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Parliamentary panel on ‘One Nation, One election’ to seek an extension
JD(U) MP Jha says Ram Nath Kovind panel that proposed the legislation did not consult State governments
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SIT formed to probe alleged ‘conspiracy’ to arrest Fadnavis, Shinde during MVA government
SIT comprises four senior police officers; to probe BJP MLA Pravin Darekar’s claim of a conspiracy to file false cases against the current CM, Dy CM; he made the original allegations in the Assembly in December
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Trump's Canada, Mexico tariffs from Feb 1: All you need to know
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin on February 1, as decided earlier dismissing reports that claimed the tariffs will be deferred to March 1. Leavitt also reacted to Justin Trudeau's latest statement on counter-tariff on US products and said he should directly speak to Trump before making 'outlandish' comments.
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Maintenance for working woman? Supreme Court to decide
The Supreme Court will adjudicate whether an employed wife earning well can claim maintenance from her estranged husband or not. The case involves a working couple, both assistant professors, where the wife is demanding maintenance despite earning around Rs 60,000 per month. The decision could have broader implications for similar cases.
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Majority of Indian nationals in Goma have moved to safety: MEA
Over 1,200 Indian troops deployed in the conflict-hit region are also safe, say defence sources
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Amended Aadhaar authentication rules to boost ease of living notified
The government has amended Aadhaar authentication rules, extending their use to public and private sectors in services like e-commerce and healthcare. The new rules aim to simplify access to services and ensure secure transactions, with requests for authentication examined by UIDAI and approved by MeitY.
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‘Great grandpa’ in Uttarakhand's UCC 37 barred relationship list
Uttarakhand government has identified 37 prohibited relationships each for men and women under the newly-implemented Uniform Civil Code. These include relations within three generations, such as great-grandparents and great-grandchildren-in-law. Marriages within these categories require a certificate from religious clergy and even then, may be rejected by the registrar based on public policy and morality considerations.
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Election rules row: SC orders ECI to preserve video clips of polling
The petitioner said the decision to increase the number of voters per polling booth was arbitrary and not based on any data
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Facial analysis confirms arrested Saif attacker as man on CCTV, say cops
Facial analysis report confirms that the arrested man, Shariful Fakir, matches the CCTV footage of the intruder who attacked actor Saif Ali Khan. Police, who faced initial doubts due to appearance discrepancies, used forensic testing. Awaited are DNA profiling results to further strengthen the case.
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January 2025 was 3rd warmest in India's recorded history
January 2025 was the third warmest January in India since 1901, with an average temperature of 18.98°C. The Indian Meteorological Department predicts that February will be warmer and drier than normal across most parts of the country, with below-normal rainfall expected except in some areas.
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Phyllis Fong, who was investigating Elon Musk's Neuralink, forcefully removed
Phyllis Fong, the USDA inspector general, was escorted out of her office after disputing her dismissal by the Trump administration, citing improper procedures. The White House defended the move, describing the firings as necessary to replace partisan bureaucrats. Fong had overseen significant probes into food safety and animal welfare.
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