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Retired Judges Launch Nationwide Campaign to Defend Judicial Independence as US Marks 250th Anniversary
As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of its founding, a group of retired judges has launched a nationwide public awareness campaign to promote judicial independence. The initiative seeks to educate citizens about the role of the judiciary, reinforce confidence in the legal system, and emphasize the importance of keeping courts free from political influence.
Leopard Sighting Triggers Panic in Bengaluru's Bharat Nagar, Forest Teams Launch Search
A leopard sighting in Bengaluru's Bharat Nagar has left residents on edge, prompting the Karnataka Forest Department to launch an intensive search operation. Officials have advised people to stay vigilant, avoid venturing out alone during early morning and late-night hours, and immediately report any fresh sightings.
Aadhaar Mandatory for Vehicle Registration and Ownership Transfer in Odisha
The Odisha government has made Aadhaar authentication mandatory for several vehicle-related services, including new vehicle registration and ownership transfer. The move is aimed at strengthening identity verification, preventing fraudulent transactions, and enhancing transparency in the state's transport system.
Delhi Metro Begins 12.4-km Underground Expansion with 10 New Stations
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has commenced construction of the 12.377-km Inderlok–Indraprastha corridor, a fully underground stretch that will feature 10 new stations. The project is designed to enhance connectivity across Central Delhi by linking seven metro lines and providing passengers with more seamless travel options.
Hit-and-run twist in fatal accident in Kerala capital; car driver nabbed based on CCTV evidence
Police apprehend car driver after establishing that the motorcycle was hit from behind before the four-wheeler sped away from the scene in Thiruvallam. Two young IT professionals were killed in the incident
Supreme Court: Child Victim’s Account Is Enough to Trigger Mandatory Reporting Under POCSO
The Supreme Court has ruled that when a child discloses sexual abuse, the information is sufficient to trigger mandatory reporting obligations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court stressed that those who receive such information directly from a child cannot ignore it and must promptly inform the appropriate authorities.
As Kashmir varsities cull ‘objectionable’ books, fear of losing academic rigour grows among scholars
Political leaders, scholars and varsity professors object to the move citing self-censorship and interference of the state; order comes days after a book, that profiled Kashmiri separatist leaders, was circulated in J&K schools under the national Samagra Shiksha scheme.
Malayalam gets a cosy space in Australian public library
The Max Webber Public Library in the Sydney suburbs has opened a Malayalam section featuring 450 titles, following consistent demand from the diaspora. Malayalam has become the seventh Indian language to be represented in the library. Keralites there hope the initiative will help them connect with their culture and language better
Conservation projects for river dolphins, three other species get CAMPA nod
The governing body of the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority has also given assent for continued support for the conservation of Manipur’s brow-antlered deer, Sangai
