Morning Digest | Centre’s silence on judicial postings condemnable, says SC; Himachal Pradesh all set to vote today
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Centre’s silence on judicial postings condemnable: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday lambasted the Centre for withholding names recommended or reiterated by the collegium for judicial appointments, even saying that the government is using silence and inaction as “some sort of a device” to force worthy candidates and prominent lawyers to withdraw their consent.
Himachal Pradesh all set to vote; to decide fate of 412 candidates
After weeks of intense campaigning, all 68 Assembly constituencies, in Himachal Pradesh will go to vote in a single phase on November 12 to elect the next government in the State.
Lakhimpur Kheri case: SC Bench withdraws from hearing Ashish Mishra’s bail plea citing ‘judicial propriety’
A Supreme Court Bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and B.V. Nagarathna on November 11, 2022, withdrew for the sake of “judicial propriety” from hearing the bail application of Ashish Mishra, a Union Minister’s son and accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence and killings case.
Seven Indian nationals among 10 expatriate workers who died in Maldives fire
Demetrius Frazier, convicted of murder, faces execution in Alabama, using nitrogen gas, despite pleas from his mother and advocates.
US government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal for free, saving millions annually, amid tensions with China.
Iran condemns Trump's plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza as a violation of international law.
South Korea mandates bird detection technology at airports following fatal Jeju Air crash, aiming to prevent future accidents.
Israeli PM Netanyahu supports Trump's idea of displacing Palestinians from Gaza, drawing international criticism and condemnation from rights groups.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visits the U.S. to discuss trade, defense, and energy security with President Trump.
Nationwide protests against Trump administration's policies, including immigration crackdown and transgender rights rollback, spark resistance movement.
Rahim Al-Hussaini named new Aga Khan V, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, succeeding his father, Aga Khan IV.
Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from girls' sports, sparking controversy and legal challenges.
Iran's Foreign Minister criticises Trump's "maximum pressure" policy, denies nuclear ambitions, and calls for diplomatic talks.
President Trump signs executive order preventing transgender women and girls from participating in female sports, sparking controversy.
U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces new support package for Ukraine, including aid for energy system and grain exports.
Argentina withdraws from WHO due to health management differences, echoing Trump's move, citing lack of independence and sovereignty concerns.