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Introduction Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claimed that party president Mehbooba Mufti has been put under illegal detention at her house in the outskirts of Srinagar ahead of the Supreme Court’s crucial verdict on the validity of Article 370’s abrogation in Jammu and Kashmir. PDP posted, “Even before Supreme Court judgment is pronounced, Police has sealed […]

Introduction Tropical Storm Cyclone Michaung is expected to intensify and reach the north Tamil Nadu coast on December 4 before making landfall in southern Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. Heavy rain continued to pound Chennai and nearby districts on Monday leading to the inundation of low-lying areas. Tamil Nadu has declared a public holiday. Cyclone Michaung  As

Introduction Rishabh Sharma, a former vegetable seller, is accused of running widespread fraudulent work-from-home schemes, scamming victims out of a staggering Rs 21 crore across ten Indian states. Rishabh Sharma Scam When the COVID-19 pandemic brought his vegetable-selling business to a grinding halt, a 27-year-old man from Gurgaon, Rishabh Sharma, turned to fraudulent means to

Introduction The Central government has announced that 18 Bills will be presented for consideration and passage in the forthcoming winter session of Parliament, scheduled from December 4 to 22. The list includes crucial criminal law legislation that seeks to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) of 1973,

Introduction The controversial TRP manipulation case in which Republic TV led by Arnab Goswami was charge-sheeted by the Mumbai police is being withdrawn by the government. Based on the orders of the government, the public prosecutor for the Mumbai police crime branch has filed an application before the Esplanade court to withdraw the case on the

Introduction Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse-The workers continued to remain trapped inside the partially collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand for the 14th day as the US-made auger machine, which is drilling through the debris to create an escape passage, stopped again on Friday evening after hitting another obstacle. Timeline of the disaster and the rescue efforts-Uttarkashi Tunnel

Introduction A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has pronounced the verdict on marriage equality. In India, the Supreme Court says the question of same-sex marriage is up to the country’s parliament to decide. The move shocked millions of same-sex couples who were hoping for the court to codify marriage rights.