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Kenya’s High Court Suspends Adani’s $736M Power Project
A judicial suspension has stalled Adani Energy Solutions’ $736 million infrastructure project with Kenya, initially set up to boost the country’s electricity transmission. Kenya’s high court intervened after local activists raised legal and environmental concerns regarding the agreement between Adani and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). This ruling...
High Court Review Raises Stakes on Jama Masjid Protection
Delhi’s historic Jama Masjid is at the center of a complex legal and administrative discourse following submissions to the Delhi High Court by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which noted that official protection status could substantially impact the monument’s operations and regulations. In its affidavit, the ASI clarified...
India and China Coordinate on LAC Patrols Amid Tensions
India and China have made significant strides towards de-escalating their long-standing military tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), as both sides agreed to coordinate border patrols. This comes after high-level diplomatic discussions aimed at restoring peace along the contested border areas. Despite these developments, defence experts caution...
Modi and Xi to Meet Amidst Border Breakthrough at BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the BRICS summit in Russia. This meeting comes shortly after a significant agreement was reached on military disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, ending a four-year standoff. The bilateral talks will...
Supreme Court Upholds Secularism as Core Constitutional Principle
India’s Supreme Court reiterated that secularism remains an integral part of the Constitution’s basic structure during hearings on Monday. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, leading the bench alongside Justice Sanjay Kumar, emphasized that several rulings affirm secularism’s position within the Constitution. This was highlighted in the context of petitions challenging the...
Supreme Court Stays Order for Closure of Madrassas Nationwide
The Supreme Court has issued a stay on the recommendation made by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), which had urged the closure of government-funded or aided madrassas for not adhering to the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The decision comes amid widespread concern regarding the...
SC role as people’s court must be preserved: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud recently emphasized the distinct roles of the judiciary and the Parliament, stressing that the Supreme Court should not function as an opposition party within the parliamentary system. His remarks came amid significant discussions surrounding the judicial approach to matters of policy,...
Canadian Sanctions Target More Indian Diplomats
Canada has escalated its diplomatic feud with India, expelling six diplomats as tensions between the two countries reach a critical point. The move follows allegations that Indian consular officials engaged in clandestine activities on Canadian soil, including gathering intelligence and influencing operations tied to violence and intimidation against the...
Bomb threats traced to London and Germany
Air travel continues to face security concerns as multiple bomb threats targeting Indian flights have been traced to locations in London and Germany. Investigators have intensified efforts to address the surge in such incidents, with threats affecting various carriers, including Air India and IndiGo, over the past several weeks....
Supreme Court Backs Section 6A in Assam Citizenship Case
The Supreme Court has upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, reinforcing a critical provision that defines citizenship for a large group of Bangladeshi migrants who entered India before March 25, 1971. This decision aligns with the Assam Accord of 1985, which was enacted to address the complex issues...
US Voices Alarm Over Bomb Threats Targeting Air India Flights
Authorities in the United States have expressed grave concerns regarding a spate of bomb threats directed at Air India flights. The threats, which have prompted heightened security measures, have raised alarms among aviation and government officials, emphasizing the ongoing vulnerabilities in international air travel. Investigators are currently working to...
Canada pushes for sanctions as tensions with India deepen
Canada is escalating its diplomatic feud with India by signaling the potential for sanctions, following accusations that Indian agents were involved in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh activist and Canadian citizen. This development comes after months of strained relations, marked by mutual expulsion of diplomats and...
Canada pushes for sanctions as tensions with India deepen
Canada is escalating its diplomatic feud with India by signaling the potential for sanctions, following accusations that Indian agents were involved in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh activist and Canadian citizen. This development comes after months of strained relations, marked by mutual expulsion of diplomats and...
Bomb Threat Forces Air India Flight to Divert to Delhi
A bomb threat on board an Air India flight traveling from Mumbai to New York led to an urgent diversion to Delhi on Monday. The flight, AI 191, was forced to alter its course after security officials received a bomb threat via a message on X (formerly Twitter), according...
Farooq Abdullah Calls for Return of Kashmiri Pandits
Farooq Abdullah, the veteran leader of Jammu and Kashmir’s National Conference (NC), urged Kashmiri Pandits to return to their homeland, marking a significant development as the NC gears up to form the new government. Addressing the Kashmiri Pandit community, Abdullah emphasized that the region was their home and extended...
Farooq Abdullah Calls for Return of Kashmiri Pandits Amid NC Government Formation
Farooq Abdullah, the veteran leader of Jammu and Kashmir’s National Conference (NC), urged Kashmiri Pandits to return to their homeland, marking a significant development as the NC gears up to form the new government. Addressing the Kashmiri Pandit community, Abdullah emphasized that the region was their home and extended...
NC secures majority without Cong by winning over independents
The National Conference (NC) has successfully clinched the majority in the Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Assembly, consolidating its position by drawing support from independent candidates. Emerging as the single largest party in the 90-member house with 42 seats, NC’s strategic outreach efforts brought five independents into its fold, raising...
Noel Tata named as Chairman of Tata Trusts
Tata Trusts, a prominent Indian philanthropic institution, has announced the appointment of Noel Tata as its new chairman. The decision marks a significant leadership transition within the Tata group, as the organization continues to steer its vast charitable endeavors in education, healthcare, and rural development. Noel Tata, a key...
