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CRPF ‘spy’, ‘terror funding’ duo — 2 cases in which Enemy Act Ordinance was last invoked in J&K

In both cases from 2022, UAPA also invoked & trial has begun. Once booked under this law, there is no appeal & punishment is either life imprisonment or death sentence.

No lawyer unless permitted, no appeal — what’s Enemy Agents Ordinance J&K cops want to use more often

Law, which dates back to princely state of J&K, has been used only occasionally so far. Penalty is either death, life imprisonment or 10 years of rigorous imprisonment & a fine.

Life in prison, Rs 1-cr fine, stringent bail conditions — UP cabinet nod to anti-paper leak ordinance

Ordinance will come into effect once it is approved by governor, set to become law after it is passed in assembly, following which the existing 1998 law will be repealed.

AAP govt moves SC seeking stay on Delhi ordinance — ‘conscious intent to avoid deliberations’

Hurry in reversing SC ruling via ordinance and timing of promulgation reveals intent to avoid democratic, judicial deliberations that could safeguard people's interests, says AAP plea

Delhi govt tussle with IAS officer continues as cops file FIR over files ‘removed’ from his office

Special secretary (vigilance) Y.V.V.J Rajasekhar had complained about removal of files from office , but AAP govt calls FIR 'false', asks why it was filed against unknown persons.

Congress’s opposition unity dilemma: On fence about supporting AAP, strained ties with TMC

AAP's Arvind Kejriwal yet to get appointment with Congress's Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss Delhi ordinance issue. In Bengal, party upset with TMC for poaching their sole MLA.

Can Opposition unite to squash Modi govt’s Delhi ordinance? How Rajya Sabha numbers stack up

Bill to replace ordinance on Delhi L-G's powers likely to be introduced coming Parliament session & BJP expected to sail through voting in Rajya Sabha despite AAP attempts to unite opposition.

Days after Modi govt ordinance, Delhi minister calls order to reinstate IAS officer ‘illegal’

Order reinstating IAS Rajasekhar was signed by additional director (Vigilance). AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj said central govt's ordinance doesn't include 'allocation of work within dept'.

‘Good chance to defeat BJP’ — Mamata stands behind Kejriwal in fight against Modi govt ordinance

CMs met for 1st time since April 2022, & months after TMC & AAP fought Goa polls. Kejriwal is reaching out to Oppn leaders for support for when ordinance is put to vote in Parliament.

SC’s L-G vs AAP judgment ‘destroys Constitution’s structure’, says Union govt in review petition

Review petition was filed Friday, same day central govt brought an ordinance that virtually nullifies SC verdict on division of powers between Delhi lieutenant governor and AAP govt.

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History of Indians in the Arab world—port builders, Jat governor, translators, and slaves

From the buffalo herders who built one of the world’s greatest medieval ports to academics translating Sanskrit works, here is one part of the history of Indians in the Arab world.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.