The constituencies going to the polls include Budgam and Nagrota in Jammu and Kashmir, Anta in Rajasthan, Ghatshila in Jharkhand, Jubilee Hills in Telangana, Tarn Taran in Punjab, Dampa in Mizoram, and Nuapada in Odisha.
A Bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed all States to submit the number of such cases currently under investigation and fixed November 3 for the next hearing.
The top court has fixed November 3 for their appearance.
The rights panel acknowledges that changing weather patterns due to climate change affect human rights and affirms its commitment to protect vulnerable populations impacted by extreme weather events, ensuring their dignity is respected and upheld.
Senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta was on Friday administered the oath as the third Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.
Amid growing concern over the issue, the ministry has stressed the urgent need for proactive measures to prevent vulnerable inmates from adopting extremist ideologies under the influence of elements involved in the destructive activities.
The HLC approved central assistance of Rs 1,247.29 crore to three states from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), subject to an adjustment of 50% of the opening balance for the year available in the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and Rs 33.06 crore to Puducherry.
The Union health secretary urged the states and UTs to disseminate public health and clinical guidelines on 'Heat and Health'.
Anticipating a drought-like situation in Jammu and Kashmir due to negligible rain and snow this winter, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday warned of a worsening water crisis in the Union Territory (UT) and called for collective efforts to tackle the alarming situation.
Chairperson of the Services Selection Recruitment Board (SSRB) Indu Kanwal Chib said the examination will continue till 8 December.
