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SC takes suo moto note of proposed relocation of 135-year-old Central Secretariat Library

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case regarding the relocation of the Central Secretariat Library. This library, which houses over 8.5 lakh books, is facing relocation uncertainty. Recent media reports have highlighted the absence of allocated space in the new Central Vista Plan. The Union housing ministry has…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Florida conservation programme protects 61,525 acres across wildlife corridor

Florida's Department of Environmental Protection has announced a significant conservation easement protecting 61,525 acres of forestland. This initiative will enhance habitat connectivity for various species, including the bald eagle. The land will continue to be actively managed as a working forest to support local economies. Governor DeSantis has recommended $115…

The Times of India · Sep 28

Message In A Bottle Reunites Sender: volunteers find 1988 note; social media tracks Miranda

In October 2017, volunteers found a bottle from 1988 on Sapelo Island containing a note by Miranda Dawn Moss. The note mentioned her family trip to Edisto Beach when she was eight years old. After extensive searching, the couple who found the bottle traced it back to Miranda, now married…

The Times of India · Sep 27

In 1870, a former slave and Union soldier staked a homestead in Nebraska; drought and grasshoppers cost him the claim, but he eventually owned more than 2,000 acres

Escaping the bonds of slavery, Robert Ball Anderson became a proud soldier in the Union Army. Despite facing significant obstacles in farming caused by severe weather and pests, he dedicated himself to saving money through various jobs, including cooking for railroads. His efforts culminated in owning more than two thousand…

The Times of India · Aug 14

Supreme Court asks states to consider framing policy on demolition, regularisation of illegal constructions

The Supreme Court urged all states to consider a uniform policy for unauthorized constructions. This policy would address regularisation and demolition of long-standing illegal structures. The court declined to frame a single policy due to varying state realities. States and Union territories should consider these issues when formulating new policies.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Uber takes bike taxis to 100 more cities in India as Rapido rivalry intensifies

The expansion, spread across 18 states and one Union territory, will initially be driven by Uber Bike, the company’s two-wheeler offering. The new markets include Jammu, Tirunelveli, Silchar and Jamnagar, among others.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

SC directs states to frame policy for early release of aged, terminally ill prisoners

The Supreme Court has ordered all states to create a policy for prisoner release. This policy must be formulated within three months for elderly and terminally ill inmates. It will define clear eligibility criteria and procedures for compassionate release considerations. The court also asked the Centre to provide necessary technical…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

One year of Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision: Over 5.8 crore names deleted from electoral rolls

Over 5.8 crore voters have been removed from electoral rolls across 12 states and Union territories in a year-long purification drive by the Election Commission. While the EC maintains the exercise targets duplicate and ineligible voters, opposition parties allege disenfranchisement. The Supreme Court has upheld the revision's validity, and the…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other events

On This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation before the Inquisition and the signing of the G.I. Bill by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The date is also remembered for Diego Maradona's famous "Hand of God" goal, France's surrender to Nazi…

The Economic Times · Jun 21

Right to trauma care of citizens integral part of right to life, Supreme Court says

The Supreme Court has asked all states and Union Territories to launch a unified helpline, 112, for emergency responses. A functional system for addressing good samaritan grievances will also be established. These crucial measures for trauma care, deemed a fundamental right, must be operational within three months. States will provide…

The Economic Times · May 28