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The Supreme Court of India has expressed serious concerns regarding a recent practice by the Karnataka High Court in which it issued retroactive orders of arrest in criminal cases, effectively extending the arrest power of lower courts beyond valid periods. The top court’s alarm stems from observations made during proceedings, where senior justices highlighted the […]
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Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has expressed support for the concept of One Nation, One Election (ONOE), describing it as a potentially transformative step for Indian democracy. However, he cautioned against granting the Election Commission unstructured and excessive powers under the guise of implementing the reform. His detailed remarks were submitted to
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has urged all levels of government—central and state—to embrace local Indian languages in day-to-day administration. Speaking at the golden jubilee celebration of the Department of Official Language, Shah linked the use of Indian languages to a broader mission of decolonising governance and reconnecting with India’s cultural foundations.
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In a key bilateral engagement on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed a firm message to his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Don Jun. Stressing the need for stability, Singh urged China to preserve the positive momentum in bilateral ties and “avoid adding new complexities