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Female paralympic athlete Jeetu Kanwar's application for license renewal has raised questions on the condition of paralympic sportspersons and paralympic sports administration in India.
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Centre sets up high-powered committee to suggest measures to end discrimination against queer community [Read Order]
Centre forms committee to end discrimination against the queer community, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, following a Supreme Court directive.
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Remaining silent during an investigation is a fundamental right: Telangana HC [Read Judgment]
Telangana High Court has held that the right to remain silent is a fundamental right safeguarded under the constitution.
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Karnataka Appeals to Supreme Court for Release of Rs 35,162 Cr Drought Relief Funds
Karnataka urges SC to compel Centre for Rs 35,162 Cr drought relief. Grave distress declared, citizens' rights imperiled. Delay decried as arbitrary.
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Liquor Policy scam: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal files petition against ED summons in court
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal challenges ED complaints in money laundering case, moves sessions court for relief.
Why does SBI need more time to submit Electoral Bond details?
SBI moved Supreme Court seeking extra time to disclose details of electoral bonds encashed by political parties. However, ADR said that they would oppose SBI's plea. To know more about the latest upda...
Why did Nitin Gadkari send legal notice to Congress leaders?
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has sent legal notices to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and General Secretary Jairam Ramesh. Here's why!
Mizoram vs Centre: Fencing of entire Indo-Myanmar border
Northeastern Indian states are resisting India's decision to fence its border with Myanmar. Recently Mizoram adopted a resolution against the Centre’s decision to fence the India-Myanmar border and...
‘Made mistake by retweeting’, Arvind Kejriwal to SC in defamation case
Arvind Kejriwal admits to SC his mistake of retweeting a defamatory video in 2018, leading to a defamation case.
Assam Cabinet repeals Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, here's why!
Is Assam next in line to introduce the Uniform Civil Code? Why did the state govt make the decision to scrap the Muslim Marriage Act? Read the full article.
CAA or Sixth Schedule of the Constitution in Meghalaya?
Concerns of Meghalaya over the Citizenship Amendment Act have been addressed. Here's what Meghalaya's Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said about the implementation of CAA in the state.
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AIBA cautions West Bengal about President's Rule over Sandeshkhali [Press Release]
All India Bar Association writes to West Bengal CM cautioning about demands for President's Rule over Sandeshkhali violence.
Farmers’ Protest: Govt proposes MSP-related deal
Farmers Protest 2.0 and MSP | Govt proposed a five-year deal with the farmers to purchase pulses and cotton at the minimum support price (MSP).
Delhi HC warns DCPCR on misfounded plea against Delhi LG in fund issue
Delhi High Court today warned the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) for its misfounded plea alleging that the Delhi LG had halted its funding.
Cruelty to animals: New Bill proposes increase in fine from Rs. 50 to Rs. 1 lakh
New Bill in India proposes raising fines for animal cruelty from Rs. 50 to Rs. 1 lakh, reflecting global shifts towards better animal welfare standards.
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Ignorance is not bliss: Okhla Waste to Energy Plant needs to be relocated, residents argue
Questions on the suitability of waste-to-energy plants in Delhi are not new, but the 2,000 tonnes per day Waste to Energy (WTE) plant, situated in the middle of the dense residential areas around Sukhdev Vihar, is not just a major environmental worry but an example of how siting rules can be bent to accommodate a heavily polluting enterprise.
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Promotional trailers of movie not a promise or offer: SC [Read Judgment]
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23 April, 2024 03:01 PM
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SC expands contempt case to include FMCGs for misleading ads, grills IMA, asks for government affidavits.
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