistani army personnel and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officers. They visited numerous villages and conducted surveys. Surveys were also conducted of the Pakistani Army posts and "infiltration routes used by terrorists to reach the Kashmir Valley," reported Kashmir Observer citing sources.
The world’s largest selling spirit baijiu now in India
About 1.2 billion cases of baijiu, a heritage white spirit from China made with sorghum at an ABV (alcohol by volume) of about 40%, are sold each year globally making it the world’s top selling spirit followed by whisky. While the global baijiu market was valued at about US$ 110 billion, the global whiskey market at US$ 56.7 billion in 2018.
Pakistan rejects reports about Indian Army targeting terror camps in PoK
As per Indian govt sources, the Indian Army on Sunday launched heavy artillery attacks targeting at least four terror camps and several Pakistani military positions opposite the Tangadhar sector along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
Planning a trip to New Zealand? Here's more than one spectacular reason to go on a heli tour
Flying high above Queenstown, you can treat your eyes to the Southern Alps en route to the glacial summit.
Will Donald Trump be the last President to receive iconic Vulcain Cricket watch?
Every US President has received a Vulcain Cricket watch ever since Harry Truman purchased a gold version of the watch.
Half a million worth of vintage Heuer watches soon on auction
The Heuer Watch Company began in the Swiss Jura in 1860 & soon became known for watchmaker Edouard Heuer's craftsmanship & innovation.
Large Hadron Collider set to resume work this month
Built to study the smallest known building blocks of all things, called the Higgs Boson, or the God Particle, the LHC aims at recreating the conditions that existed immediately after the big bang.
Technology and Change
In 1983, 14 years after the introduction of the first quartz watch, mechanical watches, along with the Swiss Jura community of watchmakers who built them, were thought to be “dead”.
Philippines' Emperador all set to buy Whyte & Mackay spirits business
The acquisition will allow Alliance Global’s distillery arm Emperador Inc to gain a global portfolio of scotch whiskey, malt and grain distilleries and brands.
Vijay Mallya considering 49% stake sale in Whyte & Mackay: Report
Vijay Mallya-promoted United Spirits is considering to sell 49% stake in its Glasgow based subsidiary Whyte & Mackay to pay off debt.
There's no comparison between Diageo and USL: Rekhi
Rekhi told Sarah Jacob that its acquisition of Whyte & Mackay (W&M) is for the long run and the company plans to double the company size in 3-5 years.
Essence of the remote Scottish isle of Jura
The island of Three Paps or the three breasts, which might sound grotesque on a woman but for Jura they spell beauty and individuality.
Mallya dreaming big for Whyte and Mackay
Liquor baron Vijay Mallya is playing out the big game to make Scotch whiskey from UB Group's 595-million-pound acquisition of Whyte and Mackay to be among the top choices by leveraging on UB Group's distribution network.
Take your pick: 3 Nanos or a bottle of Dalmore 40
Dalmore 40 is priced in Mumbai at almost Rs 3 lakh per bottle (700 ml) while it is Rs 1.45 lakh per bottle for Whyte and Mackay 40. High-end whiskies
United Spirits up 4% despite market slide
Vijay Mallya's flagship company, United Spirits' shares were in high spirits Monday, unperturbed by the market slide. At 11:21 am, the company's share was up 4.12 per cent at Rs 1,790.
Indian Derby to market Whyte & Mackay brands
The first initiative in this direction will be associating these brands with the McDowell’s Indian Derby, the country’s most glamourous horse-racing event held in Mumbai annually.
Mallya uncorks price play for Whyte & Mackay
Mackay's competitive pricing combined with United Spirit's distribution stranglehold is promising to churn Scotch consumption. Invest in wine
Mallya to buy Dalmore US rights for $80 mn
UB Group expected to pay $60-80 mn to spirits giant Jim Beam for distribution rights of Dalmore Single Malt in the US. High-end whiskies from highlands
Mallya to uncork three Whyte & Mackay brands
Mallya's spirits flagship, United Spirits Ltd, has decided to come in with single malts, Dalmore and Jura, besides Whyte & Mackay blended Scotch whisky.
UB plans to say cheers with W&M this Diwali!
Vijay Mallya's United Breweries plans to launch by Diwali a slew of new products, including brands from the newly-acquired Whyte & Mackay.
Kyndal sees no clash of interest
Kyndal India, the erstwhile arm of Whyte & Mackay in India, does not foresee any “clash of interest” with Vijay Mallya’s United Spirits (USL), following the buyout of Whyte & Mackay for £595 million.
Mallya set to wash down W&M for $1 bn
Both camps are still in talks to resolve some minor irritants, which are not exactly threatening.
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