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CJP Protest in Delhi LIVE: Nadda meet declined, 16 metro stations shut as party warns of larger agitation

NEET Protest Live: Cockroach Janta Party protests escalated in Delhi on Wednesday. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation shut sixteen metro stations due to security concerns. The Supreme Court declined an urgent plea challenging police action against student protestors. Numerous FIRs were filed by Delhi Police following Monday's Sansad Chalo march.…

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Bhojshala row: SC to hear Muslim side's plea over alternate namaz site, seeks response of MP

A plea regarding a different namaz site is on the Supreme Court's agenda, as Muslim petitioners argue that the proposed location is too distant from the Bhojshala complex. The court has instructed the government to explore alternatives near the controversial complex. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta has committed to a thorough…

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1996 Rajasthan blast: SC sets aside death penalty of convict, acquits lifer

The Supreme Court ordered a fresh trial for a death row convict in a 1996 bus blast case. It also acquitted a lifer and dismissed state appeals against six acquittals. The court cited ineffective counsel and passage of time for the retrial order. The new trial for Abdul Hameed will…

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Bill to increase number of SC judges introduced in Lok Sabha amid uproar

A bill to increase the Supreme Court's judge strength was introduced in the Lok Sabha. This move aims to address the significant backlog of pending cases in the apex court. The government believes enhanced strength offers a viable solution for judicial efficiency. An ordinance had previously raised the sanctioned strength…

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Government to introduce bill making Vande Mataram insults punishable

A bill to punish insults to Vande Mataram will be introduced in the Lok Sabha soon. The government also plans to tighten birth and death registration rules. The Supreme Court's judge strength will increase after Parliament approves an ordinance. Discussions continue regarding delimitation and women's reservation in legislative bodies. Other…

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Sunetra Pawar kept in dark over Praful Patel-Sunil Tatkare's late-night Devendra Fadnavis meeting, exposing fresh NCP rift

Fresh cracks have surfaced within the Nationalist Congress Party following a recent meeting. Senior leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Party chief Sunetra Pawar was reportedly not informed about this late-night discussion. Tatkare dismissed the controversy, stating the meeting concerned his constituency issues. This…

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Elgar Parishad case: SC agrees to hear next week advocate Surendra Gadling's bail plea

The Supreme Court will hear advocate Surendra Gadling's bail plea next week. Gadling has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years in the Elgar Parishad case. His bail plea has been adjourned eleven times previously in the Supreme Court. The case involves alleged Maoist links and provocative speeches delivered at a conclave.…

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Delhi court allows jailed MP Engineer Rashid to attend Monsoon session

A Delhi court has permitted jailed MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament. He will attend the upcoming Monsoon session while remaining in custody. This custody parole allows him to be escorted by armed police personnel. Rashid faces charges related to terror funding and separatism in Jammu and Kashmir. He has…

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Excise case: HC gives final two weeks to Kejriwal, Sisodia to respond to CBI's plea against discharge

The Delhi High Court has granted a final chance for AAP leaders to respond. They must file their replies within two weeks regarding the CBI's plea. The court deferred the hearing to August 17 and 18 for arguments. This case involves the trial court's order discharging them earlier. Lawyers' work…

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SIT report on Ram temple donation theft expected shortly; may shape trust reforms

The Special Investigation Team's final report on Ram temple donation embezzlement is expected shortly. This report will likely lead to significant administrative and donation-counting system reforms. The Supreme Court is also monitoring the investigation and has sought a status report. The temple trust is scheduled to meet soon to discuss…

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SC flags 'frustration' over CBSE's digital marking system, seeks Centre's response

The Supreme Court voiced concern over student frustration with the CBSE's digital marking system. Justices noted systemic problems emerging within the digital evaluation process. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court about ongoing systemic issue reviews. A one-member commission is examining the evaluation system for necessary changes. The court requested…

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College Football Head Coaches on Hot Seat in the West

Nick Bartlett assesses the status of college football head coaches on the hot seat from the west, from Hot to Cool.

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SC grants four weeks to Centre to file response on plea challenging validity of NIA Act

The Supreme Court has requested the Centre to file its response within four weeks. This response is regarding a petition challenging the National Investigation Agency Act. The petitioner argues the Act violates constitutional equality and Centre's legislative powers. The NIA was established as a counter-terrorism agency after the 2008 Mumbai…

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CBSE clarifies R3 rule: Class 10 students of 2027-28 batch must clear school-based third language assessment for pass certificate

The Central Board of Secondary Education has issued new guidelines regarding third language assessments. Students must pass school-based internal assessments for their third language subject. This requirement is mandatory for receiving the CBSE Secondary School Examination pass certificate. The National Education Policy 2020 recommends learning three languages, with two being…

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SpiceJet, Ajay Singh undertake to pay Rs 140 crore in KAL Airways dispute

SpiceJet and Ajay Singh will pay Rs 140 crore to KAL Airways and Kalanithi Maran. The airline will deposit Rs 50 crore within forty-five days. The remaining Rs 90 crore will be paid within ninety days thereafter. The Delhi High Court will monitor this payment schedule closely. Hearing SpiceJet's challenge…

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SC seeks HD Revanna's reply on Karnataka govt's plea against HC order dropping Section 354 charge

The Supreme Court will review a plea from Karnataka challenging a high court decision. This decision had previously quashed a charge against JD(S) leader H D Revanna. The charge involved outraging a woman's modesty under Section 354 of the IPC. The high court had upheld a sexual harassment charge under…

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SC to hear on Jul 13 plea seeking guidelines to curb 'unpredictable fluctuations' of airfares

The Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking airfare regulation guidelines. This plea addresses unpredictable fluctuations and ancillary charges by private airlines. The court previously flagged exorbitant festival fare hikes as exploitation. A new aviation act is coming into effect, with rules under consultation. The petition argues for a regulator…

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'30 minutes of horror': Gir lion attacks man in Gujarat, traps him for nearly half an hour; video goes viral

A lioness attacked a man in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district, which has gone viral online. The man survived the prolonged ordeal with serious injuries after rescuers arrived. Recent lion attacks have killed two people, prompting public concern and protests. Forest officials have captured many lions, which wildlife experts find concerning. Experts…

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Delhi AAP protest outside LNJP Hospital alleging Rs 650 crore health scam

Aam Aadmi Party activists protested at LNJP Hospital, alleging a Rs 650 crore health scam within the Delhi government. Party leaders questioned Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on why the primary accused, Dr. Vatsala Agrawal, was allegedly allowed to flee to Germany after her appointment bypassed established rules and a vigilance…

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Goa launches app to digitise iconic motorcycle taxi service

Goa's iconic motorcycle taxi service is now online with the launch of the 'Mhaje Driver App'. Commuters can easily locate and book the nearest "motorcycle pilot" via their smartphones, enhancing convenience and expanding pilots' customer reach. The government is also exploring welfare initiatives like electric bike subsidies and a pension…

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No phone calls with wife for 13 days; she dies by suicide; Gulf engineer husband lands in jail; Supreme Court overturns his conviction for this reason

Husband worked in Oman and could not talk with late wife; Wife committed suicide by saying refusal to speak to her over the phone caused her severe mental distress; Indian Trial Court convicts him for cruelty under Section 498A and 304B for dowry death and sentences 3 years jail with…

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SC halts Delhi government's CAG audit of private discoms

The Supreme Court has put a hold on a CAG audit of three private power discoms in Delhi, a move initiated by the Delhi government concerning a massive Rs 38,500 crore in accumulated regulatory assets. The court questioned the legality of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission's (DERC) decision to appoint…

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SC Asset bets on bigger bedrooms, flexible spaces

SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation plans to relaunch 16 housing projects with redesigned homes to better reflect changing consumer preferences and stimulate demand amid a sluggish market.

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Calcutta HC asks private bank to disclose corpus in TMC bank accounts

The Calcutta High Court has ordered a private bank to reveal the funds in the Trinamool Congress's frozen accounts. The court is examining a petition by the Mamata Banerjee faction challenging the debit freeze, which followed a complaint by rebel MLAs. The Bidhannagar Police will also present investigation records, with…

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'Methyl Isocyanate of law': SC slams AI 'hallucinations', quashes NCLT verdict

The Supreme Court has declared zero tolerance for AI-generated fake or hallucinated judgments used as legal precedents. Setting aside an NCLT verdict, the apex court emphasized that such fabricated citations contaminate the justice system. The Bar Council of India is directed to form a committee to address this issue and…

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