Centre Friday said it is open to changing the rules of Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and, if necessary, the law itself to eliminate the possibility of its application becoming an impediment for journalists and media houses.
The Clooney Foundation for Justice is dedicated to empowering women and girls by providing them with free legal assistance. Since its establishment, over 9,000 women and children have benefitted from these crucial legal services. Partnering with local organizations, they have set up mobile legal clinics in underserved areas, ensuring wider accessibility.
Society and courts must discourage weaponisation of criminal law against men in the aftermath of an emotional discord and breakup of a consenting romantic relationship, Supreme Court said Friday, expressing concern over the disturbing trend of criminal provision of rape being invoked to prosecute men after relationship turns sour.
A federal judge has sanctioned a settlement of $47.75 million in a securities lawsuit involving Hawaiian Electric Industries. This case focused on accusations of misleading wildfire preparedness disclosures. The judge notably slashed the legal fees demanded by the investors' attorneys. From over 67,000 claims submitted, only more than 24,000 were approved, highlighting a substantial rejection rate. Payments to eligible claimants will proceed according to a loss-based distribution strategy.
The population enumeration phase of Census 2027 will last longer than in past census exercises, with its duration spanning nearly one-and-a-half months from Jan 10 to Feb 28, including the 15-day self-enumeration window, as against the earlier Phase-2 duration of 20 days, conventionally running from Feb 9-28.
More than 100 candidates from the economically weaker section (EWS) category have been allotted postgraduate medical seats in the open category under the self-financed quota in private colleges, where tuition fee for some courses can be up to Rs 2.1 crore over three years.
A look at the mark-up on some of the drugs on which National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) put a trade margin cap of 30% on selling price in Feb 2019 shows that a majority had mark-ups of 100%-700% in the Authority's 2026 list. Citing this data, the All-India Drug Action Network, which works on access to affordable medicines, pointed out the futility of one-time MRP reduction as a policy measure in the absence of a mandate to maintain permanent margin caps along with consistent monitoring.
Poland witnessed fresh tensions between its government and the nationalist right on Friday after riot police were deployed around the country's constitutional tribunal following the suspension of its chief justice, Bogdan Swieczkowski.
By 2026, Robin Rinearson’s ventures, Jake’s Ice Cream and Jake’s Gourmet Popcorn, have emerged as crucial employers for individuals with disabilities. With 35 staff members, these businesses emphasize skills enhancement and sustainable positions. Employees express fulfillment in their jobs and frequently refer friends for openings. A notable waiting list represents the success of Rinearson's inclusive hiring efforts, earning recognition for fostering a supportive community for disabled individuals.