Times of India

PM Modi said he had received acall from Netanyahu during which the leaders reviewed the sustained momentum in bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the partnership. Modi did not mention Netanyahu’s invitation in his post on the conversation. “We exchanged views on developments in West Asia and underscored the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region,” Modi said on X.

PM Modi and his Polish counterpart Tusk expressed deepest concern in a joint statement over the war in Ukraine, including its tragic humanitarian consequences and the impact on Global South. In his media statement, Modi assured Tusk that whether it is Ukraine or West Asia, India will continue to support every meaningful effort for peace.

The move is to curb cross-border cyber frauds, phishing, digital arrest scams using Indian mobile numbers and enhance telecom cyber security. Apple has updated iOS with a software patch to help detect when an iPhone is operating without a physical SIM card to abide with the rules. It is learnt Signal has not yet responded to govt notices.

Life insurance policies, too, would no longer be accepted as proof. Proposing sweeping changes to the driving licence (DL) regime under Motor Vehicles Rules, the road transport ministry Wednesday issued a draft notification to raise the pass mark for the online safe-driving tutorial assessment from the current 60% to 75%.

The Union govt has told the SC in its affidavit that margins on hospital consumables can range from 100% to 1,000% or more, highlighting concerns over the high mark-ups patients often face on supplies used during treatment. However, a senior official told TOI that the govt does not have the data needed to assess margins across hospital supplies and determine whether wider controls are warranted.

In a letter, dated Oct 22, to I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, IMA national president Dr Anilkumar J Nayak sought an impartial review of the promo video for the upcoming film and appropriate corrective measures from its makers. It also called for a ban or other action if justified under applicable law. The letter was also copied to the Union health and home ministries and the chairperson of National Medical Commission.

A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan said cases already dealt with by foreign courts were coming before it time and again and their adjudication was not easy as they involved deeply emotional and sensitive issues. It added that the welfare of the child “must be understood in the widest sense, not by money or physical comfort alone”.

In her first post on Instagram, Sonia shared a video of her welcoming the first copies of her autobiography “Belonging: A journey of love” which is set to be released on Nov 10. The video showed her holding up the book and then sharing sweets with daughter and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. “It is a story of love, duty, loss and finding a place to belong. I look forward to sharing it with you,” Sonia wrote on the post.

Both the Lok Sabha Speaker and the Rajya Sabha chairman had rejected previous notices from the opposition, saying their allegations “do not prima facie meet the high constitutional bar for removal proceedings”. Birla noted the process for removal of the chief election commissioner was the same as for removing a Supreme Court judge.

India has condemned the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure. “These attacks have unfortunately resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. We convey our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and wish speedy recovery to those injured. The Indian embassy in Riyadh...will provide all possible assistance,” said ministry of external affairs (MEA) in a statement. The victim has not been identified by Saudi authorities so far.

Justice Yashwant Varma’s name still figuring on the list of judges on the HC website had bolstered the view. However, sources said legal opinion, backed by a court verdict, that an HC judge’s resignation comes into effect as soon as he resigns may prevail in what was earlier seen as a legal grey area.

First secretary in India’s permanent mission to UN, Raghoo Puri, was responding to a report by Ben Saul, the special rapporteur on the ‘Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism’. He said this presented member-states with a fait accompli, an unfortunate situation for an organisation already facing challenges to its legitimacy.

In an affidavit filed in SC on the issue of capping prices of all medicines and medical consumables, chemicals and fertilisers ministry said that patients have a very low bargaining position with respect to hospitals, resulting in various malpractices. The affidavit noted the irony of India being home to companies making cheap drugs but patients here having to pay way above the manufacturing price, as well as patients being subjected to overcharging by hospitals.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that only those who believe in Sanatan Dharma can touch Durga idols during immersion. This directive aims to maintain the sanctity of traditional rituals amidst rising political tensions. Several opposition leaders criticized the decision, alleging it promotes religious exclusion and violates constitutional principles. The immersion involved the use of trolleys instead of cranes, which is a departure from previous practices.

In his order on Wednesday, principal sessions judge Ramban Ajay Kumar Gupta rejected defence arguments that the attack had taken place more than two decades ago when Sharief was young, his long incarceration and possibility of rehabilitation. Besides the life sentences, the court imposed two separate terms of 10 years on Sharief under various sections pertaining to murder and arms act offences.

Wangchuk said the representatives of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) had come prepared for Oct 22 talks in Delhi as a follow up of the May 15 meeting in Leh, with the expectation that the MHA and Ladakh bodies' respective drafts on contours and powers of UT-level body and district councils, would be discussed.

The ministry has set mandatory timelines for automakers to comply with other Automotive Industry Standards (AIS), covering occupant protection in offset frontal and lateral collisions, protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, and fitment of immobilisers. The requirements will come into effect from April 2027 onwards. In a notification, the ministry also made AIS-192 mandatory for Event Data Recorders (EDRs) installed in cars from Oct 2029.

Book stalls set up by Left parties saw significant sales increases during Durga Puja amid incidents of vandalism. The CPM stall at Jadavpur 8B bus stand recorded sales of Rs 16 lakh, nearly four times last year's figures. Despite attacks, sales for other Left stalls also increased, evidencing a broader engagement with literature. Politicians from various parties expressed solidarity with the Left stalls amidst ongoing disputes.

The Delhi Police have issued a Red Corner Notice for Russian citizen Viktoriia Basu due to alleged violations of child custody regulations. Viktoriia reportedly exited India with her son in defiance of a Supreme Court shared custody ruling. Extradition efforts are currently underway with Russian officials to find her. Furthermore, an associate, Natasha, is being investigated for allegedly facilitating her departure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for stronger global institutions during his address at the NDTV World Summit. He argued that the current global system struggles to address new challenges, particularly in international relations. Modi also criticized Congress leadership for failing to effectively launch their leader, calling it a burden on the party. Furthermore, he highlighted India's role in international cooperation, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.