Category: India
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Priyanka Gandhi Challenges PM Modi on Vande Mataram’s Historical Narrative
Vande Mataram debate: Priyanka Gandhi’s ‘chronology’ jab at Centre; questions PM Modi’s ‘selective’ histo Times of India ‘Can I call you Dada?’: TMC MP objects to PM Modi calling Bankim Chandra ‘Da’; gets heartful reply Times of India True tribute to Vande Mataram is reclaiming PoK, China-held land: AAP to PM India Today How the Muslim League and…
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Supreme Court Mandates 30% Women’s Reservation in State Bar Councils
In a significant order, the Supreme Court on Monday directed that 30% of the seats in the State Bar Councils – where elections are yet to be notified- must be represented by women advocates. For the present year, the Court ordered that 20% of the seats should be filled by way of election of women…
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INDIA Bloc Proposes Impeachment Motion Against Justice G.R. Swaminathan in Thirupparankundram Case
Thirupparankundram case: INDIA bloc to move an impeachment motion against Justice G.R. Swaminathan The Hindu DMK MPs attempt to impeach judge over hilltop lamp lighting order: Sources India Today “Creating Divisions For Political Gains”: MK Stalin Slams BJP On Deepam Row NDTV Ground report: The organised Sangh mobilisation behind the Thirupurakundram unrest The News Minute Thiruparankundram Deepam: Will Dialogue…
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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Assam Professor Accused of Pro-Pakistan and Obscene Posts
The Supreme Court today granted interim bail to a College Professor in Assam who had allegedly made ‘pro-Pakistan’ remarks during the Indo-Pak conflict this year. He was also accused of making obscene social media posts. Allegedly, the man (petitioner) uploaded a post on Facebook stating “we are with the brother of Pakistani citizens”. The post…
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DMK MPs Initiate Impeachment Proceedings Against Judge Over Controversial Lamp Lighting Ruling
DMK MPs are attempting to bring an impeachment motion against Judge GR Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, sources said. The move followed an order by the judge directing that the Karthigai Deepam be lit atop the Deebathun Pillar near a dargah on the Thiruparankundram hills. The court said this would…
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Actress Assault Case Verdict: Dileep Acquitted, Co-Accused Found Guilty
Nearly eight years after the attack that shook Kerala’s film industry, accused 1 to 6, including Pulsar Suni, were held guilty in the 2017 actress assault case. Actor Dileep (P Gopalakrishnan), listed as the eighth accused in the case, was acquitted as the prosecution couldn’t prove the conspiracy charges against him. The Ernakulam Principal Sessions…
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Union Challenges Sonam Wangchuk’s Request for Virtual Supreme Court Appearance
The Union Government on Monday (December 8) opposed a request made by Sonam Wangchuk to appear before the Supreme Court via video conferencing from Jodhpur jail in the hearing on the challenge to his detention under the National Security Act. Dr. Gitanjali Angmo, Wangchuk’s wife, has approached the Supreme Court through a habeas corpus petition…
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Tragic Midnight Crash in Ludhiana Claims Five Lives, Including Two Young Girls
Five people were killed as a speeding car collided with a divider in Ludhiana past Sunday midnight. The accident, which occurred near the Ladhowal toll plaza, was so horrific that all five bodies were severely mutilated. One person’s arm and another’s leg were severed. The bodies were brought to the Civil Hospital. The victims have…
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Supreme Court Questions Corruption Claims in Siddaramaiah’s Election Manifesto
The Supreme Court today issued notice on a petition challenging Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s election from Varuna constituency in the 2023 assembly elections. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order. Although the bench was initially inclined to dismiss the plea, it issued notice after being informed that the decision in…
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Supreme Court Grants Bail to College Teacher Amid Ongoing Suspension
The accused, Joynal Abedin, who was a professor at Gossaigaon College, had moved the top court after the Gauhati High Court in July declined to release him on bail. In a Facebook post, he is alleged to have said that “we are with the brother of Pakistani citizens” and that “we will be with them…