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LANDMARK VERDICTS BY CJI CHANDRACHUD

D.Y. Chandrachud, who served as the 50th Chief Justice of India, retired from his post on Friday. Here is a snapshot of some of the most significant verdicts that he delivered.

Same sex marriage not legal in India

On October 17, 2023, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, declined to grant legal recognition to samesex marriages.

Sabarimala Temple

On 28 September 2018, a 4:1 majority of the Supreme Court held that barring women of menstruating age from entering the Sabarimala temple was unconstitutional.

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma's US speeches sow a separatist agenda

In Indianapolis, Lalduhoma’s call for the Zo people to achieve nationhood’ through unity and one leadership’ has prompted concerns about whether he envisions India as part of that future.

Growth economies are catching up with legacy economies

The growth economies are only a few decades old. They are overcoming the hurdles of their colonized past. Now their influence is growing in a world order which hasn't kept their interest at the core.

How China perceives Trump's comeback

Donald Trump's political stand throughout his electioneering has been to re-shore manufacturing and employment, domestic tax cuts, hike tariffs on foreign goods, end wars, stop illegal immigration and make America great again.

China won't give up on its failing economic model

Xi Jinping's leadership favours state-led investment over individual fiscal support.

What Trump 2.0 means for India

With Trump 2.0 on the horizon, India’s priority should shift from reflecting on the past to strategically planning its future approach.

Abdullahs aim at Congress Mukt Kashmir

It is evident that politics is being played out in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly where a demand for the restoration of Article 370 as well as other provisions has been made by various groups.

Trump, technology, talent and trust

This election has been a full-scale repudiation of the unrestricted immigration into the US.

World's oldest democracy again fails to elect its first woman President

Trump's resounding victory speaks volumes not only about him as a politician and a leader but also about his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris and American society as a whole.

GOVERNOR-GENERAL SIMON, UPHOLD THE LAW

It was Punjab's Kanwar Pal Singh Gill, who as DGP ensured that the police got over their fear of the K Group (a much more apt name for them than what they call themselves, Khalistanis) and ensured that Punjab returned to the tranquillity that the people wanted.

Why Donald Trump wor and Kamala Harris lost

The campaign strategy of the Democrats was based largely on creating fear amongst the electorate about the consequences of a Trump comeback.

TERROR ATTACKS IN J&K UNDERMINE EFFORTS TOWARDS REGIONAL STABILITY

The ongoing terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the attacks on non-locals, army convoys, Village Defence Guards (VDGs) and grenade blast at a crowded flea market in Srinagar, reflects the '‘unease', 'restlessness' and 'pressure' in Pakistan, as it continues to 'pressurise' and aid its proxies in the Union Territory to fuel terrorism and bloodshed.

Emergence of M4 rifles in Kashmir sheds light on Pak connection

According to sources in Kabul, the M4 was being brought to be used in India not from Kabul but from multiple other sources by terrorist groups.

The search for rules and values in the chaos of electoral politics

Ina1960 letter to President Rajendra Prasad, Congress leader Dwarka Prasad Mishra criticized the inclusion of dubious characters in politics.

It's TMC vs BJP in high-stakes West Bengal byelections

West Bengal bypolls on November 13 could alter political dynamics, amidst public dissatisfaction.

President Trump and the wars

Trump's promise to end all wars may not materialise. But at least the ongoing wars could show some signs of conclusion.

TRUMP 2.0: A BIGGER MANDATE

The Democrats lost because they abandoned democracy. They bungled massively in selecting their presidential candidate.

BJP set to appoint next national president

Despite ongoing membership drives, block, booth, and district president elections must finish in most states by November 30.

BJP'S 'HINDU UNITY' TAKES ON CONGRESS' CASTE CARD

The congress despite facing crushing deT feat in Haryana is trying to ploy the similar tactic of using the card of backward classes.

There is a leadership rift in UP Congress

The Congress party unit in Uttar Pradesh is seen to be going through a churn as Priyanka Gandhi's close aide and personal assistant, Sandeep Singh, who has played a key role in appointing leaders within the state unit, is facing resistance from the top two leaders, General Secretary in charge of the state, Avinash Pandey, and state unit president, Ajay Rai.

PUNJAB SET FOR BYPOLLS AMIDST FARMERS' PROTEST AND PUBLIC DISCONTENT

Punjab bypolls set to shape political direction amid protests, shifting alliances, and public discontent.

BENGAL BJP UNDER FIRE FOR POOR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

BJP focuses on leadership accountability in West Bengal, linking membership drive success to 2026 election prospects.

CASTE CENSUS STARTS IN TELANGANA

BADAR BASHIR NEW DELHI The Congress party in Telangana has begun its castebased survey on Saturday with 80,000 ennumerators to be going door to door over the next few weeks, covering over 1.17 crore households across 33 districts in the state.

Women's health is Amrita Warring's agenda in Punjab's Gidderbaha seat

In its entire election history, Gidderbaha has never witnessed a woman candidate contesting polls.

Anti-terror meet raises concerns on lack of inter-agency collaboration

The two-day annual AntiTerror Conference 2024, organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, concluded on Friday with a strong emphasis on the need to bridge significant gaps in cooperation between central and state agencies in countering terrorism effectively.

Jharkhand's Kolhan braces for poll showdown

BJP aims to reclaim Kolhan with key tribal leaders, but JMM dismisses impact of Champai Soren’s defection.

VIDARBHA WILL SEE CRUCIAL BATTLE IN ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS

The Vidarbha region of Maharashtra ☐ is preparing for a fierce political showdown in the upcoming state Assembly elections, set for a single phase on November 20, 2024.

Congress performance in Jharkhand, Maha will decide I.N.D.I.A future

THIN ICE NEW DELHI The performance of the Congress in the assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra is seen to be critical for the \"confidence\" and \"durability\" of the I.