India Screens Six Crore for SC Disease
Why in the News? India has reached a milestone under the National Sickle Cell Mission by screening six crore individuals for SC disease (SCD). Launched in 2023, the mission aims […]
Court Affirms Fundamental Rights of Undertrials
Why in the News? A Delhi court ruled that undertrials retain their fundamental rights, granting former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan weekly e-mulakat and phone call access despite his custody under […]
Indian Cities Face Job Growth and Climate-Related Threats
Why in the News? A World Bank report projects that by 2030, Indian cities will create 70% of new jobs but risk losing $5 billion annually to pluvial floods unless […]
World War II Relics Found in Imphal West
Why in the News? Construction workers in Manipur’s Imphal West district discovered several pieces of untouched wartime debris, including grenades and ammunition boxes, near Langthabal, a site close to the […]
Supreme Court Reviews Timelines for Governor Assent
Why in the News? The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union and all States over a Presidential reference on whether governors and the President must act within specified […]
CHINA, INDIA AND THE CONFLICT OVER BUDDHISM
Why in the News? ● A quiet yet intense geopolitical contest is unfolding between India and China in the Himalayan region, away from the more visible naval competition in the […]
Legal Status of Voting Right in India
Why in the News? The Supreme Court is reviewing petitions on electoral roll revisions in Bihar. During the hearings, a key issue raised is whether the right to vote in […]
Long-billed Bush Warbler Sighted in India After 46 Years
Why in the News? The Long-billed Bush Warbler, a Near Threatened species among warblers, was sighted in India’s Ladakh Suru Valley after 46 years. This rare sighting of these singing […]
Legal Uncertainty Over AI Copyright Grows Globally
Why in the News ? Recent U.S. court rulings involving Meta and Anthropic have reignited debates around copyright protection and AI training datasets. The decisions offer clarity on fair use, […]
Bitra Island Acquisition Sparks Legal, Livelihood Concerns
Why in the News ? The Lakshadweep administration plans to acquire Bitra island for defence and strategic use, triggering strong opposition from residents. Locals, who depend on fishing and coconut […]