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Supreme Court: Religious freedom determination cannot be case-by-case, SC told
Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan argues before a nine-judge Constitution Bench that the judiciary must establish concrete constitutional principles to interpret essential religious practices, moving beyond individual case-by-case adjudication.
UCC is a constitutional ambition, not a religious issue, says CJI Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has clarified that the Uniform Civil Code is a fundamental constitutional goal aimed at national integration and gender justice, asserting that it remains entirely independent of any religious framework.
Chambal Sand Mining: Supreme Court slams officials over bridge collapse risk
MP Rajasthan sand mafia: The Supreme Court of India pulled up authorities in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan for failing to curb illegal sand mining in the Chambal sanctuary, questioning the state’s existence amid threats to public safety.
Asha Bhosle passes away at 92, legendary singer breathes her last in Mumbai
Asha Bhosle death news: The veteran playback singer died due to multi-organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital, marking the end of an era in Indian music exactly four years after the demise of her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar.
Supreme Court AI Warning: Justice Bindal Cautions Against Digital Tools Replacing Judicial Reasoning
Judicial Digital Transformation: In a national conference on digital transformation, Supreme Court justices emphasized that artificial intelligence must remain a subordinate tool to human logic while raising critical concerns over data privacy and open-source platform security.
Human Trafficking: 163 minors rescued from train in major Katni RPF operation
Authorities intercepted the Patna-Purna Express following a tip-off, rescuing children aged 6 to 13 who were being illegally transported from Bihar to Maharashtra for forced labor; eight suspects have been taken into custody.
Bihar Private Practice Ban: Nitish Government Ends Dual Practice for State Doctors
Bihar Health Department New Guidelines: The Bihar government has officially banned government doctors from engaging in private practice, introducing Non-Practice Allowance (NPA) and special incentives to compensate for financial losses while ensuring dedicated healthcare services in state-run hospitals.
Rahul Gandhi Promises CAPF Leadership Reform to End Systemic Injustice
Rahul Gandhi vows to dismantle the current CAPF leadership structure, promising internal promotions and full rights for personnel once the Congress party returns to power.
CAPF Bill Protest: Why Families of 10 Lakh Personnel Are Marching at Rajghat
A massive protest erupted at Delhi's Rajghat as families of paramilitary personnel and veterans demanded the immediate withdrawal of the CAPF Bill 2026, citing stagnant promotions and a direct violation of Supreme Court orders regarding cadre service benefits.
Assembly Election 2026: Unprecedented Turnout Sparks Tension in High-Stakes Battle
Assam recorded over 84% polling while Puducherry neared historic highs of 86%. Kerala witnessed a steady 75% turnout as 5.3 crore electors decided the fate of regional giants amidst heavy security and a largely peaceful democratic exercise across three territories.
