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DELHI HC REVERSES ORDER ALLOWING MINOR TO TERMINATE 26-WEEK PREGNANCY Why in the News? Reversal of decision: A Delhi High Court division bench overturned a single judge’s order allowing a 16-year-old rape survivor to abort a 26-week pregnancy. Legal limitation: The MTP Act permits abortions up to 20 weeks, and beyond 24 weeks only in …
Read MoreNO INDEPENDENT MEMBER IN KEY ENVIRONMENT PANEL: EXPERTS RAISE ALARM Why in the News? Former bureaucrats from the Constitutional Conduct Group wrote to the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of India (CJI) raising concerns over the current structure of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC). Conflict of interest is feared in the hearing on the …
Read MoreSOCIALISM AND SECULARISM DEFINE INDIA Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Diversity of India Secularism GS Paper – 2 Indian Constitution Constitutional Amendments Judiciary Why in the News? The RSS General Secretary recently demanded the removal of ‘socialism’ and ‘secularism’ from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, citing their inclusion during the Emergency through the 42nd …
Read MoreHOW NEW TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP INDIA CLOSE IN ON TB Why in the news? The rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines showcased the power of global collaboration and robust public investment. It demonstrated that scientific innovation can be accelerated when resources, data, and expertise are shared across countries and sectors. This success has renewed calls to …
Read MorePM Modi’s Historic Visit to Trinidad and Tobago: Honouring Civilisational Roots and Strengthening Diaspora Bonds “They were not just migrants, but messengers of timeless civilisation.” — PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his first bilateral visit to Trinidad and Tobago, paid rich tributes to the Indo-Trinidadian community, highlighting their courage, perseverance, and role in …
Read MoreTRP Policy Reform: I&B Ministry Opens Door for Multiple TV Rating Agencies In a significant move to overhaul India’s television audience measurement system, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has proposed amendments to the 2014 Policy Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies. This initiative seeks to break the monopoly of BARC (Broadcast Audience Research Council)—the …
Read MoreCUSTODIAL DEATHS: ZERO POLICE CONVICTIONS IN TAMIL NADU AND BEYOND Why in the News? Recent incident: Ajith Kumar, a security guard, died in police custody in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, sparking public outrage. Judicial rebuke: The Madurai Bench of the Madras HC called the injuries “worse than murder,” highlighting the need for stricter oversight. Pattern continues: …
Read MorePHONE TAPPING NOT PERMITTED FOR CRIME DETECTION, RULES MADRAS HC Why in the News? Madras High Court ruling: HC rejected the MHA’s plea to allow authorities to tap phones for general crime detection through a court order. Legal restriction: Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 only allows phone interception during public emergency or …
Read MoreCOURT’S PIVOT ON SOCIAL JUSTICE: RESERVATION FOR APEX COURT STAFF Why in the News? Historic move: On June 24, Chief Justice B.R. Gavai introduced SC/ST reservation in appointments and promotions for Supreme Court staff, a decision that could impact financial planning and potential capital gains for government employees in the current financial year. First time: …
Read MoreQUAD LAUNCHES CRITICAL MINERALS INITIATIVE AMID SUPPLY CONCERNS Why in the News? Quad initiative: Quad foreign ministers launched the Critical Minerals Initiative in Washington to secure global supply chains, a move that could impact capital gain tax considerations and cost inflation index for mineral investments. China’s dominance: Move comes after China’s export curbs on seven …
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