The Committee in Uttarakhand has completed discussions on the Uniform Civil Code and will present their suggestions to the Chief Minister in a booklet, potentially implementing the code before November 9. The Uniform Civil Code Bill was passed by the Uttarakhand Assembly in February and signed by President Droupadi Murmu on March 13, positioning the state to be the first in the country to enforce the code.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as Vice President, cited as due to health issues, follows his acceptance of an opposition motion against Justice Yashwant Varma, which provoked a no-confidence threat from the NDA. Political attention now turns to finding his successor, as Dhankhar appears to have become politically isolated after this controversial decision. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe Union government has told the Supreme Court that reducing the age of consent from 18 is impractical, citing the need to protect minors from sexual abuse, particularly in trusted settings. While promoting strict enforcement of child protection laws, the Centre acknowledged the role of judicial discretion in adolescent relationships, noting that most offenses involve known individuals, complicating consent issues. Want More Context? 🔎
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Read moreThe Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, which claimed 260 lives, led to 112 pilots reporting sick on June 16, prompting a minor increase in sick leave across the airline. In response to the tragedy, the DGCA has recommended mental health training for crew members, while the Indian government dismissed a British media report regarding mishandling of victims' remains. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreIndia-UK Trade Deal (AI image) The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), signed during PM Modi's visit to the UK, aims to double bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030, reducing tariffs on Indian exports and British goods like whisky and automobiles. The deal includes provisions for duty-free access for 99% of Indian exports and facilitates the movement of professionals between both nations. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreAn FIR has been filed against Prashant Kishor, along with other Jan Suraaj leaders and approximately 2,000 unidentified individuals, following a protest outside the Bihar Vidhan Sabha that escalated into a scuffle with police. Kishor warned of statewide disruptions if the government fails to address their demands, highlighting the neglect of child labor issues in Bihar. Want More Context? 🔎
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