Stay Order Issued: The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the implementation of the March 20 notification regarding the Fact Check Unit (FCU) established by the Central government, as per the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules 2023 (IT Amendment Rules 2023). Pending Decision by Bombay High Court: The apex court has decided…
Concerning Article 21 of the Constitution, the government denies Rohingyas the right to reside and settle, reserved solely for Indian citizens. Despite some Rohingyas holding UNHCR refugee cards, India remains resolute, refusing to grant refugee status based on these documents. In a subtle nod to neighboring Bangladesh, the government hints at the challenges posed by…
Paradip witnessed the commencement of a two-day joint coastal defence exercise, ‘Sagar Kavach,’ aimed at bolstering security measures along the 480 km coastline spanning Odisha and West Bengal. The exercise, which commenced on Wednesday, involves a collaboration of 18 departments, including the Marine Police, Coast Guard, Navy, Forest Department, and Fisheries Department. With a focus…
Renowned education reformist Sonam Wangchuk has intensified his hunger strike in Leh, Ladakh, entering its 15th day as he persists in his demand for statehood and constitutional safeguards under the sixth schedule for the Union Territory of Ladakh. This movement, reminiscent of his inspirational role in the Bollywood hit “3 Idiots,” where Aamir Khan portrayed…
In a consequential ruling, the Supreme Court declined to grant an immediate stay on the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), despite hearing 237 petitions challenging its constitutional validity. Instead, the apex court has given the Centre a window of three weeks to respond to these petitions, with the deadline set for April 8….
Sita Soren, Jama MLA and sister-in-law of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren made headlines on Tuesday as she officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking her departure from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Alongside her party switch, she also tendered her resignation from the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, citing moral reasons. In her resignation letter…
The Supreme Court has issued a summons to yoga guru Ramdev, co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved, concerning misleading advertisements issued by the company. The court’s action comes after Patanjali failed to respond to a contempt notice regarding the advertisements’ claims about medicinal efficacy. A bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah also summoned Patanjali’s managing…
In a recent development surrounding the Delhi excise policy controversy, K. Kavitha, a prominent figure in the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and daughter of former Telangana CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao, withdrew her petition challenging the summons issued by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). This move came during proceedings before a bench led by Justice Bela…
Santiago Martin, dubbed India’s “lottery king,” has ascended as the nation’s most significant political donor, funnelling substantial funds through his company, Future Gaming and Hotel Services. Despite facing accusations of fraud and money laundering, Martin’s firm emerged as a top contributor within India’s previously opaque political funding framework, recently subjected to partial transparency measures. According…
In a strategic move to fortify the electoral process and ensure administrative impartiality, the Election Commission (EC) has embarked on a sweeping reform agenda, marked by the removal of six Home Secretaries and the transfer of a top-ranking police official in West Bengal. This proactive step, following the declaration of the Model Code of Conduct…
