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Delhi govt didn’t take timely preventive measures to contain Covid cases, Centre tells SC

According to the home ministry, the Delhi government also failed to put up as many bulletins on Covid appropriate behaviour in the national capital.

States have to rise above politics & take strict measures to contain Covid surge, says SC

The observations by a bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan came after the Centre apprised it that the ongoing wave of the pandemic appears to be harsher than earlier.

SC extends parole of Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Perarivalan

A G Perarivalan was first granted parole from 9-23 November by the Madras High Court on medical grounds, which was extended by the top court on 23 November.

Reasons why Supreme Court granted bail to Arnab Goswami

Supreme Court took a dim view of Bombay HC's decision to deny bail to Arnab Goswami, saying high courts should not forego their duty, leaving apex court to intervene at all times.

Demolition of Kangana’s house malicious, BMC acted illegally against her, says Bombay HC

The court said it doesn't approve of authorities using 'muscle power' against any citizen, and noted that the BMC was unauthorised to take such action.

SC says Arnab Goswami’s interim bail will continue till Bombay HC disposes of their plea

While granting relief to Goswami, the Supreme Court bench also said the judiciary should ensure criminal law does not become a weapon for the selective harassment of citizens.

SC dismisses Skoda Volkswagen’s plea challenging FIR for ‘use of cheat device’ in car

The FIR was lodged in UP after a customer accused the carmaker of allegedly using a 'cheat' or 'defeat device', which is installed to manipulate pollution emission tests in vehicles.

UP not first to target ‘love jihad’, 2 states have law against forced conversions for marriage

UP govt has approved the Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion Bill 2020 that seeks to bar 'forceful religious conversions', including for marriage.

High Court seeks police reply on Tahir Hussain’s bail petition in Delhi riots case

Justice Suresh Kumar Kait asked the investigating officer to file a status report on Hussain's plea and listed the matter for further hearing on December 11.

SC stays Andhra Pradesh HC’s gag order on media from reporting on Amravati land scam

An apex court bench said the HC shall not decide till January last week the pending matter relating to the alleged illegal land transactions in shifting of AP capital to Amaravati.

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Your place or mine? This dating question comes with extreme risks, dirty pillows & toilets

Don’t call him to your place the first time. He could be a stalker who now has your address. Or worse. He overstays his welcome, clogs your toilet, picks his nails, and snores.

Government allows export of onions to six countries, sets buffer stock target

The government had imposed an export prohibition in order to ensure adequate domestic availability of onions in the country.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

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.