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UGC won’t alter decision on final-year exams, tells SC the move will protect academic future

In a 50-page affidavit, the UGC says it has taken into account the evolving situation of Covid-19 and sufficient time has been given to varsities to conduct the exams.

9 dates in 48 days — HC drags feet on Covid bail plea of diabetic heart patient Sudha Bharadwaj

Activist Sudha Bharadwaj, arrested in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon violence, has cited her health to seek bail from Bombay HC.

CJI suggests rubber bullets to ward off wild animals, instead of culling them, to save crops

CJI Bobde's remark came during the hearing of a petition filed by BJD MP Anubhav Mohanty against permission given by some states to kill nilgais to save crops.

Ex-Samata Party chief Jaya Jaitly, 2 others get 4-year jail term for defence corruption

The three were held guilty of corruption in the purported purchase of hand-held thermal imagers, a case that came from a sting aired by news portal Tehelka in 2001.

7 former SC judges back lawyer Prashant Bhushan, support call to withdraw contempt notice

The judges, who had signed a solidarity statement issued by 131 jurists & activists, called on Supreme Court to 'maintain the dignity' of the court and be open to public discussion.

SC disposes plea after J&K admin says Congress leader Saifuddin Soz not under detention

The Supreme Court bench said the J&K administration has stated that no detention order with regard to Soz was passed, and the plea cannot be entertained in view of its counter affidavit.

Modi govt accepts SC suggestion to release PSA detainee J&K bar chief Qayoom a few days early

Mian Abdul Qayoom was detained on the night of 4 August 2019, just before Modi govt scrapped the special status of J&K under Article 370 of the Constitution.

Delhi HC directs Facebook, Google to remove ‘offending material’ on BJP’s Sasikala Pushpa

Sasikala had earlier sought an injunction against the social media platforms on the ground that they did not verify the authenticity of photographs of her before uploading it.

Kejriwal cabinet rejects Delhi Police’s choice of lawyers for February riots cases

In a Tuesday meeting, Delhi cabinet directs home department to appoint ‘the best lawyers for a fair and impartial trial’.

Ambassador painted with artwork could pose ‘serious law enforcement problem’ — appeal in HC

An HC bench had earlier asked Chandigarh administration to register the Ambassador car painted with Senkoe artwork. But an appeal has now been filed against the order.

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India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?