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ustice Mehta, who also hails from Rajasthan HC, has accused Justice Sharma of lacking in leadership qualities and alleged there was maladministration and malpractice on both judicial and administrative sides of HC. CJI Kant told TOI that the matter can be resolved only as per the established mechanism. “The Supreme Court cannot allow individual complaints concerning judges to be determined through competing claims in the media,” he said.

The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has issued emergency helpline numbers for assistance and information regarding Indian nationals affected by the flash floods in Nepal. Those seeking assistance can contact <b>+977 985 131 6807 or +977 970 910 7500, </b>the MEA said. Of the 291 foreign nationals reported missing, others include citizens of Australia, the Netherlands, the United States, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and South Africa.

India's prospects in the second Test against Sri Lanka loom uncertain as rain delays threaten their World Test Championship ambitions. A draw would see India slipping to fifth place, jeopardizing their path to the finals. With limited matches left, the team must secure victories to enhance their standing and continue competing at the highest level in the championships.

These included advancing consultations for an “early and substantial harvest” of boundary delimitation, setting up more meeting points and hotlines to improve border management, improving understanding of LAC and addressing the ground situation through diplomatic and military engagements, and expanding trans-border trade and river cooperation. The consensus was announced in a rare joint statement after the talks.

A catastrophic flash flood ravaged Nepal's Rasuwa district near the Tibet border on Wednesday, claiming at least 95 lives and leaving nearly 400 people missing, including 105 Indian tourists and 37 NRIs, many of whom were on the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. The sudden surge in the Bhote Koshi River, possibly triggered by a glacial lake outburst or landslide in Tibet, swept away vehicles, bridges, villages, and several hydropower projects across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts.<br /><br />Nepal's army, police and Armed Police Force have been deployed for search-and-rescue operations, with 14 helicopters, drones and sniffer dogs being used. The government said 19 motorable bridges and 40 kilometres of roads have been damaged. At least 21 injured are being treated at Rasuwa Hospital, while 36 have been airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment.<br /><br />Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and expressed condolences, saying India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance. India has sent relief supplies on IAF aircraft and is preparing to deploy NDRF teams.<br />

Dev Chaudhary’s selection by New Delhi Tigers has raised questions over the DPL’s rule allowing franchises to pick three players outside the auction. Chaudhary played two matches despite limited known credentials, prompting criticism from DDCA Apex Council member Shyam Sharma. DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma said the rule will be reviewed after the tournament amid concerns over recommendations and selection practices.

The latest visit comes as the conflict approaches its sixth month. Although major fighting has largely stopped, the two sides have yet to make progress towards a lasting diplomatic settlement. One of the biggest unresolved issues is the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which a major share of the world's oil supplies normally passes.

Dated Aug 25, the notices to the 20 rebel MPs forward a copy of Banerjee’s petition dated June 18 filed against the MPs under Rule 6 of the Members of Lok Sabha (Disqualification on Ground of Defection) Rules, 1985. In the recently concluded Monsoon session, Banerjee had met the Speaker on Aug 12 to reiterate his demand for a speedy decision on the disqualification petitions submitted to him in June.

India has been seeking a review of the agreement for several years but the Japanese side was holding out. A breakthrough of sorts was achieved last month when Prime Ministers of both countries said the two sides should discuss the pact and make it more contemporary. Bilateral trade between the two countries was pegged at $27.5 billion, with India’s exports estimated at $6 billion.

Govt had allowed duty-free import of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar and also allowed the processors to sell some refined sugar, which was meant for export only, in the domestic market. Officials and industry insiders said at least 3 lakh tonnes of processed sugar could come into the market quickly. The subsequent import of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar will help tide over any supply issue. Meanwhile, the ex-mill price of sugar has gone down by 20% in the past 10 days.

In a landmark decision, California's Supreme Court dismissed a town's claim regarding the use of eminent domain for utility purposes. The judges emphasized the need for a thorough, independent evaluation of necessity declarations before any utility can be seized. This shift significantly impacts how courts will weigh municipal efforts to take over private utility companies, allowing private water, gas, and electricity firms to challenge such actions more effectively.

In a groundbreaking conservation initiative, scientists have successfully cultivated twenty-two thousand black ash seeds, aiming to protect crucial genetic diversity from vanishing wild populations. By leveraging artificial intelligence to assess thousands of seeds for regional variations, they ensure these seeds will bolster future forest restoration and breeding efforts, serving as a critical safety net for the species' survival.