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20May 2025

SC Empowers HCs to Quash Domestic Violence Cases

SC Empowers HCs to Quash Domestic Violence Cases Why in the News? In a significant development for tamil news and legal circles, the Supreme Court India ruled that Indian High Courts can quash criminal proceedings under Section 12(1) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, using Section 482 CrPC, recognizing the serious consequences of criminal action …

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20May 2025

India Not a Shelter for All Refugees: SC

India Not a Shelter for All Refugees: SC Why in the News? In the latest india news today, the Supreme Court India rejected a plea by a former LTTE member, asserting that foreigners cannot claim the right to settle in India. It upheld the Madras High Court establishment’s deportation order, reaffirming India is not a …

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10Apr 2025

Immigration Act 2025: Discretion, Detention, and Dissent Suppressed

Why in the News ? The Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, has sparked nationwide concern for granting unchecked powers to authorities over foreigners, bypassing due process and judicial oversight. Critics argue it undermines constitutional rights and may lead to arbitrary detention and surveillance. Constitutional Concerns and Civil Liberties The Act undermines Articles 14 and 21 …

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20Mar 2025

RIGHT TO DEVELOPMENT: A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT UNDER SCRUTINY

Why in the News? Supreme Court ruling: The SC overturned an NGT order (2022) and a Madras HC decision (2024) halting development in Auroville. Key issue: Lack of environmental clearance cited as a reason for stopping construction. Balancing rights: The judgment emphasized striking a “golden balance” between the right to a clean environment and the …

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20Mar 2025

BALOCHISTAN UNREST: RISING INSURGENCY AND REGIONAL IMPLICATIONS

Why in the News? On March 11, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked a train with 400 passengers between Quetta and Sibi, demanding the release of imprisoned insurgents. Pakistan’s military launched a 24-hour operation, resulting in 21 civilian casualties and losses in security forces. Escalating insurgency: Pakistan’s forces faced heavy attacks in multiple regions of …

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27Jan 2025

Genocide: Humanity’s Failure To Learn Lessons

Syllabus: GS 2: India and neighbourhood relations . Development of India’s relation with the west. Why in the News? On January 27, 2025, the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a Nazi concentration camp where approximately 1.1 million people were killed. This day also serves as a reminder of the global …

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19Dec 2024

Strengthening Ties in a Transforming Middle East

Syllabus: GS 2: India and neighbourhood relations Effect of policies and politics of regional countries. Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Kuwait marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over four decades, reflecting India’s intention to strengthen its ties with the Gulf region, a critical area for its …

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29May 2024

STILL NO SIGN OF THE LANGUAGE OF EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Syllabus: GS 2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections. Why in the News? The 2024 Indian general election announcement by the Election Commission of India lacked sign …

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27May 2024

UPHOLDING JUSTICE: THE ICC’S BOLD STEP IN THE GAZA CONFLICT

Syllabus: GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate. Why in the News? The ICC’s request for arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders in the Gaza conflict highlights the court’s efforts to address war crimes …

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22May 2024

UN: INDIAN PASTORALISTS NEED LAND ACCESS, RIGHTS RECOGNITION IMPROVEMENTS

Why in the news? UN report highlights need for better land access and rights recognition for Indian pastoralists. Focus on rangeland degradation and marginalisation of pastoralist communities. The UN Convention on Combating Desertification reports that nearly half of the world’s rangelands are degraded due to climate change and land-use changes.  Understanding  Rangelands: Definition: Rangelands are …

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