Category: India

Today in Jammu and Kashmir, the temperature is a chilly -12.42 °C. The forecast shows it will get even colder tonight, with a low of -21.56 °C and a high of -9.64 °C. The air is dry, with humidity at 39%, and there’s a strong wind blowing at 39 km/h.

The sun came up at 07:17 AM and will set at 05:16 PM. Looking ahead to tomorrow, December 15, 2024, it will still be cold, with temperatures between -18.32 °C and -8.35 °C. The humidity will rise to 56%.

With such low temperatures expected, it’s important to dress warmly if you’re going outside. Make sure to wear layers to stay comfortable.

For more weather and air quality updates in Jammu and Kashmir over the next week, keep checking back.

Note: This weather report is automatically generated and reviewed for accuracy.

Today, December 14, 2024, the temperature in Haryana is 18.27°C. The weather forecast shows it will be a nice day with a low of 9.86°C and a high of 23.56°C. The air is pretty dry with a humidity level of 17%, and the wind is blowing at 17 km/h.

The sun rose this morning at 07:11 AM and will set at 05:30 PM. Tomorrow, Sunday, December 15, 2024, the temperature is expected to be a bit warmer, ranging from 10.15°C to 24.12°C, with a humidity level of 11%. Today’s skies are clear, so it’s a great opportunity to enjoy some sunshine! Don’t forget to wear sunscreen and sunglasses if you’re going outside.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) today is at 141.0. This means the air quality is moderate. If you have asthma or other breathing issues, it’s best to avoid spending too much time outdoors. Knowing the AQI can help you plan your day safely.

Weather and AQI Forecast for the Next 7 Days in Haryana
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On Friday, the Supreme Court said that just because someone is a close relative or connected to a case (an “interested witness”), their testimony shouldn’t be ignored. However, it should be looked at more carefully.

In this case, a man named George was found guilty of murder in 2015. The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court had upheld George’s conviction. But, the Supreme Court disagreed.

The Supreme Court judges, Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan, pointed out that George’s conviction relied only on the testimony of the father of the victim. They noted that the same father was not believed when it came to the other two suspects, which made things strange. The judges wondered how the court could trust the father’s statement for George but not for the others involved.

The high court had doubts about the father’s story and gave the other two men a chance to go free. They found it hard to believe that the father had seen the incident as he claimed.

Based on all of this, the Supreme Court said it was wrong for the high court to convict George while letting the other two go free. They ruled that George’s conviction was based on guesswork and not solid proof.

Therefore, the Supreme Court canceled the high court’s decision from November 2019 and set George free from all charges. They instructed that he should be released unless he was needed for any other case.

The incident happened in May 2015 in Thoothukudi district when the father reported that his son was attacked by three men while he was chatting with friends outside a church.

Guwahati: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh recently highlighted the need for all local communities in Manipur to come together. He believes that unity is crucial, especially after many years of sharing the land. Singh said that the Manipur Indigenous People’s Cultural Exchange Festival, held at Chadong village in Kamjong district, is a big step towards bringing peace back to the area.

He stated, “Manipur belongs to its native people, and our ancestors fought to protect this land for over 2,000 years. We are dedicated to protecting their history and culture.” The Chief Minister also encouraged everyone to learn about population and demographic details to challenge any false stories that might create division.

Furthermore, Singh announced the destruction of 100 acres of illegal poppy farms, with help from the Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, and local groups. He criticized the Congress party, saying they are trying to create rifts in the state.

Recently, violence erupted in the Jiribam district after six women and children were found dead. In a separate incident, ten armed militants died during heavy fighting. Some Kuki groups claimed those who died were not militants but local volunteers. According to Kuldiep Singh, a security advisor, the ongoing ethnic violence, which started on May 3 last year, has led to the deaths of 258 people, including militants. The conflict began after a protest march for the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status in the hill areas.

NEW DELHI: The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has exciting news! They are planning to replace old highway patrol cars with new ones called ‘Rajmarg Saathi.’ These new cars will have cool dashboard cameras and smart AI features that can spot cracks, potholes, and even recognize vehicles, pedestrians, road signs, and other important things on the highway.

Every week, these cars will collect data about the road conditions and send it to the government’s IT system. The NHAI is also making sure that patrol personnel are easily recognizable by redesigning their uniforms to bright blue with reflective stripes and NHAI logos.

To be ready for emergencies, these new vehicles will have special cabinets for equipment, making things more organized compared to the messy open trunks they have now.

This announcement comes just after the NHAI said that private contractors who build and maintain national highways will be rated based on their performance. If contractors score under 70 out of 100, they will not be allowed to take on new projects until they improve. This rating will be updated every six months, both for individual projects and overall contractors. You can find the ratings on the NHAI website and their social media.

The ratings will mostly consider the pavement condition index, which looks at things like road roughness, potholes, cracking, and more. They will use advanced tools like laser systems to measure road conditions accurately.

NEW DELHI: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are working more closely together, especially in energy and defense. They held important talks on Friday about long-term agreements for energy supplies, joint projects, and investments in oil and gas reserves.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the discussions. Jaishankar described the India-UAE partnership as a “model relationship.” He highlighted that trade between the two countries has grown steadily and reached an impressive level of $85 billion since the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) kicked in last May.

They also talked about expanding cooperation in new energy areas, including nuclear energy and green hydrogen. Jaishankar noted that there are now several long-term contracts for oil and gas.

Furthermore, Jaishankar mentioned exciting new projects like Bharat Mart, a virtual trade corridor, and a special system called MAITRI to ease international trade. They aim to increase non-oil trade to $100 billion.

On the defense side, both countries have seen increased collaboration, including military exercises and a forum for defense industries. Jaishankar said their joint efforts contribute to regional stability and security.

He also thanked the UAE for treating the large Indian community (around 3.89 million people) well. Both sides agreed to meet more often to resolve any consular issues and improve skills and workforce collaboration.

Recently, India opened an IIT campus in Abu Dhabi, and they are also working on opening campuses of the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad and the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in Dubai. They are focusing on improving partnerships in education, research, technology, and several other important areas like space, healthcare, and food security

On Friday, the Supreme Court said that just because someone is a minister, it doesn’t mean they get special treatment when asking for bail. The court made this clear while discussing the case of former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee. He was involved in a money-laundering case linked to a job scam in West Bengal.

The judges, Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, granted Chatterjee conditional bail, but emphasized that a person’s job title does not affect judicial decisions. They pointed out that fairness should guide the law, meaning decisions should be based on facts and not on someone’s status or influence.

Chatterjee argued that being a minister at the time should give him some advantages in getting bail, but the court did not agree. They stated that a person’s government position shouldn’t affect the bail decision either positively or negatively.

The court also noted that keeping someone in jail for a long time without a trial is unfair and takes away their right to freedom. They said that bail decisions should consider several factors, like how serious the crime is, the nature of the allegations, and whether the accused is likely to interfere with the investigation or run away.

The judges looked at Chatterjee’s case closely, noting that the job scam affected many deserving job seekers. They mentioned that evidence linked him to large amounts of bribe money found at a colleague’s home and business.

The Supreme Court decided that Chatterjee would be released on bail on February 1, 2025, but only if the trial court charges him and checks on vulnerable witnesses by January 30. However, Chatterjee remains in jail because he faces charges in other cases related to the job scam. Since he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on July 22, 2022, he has been in custody.