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Emerging Threat For “Original” Lists Of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Published Under Article 341 Of Constitution

Live Law

The Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the government order holding In the meanwhile, in view of the law laid down by the Supreme Court in the cases of State of Maharashtra v. Milind and others 2001 SCC 4 and E.V.Chinnaiah v. State of A.P. The five judges' bench of the Supreme Court again affirms in the case of State …

India Supreme Court Bihar Constitution Court Constitution Bench Constitutional

4 days, 2 hours ago

Suspect charged in shooting of Black transgender teenager in Alabama

Associated Press

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The mother of a Black teenager who was fatally shot in Alabama this week said she believes her daughter was killed because of her transgender identity. Alabama is one of nine states that don’t recognize sexual orientation, gender or gender identity in the legal classification of a hate crime, according to the Department of Justice. “Cameron’s death …

Gender Transgender Gender Identity Alabama Thompson Cameron Sexual Orientation

6 days ago

Coconut oil ‘edible’, to invite tax cut: SC ruling on small packs

Hindustan Times

New Delhi For 15 years, the Supreme Court has wrestled with a slippery question: Is a small pack of coconut oil for cooking or for hair care? The revenue department argued that small packs of coconut oil are primarily purchased as hair oil, citing market surveys to back its claim. It also noted that coconut oil was clearly identified as …

India Tax Oil Hair Coconut Small Ruling

6 days, 13 hours ago

Relief for coconut oil makers: SC classifies small packs as edible oil for taxation

Live Mint

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that small bottles of coconut oil should be classified as edible oil for taxation purposes, resolving a 15-year-long legal dispute between the excise department and manufacturers. The Supreme Court’s judgement follows a decade-long debate that began in 2009, when the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled that small-pack coconut oil …

Tax Court Hair Revenue Coconut Supreme Small

6 days, 20 hours ago

Delhi Election 2025:Kejriwal announces Sanjeevani Yojana promising free healthcare for senior citizens

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: AAP national convener and former CM Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced the ‘Sanjivani Yojna,’ a scheme that will provide free treatment for people above 60 years of age if the party wins the upcoming Assembly polls and retains power in the national capital. “The ‘Sanjivani Yojna’ will cover all medical expenses for treatment in both private and government …

Senior Citizens Kejriwal Delhi Election

1 week, 3 days ago

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says state caste survey 98 per cent complete

Hindustan Times

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday said that 98 per cent of the caste survey undertaken by the state government has been completed. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Saturday said that 98 per cent of the state caste survey is completed Describing the survey as a "mega health check-up" for Telangana society, the Chief Minister said the data …

Congress Reddy Revanth Reddy Madiga Telangana Cm 98 Per Cent

1 week, 3 days ago

Odermatt wins giant slalom in Val d'Isere as Noel crashes out

Hindustan Times

Swiss skier Marco Odermatt bounced back to form in the giant slalom, his favourite event, to take his first victory in the discipline this season at Val d'Isere on Saturday. HT Image The 27-year-old, who failed to finish in his two previous giant slaloms this season, was quickest in the first run down the Face de Bellevarde before clinging on …

Finish Slalom Odermatt Giant Slalom Second Run Noel Crashes

1 week, 3 days ago

Keel-laying of hybrid-electric vessel Pelagic Walu done at Cochin Shipyard

The Hindu

The keel-laying of Pelagic Walu, a hybrid-electric commissioning service operation vessel, was done on Friday at the Cochin Shipyard. Sreejith, director, S. Harikrishnan, executive director, senior officials of the firm, Cochin Shipyard Limited, classification society DNV, and other stakeholders in attendance. The hybrid-electric vessel features a 2,800 kWh Lithium-ion battery pack for enhanced operational efficiency and lower emissions. The project …

Cochin Shipyard Vessel Pelagic Pelagic Wind

1 week, 4 days ago

Pendency Of Revenue's Appeal Regarding Classification Of Imported Goods No Ground To Insist On Provisional Assessment U/S 18 Customs Act: Delhi HC

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of an importer who was aggrieved by insistence on provisional assessment of duty by the Customs Department, despite an order of the CESTAT with respect to classification of its imported goods. Nonetheless, the Revenue continued to insist on provisional assessment of Petitioner's goods under Section 18 of the Customs Act. Petitioner argued …

Customs Assessment Order Goods Provisional Petitioner Cestat

1 week, 4 days ago

Failure to handle Panchamasali stir in Karnataka could cost Congress in long run

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: The failure to handle the Panchamasali Lingayat community’s stir demanding the 2A tag, that resulted in violence, including stone throwing and police ‘lathicharge’ on protesters in Belagavi, is likely to have its own ramifications on the ruling Congress government, as part of North Karnataka is engulfed in protests. “Being a Kuruba community icon, Siddaramaiah is unlikely to include Panchamasali …

Community Congress Siddaramaiah Parameshwara Sc Quota Lingayats Panchamasali

1 week, 5 days ago

Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north

China Daily

Volunteers take samples from the Danjiangkou Reservoir in Hubei province to assess water quality in August 2022. Li's responsibilities include patrolling the reservoir, collecting garbage from the water and along the shore, and promoting public awareness about water conservation. "We remove underwater fishing cages because fishing pollutes the water and harms the environment," she explained, standing on the boat where …

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1 week, 6 days ago

High Court Has Ample Power Under Article 226 To Issue Directions Not Specifically Sought Before Tribunal: Kerala HC

Live Law

The Kerala High Court has said that it is well-established that the High Court can under Article 226 of the Constitution consider the legality of orders passed by Tribunals, adding that it has ample powers to issue directions even when such reliefs are not specifically sought in the plea before the Tribunal. However, the High Court ordered that the disciplinary …

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2 weeks ago

FSSAI’s move to categorize packaged water as ‘high-risk’ a commendable step, says Nayan Shah of Clear Premium Water

Live Mint

Ahmedabad, December 9: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s move to classify packaged drinking and mineral water as a ‘high-risk’ food category is a commendable step aimed at ensuring consumer safety, Nayan Shah, Founder and CEO of Clear Premium Water, has said. The FSSAI has recently included packaged drinking and mineral water in the ‘high-risk’ food category, mandating …

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2 weeks ago

"It's about the cruelty": Experts worry SCOTUS trans rights case could "creep into other areas"

Salon

The Supreme Court last week appeared likely to support a contentious Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors after more than two hours of oral argument in one of the most pivotal cases for transgender rights in the nation's history. "We think it would be sufficient for the Court to recognize that a law that on its face says you …

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Arab Spring in Syria marks a power shift

Hindustan Times

In a stunning turn of events, the Syrian government under President Bashar al-Assad collapsed without any resistance after a lightning offensive by rebel forces spearheaded by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham on Sunday. The traditional backers of Syria –– Russia and Iran –– remained involved in their conflicts with Ukraine and Israel, respectively, and were unable to sustain meaningful …

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Synagogue attack investigated as terrorism

ABC

Samantha Donovan: Law enforcement authorities have confirmed they're investigating an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue last Friday as a terrorist incident. Sarah Maunder: AFP Deputy Commissioner for National Security Krissy Barrett has confirmed last Friday's arson attack on the synagogue will be investigated as a terrorist incident. Sarah Maunder: Before dawn on Friday morning, a small number of worshippers …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Asteroid that exploded over Russia was detected just 12 hours before it hit Earth

India Today

Astronomers detected a small asteroid, designated C0WEPC5, just 12 hours before it entered Earth's atmosphere and exploded over Siberia. Measuring approximately 70 centimeters in diameter, this asteroid was identified by NASA's Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System shortly before its impact on December 3, 2024, around 9:45 pm IST. The European Space Agency confirmed that the asteroid posed no threat to …

Earth Asteroid Esa

3 weeks ago

Mangaluru: Centre to commission evidence-based research on arecanut and human health

The Hindu

The Central government will undertake a study “Evidence-based research on arecanut and human health” to address the knowledge gap and provide conclusive evidence on the health effects of arecanut. In a written reply to Kasaragod MP Rajmohan Unnithan in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Bhagirath Choudhary said the study brings together …

Health Research Centre Human Health Kasaragod Arecanut

3 weeks ago

Related Party Can't Be Allowed Backdoor Entry Into CoC On Account Of Its Operational Debt: NCLT Kolkata

Live Law

The NCLT, Kolkata bench of Justice Ashok Kumar Bhardwaj has held that once a Financial Creditor had been classified as a “related party”, it could not be allowed to gain entry into Committee of Creditors on account of its Operational Debt as it would amount to defeating the legislative intent of keeping related parties out and running of CoC by …

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Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?

Wired

As winter sets in, a dense layer of toxic smog has descended over Delhi, driving the city’s air quality down to its worst level in eight years. On November 18, the Air Quality Index hit 494, plunging the city’s pollution levels into the “severe plus” category, the worst classification possible. “Two times, three times, four times, five times higher than …

Delhi Pollution Air Rain Drones

3 weeks, 1 day ago

New Zealand scientists dissect world's rarest whale

Raw Story

New Zealand scientists on Monday began dissecting a whale considered the rarest in the world, a species so elusive that only seven specimens have ever been documented. The dead spade-toothed whale washed ashore on New Zealand's South Island earlier this year, offering a chance to study a deep-sea mammal that has never been seen alive. New Zealand's conservation department said …

New Zealand Zealand Whale

3 weeks, 1 day ago

New Zealand scientists dissect world's rarest whale

Deccan Chronicle

Wellington: New Zealand scientists on Monday began dissecting a whale considered the rarest in the world, a species so elusive that only seven specimens have ever been documented. The dead spade-toothed whale washed ashore on New Zealand's South Island earlier this year, offering a chance to study a deep-sea mammal that has never been seen alive. New Zealand's conservation department …

New Zealand Zealand Whale Dissect World

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rajasthan Civil Services Rules | Apprehension Of Inquiry Taking Long Time Not Ground To Ward Off Disciplinary Inquiry U/S 19: High Court

Live Law

Rajasthan High Court has ruled that the possibility of disciplinary inquiry taking a long time could not be a reason to invoke Section 19 of the Rajasthan Civil Services Rules, 1958 and do away with the inquiry. Hence, in order to take a quick and effective action, the disciplinary authority dismissed the petitioner from services under Rule 19 to send …

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4 weeks ago

Number of swimming spots failing on water quality doubles in 2024

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of England’s official swimming spots failing on water quality has doubled as newly …

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Emerging Threat For “Original” Lists Of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Published Under Article 341 Of Constitution

Suspect charged in shooting of Black transgender teenager in Alabama

Coconut oil ‘edible’, to invite tax cut: SC ruling on small packs

Relief for coconut oil makers: SC classifies small packs as edible oil for taxation

Delhi Election 2025:Kejriwal announces Sanjeevani Yojana promising free healthcare for senior citizens

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says state caste survey 98 per cent complete

Odermatt wins giant slalom in Val d'Isere as Noel crashes out

Keel-laying of hybrid-electric vessel Pelagic Walu done at Cochin Shipyard

Pendency Of Revenue's Appeal Regarding Classification Of Imported Goods No Ground To Insist On Provisional Assessment U/S 18 Customs Act: Delhi HC

Failure to handle Panchamasali stir in Karnataka could cost Congress in long run

Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north

High Court Has Ample Power Under Article 226 To Issue Directions Not Specifically Sought Before Tribunal: Kerala HC

FSSAI’s move to categorize packaged water as ‘high-risk’ a commendable step, says Nayan Shah of Clear Premium Water

"It's about the cruelty": Experts worry SCOTUS trans rights case could "creep into other areas"

Arab Spring in Syria marks a power shift

Synagogue attack investigated as terrorism

Asteroid that exploded over Russia was detected just 12 hours before it hit Earth

Mangaluru: Centre to commission evidence-based research on arecanut and human health

Related Party Can't Be Allowed Backdoor Entry Into CoC On Account Of Its Operational Debt: NCLT Kolkata

Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?

New Zealand scientists dissect world's rarest whale

New Zealand scientists dissect world's rarest whale

Rajasthan Civil Services Rules | Apprehension Of Inquiry Taking Long Time Not Ground To Ward Off Disciplinary Inquiry U/S 19: High Court

Number of swimming spots failing on water quality doubles in 2024