India
Supreme Court seeks response on accessibility norms in residential buildings
A PIL seeks to bar completion and occupancy certificates for buildings that fail to meet accessibility requirements for persons with disabilities.
Gopika KP
Associate News Editor
Gopika KP is a journalist with more than a decade of experience covering news and politics across digital, video, and podcast platforms. Passionate about world politics and in-depth analysis, she enjoys exploring the stories behind the headlines and, when she's not reporting, discovering new places and cuisines through travel.
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The legal argument in the US rests partly on the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press from government infringement.
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Six years in custody is not simply a delay in a court calendar. It is six years of a person's life spent under confinement without a determination of guilt.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping likely to skip 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila
The Philippines is awaiting formal confirmation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang's participation in the 49th ASEAN Summit, amid reports that President Xi Jinping will not attend.
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West Bengal announces farmer welfare measures, Rs 50 per quintal subsidy for potato growers
The state government also promises electricity subsidies for four lakh farmers and special packages for three districts.