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GPS Tracker Anklet: Monitoring Accused Individuals and the Legal Implications

November 14, 2023

In recent news, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, accused of offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), was released on bail with a special condition imposed by a National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Jammu – the affixing of a GPS ..

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Parliamentary Committee Recommends No Handcuffs for Economic Offenders

November 14, 2023

A parliamentary committee has recommended that individuals accused of economic offenses should not be handcuffed, differentiating them from those arrested for heinous crimes such as rape and murder. The committee’s suggestions come as part of recommended changes to the Bharatiya ..

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Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse

November 14, 2023

On November 12, a section of the under-construction tunnel from Silkyara to Dandalgaon in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi collapsed, trapping approximately 36-40 laborers. The incident occurred as part of the Char Dham all-weather road project, aimed at reducing the journey between Uttarkashi ..

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Government Considers Expanding DAY-NULM

November 14, 2023

The Indian government is contemplating the launch of a second phase of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), which is scheduled to conclude in March 2024. This potential expansion aims to specifically target the migrant population residing in ..

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Indian Government Launches AAINA Dashboard for Cities

November 14, 2023

On November 13, the Central government unveiled a groundbreaking web portal that is set to become a permanent repository for various data concerning Indian cities. Named the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities,’ this initiative, led by the Union Housing and Urban ..

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PM Modi to Launch PM-PVTG Development Mission on Birsa Munda’s Birth Anniversary

November 14, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the PM-PVTG Development Mission, a significant scheme aimed at the comprehensive development of approximately 28 lakh people from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). This momentous event is scheduled to take place on ..

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CDC Identifies New Sub-Variant JN.1 of Omicron

November 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States have reported the emergence of a new sub-variant of the Omicron variant, known as JN.1, with limited information available about its characteristics and potential impact. Discovery of Sub-Variant ..

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Iceland Declares Emergency as Quakes Portend Volcanic Eruption

November 13, 2023

A state of emergency was declared in Iceland after powerful earthquakes rocked the Reykjanes peninsula, signaling a possible volcanic eruption could occur within days. Earthquake Swarm Near Populated Areas Thousands of tremors have hit near Grindavik village since October. Friday ..

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Southeast Asia’s Declining Tigers Darken Global Recovery Efforts

November 13, 2023

While tiger populations are rebounding in parts of Asia, numbers are plummeting in Southeast Asia, posing challenges to international goals of doubling wild tigers globally by 2022. Tiger Census Submissions to CITES Countries submitted population data to CITES wildlife treaty ..

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International Efforts to Combat Illegal Trade and Protect Jaguars and Big Cats

November 13, 2023

Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) have come together to combat the illegal trade of jaguar parts and derivatives and to address the issue of poaching through coordinated enforcement efforts. ..

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