Key Amendments to the J&K Reorganisation Act The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, enhancing the powers of the Lieutenant Governor. President Droupadi Murmu approved these changes, effective from July 12, 2024. Presidential Approval The amendments were made under the authority granted by section 55 of the…
Supreme Court says Indian married men must financially empower wives · Court dismisses man’s plea against paying interim maintenance · Court says financial empowerment secures homemaker’s position in family Financial Empowerment for Homemakers On Tuesday, the Supreme Court made a significant observation regarding the financial responsibilities of married men towards their homemaker wives. The court emphasized that…
Strengthening Bilateral Trade During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Moscow, India and Russia agreed to advance their bilateral trade settlement using national currencies. This move aims to promote economic cooperation and reduce dependency on the US dollar. Russia’s Charge d’Affaires, Roman Babushkin, highlighted this as a significant point in the India-Russia joint statement….
A Call for Cooperation Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed China’s willingness to work with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to address and manage the ongoing border issues between the two countries. This comes amid the prolonged border row in eastern Ladakh. Wang conveyed his readiness in a congratulatory message to Doval on…
A Groundbreaking Surgery In a remarkable medical achievement, an Indian-origin doctor has successfully performed the first paediatric living liver transplant in the UAE. The groundbreaking procedure was conducted on four-year-old Razia Khan, who was born in Abu Dhabi and diagnosed with a rare genetic liver condition called Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis type 3 (PFIC). The…
In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved India’s signing of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. This significant step aims to enhance the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, often referred to as the ‘High Seas’. The Ministry of…
A Calamitous Event Four days after a catastrophic stampede resulted in the deaths of 121 people in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, Surajpal Singh, popularly known as Bhole Baba, has resurfaced. The disaster struck when an overwhelming crowd gathered for a ‘satsang’ (spiritual discourse) organized by Bhole Baba. The police have since arrested six individuals linked to…
Historic Victory Ends Conservative Reign In a momentous shift in British politics, Keir Starmer has emerged as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, marking the end of 14 years of Conservative dominance. At 61, Starmer leads the Labour Party back to power following a decisive victory in Thursday’s general elections. The centre-left Labour…
Preparations in Full Swing The sacred coastal city of Puri, Odisha, is abuzz with fervor and devotion as it gears up for the grand annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings. Scheduled to begin on Sunday, this majestic chariot festival is a significant event in the Hindu calendar, drawing devotees from various sects…
Emphasis on Zero Casualties in Disaster Management In a move to bolster its disaster preparedness and mitigate urban flooding, the Odisha government, led by the newly-formed BJP administration, has allocated ₹200 crore for this critical initiative. The decision was made during a comprehensive natural disaster management committee meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi at…
