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As SC hears petition over exclusion of CJI for appointing Chief Election Commissioner, read what the Modi govt argued to stop judicial overreach

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"The office of the prime minister has a certain sanctity attached. If his decisions are not to be trusted and are to be seen as necessarily a bad faith exercise, then why not have a provision that even while selecting his cabinet, he must consult some other former judge or outsider," submitted solicitor-general Tushar Mehta.
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From Operation Sindoor to AI warfare: How India is developing a homegrown military intelligence model to prepare for wars of the future

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"The idea is to have an Indian version of Palantir as soon as possible," a source mentioned while talking to the IE.
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Centre tells Supreme Court that the time has come to end PIL system, cites misuse by activists to meddle in matters of faith, argues...

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The centre highlighted how the PIL mechanism is being increasingly misused to interfere with religious customs by activists.
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Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia for a patient for the first time in India: Read about the draft guidelines regarding the procedure and their challenges

Rukma Rathore -
"Draft Guidelines for Withdrawal of Life Support in Terminally Ill Patients" was declared in 2024 by the central government.
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Modi govt issues gazette notice featuring 33 questions to be asked during the first phase of 2027 Census: Here is the complete list

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The house-listing and housing census will take place from 1st April to 30th September in the states and union territories of the country.
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Centre defends Ethanol blending: Cites green gains, farmer welfare, and ₹1.44 lakh crore forex savings

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The Centre defended ethanol blending as a “bridge fuel” that cuts emissions, boosts farmer incomes, and strengthens India’s energy security despite higher current costs.
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Keeladi excavation and controversy over the ASI report by Amarnath Ramakrishna: Why is the TN govt at loggerheads with ASI and Centre over it

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The Keeladi excavation revealed an urban and industrial settlement between 6th century BCE and 2nd century CE.
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Another blow to pro-Pakistani forces? Leftwing rag The Wire claims Indian government blocked access to its platform

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The Wire has alleged that the Indian government has blocked access to its platform, though many users reported that the website remains accessible.
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As controversy continues over the Waqf Amendment Bill, read how Waqf properties are regulated by govt in other countries, especially Muslim nations

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The Waqf (Amendment) Act, passed by the UPA administration in 2013, handed extensive power to the Waqf Board. 
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What is delimitation and why is DMK opposing it even though the central government hasn’t announced it yet

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The current 543 Lok Sabha seats and 250 Rajya Sabha seats are based on the census performed during 1971.
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