To honor soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas, Justice Surya Kant launched 'Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana,' offering free legal aid to soldiers, paramilitary personnel, and their families. This initiative aims to expedite justice in their civil and criminal cases. The scheme extends to CISF, BSF, and NDRF personnel, acknowledging their selfless service in safeguarding the nation.
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The Lok Sabha's Monsoon Session commenced turbulently, adjourning shortly after convening due to opposition uproar. MPs demanded Prime Minister Modi address Donald Trump's claims regarding Operation Sindoor, disrupting initial proceedings despite Speaker Birla's assurances of later discussion.
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Saumya Kashyap, the wife of a Uttar Pradesh police constable, tragically died by suicide, leaving behind an Instagram video accusing her in-laws of severe harassment. She alleged they pressured her husband to remarry and that her brother-in-law threatened her life. Authorities were alerted after the video surfaced, and an investigation is underway following the notification of Saumya's family.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has tightened regulations on live surgeries, permitting them only for new procedures. This decision follows concerns about patient safety and the educational value of live broadcasts versus recorded videos. While the NMC has resisted a complete ban, it prioritizes patient well-being by mandating insurance coverage for participants and free management of surgery-related complications.
To mark five years of the National Education Policy 2020, the government is set to overhaul higher education accreditation, shifting to a binary 'accredited' or 'not accredited' model. A new 'Bharatiya Bhasha' digital tool will also be launched, facilitating direct translations between Indian languages. Furthermore, the Centre of Excellence in AI in education will be operationalized.
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Congress has criticized BJP's decision to prioritize the Lok Sabha notice regarding Justice Yashwant Varma over the Rajya Sabha notice, alleging it stems from insecurity and a desire to control the narrative. Abhishek Singhvi accused the government of "illegality" and suggested former RS chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's actions on the Varma issue led to his removal. Singhvi also alleged BJP MPs signed a blank paper, potentially an impeachment notice against Dhankhar.