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…
At the 13th Graduation Ceremony of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Bhubaneswar, President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, underscored the importance of ethical considerations in scientific endeavors. Praising NISER for its swift ascent in the educational domain, she commended its blend of scientific rationality and traditional values. The President is…
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…
Players Hail the Meeting as an “Honor” India’s T20 World Cup-winning cricket team received a grand welcome upon their return to the country. Fresh off their historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 held in Barbados, the champions landed in New Delhi and were greeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his…
Clarification on Compensation for Fallen Agniveer The Indian Army issued a statement on Wednesday addressing allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding compensation for the family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. The Army clarified that the family has already received a significant portion of the…
Former Deputy Prime Minister and prominent BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. The 96-year-old veteran’s health deteriorated, necessitating his transfer to the hospital’s emergency department on Mathura Road. He is currently under the care of Dr. Vinit Suri, a senior consultant in neurology. Current Medical Status According…
No Bids for Second Lithium Auction in J&K The federally administered region of Jammu and Kashmir in India will re-auction its lithium reserves following two failed attempts to attract the required number of bids. According to a reliable source with direct knowledge of the situation, the latest auction in May did not receive any bids,…
Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, a distinguished judge of the Orissa High Court, has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. The announcement was made on Wednesday by President Droupadi Murmu, following consultations with the Chief Justice of India, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The news was…
