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Centre files review plea in SC as battle to control Delhi services intensifies, Kejriwal vows to challenge ordinance
On Friday, the Centre passed an ordinance creating a National Capital Civil Service Authority to deal with service conditions, transfer and posting of officials, seen as a move to wrest back control after the May 11 apex court ruling that gave Delhi government powers over services
Kejriwal vs LG: Centre brings ordinance to set up authority on Delhi Services days after SC verdict
On 11 May, SC ruled that Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over the administration of Services except for matters related to public order, police, and land. Before the top court's verdict, Services department was under Delhi LG's control
BGMI returns: Why did Centre ban Battlegrounds Mobile India? How is it back?
Popular battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) was banned after concerns were raised about the app posing a potential cybersecurity threat and links to China's Tencent. But now it is back and gamers are rejoicing
India sees a surge in COVID-19 cases: Does the country need a fourth jab?
India has registered 3,641 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The caseload over the past week has gone up at the fastest rate since the third wave the country battled in January 2022. Is a fourth precautionary dose needed? Experts say taking a booster shot may not be very beneficial
Bhopal gas tragedy: Why did India’s Supreme Court reject more compensation for survivors?
Rejecting the Indian government’s curative petition that sought more funds for the victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, the top court said it would open up Pandora’s box. The American company, Union Carbide, responsible for the disaster had paid the survivors Rs 715 crore in damages in 1989
Explained: Why discovery of lithium deposits in J&K is a big deal for India
The find comes in the backdrop of India looking to strengthen its supply of key minerals like lithium which will be critical to the Centre’s Electric Vehicle push. India is also playing catch up to China, which has 80 per cent of the global market for lithium-ion batteries and is the world’s biggest
Why was Sonam Wangchuk on a hunger strike in Leh? What are his demands?
The engineer-innovator, who gained national fame after inspiring the lead character in the Bollywood movie 3 Idiots, is demanding an extension of the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule for Ladakh and environmental protection from ‘unchecked industrial and commercial expansion’
Thumbs Up: The new rules for social media influencers, explained
Failure to follow the Centre's new guidelines named 'Endorsement Know Hows - for celebrities, influencers and virtual media influencers on social media platforms' will attract a hefty fine of as much as Rs 50 lakh or being barred from endorsing products for up to six years
Millets are the New Yoga: India's big plan to make the cereals its biggest export in 2023
Centre and state governments will work together to promote millets in 2023. The central ministries, states and Indian embassies have been allotted a focused month to endorse the International Year of Millets (IYM) and spread awareness about the benefits of the grain
Was demonetisation a mistake? Supreme Court to announce verdict on 2 January
A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice S A Nazeer is likely to pronounce its verdict on 2 January on a batch of pleas challenging the government's 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denominations
Centre asks states to ramp up genome sequencing as COVID cases rise across China, other nations
All states are requested to ensure that as far as possible samples of all positive cases, on a daily basis, are sent to the designated INSACOG Genome Sequencing Laboratories, a health ministry advisory said
Instead of states, Centre should decide on the ban on online gaming
The role of the government is to ensure there is no illegality in the process of online gaming and gambling and that the punters are not being cheated by any manipulation by the companies. Ham-handed attempts at a ban will only be counterproductive and push the Industry further underground
SC seek Centre's response to plea seeking registration of same-sex marriages under Special Marriage Act
The case was heard by two-bench judges comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli
Arun Goel appointment controversy: Know how EC nomination works
A five-judge bench led by Justice KM Joseph while hearing a plea seeking reforms in the appointment of Election Commissioners observed that Goel’s file was moved within just 24 hours
SC seeks response from Centre & Delhi govt on conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar’s jail transfer plea
After reviewing the details of three assaults on Sukesh within the jail, a bench presided over by Justice Ajay Rastogi issued a notice to the Mandoli Jail administration and sought a response within a week
Centre to spend Rs 50,000 crore on infrastructure development of Arunachal: PM Modi
The prime minister highlighted the natural beauty of Arunachal Pradesh by stating that the state has enormous potential for tourism
In affidavit in SC, Centre defends exclusion of Dalit Christians, Dalit Muslims from scheduled castes' list
The affidavit was filed in response to a plea of NGO Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL) seeking an extension of reservation and other benefits to people from Dalit communities who converted to Islam and Christianity
One income tax form to rule them all: Centre’s proposal to simplify filing returns explained
According to the finance ministry, the proposed form will be user-friendly with income from digital assets listed under a separate head. All taxpayers, except trusts and non-profit organisations, will be allowed to file returns under the proposed form
Centre decided to remove all obsolete, archaic laws, says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
The Law Minister also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi desires to reduce the compliance burden of the people and wants a lesser government role in people's lives
Like Brazil, should India fine Apple for selling iPhones without chargers?
Apple stopped including outlet chargers with new iPhones in October 2020, saying it wanted to help reduce electronic waste. Now, Brazil has fined the tech giant for $19 million for it