Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has successfully reduced the Supreme Court’s backlog by 10,000 cases during his tenure. His approach emphasized transparency by publicly disclosing pending case details and prioritizing bail cases for expedited resolution. Despite a significant influx of new cases, Chandrachud’s strategies led to the disposal of over 100,000 cases.
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India’s central government is launching a new mental health program for higher education institutions. The program will include capacity building, model institution visits, and a structured framework for psychosocial support. The goal is to address the urgent need for mental health support in these institutions and create environments that encourage healthy behaviors.
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A terrorist was killed in an ongoing anti-terror operation in Rampora, Sopore, by security forces. This is the second encounter in the area in 24 hours and the fourth in North Kashmir in five days. The operation began based on intelligence inputs about the presence of two to three terrorists. While sources suggest the...
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The Supreme Court of India has urged government bodies to shift their focus from the disabilities of individuals to their abilities. The court emphasized that denying reasonable accommodations to differently-abled individuals constitutes discrimination and violates their fundamental rights. This statement came as the court granted the plea of a medical aspirant denied admission to...
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For the first time since the Taliban took control, an Afghan delegation will be present at the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan. Despite not being officially recognized by any nation, the Taliban emphasize that their political isolation shouldn’t hinder their involvement in crucial climate discussions.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during rallies in Maharashtra, accused Congress of promoting Pakistan’s agenda by seeking the reinstatement of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. He criticized Congress for allegedly turning states under its rule into “ATMs” for personal gain and urged voters to choose BJP for progress and cultural pride.
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Five Election Commission officials in Ulhasnagar are facing bribery charges after allegedly extorting Rs 75,000 from a flower trader carrying Rs 7.5 lakh with proper documentation. Despite the officials returning the bribe money, claiming a mistake, a senior official confirmed a crime was committed and proper video recording protocols were not followed.
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The UK government is navigating a diplomatic challenge as past criticisms of US President-elect Donald Trump by Labour Party members resurface. Trump’s lawyers have called for an investigation into potential foreign interference related to Labour staff campaigning for Kamala Harris. Despite previous strong criticisms, Labour figures, including Keir Starmer and David Lammy, have reached...
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised the lending target for public sector banks to MSMEs by nearly 35% for this financial year. She set a new target of Rs 5.7 lakh crore, emphasizing that no small business should be denied funding. Sitharaman urged public sector banks to take the lead in lending to MSMEs, aiming...
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