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Gulzar Singh’s alleged suicide has brought Punjab’s drug problem back into the political spotlight ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. AAP now has nearly five years in office to defend, Congress is reviving its old attacks, and the BJP is making the issue a major part of its statewide push.

Gulzar Singh’s alleged suicide has brought Punjab’s drug problem back into the political spotlight ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. AAP now has nearly five years in office to defend, Congress is reviving its old attacks, and the BJP is making the issue a major part of its statewide push.

Aleksandar Vučić’s administration has been dogged by prolonged protests over allegations of corruption.

Aleksandar Vučić’s administration has been dogged by prolonged protests over allegations of corruption.

A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation’s interim leader met the US president.

A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation’s interim leader met the US president.

The Tamil Nadu government faced backlash after it issued a notification that exempted the Public (Law and Order) Department from the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Critics, including numerous political leaders, argued that such an action would jeopardize transparency and obstruct public access to crucial law records. In response to widespread criticism, the government promptly withdrew the exemption, reaffirming its commitment to uphold the RTI Act.

The Tamil Nadu government faced backlash after it issued a notification that exempted the Public (Law and Order) Department from the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Critics, including numerous political leaders, argued that such an action would jeopardize transparency and obstruct public access to crucial law records. In response to widespread criticism, the government promptly withdrew the exemption, reaffirming its commitment to uphold the RTI Act.

The Delhi High Court has taken a firm stance by ruling against a man who married a 16-year-old under Muslim personal law, emphasizing that this does not exempt him from POCSO charges concerning sexual activity. While the girl asserted her consent, the court reiterated the importance of legal safeguards for minors. Attempts to contest the FIR based on her claims were rejected, underscoring the inviolability of child protection laws.

The Delhi High Court has taken a firm stance by ruling against a man who married a 16-year-old under Muslim personal law, emphasizing that this does not exempt him from POCSO charges concerning sexual activity. While the girl asserted her consent, the court reiterated the importance of legal safeguards for minors. Attempts to contest the FIR based on her claims were rejected, underscoring the inviolability of child protection laws.

Lula, who is currently in a tight presidential race against Flávio Bolsonaro, said the industry was a “cancer” that he must “remove”.

Lula, who is currently in a tight presidential race against Flávio Bolsonaro, said the industry was a “cancer” that he must “remove”.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during his visit to Dasuya in Punjab, said the BJP was committed to making the state drug-free and urged people to join the campaign against drug abuse. He also said Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s upcoming visit would provide momentum to the campaign.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during his visit to Dasuya in Punjab, said the BJP was committed to making the state drug-free and urged people to join the campaign against drug abuse. He also said Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s upcoming visit would provide momentum to the campaign.

Election Commissioners are voicing apprehensions about internal decision-making and communication challenges within the Election Commission. Tensions have emerged surrounding form modifications and voter database access. This situation fuels a critical debate on the authority of the Chief Election Commissioner in relation to other commissioners. Additionally, existing legislation regarding appointments and the independence of the Commission is under examination.

Election Commissioners are voicing apprehensions about internal decision-making and communication challenges within the Election Commission. Tensions have emerged surrounding form modifications and voter database access. This situation fuels a critical debate on the authority of the Chief Election Commissioner in relation to other commissioners. Additionally, existing legislation regarding appointments and the independence of the Commission is under examination.

OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.

OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.