Category: Polity
Pardoning Powers: Indian & US Presidents
U.S. President Joe Biden issued an unconditional pardon for his son, who was facing sentencing for federal tax violations and gun conviction.
Defence Acquisition Council
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved five capital acquisition proposals worth ₹21,772 crore.
Ajmer Dargah | Places of Worship Act, 1991
A district court has admitted a petition which claims that a Shiva temple lies underneath the shrine of the revered Sufi saint in Ajmer.
National Security Guard
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has established a permanent National Security Guard (NSG) hub in Jammu City to counter major terror attacks.
Indian Chemical Council | Chemical Weapon Convention
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Hague award 2024 acknowledges ICC contributions to Chemical Weapon Convention (CWC).
Pamban Bridge | Commission of Rail Safety
Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) has pointed out “glaring lapses” right from the planning stage to the execution of the new Pamban rail bridge.
President’s Colours
4 Mechanised Infantry battalions get President’s Colours
Art in Indian Constitution
November 26 celebrated as Constitution Day.
Directorate of Enforcement (ED)
ED seeks adjournment in Kerala gold smuggling case trial.
Press Council of India
National Press Day, observed annually on November 16, celebrates the establishment of PCI
Private Property Acquisition Limit: SC
In Property Owners Association v State of Maharashtra, Supreme Court held that not all private properties can be used by State for the community.
SC Judgement on Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Act
Supreme Court upheld constitutional validity of Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act 2004 (Madarsa Act) in Anjum Kadari and Another v. Union of India.