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Nation’s foundations can’t be shaken by protest: Delhi HC gives bail to Kalita, Narwal, Tanha

Pinjra Tod activists Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal and Jamia student Asif Iqbal Tanha were granted bail in a UAPA case related to the Delhi riots.

This is how Madras HC judge, who claimed he wasn’t ‘woke’, plans to ensure LGBTs are protected

Justice Anand Venkatesh issued the order while considering a writ petition filed by two women who sought protection from their families. Read full order here.

Madras HC remarks on EC not part of judicial order, no question of expunging them: What SC said

The Supreme Court dismissed EC plea that media be restrained from reporting observations of judicial proceedings, saying it will be a retrograde act. Read the full verdict here:

Granting Maratha quota in admissions, govt jobs unconstitutional: What SC said in its order

In judgment striking down Maratha quota legislation, Supreme Court rejects Justice NG Gaikwad Commission's findings, says there is no exceptional circumstance to breach 50% quota cap.

‘We expect you’ll offer same advice to Congress’ — Vardhan replies to Manmohan Singh’s letter

Responding to Manmohan Singh's letter, Health Minister Harsh said while the former PM understands the importance of vaccination, people in his party do not seem to share his view.

Ramp up vaccinations, they are key to Covid battle, Manmohan Singh writes to PM Modi

Former PM says one must resist temptation to look at absolute numbers, and focus instead on percentage of population vaccinated.

Army’s evaluation criteria to grant permanent commission to women officers ‘flawed’, says SC

In its order, the top court said the ACR evaluation criteria ignored the achievements & laurels brought by women officers to the Indian army. Read full order here.

Circumstances around Ashoka exit won’t change for foreseeable future, says Pratap Bhanu Mehta

Noted academician Pratap Bhanu Mehta had resigned from Ashoka University last week stating that his association with the institution might be 'considered a political liability'.

‘Right to peaceful protest circumscribed by thin line’ — Full text of Nodeep Kaur bail order

Nodeep Kaur was arrested on 12 January for allegedly gheraoing an industrial unit and demanding money from a company in Haryana’s Sonipat. Read the full text of the bail order here:

‘No proof connecting Disha Ravi with perpetrators of R-Day violence’ — what court said in bail order

Delhi court Tuesday granted bail to 21-year-old environmental activist Disha Ravi, arrested in connection with the 'toolkit' case. Read the full court order here.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.