Bart De Wever Sworn in as Belgium’s New Prime Minister: Belgium saw a significant political shift as Bart De Wever, leader of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), was sworn in as the country’s new Prime Minister. This marks the first time a Flemish nationalist has ascended to the highest office in Belgium. After more than […]
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SC/ST Act to Include Intellectual Property
SC/ST Act to Include Intellectual Property: In the Principal Secretary Government of Maharashtra v. Kshipra Kamlesh Uke Case, 2024, the Supreme Court upholds the Bombay High Court’s ruling, expanding the definition of “property” in the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 to include intellectual property. The aggrieved sought compensation for the […]
Ban on Begging : Madhya Pradesh
Ban on Begging : Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh has issued a complete ban on begging across all public places, following Indore’s example, as part of efforts to tackle the issue and provide alternative solutions for displaced beggars.The ban was triggered by reports of begging at traffic signals, religious sites, and tourist spots, causing traffic […]
Mount Taranaki Granted Legal Personhood
Mount Taranaki Granted Legal Personhood: On January 30, 2025, a historic moment unfolded in New Zealand as the country’s Parliament passed a law that grants Mount Taranaki, also known as Taranaki Maunga, legal personhood. This unprecedented decision recognizes the mountain as a living entity with rights similar to those of a human being. This move […]
Right to Die with Dignity
Right to Die with Dignity: Karnataka allowed the setting up medical boards in hospitals to facilitate requests for dignified deaths.It has been done as per Supreme Court verdict in the Common Cause vs. Union of India Case, 2018 that upheld legal validity of passive euthanasia. Passive euthanasia involves withholding or stopping life-sustaining treatments, letting a […]
Beating Retreat Ceremony
Beating Retreat Ceremony: The Beating Retreat Ceremony marks the formal conclusion of India’s Republic Day celebrations. Held on January 29 at Vijay Chowk, New Delhi, this historic event is a spectacular display of India’s military traditions, musical excellence, and patriotic fervor. The ceremony sees massed bands from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Delhi Police, […]
Cabinet Approves Rs 16,300 Crore National Critical Mineral Mission
Cabinet Approves Rs 16,300 Crore National Critical Mineral Mission: The Union Cabinet has approved the National Critical Mineral Mission (CMM) with an outlay of Rs 16,300 crore. This initiative is aimed at addressing the critical need for minerals that are essential for key technologies and defense manufacturing. The CMM seeks to boost the domestic production […]
Tripura Pioneers Multi-Lingual Governance with Bhashini MoU
Tripura Pioneers Multi-Lingual Governance with Bhashini MoU: Tripura has become the first northeastern state to sign an MoU with the Digital India Bhashini Division, aiming to enhance multilingual governance. The initiative uses AI and NLP for real-time translation services, making government platforms more accessible in regional languages.
Essential Religious Practice
Essential Religious Practice: The Bombay High Court ruled that using loudspeakers is not an essential religious practice protected under Article 25 or Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.ERP refers to practices integral to a religion’s doctrine, protected under Article 25. The judiciary determines ERP based on religious tenets.
Belarus Election
Belarus Election: Alexander Lukashenko has secured a seventh term as President of Belarus, extending his 30-year authoritarian rule. The election, held on January 26, 2025, reported Lukashenko winning nearly 87% of the vote, a result widely denounced as fraudulent by both domestic opposition and international observers.
