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Supreme Court refuses to stall release of Ram Ki Janmabhoomi movie

A bench headed by Justice S.A. Bobde said there is no connection between the Ayodhya mediation proceeding and the release of the movie.

SC order upholding censor board’s authority likely to guide EC response on Modi biopic

The Congress has moved the Election Commission to stall the 5 April release of a biopic about PM Narendra Modi starring Vivek Oberoi.

Self-styled godman Asaram withdraws plea for bail, suspension of rape case sentence

Asaram's counsel says will proceed with arguments on appeal against the sentence which will be heard after four weeks.

2 days before model code, Haryana elevated wife of judge hearing Kathua case to info panel

3-member panel headed by CM Khattar cleared the name of Kamaldeep Bhandari, wife of the judge hearing Kathua case, for information commissioner.

Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging constitutional validity of Triple Talaq ordinance

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi dismissed the ordinance which makes instant triple talaq a punishable offence.

Former Supreme Court judge P.C. Ghose appointed India’s first Lokpal

All Lokpal appointments, including Ghose's, were recommended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led selection committee and approved by President Ram Nath Kovind.

High court orders Tamil Nadu govt to respond to a plea on Pollachi case

A bench comprising Chief Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani & Justice M Duraiswamy gave the order after a petition was filed by an advocate in the Pollachi sexual harassment case.

Petition against Punjab’s drug problem is stuck — in sealed covers

The Punjab and Haryana HC has been hearing a vital PIL regarding drug trafficking in the state but has so far taken on record 8 sealed covers.

HC restores Ashok Khemka’s appraisal rating, says IAS officer’s ‘integrity is beyond doubt’

In its order restoring the original 9.92 rating for Ashok Khemka for 2016-17, court says number of such officers ‘fast depleting’ and they need to be ‘protected’.

Former SC judge P.C. Ghose likely to be India’s first Lokpal

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was notified in early 2014, but no one has been appointed to the post.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

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.