The Supreme Court expressed reluctance to entertain a petition challenging the Allahabad High Court's order to consolidate 15 Hindu-side suits regarding the Mathura Shahi Idgah mosque site. The SC suggested that consolidation would streamline the process and benefit all parties, questioning the need for separate suits.
Related news
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah stated the implementation of three new criminal laws has been largely successful, with minor issues to be addressed. The laws replace the colonial-era IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act. Abdullah emphasized public awareness of these laws in colleges and forums, and clarified no security discussions occurred during the review meeting.
IATA and 123Carbon have partnered to create interoperability between their Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries, ensuring transparency and preventing duplicate emissions reporting. This collaboration aims to optimise certificate management and integrate data across SAF registries, enhancing aviation's decarbonisation efforts. The IATA SAF Registry is set to launch in April 2025, supported by over 50 organisations.
Four police personnel have been killed in an ongoing gunfight with suspected Pakistani terrorists in the Sufain forest area of Jammu's Kathua district. The operation, involving the J&K Police's SOG, Army, and CRPF, continues, with a total of five terrorists reportedly neutralized.
RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna has lodged a complaint against 3 IPS officers, alleging they submitted false reports in the MUDA scam case. He previously sought a CBI probe, stating a lack of faith in the Lokayukta's inquiry. The scam involves a 3.2-acre land transferred to the CM's wife and may amount to Rs 3,000-4,000 crore.
India plans to highlight its concerns over the European Union's proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during Ursula von der Leyen's visit. The CBAM, set to be implemented next year, will impose a border tax on carbon-intensive goods, potentially impacting India's trade, particularly affecting small and medium-sized businesses in sectors like steel and aluminium.
The Uttarakhand High Court has requested a response from the state government within 48 hours regarding multiple petitions challenging the Uniform Civil Code. Petitions criticize issues ranging from live-in relationship provisions to the neglect of minority customs, and constitutional and women's rights concerns. The next hearing is scheduled in 10 days.
The West Bengal government informed the Supreme Court about conducting a fresh assessment of community backwardness for OBC categorization and reservation, aiming to complete it within three months. The move follows the Calcutta High Court's order cancelling OBC status of some castes, criticizing the state’s criteria, particularly in quickly including certain Muslim communities.
Delhi HC rebukes AAP-led government for its delayed response to CAG's liquorgate report, pointing out significant regulatory lapses and substantial financial losses incurred between 2017 and 2021. The CAG report flagged licensing irregularities, pricing discrepancies, and compromised regulatory measures in the excise policy implementation.
Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's controversial remarks about cricket captain Rohit Sharma's fitness and leadership abilities have sparked widespread debate. While some politicians and party members condemned her comments, others supported her critique. The Congress party has distanced itself from her statements and instructed her to delete the posts.
Nearly 300 Indians returned home via Thailand after being rescued from scam centers in Myanmar. A crackdown, mainly targeting Chinese-run fraud hubs, has led to the release of 7,000 workers. India deployed a C-17 aircraft for repatriation, with more to follow. These scam centers exploit foreign workers for online fraud. While India welcomed its citizens, China treated its repatriated nationals as criminal suspects.