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India and Ballast Water

Context: The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) informed the National Green Tribunal that it has requested ₹160 crore from...

The Top Court As Custodian of Liberties

Context: The Supreme Court granted bail to former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia after prolonged incarceration, addressing key issues of...

Ukraine Incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region

Context: Ukrainian troops have advanced around 30 km into the Russian territory of the Kursk region, in what has been...

Women and Men in India 2023

Context: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, released the 25th issue of its publication titled...

Judicial Observations on Political Parties and Criminal Cases

Context: Recent Supreme Court discussions have raised critical legal questions regarding the involvement of political parties in criminal cases under...

 India – Maldives

Context: Recently, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar wrapped up his Maldives visit, during which Maldivian President Muizzu appreciated India’s continued developmental...

Refugee Rights and the Gendered Nature of Displacement

Context: Armed conflicts, violence, human rights abuses, and persecution have led to the forced displacement of 11.73 crore people worldwide...

UNNATI Scheme 

Context: The Northeastern Region Subsidy Scheme (NERS) section, in collaboration with DPIIT, DoNER, MSME, hosted a successful workshop on the...

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0

Context: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, approved Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0.   More on...

Resolution for Removal of Indian Vice-President 

Context: Opposition parties in the INDIA bloc are considering submitting a notice for a removal resolution against Vice President Jagdeep...

Elections for Rajya Sabha

Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced by-elections for 12 Rajya Sabha seats, scheduled for September 3. The...

India- New Zealand

Context: The President of India Droupadi Murmu’s recent visit to New Zealand has resulted in several significant outcomes aimed at...

India and Mauritius to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation in Personnel Management and Governance

Context: During his visit to Mauritius on July 16-17, 2024, India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar, proposed capacity-building programs for...

A Moment for Just Transition 

Context: In April 2024, in MK Ranjitsinh and Others vs Union of India, the Supreme Court of India recognised a...

DNA Profiling and Justice System

Context: In mid-June, the Madras High Court examined, in detail, the wisdom of relying on DNA evidence alone to establish...

Dilapidated State of Infrastructure in Lower Judiciary

Context: A recent report published by the Ministry of Law and Justice has highlighted the poor state of infrastructure in...

Stray Dog Policy

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India has observed that we must eschew unscientific and barbaric methods such as the...

 Nandini Sahakar Scheme by NCDC

Context: The Nandini Sahakar Scheme by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is designed to assist women cooperatives in financial...

UP’s Anti-Conversion Law

Context: The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which...

Road Accidents and Safety Measures

Context: The ministry of Road Transport & Highways publishes “Road Accidents in India” annually based on data received from Police...

Alcohol Consumption and Prohibition in India

Context: The States of Delhi, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Kerala are or were mulling plans to allow...

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