SUPREME COURT REITERATES ‘BAIL IS THE RULE’ PRINCIPLE
Why in the News? Strong remarks: The Supreme Court criticised denial of bail merely to give accused a “taste of imprisonment as a lesson,” emphasizing the need for ex post […]
TELANGANA ADOPTS RESOLUTION SEEKING RESTORATION OF MGNREGA
Why in the News? State resolution: The Telangana Legislative Assembly adopted a unanimous resolution urging the Centre to restore MGNREGA in its original form, emphasizing the need for proper environmental […]
FIRST MOUNTAIN TUNNEL BREAKTHROUGH IN BULLET TRAIN PROJECT
Why in the News? Major milestone: The first mountain tunnel breakthrough has been achieved in the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, following necessary environmental clearances. Minister’s announcement: Railway Minister […]
INDONESIA REPLACES DUTCH-ERA LAW WITH NEW CRIMINAL CODE
Why in the News? Legal overhaul: Indonesia has begun enforcing its new Penal Code (KUHP), replacing a Dutch-era criminal law in force for over 80 years. This change also involves […]
New Tobacco Tax Regime To Begin February
Why in the News? The Union Finance Ministry has notified a revised tobacco taxation framework, effective February 1, ending the GST compensation cess, revising GST slabs, and introducing a new […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Limits Of Cruelty Allegations
Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that mere financial or monetary dominance of a husband over his wife does not amount to cruelty under criminal law unless accompanied […]
Andhra Pradesh Revises Prohibited Land Registration Rules
Why in the News? The Andhra Pradesh government has removed five categories of land from the prohibited list under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, aiming to protect farmers’ rights, […]
Ancient Marathi Texts Affirm Savannas’ Ecological Antiquity
Why in News? A new study published in People and Nature uses medieval Marathi literature and oral traditions to show that savannas in western Maharashtra are ancient ecosystems, not degraded […]
E-Bill Platform Digitises Fertiliser Subsidy Governance
Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers has launched an E-Bill System to digitally process fertiliser subsidies worth nearly ₹2 lakh crore, aiming to enhance transparency, […]
Bulgaria Joins Eurozone, Adopts Euro Currency Officially
Why in the News? On January 1, Bulgaria officially adopted the euro, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone. The move marks a major milestone in Bulgaria’s EU integration, with […]