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Ghaziabad to get new name? What law says about renaming of cities and states in India

The municipal corporation of Ghaziabad has recommended three names for the city, which will be sent to the state government for approval. 

Adani-Hindenburg row: A look at petitions filed in case and what Supreme Court has said now

Petitions filed in Supreme Court demanded a court-monitored probe into Hindenburg Research report which accused Adani Group of stock manipulation and fraud.

What’s the new law on hit-and-run cases and why transporters were protesting against it

Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita (BNS) 2023 provides for a jail term of up to 10 years, along with a fine, in hit-and-run cases —  a significant increase from current Indian Penal Code provision.

What is India’s new trial in absentia law & how it compares to similar provisions in other countries

Trial in absentia comes under Clause 356 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (II). US, China, Bangladesh, Canada, France, Italy are some other countries that have this provision.

As Navy deploys missile destroyers to Red Sea, a look at why Houthi attacks on ships matter to India

The Iran-backed Houthi militants of Yemen have been attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea — a gateway to the trade-critical Suez Canal. This has a direct bearing on India’s energy security.

Torture & death of civilians: Why Army could take over Poonch prosecution despite police probe

The 3 civilians who died 'were among 8 picked up by Army for questioning' in wake of killings of 4 soldiers in a militant ambush. Army also carrying out internal probe.

Why India’s coal dependence is unlikely to end soon despite COP28 vow to wean itself off fossil fuels

Coal accounts for 75% of energy generated in India, with govt not decommissioning any existing capacity & in process of adding more. Renewable energy also too expensive at the moment.

Venezuela & Guyana leaders to meet over border row. All about oil-rich Essequibo region dispute

Venezuela’s Maduro govt has this month threatened to annex region controlled by Guyana, triggering fresh row. Dispute dates back to 19th century when Guyana was a British colony.

Section 6A of Citizenship Act — as SC reserves verdict on plea by Assam groups, here’s what the law says

A special provision for Assam introduced after the accord of 1985, Section 6A has been challenged on the grounds that is 'arbitrary, discriminates against the state & is constitutionally invalid'.

What happens to cash seized in income tax raids? A look as Congress MP-linked ‘Rs 350cr’ op goes on

An income tax department operation under way for a week and counting has been in the news for seizures described as being34weds among the highest ever.

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Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.