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Matthew VanDyke alleged that he experienced assaults during his time in Tihar jail while awaiting trial. He claimed he was physically attacked and denied medical attention by prison authorities. VanDyke, along with six Ukrainians, faced accusations of connections to armed groups in Myanmar. He was granted bail due to an incomplete chargesheet from the National Investigation Agency. The US embassy has not commented on his situation or allegations.

The work includes recording the entire session using a multi-camera setup, editing and other post-production work, and handing over the footage to the Assembly authorities for immediate telecast on satellite television channels

Amazon has agreed to pay $3 million to eligible Arizona Prime customers who allegedly faced difficulties cancelling their $139 annual memberships. The settlement with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes also requires the retail giant to contribute $1.5 million towards consumer protection efforts, pay $1.5 million in legal fees and donate another $1 million to food charities. The company has denied violating any state laws.

A solo paraglider from Russia, Evakin Alexei, experienced a harrowing ordeal in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district as he became ensnared in high-tension power lines. Rescuers acted promptly, utilizing a crane to safely retrieve him after a two-hour suspension caused by gusty winds. Fortunately, he escaped without injuries. This alarming event highlights the rising risks associated with paragliding in the region.

This Diwali night, Karol Bagh hit a staggering 89.1 dB(A) as the highest noise level recorded. Many residents struggled to sleep amid the relentless firecracker explosions lasting well into the dawn. Regulatory concerns regarding the allowed types of firecrackers were amplified, raising alarms about noise management. As heavy traffic worsened, suggestions included enhancing pedestrian infrastructure to ease the usual festive chaos seen in the area.

The villagers are going to the nearest urban centre to charge their mobile phones at a cost of ₹10 per charge and are facing difficulties in meeting their daily needs, including access to drinking water and arranging fuel for generators, sources say

Farooq Abdullah reaches out to legislators after 17 MLAs raise demands following Cabinet expansion; councils to work with Ministers on policy and departmental functioning

Hill council seats increased to 100, with 36 reserved for women for the first time; civil society groups oppose unilateral decision to hold polls now despite concerns about delimitation, voting in winter

Saurabh Tomar, a 28-year-old soldier from the President’s Bodyguard, was shot in the head on Diwali night. He was visiting his village Gopalpur Khadana when neighbors confronted him and his brother. The confrontation escalated, resulting in Saurabh being shot and Vineet suffering severe head injuries. Both brothers were subsequently hospitalized, and Saurabh underwent surgery in Meerut.

Global leaders and policymakers from 70 countries expected to attend; Kharge, Rahul and Priyanka invited, says Congress’ Foreign Affairs Department chairman Salman Khurshid 

Of the 264 undertrial prisoners allowed bail, 106 had to continue behind bars for various reasons, including their inability to provide financial security or a guarantor to back them

The case relates to irregularities in the payment of advance tax by traders engaged in interstate commerce during 2007-08

The initiative named APSCHE LMS–MOOCs will enable students to register, explore courses, enrol in relevant Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), access digital learning materials, participate in assessments and monitor their academic progress

The accused allegedly intended to kill both Abhiram and his friend. For this, he allegedly planned to use Abhiram to bring the latter to the isolated location where the crime had taken place

Mallikarjun Kharge says recurring pollution crisis in Delhi and the National Capital Region reflected the government’s failure to address the problem

Keralam General Education Minister N. Samsudheen warns that the menace threatens not only individual lives but also the growth of society and its cultural values