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SC tells Centre to deposit compensation given by Italy for Indian fishermen killed by marines

The top court will hear Centre's plea for closure of case against the Italian marines after one week of deposit of compensation amount in its account.

Bombay HC extends interim protection to Arnab Goswami in 2018 abetment to suicide case

Goswami and two others are accused of abetting the suicide of Alibag-based interior designer Anvay Naik in May 2018 over alleged non-payment of dues.

SC rejects plea for directions to curb forced religious conversions, black magic

An apex court bench said there is no reason why a person above 18 can't be allowed to choose their religion and refused to grant permission to a representation to the law commission.

Delhi HC grants interim protection from arrest to Mumbai journalist in rape case

Justice Mukta Gupta granted Varun Hiremath protection on the grounds that he joins the police investigation. The court listed the matter for further hearing on 16 April.

Varanasi court orders ASI probe to settle Kashi Vishwanath temple-Gyanvapi mosque dispute

Hours after the Varanasi court gave its ruling, Sunni Central Waqf Board chairman Zufar Ahmad Farooqui said the order will be challenged in the high court.

14 HCs agree with Supreme Court suggestion to appoint ad hoc judges to fill vacancies

3 HCs said names of ad hoc judges should be directly referred to President instead of routing through govt. Centre says recommendations shouldn't be done in lieu of regular appointments.

SC rejects pleas of Maharashtra govt, Anil Deshmukh against Bombay HC order for CBI probe

The apex court Thursday dismissed pleas challenging the Bombay HC order directing the probe into allegations made by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh.

Rohingyas detained in Jammu shall not be deported to Myanmar without due process, says SC

A bench headed by CJI S A Bobde passed the order on a plea seeking immediate release of the detained Rohingya refugees and a direction to restrain the Centre from deporting them.

Delhi HC seeks stand of Centre, EC on plea for compulsory masking during poll campaign

Former UP DGP Vikram Singh filed a plea seeking to debar campaigners and candidates from campaigning in the assembly elections for repeatedly violating mandatory Covid guidelines.

Modi govt still against gay lawyer Kirpal’s elevation as HC judge, tells CJI as much

In response to CJI Bobde's letter, Centre is said to have conveyed apprehensions over Saurabh Kripal’s appointment as judge on the ground that his male partner is a foreign national.

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Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?