Article 35A in the SC: J&K is not the only state our Constitution makes concessions for
There are at least 11 others allowed special privileges, mostly to preserve their local culture. ThePrint explains.
It is ‘illegal migrants’ vs students’ unions in Northeast India
State authorities and police are aware of this, and are even cooperating with students to check travellers’ documentation.
Modi’s ‘PMO tells’ women ministers to write positive articles in newspapers
The PMO has asked the ministers to counter the notion that there has been little improvement in women’s lives since Narendra Modi came to power.
Make separate lane at toll plazas for VIPs & judges: Madras High Court tells NHAI
The court warned that it would view any violation of the order seriously.
Why 13 crore Indians are celebrating their ‘independence day’ today
Belonging to the Nomadic and Denotified Tribes, these Indians were considered born criminals under the Criminal Tribes Act, 1871 up until this day in 1952.
Letters show ‘links between activists and Maoists’, say Maharashtra Police
The letters, however, do not seem to mention the full names of the activists and use only first names or abbreviations.
Modi govt will look guilty if it doesn’t divulge Rafale details: Ex-NSA Shiv Shankar Menon
Former minister Yashwant Sinha says even Americans were forthcoming about nuclear pact, so France should also be transparent about the Rafale deal.
Supreme Court quashes FIR against actor Priya Prakash Varrier for her wink song
Earlier an FIR was lodged against the actor that alleged that the 'wink song' hurt the religious sentiment of a community.
10 people, all relatives of policemen, kidnapped by militants in south Kashmir
J&K police chief says reports are being verified; incidents come in the wake of 'threat' by Hizbul Mujahideen commander, asking local cops to resign.
Uniform civil code is neither necessary nor desirable at this stage: Law Commission
BJP wants UCC to ensure gender equality across religions, but panel wants equality between men and women of same communities first.
India to South Africa — Lack of internet access is affecting vaccine uptake
Unequal access to high-speed internet and a computer or smartphone — as well as confidence navigating the web — can affect the number getting vaccinated.
Gujarat power distribution companies rank best on key performance indicators, report says
According to the Ministry of Power report, of the five state distribution companies that received an A+ rating, four were from Gujarat and one from Haryana.
Defence
Why setting up integrated theatre commands should not be rushed — former service chiefs explain
Former Navy chief Admiral Arun Prakash (Retd), former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Fali H. Major (Retd) and former defence secretary NN Vohra were among the experts debating the theaterisation process.
Is India made of porcelain? Question CJI Ramana should ask Modi govt at next sedition hearing
Sedition law isn’t just a colonial hangover. It’s a convenient weapon for under-performing governments to conflate themselves with the nation and use against critics.