The court rejected a petition by a deceased Central Reserve Police Force constable's parents, challenging the continuance of the pension to the widow after her remarriage.
Hindu Succession Act gives priority in inheritance to grandchildren of Hindu woman who dies without a will, in case of a predeceased son. Judge says this 'needs rectification'.
Current policy's applicable to widows in general but doesn't specifically mention women who earlier served in forces, took release & want to rejoin after husband's death in line of duty.
The current Iran war has laid bare a fundamental reality: 20 per cent of global energy trade cannot afford to rely on a single artery, no matter how resilient and cost-effective.
Regulator seeks feedback on allowing firms to repurchase shares via exchanges after tax changes, as markets reel from war-led selloff and foreign outflows.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
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