As Opposition plans on motion to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar, here is what the law says π
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As Opposition plans on motion to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar, here is what the law says
The 2023 Act pertaining to appointment of EC officials says: βThe Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court."
Jhumka: How Ralph Laurenβs tag of βauthentic vintage accessoryβ highlights difficulties in patenting heritage crafts π
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Explained: The Jhumka, Ralph Lauren, and the dangling question of patenting heritage craft
Although the fashion label failed to credit Indian craftsmanship, traditional cultural expressions like jhumkas, bandhani, chikankankari, or kolhapuris often fall into a grey area in IP law.
CBSE 12th Board QR code | The 20-year-old rick roll meme, explained π
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CBSE Class 12 board exam paper has a 20-year-old meme in a QR code: What is the βrickrollβ?
In a statement on Tuesday, the board said that some sets of the Math question paper featured the QR codes, and verified that the question papers were genuine
Why a Sri Lankan Supreme Court judge has moved the Karnataka High Court against Google π
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Why a Sri Lankan Supreme Court judge has moved the Karnataka High Court against Google
How does an Indian High Court have the jurisdiction to adjudicate a dispute involving a Sri Lankan national? The contention relies on ethical considerations, as well as Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
Beyond oil, gas: Why Iran war could push up prices for many other industries in India π
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Beyond oil, gas: Why Iran war could push up prices for many other industries in India
Iran war: Ripple effects are being seen across sectors like textiles, mining, and steelmaking as several commodities linked to petrochemicals and gases see massive spikes.
An Expert Explains the Iran War: If Tehran survives US-Israeli aggression, it could influence long-term Iran-Arab ties π
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Expert Explains the Iran War: If Tehran survives US-Israeli aggression, it could influence long-term Iran-Arab ties
Statements by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the IRGC not only seek to clarify Iranβs anti-US focus but to also ensure that the war does not escalate horizontally.
How Thaneβs egg donation racket points to multiple violations of fertility procedure laws π
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How Thaneβs egg donation racket points to multiple violations of fertility procedure laws
Several women near Mumbai were forced to donate eggs, even as protection from commercial exploitation in IVF and other technologies has long been flagged as a concern.
Why GPS jamming around the Strait of Hormuz has become a major concern π
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Why GPS jamming around the Strait of Hormuz has become a major concern
While there is no official confirmation about who is responsible for the widespread jamming, Iran has been suspected of causing disruption to vessels.
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Oman in the Iran War: How the Arab worldβs oldest independent state became the βSwitzerland of West Asiaβ π
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Oman in the Iran War: How the Arab worldβs oldest independent state became the βSwitzerland of West Asiaβ
Following a doctrine established by the late Omani ruler Sultan Qaboos β βFriend to all, enemy to noneβ β the countryβs neutrality in a high-voltage neighbourhood is a matter of strategic choice.
Why a PIL wants victims of forceful acid ingestion recognised under the disability law π
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Why a PIL wants victims of forceful acid ingestion recognised under the disability law
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act defines victims of acid attacks in terms of the substance being thrown at them, which excludes victims of forced ingestion.
Reliance-backed refinery project in Texas: All about the β$300-billion dealβ Trump announced π
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Reliance-backed refinery project in Texas: All about the β$300-billion dealβ Trump announced
According to Trump, the Brownsville refinery, the first new refinery in the US in five decades, entails a $300-billon deal. What is behind the figure? What is Reliance's role? We explain.
Karnataka wants to ban children from social media. Hereβs why this might be harder than it sounds π
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Karnataka wants to ban children from social media. Hereβs why this might be harder than it sounds
The larger question behind these policy debates is who ultimately bears responsibility for protecting young users online.
Supreme Court applies passive euthanasia framework for first time: Here is what the law says π
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Supreme Court applies passive euthanasia framework for first time: Here is what the law says
The court allowed the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for 32-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a persistent vegetative state for over 13 years after suffering head injuries from a fall in 2013.
Black rain in Tehran explained: How Israeli strikes triggered a toxic fallout π
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Black rain in Tehran explained: How Israeli strikes triggered a toxic fallout
Toxic 'black rain' in Tehran has raised alarm after Israeli strikes on oil storage sites released toxic pollutants that mixed with rainfall and are now posing respiratory and environmental risks, which may last "forever".
Iran war: Why Flipkart and Amazon are seeing a spike in induction cooktop sales π
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Iran war: Why Flipkart and Amazon are seeing a spike in induction cooktop sales
In a statement to The Indian Express, a Flipkart spokesperson said that sales of induction cooktops have quadrupled in the last few days, with demand coming from cities like Delhi, Kolkata, and Uttar Pradesh.
How protests over Panjab University lecture on Sikh gurus highlight the complex ties between Sikhs and the RSS π
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How protests over Panjab University lecture on Sikh gurus highlight the complex ties between Sikhs and the RSS
A recent event saw protesters from Sikh and Leftist student outfits denounce it as promoting RSS and BJP ideology on campus.
What is the Essential Commodities Act, invoked by the Centre amidst the West Asian crisis? π
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What is the Essential Commodities Act, invoked by the Centre amidst the West Asian crisis?
The order by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) identifies four categories of priority for the receipt of natural gas β subject to their availability β based on their average gas consumption levels over the past six months.
Oil well explosion impact: What the 1991 Gulf War can teach us about todayβs Iran crisis π
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Oil well explosion impact: What the 1991 Gulf War can teach us about todayβs Iran crisis
When oil infrastructure burns, the damage doesn't stop at the battlefield β here's what the science and history tell us.
Explained: How the Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia for Harish Rana π
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How the Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia for Harish Rana
India has no law governing passive euthanasia. The Supreme Courtβs order allowing the withdrawal of Ranaβs treatment is the first application of its passive euthanasia framework, shaped largely by rulings on end-of-life decisions.
Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles π
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Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles
Active euthanasia is a process in which a physician may prescribe a lethal drug or injection to relieve the suffering of a person with no hope of recovery. It is legal in countries such as the US, Canada, Australia, and parts of Europe β but not in India.
Explained: The draft guidelines for passive euthanasia in India, and the hurdles π
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Explained: The draft guidelines for passive euthanasia in India, and the hurdles
Active euthanasia is a process in which a physician may prescribe a lethal drug or injection to relieve the suffering of a person with no hope of recovery. It is legal in countries such as the US, Canada, Australia, and parts of Europe β but not in India.