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Married man goes abroad, divorces wife in Andhra Pradesh using foreign laws and remarries another woman; SC allows first wife to pursue criminal case against him
A doctor who married in Andhra Pradesh in 2003 moved to the UK, became a British citizen and obtained a divorce there before marrying again. The Supreme Court refused to quash the bigamy case against him, holding that the foreign divorce did not automatically dissolve his Indian marriage.
NCLT rejects Reliance Infra subsidiary's resolution plan
The Mumbai bench of the NCLT rejected the resolution plan for SU Toll Road Pvt Ltd due to financial concerns. These concerns were primarily related to overdue road repairs that the successful resolution applicant refused to cover. The tribunal directed lenders to decide on the next steps within 15 days following the order. Furthermore, it specified that inviting fresh bids would extend the resolution process by an additional 120 days.
Jauan Jennings calls out critics at the 49ers after rejecting the reunion
Addressing criticisms from San Francisco 49ers fans, Jauan Jennings explained his controversial move to Minnesota after a successful six-season run. Seeking a better contract, Jennings chose a new team despite minimal playing time with the Vikings. His steadfastness regarding the decision has triggered diverse opinions among fans, highlighting his ongoing battle for recognition following his impactful contributions to the 49ers' offense.
Higher EPS pension: Pensioners request Labour Ministry to withdraw EPFO circular rejecting exempted employees' higher pension claims
The National Confederation of Pensioners' Associations has requested the Labour Ministry's urgent intervention in pending pension cases. They seek to withdraw a circular from January 2025 that affects higher EPS pension eligibility. The NCPA emphasizes eliminating discrimination between exempted and unexempted establishments regarding pension rights. They have proposed several recommendations to streamline the processing of pension applications and address delays.
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Cash App founder Bob Lee's killer gets 16 years to life in prison
Nima Momeni, convicted of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee in April 2023, has been sentenced to 16 years to life in prison. A San Francisco judge rejected his request for a new trial, while Momeni's lawyers plan to appeal the verdict. Lee's daughter confronted him in court, speaking about the future her family lost.
Tata AIG rejected ₹30 lakh accidental death claim citing alcohol consumption by the insured pensioner; here’s why family won the case
A family's claim for accidental death insurance was rejected by Tata AIG due to alleged alcohol influence at the time of an accident. However, the Tamil Nadu State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found significant evidentiary flaws in the insurer's case. The ruling mandated Tata AIG to compensate the family, highlighting the nuances of proving such exclusions in insurance claims.
Sheikh Hasina has no legal option but to face death sentence: Bangladesh prosecutor
Bangladesh's chief prosecutor Md Aminul Islam has ruled out issuing a passport or travel document to ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, saying she has no legal option but to face her death sentence. His remarks follow Hasina's request for a new passport and ID card ahead of her planned return in December.
"Bogus movement led by bogus leader Rahul Gandhi": Pralhad Joshi targets Congress over ethanol blending row
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused the Congress of misleading the public regarding ethanol blending in petrol. He stated that Congress's criticism aims at political appeasement of minorities and Rahul Gandhi. The Karnataka government supports claims of substantial ethanol blending by oil marketing companies, despite their denial. Joshi argued there is no commercial logic to the Congress's claims considering petrol and ethanol prices.
"Fabricated, malicious attacks": India rejects US court order involving officials in Sikh separatist Pannun case
India's Ministry of External Affairs has rejected a lawsuit against its officials filed by Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The US court allowed Pannun to pursue service of summons on Indian officials through local courts. Pannun's claims involve alleged assassination plots that remain unproven in civil proceedings. Indian officials firmly deny involvement in these allegations and emphasize legal document protocols.
India rejects USCIRF remarks on gurdwara attacks, calls it 'blatantly political'
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also wondered why the USCIRF chose to remain silent on attacks on religious places in the US and on racial abuse targeting the Indian community in that country.
California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionaires
California's rejection of Proposition 40 marks a pivotal moment in the state's political landscape, as voters dismissed a billionaire tax intended to fund healthcare and education initiatives. With significant financial backing from figures like Sergey Brin, who contributed over $100 million against the measure, the campaign highlighted a stark divide between younger supporters and older opponents worried about economic instability.
'Those frustrated at progress deserve to be called dimagi Naxals': Dharmendra Pradhan
BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan has urged citizens to reject individuals undermining national progress, calling them 'dimagi naxals'. He met with JDU president Nitish Kumar and national working president Sanjay Jha during his visit to Bihar. Pradhan highlighted Prime Minister Modi's concerns regarding the threats to stability and progress facing the nation. Additionally, he extended Chhath greetings to the people of Bihar, emphasizing development matters.
OMCs reject Karnataka’s high-ethanol fuel claim, seek fresh tests
State-run oil marketers in India have rejected Karnataka's claims regarding excessive ethanol content in petrol sold. They argue that the state's testing procedures lack adherence to prescribed standards and were unverified. The oil companies assert that their E20 fuel adheres to Bureau of Indian Standards and undergoes strict quality checks. They highlighted that previous tests indicated compliance within the mandated ethanol blending range.
Karnataka stands by E20 report, seeks nationwide third-party fuel testing
Karnataka has intensified its allegation regarding petrol containing ethanol levels exceeding the 20% limit. The state government is seeking independent testing from accredited laboratories and urges other states to conduct similar inspections. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rizwan Arshad released test results indicating ethanol content as high as 31.2% in various petrol samples. Oil marketing companies have denied these allegations and questioned the sampling methodology used by Karnataka.
Health insurance claims: How the moratorium clause protects you after five years
Cutting through money jargon, one topic at a time. This week, Preeti Kulkarni explains how the moratorium clause in health insurance protects policyholders against arbitrary claim rejections. The moratorium period is calculated based on the number of years of continuous coverage. So, if you port your policy to another insurer, the moratorium clock does not get reset -- you do not lose the benefit of the period already served.
81-year-old Bengaluru CA helps 8 companies send Rs 200 crore overseas, seeks protection from arrest after tax evasion probe, blames staff misused his digital signature
An 81-year-old Bengaluru chartered accountant allegedly issued 163 Form 15CB certificates for eight companies involved in foreign remittances worth Rs 200.58 crore. He claimed his staff misused his digital signature. A Mumbai special court rejected his anticipatory bail plea, questioning the timing of his police complaint.
Laid-off employee attends 55 interviews in seven months but receives no job offers; Netizens explain why taking a 50% pay cut makes sense
A laid-off jobseeker's Reddit post has sparked discussion about the increasingly difficult employment market after revealing that 175 job applications, 55 interviews and 25 final-round appearances have resulted in zero job offers. With unemployment benefits exhausted after nearly seven months, the individual has turned to an AI agent to find suitable vacancies, customise resumes, prepare for interviews and track applications. The post also prompted other users to share their experiences of repeated rejections, referrals and the challenges of securing a job despite extensive preparation.
Tamil Nadu man breaks up with college girlfriend, later files 97 RTI pleas asking if she is still single or dating another man; commissioner warns of medical treatment
A Villupuram man filed 97 RTI applications containing 1,887 questions seeking information about his former college girlfriend, including her relationships, address, workplace and photograph. Police told the Tamil Nadu Information Commission that she had complained of harassment and attempted suicide in June 2025. The commissioner rejected the applications and warned the man would be sent to medical counselling.
SC rejects plea for rules on appointment of ministers with criminal cases
The Supreme Court rejected a public interest litigation seeking guidelines for ministerial appointments facing criminal charges. The court noted that setting uniform standards could lead to issues like political vendetta. The bench emphasized the discretion exercised by prime ministers and chief ministers in appointing ministers. Previous judgments highlighted the importance of responsible decision-making regarding criminally charged individuals in these roles.
NCLT declares Videocon’s Venugopal Dhoot bankrupt in SBI’s Rs 12,668 cr claim
The NCLT has declared former Videocon chairman Venugopal Dhoot bankrupt in proceedings initiated by SBI over personal guarantees for loans extended to the group. The order follows the rejection of his Rs 600 crore repayment proposal, backed by a proposed Siliguri real estate project, against total admitted dues of Rs 12,668 crore.
Supreme Court agrees to hear DMK leader's plea challenging rejection of election petition
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea by DMK leader K R Periyakaruppan regarding the election results. Periyakaruppan is contesting TVK candidate R Seenivasa Sethupathi's victory by one vote in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Madras High Court had previously rejected Periyakaruppan's election petition challenging the results declared on May 4. The plea argues that a significant number of postal ballots were rejected, affecting the results.
Bombay HC directs inclusion of six Goa family members in voter list during SIR
The Bombay High Court affirmed that the Representation of the People Act remains effective during the electoral rolls revision process. It directed the Electoral Registration Officer of Santa Cruz to include the family names in the voter list. The family had applied for a change of address, but their request was initially denied. Following multiple rejections from electoral officials, the court intervened to ensure their voting rights.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president, Hemant Khandelwal received Hardeep Puri’s certificate of election from the Returning Officer, Umesh Kumar Sharma, at the state Legislative Assembly on Thursday.were present on the occasion.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh
Hardeep Singh Puri has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh after other candidates were rejected. The nominations of Rajkumar Lohand Kante Sayanna were invalidated due to signature requirements. Another candidate, Rajkumar Lohani, failed to submit a necessary affidavit by the deadline. Puri's election certificate was received by Bharatiya Janata Party state president Hemant Khandelwal. The seat became vacant after the resignation of Union Minister L Murugan.
Travel insurer says no to toenail injury treatment of 62-year-old woman injured during US visit; court orders company to reimburse over Rs 89,000 for treatment in United States and pay Rs 30,000 as compensation for mental harassment
A 62-year-old woman successfully challenged her travel insurer after it denied reimbursement for a toenail injury. She sustained the injury while closing a door during her visit to the US. After returning to India and submitting her medical bills, the insurer rejected her claim for lacking supporting records. The consumer commission ruled in favor of the woman, affirming her entitlement to partial reimbursement.
Microsoft rejects multibillion-dollar AI deal with UK's Nscale
The report comes weeks after Microsoft pulled out of a deal to anchor Nscale's flagship data centre project in Loughton, Essex, after power connection delays pushed its expected supply date into the 2030s
Who won in Massachusetts? And all you need to know about Mass ballot questions 2026 results on gun-control, marijuana repeal and more
On November 3, 2026, Massachusetts voters elected all Democratic representatives to the US House of Representatives. Incumbent Democrat Ed Markey retained his Senate seat against Republican John Deaton in a contested race. Voters approved several key ballot measures, such as expanding public records and same-day voter registration. However, proposals for all-party primaries and marijuana repeal were soundly rejected.
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