The Times of India

In a contentious case involving allegations of forgery against Malachite Venture Corporation, the Texas First Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Doctor R.K. Dhingra's estate, allowing it to withdraw its claims. This decision overturned the trial court's earlier ruling, reinforcing that plaintiffs can withdraw claims before a judgment is reached, despite Malachite's objections regarding its counterclaims.

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court declared that divorces executed overseas, based on grounds not acknowledged under Indian law, are invalid. This ruling implies that individuals who remarry after such foreign divorces may risk prosecution for bigamy. The court also affirmed that marriages conducted according to Indian traditions hold validity, irrespective of any foreign citizenship.

On Diwali night, the absence of PM2.5 data from monitoring stations led to distorted pollution readings in Delhi. Research by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air indicated that pollution levels might have increased by as much as 49%. While the Central Pollution Control Board pointed out calibration limitations, readings from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee were inconsistent.

Christopher Cooter, Canadas high commissioner to India, expressed hope for the imminent finalization of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. This agreement aims to bolster trade relations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit next month. Cooter emphasized that new international student policies focus on eliminating fraudulent schools while still welcoming legitimate Indian student applications.

India's remarkable leap in renewable energy capacity has led to over $100 billion in reduced costs for coal and natural gas imports. With 300GW of renewable power, the nation stands as the second-fastest-growing market worldwide. The International Energy Agency estimates that by 2030, cumulative savings could soar to $240 billion.

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