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Supreme Court uses pedestrian safety to signal a new era of civic accountability

India, July 7 -- The Supreme Court, on June 19, 2026, delivered a judgment declaring the "Right to Walk Safely on Demarcated Footpaths" as a Fundamental Right under the Constitution. The 13-page verd... Read More


The enduring legacy of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee

India, July 7 -- Beyond his political life, he was a visionary institution builder who believed that universities, scientific establishments, industries, cultural organisations and constitutional bodi... Read More


A flood of neglect, not just rain

India, July 7 -- Every year the rains return and Mumbai drowns. This year's erratic monsoon should force some overdue questions about who is accountable. Mumbai is underwater again, and the experienc... Read More


PM begins three-nation tour with Indonesia visit

India, July 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he will hold discussions with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto aimed at providing greater momentum to the comprehensive strategic part... Read More


ECI declares RS bypolls in West Bengal

India, July 7 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced bypolls on July 24 to three Rajya Sabha seats in West Bengal, which were vacated following the resignation of three former T... Read More


New NCERT text hails judiciary, removes corruption reference

New Delhi, July 7 -- A little over four months after the Supreme Court ordered the withdrawal of NCERT's controversial Class 8 Social Science textbook for its contentious remarks on the judiciary, the... Read More


Top court cautions against bypassing judicial hierarchy in sensitive cases

New Delhi, July 7 -- The Supreme Court on Monday rued the growing tendency of people to seek directions from the top court in every sensitive matter, and emphasised that litigants must trust the judic... Read More


Warm welcome for Modi in Indonesia

New Delhi, July 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on Monday at the start of a three-nation tour that will also take him to Australia and New Zealand and is focused on enhancing co... Read More


Jamwal: Major irregularities'in pollution control board must be probed

Shimla, July 7 -- BJP chief spokesperson Rakesh Jamwal has demanded a high-level, independent inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the functioning of Himachal State Pollution Control Board. He s... Read More


Mookerjee saved Bengal from clutches of Pak: Yogi

LUCKNOW/PRAYARGAJ, July 7 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday paid tribute to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary, saying he played a pivotal ... Read More