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Ladakh's autonomy debate intensifies, linking constitutional safeguards to land, water security, and ecological preservation amidst calls for greater local governance.
Expert analysis condemns Section 299 BNS, a colonial relic, for enabling mob veto over individual free speech and artistic liberty, urging urgent legal reforms.
Jammu civic authorities revive ancient Dogri script, Namey Dogra Akhar, on public signboards, marking a significant cultural comeback for the Indo-Aryan language.
EAM Jaishankar honors Indian rulers, Maharaja Digvijaysinhji Jadeja and Kolhapur, for sheltering Polish refugees during WWII, strengthening India-Poland ties.
Gandhi's non-violent resistance inspired the 1989 Baltic Way human chain, leading to Baltic states' independence from Soviet rule, showcasing enduring global influence.
First Sardar Patel National Unity Award, equivalent to Padma Vibhushan, likely to be announced this year after seven years, coinciding with Patel's 150th birth anniversary.
Supreme Court debates English's status in India amidst challenges to CBSE's three-language formula, sparking discussion on its indigenous nature and societal impact.
Congress CWC limits Vande Mataram to first two stanzas, citing 1937 resolution amidst BJP criticism and new parliamentary act on national song.
Punjab's stringent sacrilege law, imposing life imprisonment for religious criticism, sparks debate on India's secularism, free speech, and colonial legal legacy.
India's handloom sector, a vital economic and cultural asset, provides livelihoods to 35 lakh weavers, requiring strategic policy support for future growth and global recognition.
Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers, unrecognised for a century, are finally added to WWI casualty records, correcting colonial-era historical omissions and racial inequities.
Union Ministry denies national monument status to historic Mangarh Dham, citing extensive modern development, sparking outrage from tribal party over 1913 massacre site.
New 2026 Bill extends legal protection to the National Song Vande Mataram, making its intentional disruption an offense, similar to the National Anthem.
Rajya Sabha passes Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, criminalizing disrespect to Vande Mataram and national symbols.
Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon, achieves UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th site after 28-year wait.
MHA orders strict compliance: Vande Mataram to precede National Anthem at all official events; proposes amending 1971 Act for legal protection.
Supreme Court declares 'Right to Walk' a fundamental right under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21, asserting pedestrian claim over automobiles and linking it to India's modernity.
Ram Temple embezzlement allegations spark intense debate on traditional temple management models, state's constitutional powers, and financial accountability of religious endowments.
Tribal groups pledge to uphold Birsa Munda's legacy on his death anniversary, reigniting fierce debate over Adivasi identity, land rights, and 'delisting' demands.
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