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Can government freebie promises be banned in India: SC raises concerns

Five kgs of rice, a laptop, a cycle, a 2- BHK flat etc., all these for free free free! You might have heard this from various political parties during election campaigns for the vote bank. So, are these “fokat ka maal ya muft ka tohfa?”. These are nothing but actual government freebies, in simple words, any goods or services that the government offers to the citizens for free. Freebies can include both free goodies or a scheme offering services for the people. There are several other examples of freebies distributed by the political parties in many states, such as the free DTC buses in Delhi, 1 lakh rupees to newly wedded brides in poor families in Telangana and a bunch of last-minute schemes by the Rajasthan Government etc.

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Commonwealth Games 2022: Medal Tally, Daily Schedule, and Updates

Indian Athletes have never failed to impress us with their performances at various international events, be it Neeraj Chopra or Mirabai Chanu, etc. They deserve every bit of felicitation and appreciation as winning medals for our country or even showcasing sportsman spirit at these highly competitive events, irrespective of the wins is a sign of honour. The beginning of this 21st century marked an improvement in India's standard of performance in sports. The sport of athletics was introduced during the British Raj since then, India has performed immensely well at many events such as the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.

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Famous Landmark Cases of India

Some cases keep us entertained, while some are so significant that it paves the way for bringing a fundamental change in society and shaping it for a better future. Despite a large number of cases (lodged, disposed and pending), few cases garner huge public attention either because of the graveness of the matter, the people involved in the case or because of the coverage it got on social media or in the prime time of all the news channels.

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Why was Emergency declared in India in 1975?

Emergency in 1975 was one of "the darkest periods" India could have ever witnessed in its entire history when over 1 lakh people, including eminent personalities like Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Morarji Desai, Biju Patnaik, Chandra Shekhar & many more, were arrested. It was when an atmosphere of fear was created, and our democracy was severely threatened. When one says "Emergency", how can we not mention "Indira Gandhi"? The Emergency is considered synonymous with Indira Gandhi for a reason.

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List of Nobel Prize Winners from India

We get up, we work like maniacs- because time is always running out, so we can hardly spare any leisure time, and even if we could spare some free time, only a handful of people will dedicate this time working for the benefit of humankind. Bitter but true, isn't it? This article discusses the contribution of those handfuls of people who have devoted their entire life to mankind. As a symbol of gratitude and honour, they have bestowed a prize that has been created to reward the discoveries which confer a greater benefit to mankind, i.e., the Nobel prize comprising prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace.

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National Herald Case- Accusations against Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and former party Chief Rahul Gandhi have been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald Case. The whole scam is alleged to have been planned by the Gandhi family of Congress, while some are referring to it as an act of blasphemy against the family who had an illustrious lineage starting from Jawaharlal Nehru, the first PM of the country.

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Best law colleges in India- NIRF Rankings

"What do lawyers learn in law school? They learn to win... We've got to start thinking about how to solve problems."

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Top Law Colleges in India

Imagining Bollywood movie scenes after high school showing cool and happening colleges, of course, with very less study scenes! No Offense, but it doesn’t exactly match the reality, yet one thing we all agree upon is that attending college can be one of the most fun yet stressful parts of our life at the same point, as it takes time for us to figure out which of the colleges will be ideal for us? Will we be able to gel up there? Whether it will provide placements? Can we afford it? Is it a good college & how to take admissions? and so on….

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UPSC 2022 Syllabus: IAS Prelims, Mains & Interview Stages

Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam), the most desired exam of all, is conducted by UPSC every year to recruit candidates for several services & posts in the Indian Government. This 2- stage exam comprises the following:

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Golden Visa: All you need to Know

"You will Never Win; If you Never Begin."

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Kargil War: Remembering Kargil War Heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas

“Once A Fauji, Always a Fauji- If you are a Fauji, you live by chance, love by choice, and fight by profession.”

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Quick Weekly Round Up on Latest News [18th July’ 22 – 23rd July’ 22

After an entire week, we have collected trending news and legal affairs in our Weekly wrap- up. With big- time controversies, drowning currencies, rising politics and perpetuating crimes; India had witnessed a lot of events taking place this whole time. Therefore, we have tried to wrap it up in our article. In this article, click on the attached links in each weekly update to read the entire story.

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Triple Talaq: Comparison with other practiced modes of Talaq

‘Talaq’ ‘Talaq’ ‘Talaq’; when pronounced thrice by a Muslim husband, results in instant termination of the marriage. 😦

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Droupadi Murmu: First Tribal President of India

India scripted history after Droupadi Murmu became the first tribal President of India. Her election as a President was absolutely one- sided and was not contested at all. On defeating the Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha, she also became the second woman President of India. The Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha was with Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress who was picked up as a candidate after Farooq Abdullah, Sharad Pawar & Gopakrishna Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson) refused to run for the post. In this article, we will be running through her early life & career, struggles, political career and many more.

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Salary of the President of India: Comparison with other countries

Whether it’s the philosopher President Dr Radhakrishnan, a passionate educationist Dr Zakir Hussain, or the people’s Presidents Dr APJ Abdul Kalam & Raisina Hill, they all have been some of the finest brains ever produced in our country. All of them were unique indeed & held great leadership qualities as Presidents. Under Article 52 of our Indian Constitution, the President is the first citizen and head of the Indian state. He acts as the symbol of the integrity and solidarity of the nation.

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Why the Rupee is falling: Will it fall further against the Dollar?

Did you know which currency in the world is the most dominant? No? Don’t worry. That is why we are here. The most dominant currency in the world is the US Dollar. Also, the US Dollar is one of the most popular currencies for trading in foreign exchange markets, including the Euro, Japanese Yen, the Australian Dollar, the Great British Pound etc.

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What is Extradition in International Law?

“No one can outrun the long arms of the Law.” This saying shows the true purpose of the Legal System. If someone commits a crime, they will eventually be brought to justice. This is the promise of the Law. With globalization and interconnectedness between countries, it has become easier for offenders in India to travel abroad and try to escape prosecution in India.

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Child Adoption in India- Laws & Procedure

‘Every child has the right to love and be loved’- Supreme Court (Laxmi Kant Pandey v. UOI)

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Can government freebie promises be banned in India: SC raises concerns

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medal Tally, Daily Schedule, and Updates

Famous Landmark Cases of India

Why was Emergency declared in India in 1975?

List of Nobel Prize Winners from India

National Herald Case- Accusations against Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi

Best law colleges in India- NIRF Rankings

Top Law Colleges in India

UPSC 2022 Syllabus: IAS Prelims, Mains & Interview Stages

Golden Visa: All you need to Know

Kargil War: Remembering Kargil War Heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Quick Weekly Round Up on Latest News [18th July’ 22 – 23rd July’ 22

Triple Talaq: Comparison with other practiced modes of Talaq

Droupadi Murmu: First Tribal President of India

Salary of the President of India: Comparison with other countries

Why the Rupee is falling: Will it fall further against the Dollar?

What is Extradition in International Law?

Child Adoption in India- Laws & Procedure

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