Morning Digest | Gyanvapi, Mathura case hearings today; Supreme Court recognises sex work as a ‘profession’, and more
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Gyanvapi, Mathura case hearings on May 26
A Mathura court on Wednesday heard another application filed in connection with the Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute. The application sought permission that the suit filed by the plaintiffs be heard in a representative capacity.
Supreme Court recognises sex work as a ‘profession’
In a significant order recognising sex work as a “profession” whose practitioners are entitled to dignity and equal protection under law, the Supreme Court has directed that police should neither interfere nor take criminal action against adult and consenting sex workers.
As Washington ramps up efforts to bring India on board with sanctions against Russia, U.S. treasury official on visit to Mumbai and Delhi
Stepping up the U.S. effort to bring India on board with its sanctions against Russia, Washington has sent another senior official to discuss India’s oil purchases and plans to use the rupee-rouble payment mechanism to circumvent sanctions.
Election Commission to take ranked action against over 2,100 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties
The “Women in Math” touring exhibition that started with a show in Berlin in 2016 stems from the observation that even today, “women find it difficult to embrace a career in the mathematical academic world and the disparity between the proportion of men and that of women among professional mathematicians is still shamefully large.”
The Principal Sessions Court in Tiruvallur here on Tuesday convicted and sentenced a 40-year-old man for raping an 18-year-old daughter of the woman with whom he was in a relationship, murdering the girl, besides robbing off her jewellery in Senneerkuppam near Poonamallee three years ago.
Congress leader Girish Chodankar expresses readiness for DMK alliance, emphasizing the need to initiate discussions for effective collaboration.
Madras High Court quashes FIR against Amit Malviya, labeling Udhayanidhi's remarks on Sanatana Dharma as hate speech.
Governor R.N. Ravi expresses concern over the Union government's funding denial for essential Tamil Nadu projects in his address.
In the global shift toward electric vehicles lies a growing and underappreciated challenge, that is an impending copper crunch
The EU is nearing a landmark trade deal with India, enhancing ties and creating a market for 2 billion people.
Women gig workers employed on service platforms say the promise of “flexibility” is collapsing amid new rules, constant surveillance, and a growing sense of insecurity.
Protesters in Palghar demand land rights and cancellation of controversial projects, pledging to stay until their demands are met.
A recent survey in Palakkad shows a 22% rise in waterbird populations, highlighting the area's biodiversity and conservation needs.
Youth killed, another injured as motorcycle crashes into tree at Maisammaguda
Election Commission defends Special Intensive Revision order in Supreme Court, asserting its legislative nature and liberal approach to electoral rolls.
Madhya Pradesh forms high-level panel to investigate Indore water tragedy and determine accountability for contaminated supply.