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Supreme Court allows green crackers in Telangana for 2 hours during Diwali

The Telangana HC on 12 November came out with an order asking the state government to ban firecrackers, which was challenged by the traders association in the top court.

Bombay HC allows medical check-up of jailed activist Varavara Rao via video link

Varavara Rao's lawyer Indira Jaising claimed his health was 'fast deteriorating', and there was a legitimate apprehension that the 81-year-old poet might die in prison.

Comedian Kunal Kamra faces contempt proceedings for his tweets criticising SC bail to Arnab

AG K.K. Venugopal gave consent to 8 persons to initiate contempt of court proceedings against Kamra for his 'objectionable' tweets on SC order granting bail to Arnab Goswami.

Rana Kapoor’s daughter gets bail in Yes Bank fraud case

Roshni Kapoor is one of the eight accused named in the CBI charge sheet in the case linked to DHFL.

Delhi HC allows AAP govt to reserve 80% ICU beds for Covid patients in 33 private hospitals

The national capital had recorded its biggest single-day jump of 8,593 Covid-19 cases Wednesday that took its infection tally to over 4.59 lakh people, and death toll at 7,228.

HC refuses to quash FIR against Shillong Times editor, says Facebook post divisive

Shillong Times Editor Patricia Mukhim has been booked for a Facebook post where she discussed an alleged attack on non-tribal boys. Mukhim says she will challenge the HC order in Supreme Court.

SC gives bail to Arnab Goswami, 2 others in abetment to suicide case, says Bombay HC was wrong

SC directs Arnab and two others accused in the 2018 abetment to suicide case to execute personal bonds of Rs 50,000, and not tamper evidence or influence witnesses.

Delhi HC pulls up AAP govt for relaxing Covid norms as cases surge again

The court also questioned the rationale behind allowing 200 people to attend public functions and permitting public transportation to be fully occupied.

SC refuses to interfere with Calcutta HC cracker ban, says preserving life more important

The top court, hearing a plea by a firecracker maker, said it is a time when preservation of life is more important and the high court knows what is needed at ground level.

SC Bar Association head says instant listing of Arnab Goswami’s bail plea ‘deeply disturbing’

In a letter to the Supreme Court, SCBA president Dushyan Dave notes that such extraordinarily urgent listings don't take place without specific orders from the Chief Justice of India.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.