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Panelists also pointed to India’s alarming healthcare infrastructure deficit as a major barrier to integrated healthcare

The Supreme Court has stayed a recent central notification that exempts certain projects from the need for prior environment clearance. This action follows a PIL that challenges the dilution of stringent environmental norms, claiming it could lead to unregulated construction with detrimental ecological impacts.

The Supreme Court has set guidelines for constitutional courts scrutinizing the proportionality of punishments given to legislators, enabling judicial review. The verdict clarifies that legislative punishment is not beyond judicial scrutiny, emphasizing the balance between legislative discipline and members' rights.

The Centre has argued in the Supreme Court that the six-year disqualification for convicts from contesting elections is constitutionally sound and a lifetime ban should be decided by Parliament. An advocate had filed a petition seeking a lifetime ban on convicted politicians, but the government argued that time-bound penalties ensure deterrence without being excessively harsh. Courts cannot direct Parliament on legislative policy.

The Karnataka Lokayukta SIT has submitted a fresh request to governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot for permission to prosecute Union minister HD Kumaraswamy in the 2007 Sandur illegal mining case. The case involves allegations that Kumaraswamy, as Karnataka CM, approved an illegal mining lease. Despite Kumaraswamy's claims of innocence, the SIT now awaits the governor's decision while facing pressure from CM Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar.

The J&K and Ladakh high court has ruled that NHAI or its concessionaire cannot collect toll tax from commuters if a highway is in bad shape due to construction activities. The court ordered NHAI to collect only 20% toll at Lakhanpur and Bann toll plazas and directed the removal of any toll plazas within 60 km of NH-44 within two months.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana in an editorial alleged that during Eknath Shinde’s government, ‘fixers’ and ‘brokers’ had a free run, but CM Devendra Fadnavis had shown them their place

Scientists should not be dismissed for raising concerns about ethanol factories

Nike and Vanessa Bryant have announced a new line of baseball gear featuring Kobe Bryant's signature for the Los Angeles Dodgers, set for release in 2025. While some fans are excited, others criticize Vanessa Bryant for allegedly monetizing Kobe's legacy excessively.

The accused were involved in arranging forged documents to facilitate U.S. visas for the aspirants.

The deceased were identified as Syed Ismail, 48 and Md Ghouse, 40

A 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside a parked bus at Pune's Swargate terminus early Tuesday morning. The suspect is a criminal with a history of theft and robbery. The incident has raised serious concerns about security, prompting an inquiry and removal of 23 security personnel. The crime has sparked outrage, with demands for swift justice and support for the survivor.

A 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a criminal in a parked bus at Pune's Swargate bus terminus. The incident, which took place early Tuesday, has resulted in public outrage and demands for swift action. Authorities have identified the suspect and are conducting inquiries. Security personnel have been dismissed, and an intensive investigation is underway.

On Tuesday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured that the State government will not disrupt tea cultivation while granting approvals for tourism-related activities