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Great social reformer: LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders pay tributes to Kanshi Ram
New Delhi, March 15: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday paid homage to late Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder Kanshi Ram on his birth anniversary, acknowledging his contribution to social justice and the uplift of marginalised communities.
The lesser-known face of Cong veteran Chennithala: Championing Dalit rights
Thiruvananthapuram, March 15: Veteran Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, a towering figure in Kerala's politics, is widely recognised for his contributions to the party. However, a lesser-known facet of his work is his long-standing commitment to Dalit and Adivasi upliftment.
AAP leader Shelly Oberoi moves child rights panel against Delhi CM
New Delhi, March 13: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Thursday complained to the apex child rights panel against Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for allegedly disclosing the identity of juvenile inmates during a visit to a shelter home.
40 pc vs 60 pc commission: Justice Nagamohan Das report 'political' in nature, says Karnataka BJP
Bengaluru, March 13: The Karnataka BJP, on Thursday, criticised the report submitted by Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das on the 40 per cent commission allegation against the previous BJP government, calling it political in nature.
40 pc vs 60 pc: Commission war between Congress and BJP begins in Karnataka
Bengaluru, March 13: The war over commission allegations has intensified in Karnataka following the submission of a report by the Justice H.N. Nagmohan Das Commission over the alleged 40 per cent commission charged by the previous BJP government in the state.
Harvey Weinstein's next court battle expected to be lengthy, complex trial
Washington, March 13: Harvey Weinstein appeared in a Manhattan court on Wednesday, as his attorneys and prosecutors laid out a preview of what to expect at his upcoming trial, scheduled to start in April.
Committee probing allegation of 40 pc commission by previous Karnataka govt submits report to CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, March 12: Retired Karnataka High Court judge Justice Nagamohan Das submitted his report over the allegation of 40 percent commission taken by the previous BJP government.
Rajasthan High Court allows 13-year-old rape victim to abort over 26 week foetus
Jaipur, March 11: The Rajasthan High Court has allowed a 13-year-old rape victim to medically terminate her over 26-week foetus, saying continuing the pregnancy would result in lifelong suffering, including the burden of child maintenance and other associated challenges.
VIP's Mukesh Sahni vows to fight for marginalised
Patna, March 10: Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) kicked off its two-day state and national executive meeting in Valmikinagar, West Champaran on Monday. VIP founder and former minister, Mukesh Sahani, popularly known as 'Son of Mallah', inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp.
Former CJI Chandrachud attends inaugural ceremony of AIIMS Jodhpur, calls for positive use of technology
Jodhpur, March 11: A grand inaugural event was organised by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, on Monday, to welcome a new batch of postgraduate students.
CM Manik Saha reviews implementation of three new criminal laws in Tripura
Agartala, March 10: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting on the implementation of three newly enacted major criminal laws in Tripura.
Justices Shakthivel, Dhanabal sworn in as permanent Judges of Madras HC
Chennai, March 10: Madras High Court Chief Justice K.R. Shriram on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice R.
Kerala HC Advocates' Association demands transfer of Justice Badharudeen
Kochi, March 10: The Kerala High Court Advocates' Association (KHCAA), in a special meeting held on Monday, passed a resolution demanding the transfer of Justice A. Badharudeen out of the state.
Calcutta HC issues Rule of Contempt against 21 advocates for 'harassing' judge
Kolkata, March 10: A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Monday, issued a “Rule of Contempt” against 21 advocates, including a public prosecutor, for allegedly harassing an additional judge of a district court in Kolkata.
Centre clears elevation of Calcutta HC's Justice Joymalya Bagchi to apex court
New Delhi, March 10: Acting swiftly on the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre on Monday cleared the appointment of Justice Joymalya Bagchi to the apex court.
'Towards Equality, Emancipation, and Empowerment': O.P. Jindal Global University hosting National Convention on Women
Sonipat: , March 9 (IANS) To mark the International Women’s Day (IWD 2025) O.P. Jindal Global University is hosting a three-day National Convention on Women in India titled "Towards Equality, Emancipation, and Empowerment", at its campus in Sonipat.
NHRC, India's second ITEC Executive capacity-building programme on human rights for NHRIs of Global South concludes
New Delhi, March 8: The ITEC Executive Capacity Building Programme on Human Rights, organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs for senior functionaries of the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) of the Global South, concluded on Saturday, the NHRC said in a release.
NALSA conducts 1st National Lok Adalat 2025, resolves 1.5 crore cases for speedy justice
New Delhi, March 8: The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) conducted the 1st National Lok Adalat of 2025 on Saturday across Taluks, Districts, and High Courts in 34 States and Union Territories.
National Convention On Women in India: Towards Equality, Emancipation & Empowerment
Sonipat, March 8: To mark the International Women's Day (IWD 2025) O.P. Jindal Global University will host a three-day National Convention on Women in India titled Towards Equality, Emancipation, and Empowerment, at its campus in Sonipat from 8-10 March, 2025.
Telangana constitutes independent panel to study caste survey data
Hyderabad, March 7: The Telangana government on Friday constituted an independent advisory committee of sociologists to thoroughly study the data of the recently conducted caste survey in the state.
Women's Day: An uphill battle for tribal women in Himachal for rights to ancestral property
Shimla, March 7: Wajib-ul-Urj, a customary law among tribals which fosters inequality in the close-knit community, is still followed religiously in Himachal Pradesh's remote mountainous districts. This is despite the Supreme Court clarifying on several occasions that daughters will be treated on par with sons and will be granted equal coparcenary rights in their father's property.
Director of Nani-starrer 'The Paradise', calls the film 'unapologetically honest'
Mumbai, March 7: Srikanth Odela, the director of the upcoming Nani-starrer movie 'The Paradise', has called it an unapologetically honest Indian film. The makers recently released the first glimpse promising a gritty and gripping clip that took the internet by storm.
Kerala HC lawyers up in arms against Justice Badharudeen for 'curt' remarks
Kochi, March 7: Lawyers at the Kerala High Court on Friday expressed their strong protests against the "curt" remarks by a judge against a women lawyer and demanded an apology in the open court.
1984 Sikh genocide accused are being brought to book: Delhi Minister
Chandigarh, March 6: BJP national Secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Thursday that the accused in the 1984 Sikh genocide cases are being brought to the book and punished after four painful decades that the Sikh community has undergone.
CPI-M legislator Mukesh missing from state party conference
Kollam (Kerala), March 6: As the CPI-M's four-day state party conference got underway in Kerala's Kollam on Thursday, the absence of beleaguered actor-turned-legislator Mukesh, who has been representing the constituency since 2016, became an issue of discussion.
US charges 12 Chinese contract hackers and law enforcement officers in computer intrusion campaigns
Washington, DC, March 6: The US Department of Justice on Wednesday (local time) unsealed indictments charging Zhou Shuai and Yin Kecheng, eight employees of Chinese technology company i-Soon and two officers of Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on various hacking-related offenses.
'Insufficient': Kerala HC on state's present anti-ragging measures
Kochi, Mar 5: Expressing concern at the present set of ragging laws, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday orally pointed out that rules need to be framed under the Kerala Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1998, to effectively tackle the menace.
IAS officers want to show supremacy over IPS, IFS officers: Supreme Court
New Delhi, March 5: The Supreme Court on Wednesday made a significant observation, stating that Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers often try to assert their superiority over Indian Police Service (IPS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers.
Women need to be respected more than worshiped: Delhi High Court Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya
New Delhi, March 5: Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya has emphasised that women need to be respected more than they are to be worshiped.
Ansal Group allottees will get justice: UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak
Lucknow, March 5: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has assured that the allottees "cheated" by the Ansal Group will get justice.
Gujarat launches online portal for public suggestions on Uniform Civil Code
Gandhinagar, March 4: A high-level committee meeting on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was held today in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of retired Justice Ranjana Desai.
ICJ elects Japanese Judge Iwasawa Yuji as new President
The Hague, Mar 4: Japanese Judge Iwasawa Yuji has been elected as the new President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague, Netherlands. He will succeed former ICJ President Nawaf Salam, who resigned in January before his term expired.
Goa working to fill out additional posts needed to implement three new criminal laws, says CM Pramod Sawant
New Delhi, March 3: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that the state is working to fill out additional posts needed to implement three new criminal laws in the state after Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed a meeting for the same.
Rahul Gandhi questions pending top vacancies in ace commissions for Dalits
New Delhi, March 3: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has taken a strong stance against the Union government, questioning the significant vacancies in the leadership positions of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) and the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
Amit Shah asks Goa CM for full implementation of e-summons by March 31, become 'model' in implementing new criminal laws
New Delhi, March 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday directed Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to fully implement e-summons in the state by March 31 this year and become a model in effectively implementing the three new criminal acts there.
None should be excluded from judicial service due to disability: Supreme Court
New Delhi, March 3: The Supreme Court on Monday said that persons with disabilities must not face any discrimination in their pursuit of judicial service recruitments.
SC strikes down rule ousting visually impaired in MP judicial service
New Delhi, March 3: The Supreme Court on Monday said that PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates must not face any discrimination in the judicial services recruitment process and that the government must provide reservations to them to create an inclusive framework.
Delhi HC refuses to implement total smartphone ban in schools
New De: lhi [India], March 3: In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court refused to ban children from bringing smartphones to school. The court clarified in its decision that the use of smartphones does not negatively impact teaching, discipline, or the overall educational environment in the classroom.
NHRC to organise ITEC Executive Capacity Building Programme on human rights
New Delhi, March 2: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs is organising a six-day Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Executive Capacity Building Programme on human rights for senior-level functionaries of the National Human Rights Institutions of Global South.
Delhi HC issues guidelines for use of smartphones in schools
New Delhi, March 2: The Delhi High Court has issued a slew of guidelines for the use of smartphones in schools, saying that while students should not be barred from carrying smartphones but the use of mobile devices in school must be regulated and monitored.