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Judges may not ask questions or make comments that could be perceived as unpopular, and lawyers could start grand-standing. Clips of proceedings may be circulated without context. Adequate precautions are needed; still it is critical to experiment and innovate. From September 27 onward, all proceedings of Supreme Court Constitution Benches will be live-streamed, a full […]

‘Global North’ refers loosely to countries like the US, Canada, Russia, and Australia, while ‘Global South’ includes countries in Asia, Africa and South America. We explain what these terms mean, and the shifts in global politics indicated by their usage. As India assumed the presidency of the G20 group of countries for 2022 to 2023, […]

Two years ago, the UN General Assembly adopted India’s resolution to declare 2023 as the International Year of Millets. The Union Budget has accorded high priority to millets — grains such as jowar, bajra, ragi — citing their health benefits. “We are the largest producer and second largest exporter of ‘Sree Anna’ (millets) in the […]

Bilkis Bano’s petition challenged the apex court’s May order that permitted the Gujarat government to decide on the remission of the 11 convicts who gangraped her and murdered seven members of her family during the 2002 Godhra riots. The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by 2002 Gujarat riots victim Bilkis Bano, seeking review […]

India’s first digital currency: What exactly is the e-Rupee, and how will it work? What is the need for it? Take a look. India launched its e-Rupee on Thursday (December 1). The Reserve Bank of India’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is an electronic version of cash, and will be primarily meant for retail transactions. […]

India observes Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas on November 26 every year in order to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. On the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, the Union Cabinet decided to celebrate November 26 as Constitution Day. What is the importance of Constitution Day? The main aim […]

A Rs 72,000 crore development project of Great Nicobar is to be implemented in three phases over 30 years. A look at the proposal, purpose and concerns. Last month, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change gave environmental clearance for the ambitious Rs 72,000 crore development project on the strategically important Great Nicobar Island. […]

The Mangrove Alliance for Climate seeks to educate and spread awareness worldwide on the role of mangroves in curbing global warming and its potential as a solution for climate change. At the 27th Session of Conference of Parties (COP27), this year’s UN climate summit, the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) was launched with India as […]

Judges may not ask questions or make comments that could be perceived as unpopular, and lawyers could start grand-standing. Clips of proceedings may be circulated without context. Adequate precautions are needed; still it is critical to experiment and innovate. From September 27 onward, all proceedings of Supreme Court Constitution Benches will be live-streamed, a full […]

During Justice Chandrachud’s two-year tenure, the collegium he will head will potentially make as many as 18 recommendations for appointment of judges to the Supreme Court. It will be an unusual collegium: instead of five members, it will have six. Chief Justice of India (CJI) U U Lalit has written to the government recommending his […]