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Maharashtra council awaits decision on new LoP

India, Dec. 8 -- Maharashtra Legislative Council chairman's office has received a proposal for the appointment of the leader of the Opposition (LoP), and a decision will be made at an "appropriate" ti... Read More


New disease found: Judiciary must be shielded from political attacks

India, Dec. 8 -- The judiciary should be protected from personal attacks and from colouring judges with wrong intentions. In a constitutional democracy, the courts stand as the final sentinel on the q... Read More


Sandesara settlement tests India's fight against financial crime

India, Dec. 8 -- A recent decision by the Supreme Court to quash all criminal proceedings against the Sandesara brothers - Nitin and Chetan Sandesara, promoters of the Sterling Biotech group - has sei... Read More


SC to hear wife's plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention on Monday

India, Dec. 8 -- The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, terming his detention under the National Security Act "illegal... Read More


Bihar Govt to constitute 100 fast-track courts to expedite criminal cases

India, Dec. 8 -- Bihar Home Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday announced that the State Government will establish 100 fast-track courts (FTCs) to ensure the swift disposal of pending cases. He said t... Read More


Faced criticism from my own community on creamy layer principle: Ex-CJI Gavai

India, Dec. 8 -- Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has said he has been "widely criticised" by people from his own community for stating in a judgement that the creamy layer principle should be a... Read More


Unrest in Jharkhand HC over judges' appointments

India, Dec. 8 -- Jharkhand High Court is facing a silent unrest over the recommendations on the appointment of judges. The conflict focuses on the Collegium, comprising the Chief Justice and the two m... Read More


India's moment in an uncertain world

India, Dec. 8 -- When Prime Minister Modi asserted on Sunday that India is shining in a world of uncertainties, he was largely on the mark. The phrase neatly captures India's current growth trajectory... Read More


Why we fail at control: The Gita on surrender

India, Dec. 8 -- We all wish to be in control, yet we fail repeatedly - and often miserably. The simple reason is that control never truly rests in our hands. Lord Krishna explains this with crystal c... Read More


A firm assertion of strategic autonomy

India, Dec. 8 -- The visit of the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to India in the midst of the Russia-Ukraine war and the ensuing peace talks mediated by the United States is reflective of "multila... Read More