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Comprehensive Classification of India’s Nomadic Tribes

January 30, 2025

The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) and Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) have recently completed study on India’s denotified, semi-nomadic, and nomadic tribes. This comprehensive classification effort involved categorising 268 tribes that had previously remained unclassified. The study, spanning three years, ..

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What are Party Whips?

January 29, 2025

Recent discussions surrounding the role of party whips in Indian politics have gained momentum. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has raised concerns about how whips limit an MP’s freedom of expression. He argues that enforcing party loyalty stifles individual thought. This ..

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Supreme Court Split Verdicts

January 29, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has faced scrutiny over its handling of split verdicts. These decisions occur when judges cannot reach a consensus. The recent case regarding the burial of Ramesh Baghel’s father marks the complexities of such verdicts. The ..

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Uttarakhand Implements Uniform Civil Code

January 28, 2025

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27, 2025. It makes Uttarakhand as the first state in India to enact the UCC post-independence. The UCC aims to establish a unified legal framework for all citizens, promoting ..

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JPC Clears Waqf Amendment Bill

January 28, 2025

The Waqf Amendment Bill, introduced in 2024, has ignited intense debates in the Indian Parliament. This legislation aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995, addressing the management of Waqf properties. The Joint Committee on the Waqf Amendment Bill has ..

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Centre Drafts Rules for Uniform IST Adoption

January 27, 2025

The Government of India has introduced new rules to standardise timekeeping across the nation. The draft legislation mandates the exclusive use of Indian Standard Time (IST) for all official and commercial activities. This initiative aims to enhance precision in timekeeping, ..

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Punjab’s Initiatives Against Drug Trafficking and Abuse

January 25, 2025

Punjab is facing drug crisis exacerbated by its geographical location. The state shares a lengthy border with Pakistan and is near the “Golden Crescent,” a notorious drug trafficking route. In response to the escalating drug problem, the Punjab government has ..

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US Immigration Policy and Indian Deportations in 2025

January 25, 2025

Recently, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed irregular immigration with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. This meeting brought into light the ongoing issue of undocumented Indian immigrants in the US. As of late 2024, there were over 20,000 ..

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Cauvery-South Vellar Link Project

January 24, 2025

The Cauvery-South Vellar Link project has faced delays as the Union government has yet to grant in-principle approval, four years after Tamil Nadu’s request in January 2021. The Supreme Court recently addressed this issue while dismissing Karnataka’s plea to halt ..

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Supreme Court Proposes Ad Hoc Judges for Backlog Relief

January 24, 2025

On January 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of India suggested the temporary appointment of retired judges to alleviate the backlog of pending criminal cases in various High Courts. This proposal is rooted in Article 224A of the Constitution of India, ..

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