Cotton farmers in Vidarbha, India, are facing a labor shortage during the crucial harvest season. The shortage is attributed to government welfare schemes like Ladki Bahin, which provide financial assistance, making farm work less appealing. This has forced farmers to increase wages, further impacting their income already hit by low crop yields and market...
Read MoreMaharashtra government placed DGP Rashmi Shukla on compulsory leave and appointed Sanjay Kumar Verma as the new DGP, following the Election Commission’s order. Verma, who previously led the investigation into the 2015 murder of Govind Pansare, will serve as DGP while the model code of conduct is in effect. Shukla’s removal comes after complaints...
Read More“The ‘where to vote’ panel is triggering for some specific searches Harris is also the name of a county in ,” Google said in a statement. “Fix is coming,” the search giant said, adding: “Note very few people actually search for voting places this way.” Elon Musk responded to the clarification.
Read MoreThe Indian government is taking steps to combat the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media. The Cabinet Secretariat has directed all secretaries to promptly respond to such news in a factual and articulate manner. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry will prepare guidelines and SOPs to ensure a timely and effective response...
Read MoreJustice B V Nagarathna disagreed with Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud’s criticism of the Justice Krishna Iyer Doctrine, calling it unwarranted. Both Nagarathna and Justice Dhulia defended the doctrine’s humanist principles and its relevance to India’s socio-economic context at the time.
Read MoreIndia’s Supreme Court has upheld Article 31C of the Constitution, which grants legal protection to laws enacted to fulfill Directive Principles of State Policy. This decision reaffirms a portion of the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case judgment while acknowledging the limitations imposed by the Minerva Mills ruling on the article’s scope.
Read MoreJustice Hrishikesh Roy playfully remarked on the Supreme Court’s recent judgments, complimenting Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s extensive contributions to the court’s ‘intellectual resources’ while also lightheartedly requesting contributions from other benches in the CJI’s remaining days in office.
Read MoreThe Indian government has raised concerns with Wikipedia regarding alleged bias and inaccuracies in its content. The government has questioned Wikipedia’s intermediary status, suggesting it should be held accountable as a publisher. This could expose Wikipedia to legal action for potentially defamatory or inaccurate information.
Read MoreDuring a rally in his stronghold of Baramati, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar hinted at retiring from active politics. He stated that he would reconsider seeking another term in the Rajya Sabha after his current term ends and ruled out contesting any future elections.
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