British author Jeffrey Archer, who penned a series of best-selling novels, served as a Conservative MP and was convicted of perjury, died suddenly at 86, his publisher HarperCollins said.
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Nepal has suspended non-essential search operations after the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods that occurred on August 26. The floods resulted in 1,455 deaths, with 5,285 people still unaccounted for, including many foreign tourists. Among the missing individuals are 189 Indians, along with tourists from various other countries. The government has shifted its focus towards reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts rather than continuing search operations.
The Supreme Court initially planned an informal meeting with the parliamentary committee on simultaneous elections. However, the meeting was canceled after opposition MPs raised concerns about the appropriateness of the interaction. The Supreme Court expressed that discussing the matter could lead to future judicial review. The proposal for the meeting was suggested by DMK MP P Wilson.
The Uttar Pradesh government informed the Supreme Court about replacing the public prosecutor in the Lakhimpur Kheri case. This decision was made in response to allegations raised against the outgoing prosecutor by a witness involved in the case. As the Supreme Court monitors the trial's progress, it was noted that 86 witnesses have been examined thus far.
The Delhi High Court emphasized that foreign nationals do not have an inherent right to enter India. Justice Amit Mahajan pointed out that holding a visa does not ensure unconditional admission. The court noted various factors that could lead to denial of entry, including national security and public health. A plea by a Turkmenistan woman for reasons regarding her entry refusal was dismissed.
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