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<p>Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasised that “the law is not blind,” while addressing the recent redesign of the statue of the Lady of Justice. He stated that the statue now carries the Indian Constitution, symbolising its transformative power to dismantle social hierarchies and inequalities.</p> <p>”The Lady of Justice in the Supreme Court does not carry a sword but instead carries with her the Constitution of India, a document which has the transformative power to break the bonds of social hierarchies and inequalities,” he remarked during the inauguration of the North Goa District Courts Complex near Panaji, as reported by news agency PTI.</p> <p>The Chief Justice pointed out that the traditional blindfold, representing… Read More »‘Law Is Not Blind, It’s Aware Of Social Realities ‘: CJI Chandrachud On Redesigned Lady Of Justice Statue

At least half a dozen people are feared to be trapped under the debris after an explosion in a building in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district on Saturday. The impact of the explosion was such that the building collapsed completely within a few seconds, turning into debris. Eyewitnesses told the press that at least four residential buildings located adjacent to the blast site were also damaged badly. Local area police and district administration were alerted and the rescue operation was underway. According to information, two women were rescued alive and they have been rushed to a nearby hospital. JCB machines and the SDRF team reached the spot. Ambulances have also arrived to assist in the rescue of those feared trapped under… Read More »Building Collapses After Explosion In Madhya Pradesh, Many Feared Trapped: Cops

The effect of climate change can be seen everywhere and it is affecting the most marginalised sections of society, including fisherfolk and farmers, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said here on Saturday. Speaking at the release function of Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai’s book ‘Traditional Trees of Bharat’, the CJI also said the State as well as citizens will have to work together to protect, conserve and improve environment. “I was told it rained even yesterday in Goa. As children, we were told rain would fade away on Nariyal Poornima, when fisherfolk offer coconuts to the sea. But now, it rains in October and even in December. Climate change is not necessarily our doing,”… Read More »Climate Change Affecting Marginalised Sections Of Society: Chief Justice

<p><strong>New Delhi:</strong> Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has been appointed the ninth chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) succeeding Rekha Sharma, according to an official order.</p> <p>The appointment made under Section 3 of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, will be for a period of three years or until she reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first, a government notification issued on Saturday said.</p> <p>Rahatkar’s tenure will begin with immediate effect. The announcement will also be published in the Gazette of India.</p> <p>In addition to the appointment of Rahatkar, Archana Majumdar has been officially named a member of the NCW for a tenure of three years, as per a notification issued by the… Read More »Vijaya Rahatkar Becomes 9th NCW Chairperson, Know About Her Initiatives And Accolades

After several reports of farmers in Madhya Pradesh struggling because of a shortage of a vital fertiliser, di-ammonium phosphate or DAP, which is required at the sowing stage, the Congress has hit out at the BJP government in the state as well as the Centre, accusing them of being “anti-farmer”.  Former chief minister Digvijaya Singh and state Congress President Jitu Patwari criticised Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav and state Agriculture Minister Aidal Singh Kansana, holding them responsible for the shortage and said their failure in tackling the situation has led to a major crisis in the agricultural sector. Mr Kansana has, however, issued a strong rebuttal, accusing the Congress… Read More »Explainer: How Global Tensions Are Affecting Farmers In Madhya Pradesh