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After 13-yr delay, states & UTs ordered by SC to frame rules for Sikh marriage registration in 4 months

Framing of rules was not dependent upon the Sikh population, nor can it be deferred on the ground that other marriage laws exist in parallel, the court says.

Op Sindoor: Congress to join Centre’s multi-party delegations to world capitals to make India’s case

Congress will be part of these delegations which will travel to world capitals to rally support for India's stance as victim of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, confirms Jairam Ramesh.

All liquor is ‘intoxicating’, potable or not. What SC said allowing states to regulate industrial alcohol

A nine-judge bench, by an 8:1 majority, overrules 1990 SC judgment, giving states the upper hand. Centre says ruling will have implications for its power over all industries.

Widely used drug cocktails for fever, cold on Centre’s latest ban list, calls grow for penalising makers

Latest crackdown on fixed dose combination drugs is Centre's biggest in 6 yrs. While only CDSCO can issue licenses, makers convince state licensing authorities to approve manufacturing.

Regulation vs taxation — what majority said in SC judgment allowing states to tax mining activity

The 8:1 verdict provides clarity on a long-standing issue related to the legal framework governing mining royalties, highlights distinction between royalty and tax.

Set up national database of beggars & comprehensive policy for their rehab — NHRC to Centre

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recommended that the Centre come up with a standardised format for developing a national database...

Modi govt notifies rules for citizenship law CAA

The act allows the government to grant citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who faced religious persecution in their countries.

Govt objected to 9 names SC collegium cleared for HC judgeship last month. They’re yet to be appointed

On Tuesday, an SC bench criticised govt for 'selectively picking' candidates while appointing judges, saying it disturbs the seniority fixed by the collegium.

‘Board exams twice a year,’ announces Centre as it unveils new education policy framework

The education ministry also said students of Classes 11 and 12 need to study two languages of which at least one should be Indian.

Unanimous resolution passed in Kerala assembly to rename state as ‘Keralam’

The resolution was moved by CM Pinarayi Vijayan who urged Centre to change state's name to 'Keralam' in all languages included in Eighth Schedule of Constitution of India.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.