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The same-sex marriage bench has been notified recently, and the petitions seeking legal validation and hearing will commence on April 18, 2023. But some significant matters like the entry of women into Sabrimala temple, the scope of judicial review in matters of faith, the abrogation of Article 370, and the challenge to the Citizenship Act still await adjudication from the Apex Court of India. Image Source: Free Pik Adjudication is expected in 2019 and 2020 casesUpdates on Same-Sex Marriage and the Ban on Wearing Hijab Many significant issues other than same-sex marriage still await adjudication from the Apex Court of…

The former Jammu and Kashmir Governor spilt the beans about the Pulwama incident of 2019 in which 40 jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed. In an interview with Karan Thapar, an Indian Journalist and Interviewer working with The Wire, the former J&K Governor accused the Home Ministry of India of the loss. In Photo: Satyapal Malik/ Image Source: Indian Express The Pulwama Incident in 2019 The Interview and the Controversy The former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Satyapal Malik,’s statement has sparked a controversy as he spoke against the Central Government and current Prime Minister, Mr…

In Rajasthan’s Barmer district, a 30-year-old Dalit woman was allegedly raped by the accused, Shakur Khan, who fled from the spot, and the search for the man is still on, Nitish Arya, Additional Superintendent of Police of Barmer District, said. Image Source: Live law A Case registered against the accused for committing Rape Rape, a cognizable and non-bailable crimeSome well-known rape cases in India Rape is the most common crime committed against women in India. Recently, an incident was reported that took place in the Barmer district of Rajasthan, in which a 30-year-old Dalit woman was raped by a man…

An announcement regarding the slashing of the prices of CNG and PNG was made by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Mr Anurag Thakur, on the recommendation of an expert panel chaired by a renowned economist, Mr Kirit Parikh. The new prices will go into effect on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Image Source: Dna India Recommendations of an Expert Panel New Prices for CNG and PNG The announcement regarding the reduction in prices was made on Thursday by Mr Anurag Thakur, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister. The prices will be slashed by 11% as of Saturday. This decision will positively impact…

The two-day G20 Empower meet was organised under the Indian Presidency at Kovalam under the theme ‘Women’s Empowerment: A Win-win for Equity and Economy,’ with a vision to include women as active agents in the economy’s growth with a significant focus on entrepreneurship. G20 Empower: Include women as active agents in the Economy’s growth Developments in India so far Women constitute half of the world’s population, and empowering them is necessary for the sustainable development of a country. At his Inauguration Spiel, the Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Dr Munjapara Mahendrabhai, addressed the G20 delegates and…

China has again attempted to assert control over some parts of Arunachal Pradesh and has unilaterally renamed 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, claiming them as South Tibet. India says the northeastern states have been a part of India and will always remain so. Image Source: Reuters/Adnan Abidi Background of Indo-China warIndia’s Reaction to the Renaming of Places China asserts control over some parts of Arunachal Pradesh and renames 11 places, claiming them as South Tibet. The first attempt was made in April 2017, the second in December 2021, and the third in April 2023. China’s civil affairs ministry said in…

The Indian government aims to balance the use of fertilisers, according to the new federal budget for 2022–23. It encourages farmers to grow crops using natural organic matter like nano urea and nano DAP. The focus will be on the balanced use of chemical fertilisers under the PM-PRANAM scheme. Image Source: Reuters/ Amit Dave The Indian government aims to balance the use of fertilisers, according to the new federal budget for 2022–23. India is the third-largest fertiliser importer and depends heavily on imports to meet its domestic needs. Under the PM PRANAM (Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment, and Amelioration of…

A derogatory comment sparked a verbal spat between Former Union Minister Renuka Chaudhary and Mr Narendra Modi. Image Source: Scroll The former Union Minister Renuka Chaudhary will file a defamation case against Mr Narendra Modi’s derogatory comment ‘Surpnakha’ in Parliament in 2018. She tweets with a clip from the 2018 Parliament session when Mr Narendra Modi referred to the character that she played in a TV programme, The Ramayana. Amid the disturbance in the Parliament while Mr Narendra Modi was speaking, he compared Reunka Chaudhary’s laughter to Surpnakha’s laughter in the Ramayana and said, “After the Ramayana serial, they got…

A recent study by the University of Sydney on women found that Mediterranean Diet is the new elixir of good health as the diet reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases by 24 percent.  Image Source: Gangslangs Diet plays a crucial role in fighting against diseases. A study was conducted on more than 7,20,000 women to establish a relationship between a good diet and good health. It found that women who include colorful vegetables and fruits, whole grains, fresh fish, nuts, and legumes with a dribble of Olive oil are at low risk of developing diseases related to the heart. The…

In a recent press conference held at Nagpur by Mr Anurag Thakur, the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Sports and Youth Affairs warned the various OTT (over-the-top) media platforms of strict action. Image Source: Reuters/Shailesh Andrade The Indian Minister, Anurag Thakur, in a recent Press conference, accused various OTT platforms of using vulgar and abusive language in the name of creativity. The OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, and Zee Video, out of all other existing OTT platforms, were warned to stop using indecent language and adhere to the code of conduct. And in future, if need…