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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicLaw ministry

Topic: Law ministry

Bar Council demands removal of provisions in Advocates Bill that ‘undermine its autonomy’

BCI has written to the law ministry protesting several ‘unilateral’ additions & demanding their immediate removal; warns of nationwide protests.

Law Commission recommends retaining defamation as criminal law: ‘Deterrent against maligning reputation’

In latest report submitted to law ministry, Commission says 'right to reputation needs to be protected as it’s a facet of right to life and personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21'.

‘Bid to calm SC’s nerves, polls, regional balance’ — why Modi govt replaced law minister Rijiju

NJAC, SC collegium for judges' appointment saw Kiren Rijiju clash with judiciary. With clutch of elections lined up, Modi govt needs image makeover, says section of BJP leaders.

Hours after Kiren Rijiju’s exit from law ministry, MoS SP Singh Baghel moved to health ministry

Earlier today, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju was assigned as Minister of Earth Sciences while Arun Ram Meghwal was allotted the charge of the law ministry.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.