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Law Commission to hold meetings, groups discussions to seek public opinion on UCC

The members of the Law Commission will hold group discussions with people and communities/stakeholders across the country to seek opinions and suggestions on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), sources from the commission told The Hindu. The deadline for public suggestions on UCC ended on July 28.

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Fault lines emerge in debate over age of consent and marriage for women

The legal age for both marriage and consensual sex in India is 18 years, though the government is attempting to increase the age of marriage for women to 21 years

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Kashmir’s first private museum shines rare ethnographic lens on the Valley’s hinterland

Mapping the life and customs of 18th and 19th century rural Kashmir, the Valley’s first ever private museum, its collection curated by the late educationist Atiqa Bano, was officially launched in Baramulla’s Sopore area in north Kashmir on July 21, and looks set to be part of the tourism circuit…

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Morning digest | Stress-relief sessions on for 10,000 children in 350 Manipur relief camps; ‘designed’ disruptions lower the dignity of the House, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and more

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Japan is now the new work destination for Indian nurses

With its healthcare sector grappling with a rapidly aging population, nurses from Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam currently dominate the job market for caregivers in Japan.

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Women protesters block police in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district

The Manipur government’s efforts to send additional State police to the town along the India-Myanmar border has now been blocked by around 300-400 women protesters.

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Turbulence hits UDAN scheme, 50% routes grounded

The RCS was launched with the aim of taking flying to the masses by improving air connectivity for tier-2 and tier-3 cities, and subsidising air travel on these routes.

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BJP has reached out, but any decision on joining NDA after consulting supporters, says Mahan Dal chief

Amid buzz that the BJP is sending feelers to more sub-regional parties to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Uttar Pradesh, Mahan Dal (MD) president Keshav Dev Maurya on Thursday said BJP leaders are continuously reaching out to him to join the NDA alliance.

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No United States President can walk back on climate change commitments now: John Kerry

In an interview to The Hindu, United States special envoy for climate, John Kerry, who is in India for a G20 meeting on climate change issues, said he was still hopeful about a consensus statement, but wouldn’t commit to the U.S. compromising over language on the Ukraine war in order…

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Health Department withdraws renewal certificate issued to quack to run clinic in Tirupattur

JDHS in Tirupattur revokes renewal certificate issued to quack, files complaint with police. Collector orders inquiry after certificate, picture of quack go viral on social media. JDHS admits to signing 50 certificates at once, including quack's, realising mistake later.

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From The Hindu Archives | When Tamil Nadu Govt. wanted to abolish Governor’s post

A video on news report that appeared in The Hindu in 1973 on a standoff between the then TN government and the governor

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Collector orders probe into issuing renewal certificate for a quack to run clinic in Tirupattur

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FIR reveals horrific killing of Manipur youth

This was among the first instances of brutality in Manipur’s ongoing ethnic conflict, details of some of which are surfacing only now. Read more on The Hindu

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Kuki women students of Manipur University recount horror of targeted attack by mob

Mob brandishing sticks and knives shouted slogans, forced female students out of rooms and verbally abused them. 4 women Ph.D. scholars cowered in toilet for 6 hrs. Assam Rifles rescued them and took to police campus. Victims fear retribution, refuse to file FIRs.

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More cases of women being assaulted surface in Manipur

In Manipur, ethnic violence has led to a series of horrific crimes against women, including disrobing, parading naked, rape, and murder. On May 6, a 45-year-old woman was stripped and set ablaze in Imphal East. On May 4, two women were raped, tortured, and murdered in Imphal East.

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National Commission for Women had been apprised of Manipur video incident on June 12

Before the video of the alleged incident of women being paraded naked and brutally assaulted in Manipur went viral on July 19, the National Commission for Women had been apprised of the same more than a month ago on June 12

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The transfer of Kanniyakumari to Tamil Nadu amid political struggle and police firing

Tamil Nadu Day celebrates the formation of the State, which was achieved after several obstacles, including a violent episode. The transfer of Kanniyakumari district in 1956 was a key event in the process. The States Reorganisation Commission's report allowed the transfer of four taluks, along with Shenkotta, to Tamil Nadu,…

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Nitish Kumar may expand his Cabinet soon

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar may expand his Cabinet soon with new Ministers from allies Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress taking oath.

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Candidate denied job of Assistant Professor in UAHS Shivamogga by mistake in score calculation during evaluation

She was one of two candidates who appeared for the interview. When she was not selected for the job, she filed an application under the Right to Information Act, seeking the final recommendation of the selection committee.

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The Hindu Wellness webinar on brain health to be held on July 21

Kauvery Hospital will host The Hindu’s webinar on World Brain Day to discuss ischemic and haemorrhagic stroke. Led by Dr. Sivarajan Thandeeswaran and Dr. S Srihari, the webinar will be moderated by Soma Basu

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We want to make it easier for Indians to be able to travel into UAE or elsewhere: UAE envoy

UAE-India trade is growing, but travel between the two countries is hindered by an Air Service Agreement impasse. Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India, said in an interview to The Hindu that the two countries are working to resolve the issue.

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Manipur | After Kuki Inpi hardens stance, signs of fissures among groups demanding separation

Kuki-Zou CSOs divided on specifics of separation from Manipur. ITLF seeks separate State/UT, Zomi Council wants to discuss specifics in negotiations. Hmar Inpui re-affirms identity, tilts towards Zomi Council

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Explained | Rajasthan’s draft Bill for gig workers

The Hindu explains the provisions of the Rajasthan Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill and if it safeguards the rights of India’s swelling gig workforce.

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Andhra Pradesh government to install energy-efficient electric appliances in 20 lakh houses for poor

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to install energy-efficient electric appliances in all the newly constructed 20 lakh houses under the Navaratnalu- Pedalandariki Illu scheme. Special Chief Secretary (Housing) Ajay Jain on July 17 (Monday) told The Hindu that the State government had entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…

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Four years of study for a degree is not mandatory, says Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education Vice-Chairman

It is not mandatory for a student to study for four years to get a degree in Andhra Pradesh, says Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) Vice-Chairman K. Rama Mohana Rao. Speaking to The Hindu on July 16 (Sunday), Prof. Rama Mohana Rao said in view of the…

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