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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had mentioned it during her Budget speech on February 1

The Supreme Court ruled that a spouse in a void marriage, such as bigamy, is entitled to seek alimony and maintenance under the Hindu Marriage Act. This decision settles conflicting judgments and includes void marriages under Sections 24 and 25, which cover maintenance and alimony provisions.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday raised concerns over political parties offering freebies, questioning whether such actions were fostering dependency rather than encouraging participation in the workforce. The court noted that freebies might discourage people from working, impacting sectors like agriculture. The urban poverty alleviation mission is being finalized to address homelessness.

The remarks by the West Bengal Chief Minister come a day after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised the West Bengal government claiming that ‘anomalies’ have been found in implementation of several centrally-sponsored schemes in the state

Calcutta high court has ordered a fresh trial for 10 criminal cases, including murders, lodged during the Left Front tenure. The court dismissed the state plea for withdrawal, emphasizing that allowing such withdrawal would not be in public interest and would cause public harm.

Former AAP legislator Saurabh Bharadwaj has launched a YouTube channel after losing his seat in the election. He plans to share his journey and discuss political changes and governance challenges post-election loss. The channel will be an interactive platform for citizens, covering political and social issues, while also serving as a source of livelihood for him.

The AAP's pre-poll promise of a Rs 1,100 monthly allowance for women over 18 in Punjab faces financial hurdles, necessitating reconsideration by the Bhagwant Mann government. Alternatives include limiting the scheme to single women and breadwinners or excluding income-tax-paying women. With Punjab's debt expected to reach Rs 3.7 lakh crore by 2024-25, financial feasibility remains a concern.

The Union Budget has left the Kerala government deeply disappointed

A 56-year-old domestic worker was raped inside a private bus by its driver in Faridabad's Sector 17. The driver and conductor, who kept watch, have been arrested. The incident occurred when the woman boarded the bus mistakenly thinking it was public transport. The accused have been remanded in judicial custody.

Telangana government plans to introduce a bill in March for 42% reservation for Backward Classes in education, employment, and local bodies, responding to a long-standing demand. The state is seeking political consensus and Parliament's approval, with a push for national support led by CM Revanth Reddy.

The first round of the survey, held on January 15, had confirmed encroachment on the river on the south side of the Mangalam press building

The Supreme Court has invalidated the appointment of Dr. N K Khurana as the chairperson of the National Commission for Homeopathy, concluding he did not meet the eligibility criteria. The court directed Khurana to vacate the position within a week and initiated a fresh selection process.

The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), affiliated with RSS, opposes the new industrial relations and occupational safety codes set to be implemented in April. BMS argues that the industrial relations code's requirement for union recognition, needing support from 51% of the workforce, would eliminate unions.

The death toll from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra has reached nine, with Mumbai and Pune reporting their first and eighth fatalities respectively. The total number of cases has risen to 203. Assam and Tamil Nadu have each reported a GBS-related death, while two suspected fatalities in Kolkata remain unconfirmed.

The Bill repeals and replaces the Foreigners Act, 1946; Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920; and the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939; the Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Act, 2000 will also be repealed

Chiranjeevi faced backlash for his comments about wanting a male grandchild to carry on the family legacy. His remarks were labeled as sexist and misogynistic, sparking outrage on social media. Critics pointed out that daughters are equally capable of upholding the family legacy.