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Government Directive to VPN Providers to Block Access to Prediction Markets in India
In 2024, the Indian government directed VPN providers to block access to prediction markets using Section 69A of the IT Act, 2000. This aims…
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Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0: Assessing Decentralized Governance and Rural Development
The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0, released by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in 2024, evaluates over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats across India on…
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India-Sri Lanka Bilateral Diving Exercise 2024: Strengthening Maritime Security Cooperation in the Indian Ocean
In April 2024, India and Sri Lanka conducted a bilateral diving exercise in Colombo involving over 100 naval personnel, marking a strategic deepening of…
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Supreme Court on Hate Speech: ‘Us Versus Them’ Mindset and Constitutional Safeguards
The Supreme Court of India in 2023 identified the ‘us versus them’ mindset as the root cause of hate speech, highlighting the need for…
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India-Italy Defence Talks: Strategic Diversification and Technological Collaboration
India and Italy commenced talks in 2024 to enhance defence cooperation focusing on technology transfer, joint manufacturing, and strategic diversification. The partnership aligns with…
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10th India–Kenya Joint Trade Committee Meeting: Strengthening Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation
The 10th India–Kenya Joint Trade Committee Meeting held in Nairobi in 2024 focused on strengthening bilateral trade by addressing trade imbalances, enhancing market access,…
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Limits of International Maritime Law: Legal Ambiguities and Enforcement Gaps in Strategic Straits
UNCLOS, effective from 1994, governs maritime zones and navigation rights but lacks explicit enforcement mechanisms in international straits. Ambiguities between innocent and transit passage…
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Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 and Social Inclusion in India
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 enshrines the constitutional mandate of Article 21A, ensuring free elementary education for…
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Centre Directs States to Ensure Rest Hours and Drinking Water for Workers: Legal and Enforcement Analysis
In July 2023, the Ministry of Labour and Employment directed States to enforce mandatory rest hours and provision of potable water for workers, reinforcing…
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Eliminating Cervical Cancer in India: Policy, Economics, and Implementation Challenges
Cervical cancer causes significant mortality in India with low HPV vaccination and screening coverage. Legal frameworks like the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and policies…