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On his govt’s 4th anniversary, Modi set to address BJP morchas & inaugurate expressway

The celebrations are planned between 15 and 26 May, the day the govt took oath in 2014, and a BJP win in Karnataka will only add extra spark to them.

Modi, Oli launch bus service that links Lord Ram’s birthplace with Sita’s

The bus service is part of the 15-destination Ramayan circuit comprising places closely associated with Lord Ram that was launched in 2014-15 to boost religious tourism.

Collegium unanimously decides to reiterate K.M. Joseph’s name, but with some other names

It decided that his name “should also be accompanied by the recommendation of the names of chief justices of high courts for elevation” to the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court judge Indu Malhotra to women lawyers: No palazzo pants, dress professionally

Newest judge of the top court says palazzos and 3/4th trousers are not ‘professional attire’. Senior women advocates agree but some juniors don’t.

After Chelameswar letter, CJI finally calls collegium meeting to reiterate Justice K.M. Joseph’s name

Though Justice Chelameswar officially retires on 22 June, the day the Supreme Court breaks for summer – 18 May – will be his last working day.

Crippled by shortage of doctors, government wants qualified nurses to prescribe drugs

The idea is to address the lack of medical attention arising from the shortage of doctors, especially in rural areas.

Using parliamentary reports as evidence is not a breach of MPs’ privilege, rules SC

Five-judge Constitution bench answers questions raised by govt & pharma companies. Original case sought probe into vaccine trials conducted on tribal girls.

Less than 10% of people in UP & Punjab are satisfied with their police force

According to a Common Cause-CSDS report, just 8% of people in UP and 9% in Punjab find performance and perception if police satisfactory. Himachal & Haryana top the list with 71%.

India sends second relief consignment for Rohingyas in Bangladesh

More than 6 lakh Rohingyas have been taking shelter in Bangladesh since last year; India sends materials like milk powder, dried fish, baby food among others.

Mehbooba wants Vajpayee model ‘Ramzan ceasefire’ in Kashmir, and talks with Pakistan

Political parties to discuss security situation in the Valley, a joint memorandum may be sent to the Centre after the meeting

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.