Category: National
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Supreme Court Collegium Defends Judicial Appointment Amid Political Background Concerns
A candidate’s political history should not automatically disqualify them from being appointed as a judge, as underscored by the Supreme Court of India’s collegium, which includes Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud. This statement was made following the central government’s reservations regarding the appointment of Manoj Pulamby Madhavan, perceived as a CPI(M) sympathiser, to…
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Central Government Proposes Ban on Select Dog Breeds Citing Concerns Over Attacks and Animal Welfare
In response to the escalating concerns regarding dog attacks, the central government of India has put forth a recommendation to prohibit a list of 23 dog breeds deemed dangerous. These breeds include well-known names such as Rottweilers, Mastiffs, and Pitbulls. The proposal extends to mixed and crossbreeds of the enumerated dogs. The move aims to…
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India’s Citizenship Amendment Act Notification & Reactions: An Overview
The Indian government has officially implemented the rules of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), amidst widespread debate and political contention. This Act, aiming to modify the naturalisation process, has reduced the qualification period for citizenship from 11 to 5 years for certain non-Muslim migrants from neighboring countries. The move has sparked significant debate regarding its…
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Controversy Over SCBA Chief’s Letter on Electoral Bonds Judgement and SBI’s Submission of Bond Data to EC
The top echelons of the legal community were stirred as the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Executive Committee publicly denounced a move by its president, Adish C Aggarwala, in relation to the Supreme Court’s judgement on the electoral bonds scheme. Adish C Aggarwala, who also presides as the chairperson of the All India Bar Association…
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Political Turmoil in Haryana Leads to New Chief Minister
Amidst political shifts within Haryana’s ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as Chief Minister, succeeding Manohar Lal Khattar. The change in leadership occurred just before the Lok Sabha elections, with Khattar’s second term scheduled to end at the assembly polls in October. The oath-taking ceremony notably excluded senior…
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Police Disperse Crowds at a Hyderabad Restaurant during Free Haleem Giveaway on Ramadan’s First Day
In a bustling incident during the first day of Ramadan in 2024, the Hyderabad Police were called to manage a situation involving a throng of people at a Malakpet restaurant. The restaurant, named ‘Aazebo’, had caught the public’s attention with an offer of free haleem, a dish traditionally enjoyed during Ramadan. The crowd, eager to…
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Tejas Aircraft Incident and India’s Defense Self-Reliance
In Rajasthan’s Pokhran, an Indian Air Force Tejas light combat aircraft crashed shortly after participating in a tri-services exercise demonstrating India’s defense self-reliance. This is the first Tejas crash since its induction into the IAF in July 2016. On Tuesday, the pilot successfully ejected before the crash near Jaisalmer, and a Court of Inquiry was…
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Potential Split in Haryana Alliance as BJP and JJP Clash Over Lok Sabha Seat-Sharing
The alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) in Haryana is on the brink of collapsing over disagreements in seat-sharing discussions for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar of the BJP is set to meet with Governor Bandaru Dattatreya to tender his resignation. Following the…
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India’s Citizenship Amendment Act Rules Notified, Easing Process for Eligible Non-Muslim Minorities
The Indian government has formally introduced the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024, prior to the impending general elections, enabling eligible individuals under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) of 2019 to apply for Indian citizenship via a dedicated online portal. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the new rules would facilitate the acquisition of Indian citizenship…
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India-China Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over PM Modi’s Arunachal Visit and Sela Tunnel Inauguration
Last Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a significant visit to Arunachal Pradesh where he inaugurated the Sela Tunnel, a feat of engineering constructed at an impressive altitude of 13,000 feet. This visit, however, stirred diplomatic tensions, with China lodging a protest on Monday, criticizing the move and reasserting their controversial territorial claim over…
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Supreme Court Enforces Transparency, SBI to Disclose Electoral Bond Details
In a significant development, the Supreme Court declined to offer the State Bank of India (SBI) additional time to reveal details related to the purchase and encashment of electoral bonds since April 2019. The SBI now has a directive to make these details known to the Election Commission of India (ECI) by the end of…
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India Expands Vande Bharat Train Network with New Services and Extensions
India’s network of semi-high speed trains got a significant boost as Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off 10 new Vande Bharat trains on March 12, thereby extending the network to more than 50 trains over 45 routes across the country. The Indian Railways already operated 41 Vande Bharat Express services, which have been instrumental in…