Excitement is mounting as the Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are waiting with a wish list when Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertakes his two-day visit to the emirates starting Sunday.


Indian expatriates in UAE await Modi with high hopes


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An Egyptian military court sentenced 452 defendants from three to 25 years in prison and acquitted 54 others over committing anti-government violence following the ouster of former Islamist President Mohamed Morsi in 2013.


Egypt jails 452 Morsi supporters


The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the Aadhaar card was not mandatory for availing benefits under the government's social welfare schemes and personal information furnished by an individual for the card would not be shared with any person or authority.


Aadhaar card not mandatory for social welfare schemes: SC


The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC on Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that it has provided toilet facility for commuters at 138 metro stations but there are 11 metro stations where there are such facilities due to lack of space.


Toilets in all but 11 metro stations: DMRC tells HC


The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday issued summons against St.Stephen's College principal Valson Thampu and chemistry teacher Satish Kumar in connection with the molestation case of a research scholar, informed sources said.


St.Stephen's molestation: DCW summons principal, teacher


The home ministry has proposed to set up immigration checkposts at Agatti and Minicoy islands in Lakshadweep, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.


Immigration checkpoints proposed in Lakshadweep


The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response from the central and Delhi governments while taking suo moto cognizance of the incident where a 16-year-old boy died of injuries suffered while playing inside his classroom.


HC seeks Centre, Delhi governments response on student's death


A trial court here on Tuesday convicted two Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorists but acquitted 14 others in the sensational Burail jailbreak case of January 2004.


Burail jailbreak: two Babbar Khalsa terrorists convicted, 14 acquitted


The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the Delhi government to file a response indicating the steps it was taking to implement the Supreme Court's order that taxpayers' money cannot be spent to build the image of political leaders.


Explain steps on SC order on ads: HC asks Delhi government


To check incidents of bull fights in Himachal Pradesh, NGO Humane Society International (India) on Tuesday announced the launch of a tip-line that will enable people to report about animal fight events being organised.


NGO launches tip-line to report Himachal bull fights


An Indo-Canadian politician has come out with a clarification over a job posting by her party that allegedly offered lower wages to Punjabi-speaking callers than their English-speaking counterparts, said a media report.


Indo-Canadian politician clears air on job ad


Advocate Prashant Bhushan on Tuesday approached the Delhi High Court against the "illegal detention" here of 90 people, including former AAP leader Yogendra Yadav.


Bhushan moves court for Yadav's release


A joint investigation team (JIT) was formed on Tuesday to probe a massive child pornography scandal in Pakistan's Punjab province, media reports said.


Probe into Pakistan child porn scandal by JIT


Over 700 taxi drivers in China's Wuhan city staged a strike to protect against Uber-like car services such as Didi Kuaidi, a media report said.


Taxi drivers protest against China's 'Uber-like services'


The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed app-based cab service provider Ola's plea against a single judge's order asking the Delhi government to "strictly enforce" the ban imposed by it on January 1.


HC dismisses Ola cabs' plea against ban


The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to ensure that no unauthorised construction activities are permitted and no trees cut in the eco-sensitive zone near the Taj Mahal.


NGT orders ban on cutting trees near Taj Mahal


The child pornography case in Pakistan is horrific, said a leading Pakistani daily which demanded action against not only of those who perpetrated these ghastly acts but also those who "illustrated how access to justice in this country is leveraged on influence and connections".


Pakistan's child pornography case horrific: Daily


A special National Investigation Agency (NIA)-designate court has granted 14 days remand of Udhampur attack accused Naveed alias Usman alias Qasim Khan to the NIA.


NIA gets 14-day custody of Udhampur terror attack accused


The Supreme Court on Monday asked the government what steps it had taken as a follow up after some people killed in action by the security forces were found to be innocent in a judicial inquiry and compensation was awarded to victims' families.


What steps have been taken after gunfights found fake, asks SC


Police here on Monday filed a voluminous charge sheet, invoking the dreaded charge of 'culpable homicide not amounting to murder' against 35-year-old corporate lawyer Jahnvi Gadkar, who was arrested on June 10 for drunk driving and killing two people.


Mumbai drunk driving: Woman lawyer charged with culpable homicide


Immigration police on Monday arrested 32 people from a factory run by Britain's biggest sandwich-maker, a media report said on Monday.

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