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Amit Shah hails 'New Criminal Laws' calls it "21st century's biggest refor
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday described the three new criminal laws that came into force on July 1, 2024, as a landmark in India's legal history, calling them the "biggest reform of the 21st century."
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ECI briefs central observers to be deployed for Bihar assembly elections,
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a press release, the Election Commission of India on Friday organised a briefing for General, Police and Expenditure Observers to be deployed as Central Observers for the forthcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections in certain states.
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Transnational organised crime a concern for both India, Canada: MEA
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Canadian federal government earlier this week listed the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity under its Criminal Code giving authorities the power to freeze assets, block funding, and prosecute members under "anti-terrorism" laws.
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Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner file defamation case against Ray J after singe
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, have filed a defamation case against singer-songwriter Ray J.
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Nationwide strike in Greece over labour laws halts public services
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Greece was hit by a nationwide strike as unions protested government plans to extend working hours to 13 hours a day. Public transport, schools, hospitals, and ferries were disrupted, with unions warning of worker exploitation. The government defended the reforms as offering flexibility and
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YouTube to pay Trump USD 24.5 million to settle lawsuit over account suspe
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In the post, he said, "YouTube SURRENDERS! Pays President Trump USD24.5 MILLION for illegal ban! This MASSIVE Victory proves BigTech censorship has consequences. Every shadowbanned patriot deserves justice! Trump fought for free speech and Won! Repost if ALL banned conservatives should be
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Delhi HC flags misuse of dowry laws against distant relatives, quashes FIR
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Justice Ajay Digpaul noted that while dowry-related offences must be dealt with utmost seriousness, the attempt to curb such social evils "must be balanced with the rights of those innocents who may be roped into the dispute purely by distant association with the accused through blood."
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Urvashi Rautela appears before ED for questioning in illegal betting app p
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Actor Urvashi Rautela appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at its headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday for questioning related to the ongoing investigation into the illegal betting app 1xBet.
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Pakistan accused of using blasphemy laws to oppress communities
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Alejandra Martinez Otero, the Human Rights Officer of the Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD), in her oral intervention, has raised alarm about Pakistan's blasphemy laws, warning that these provisions are being increasing
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Delhi HC stresses UCC amid ongoing conflict between Personal Law and Child
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Delhi High Court has observed that the recurring conflict between personal laws permitting child marriages and statutory provisions under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) requires urgent legislative clarity, even hinting at the
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Latvia plans higher VAT on Russian-language publications from 2026
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Latvia plans to raise VAT on Russian-language publications from 5% to 21% starting 2026, RT reported. The move follows stricter language laws and deportations targeting Russian speakers. Moscow denounced the measures as "blatant discrimination" and introduced a new policy to promote the Russ
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"They must taken out their calculators...": Wassan on Pakistan playing Asi
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The India-Pakistan clash on Sunday will be a massive one, as this is the Super Four stage clash where every win against Asia's best teams would count. The first match was a controversial one. The ending of the match saw Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube walk off the field witho
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