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SC pulls up Haryana govt for ‘shocking’ amendment allowing construction in Aravallis

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday pulled up the Haryana government for trying to circumvent its order banning construction in the ecologically-sensitive Aravalli range. “Do...

Supreme Court allows Delhi Police to arrest Amrapali chairman, directors

The top court also directed that the personal assets of the three Amrapali directors, including chairman Anil Sharma, be attached.

Journalist Priya Ramani granted bail in criminal defamation case by M.J. Akbar

Delhi court grants bail to Priya Ramani on a surety bond of Rs 10,000. Ramani also files plea for permanent exemption from personally appearing in the case.

2 senior Punjab cops challenge DGP appointment on ‘malafide grounds’

IPS officers Mohammad Mustafa and Siddharth Chattopadhyaya challenge UPSC’s recommendation of 3 junior officers over them in Supreme Court.

Kashmir on edge again as hearing on Article 35A in Supreme Court draws closer

The case has been in the Supreme Court since 2014, when a Delhi-based NGO called We The Citizens challenged its validity.

Sharing social media posts akin to endorsing them, says Madras High Court

Rejecting the anticipatory bail plea of a BJP leader, Madras High Court said the social media posts of public figures had the potential to sway public opinion.

Modi govt has swiftly cleared appointments of judges: Supreme Court

CJI Gogoi says only 27 files on appointment of HC judges are pending with Centre, and around 70-80 proposals with the SC collegium.

SC directs 9 states & Delhi to crack down on post-Pulwama harassment of Kashmiris

The Supreme Court was hearing a plea moved by a student who sought to draw attention to the alleged harassment of Kashmiris after the Pulwama attack

Supreme Court holds Anil Ambani in contempt, asks him to pay Ericsson Rs 453 crore

Supreme Court refuses to accept Anil Ambani's unconditional apology, says he took a 'cavalier attitude' towards orders it had passed.

Supreme Court won’t interfere in Nageswara Rao’s appointment as CBI interim director

Supreme Court says 'no interference is called for' as the Modi government has since appointed a full-time director of the agency.

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Over 50% of Indian women are anaemic. We need health literacy, support groups: Shabana Azmi

Indian women are often the last ones to eat, after the nutritious portions have been consumed by the rest of the family. This perpetuates a cycle of intergenerational anaemia.

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.

A fitness & fighter aircraft enthusiast, who is Air Marshal AP Singh, the next Chief of Air Force

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh will take over as chief on 30 September. During his service of nearly 40 yrs, he has served in variety of command, staff, instructional & foreign appointments.

Lesson from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan: if you have no patience, you don’t deserve democracy

Sri Lankan transition was smoothly managed. Check Bangladesh for contrast. They forced their incumbent into exile, installed a mostly unelectable govt of non-political people.