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Right to walk, but where? Supreme Court ruling shines light on Delhi's footpathsDelhi's Supreme Court ruling declares walking on footpaths a fundamental right, yet citizens face daily struggles with damaged, missing, or...
UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...
Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutinyNew power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by ...
A windy walk through an Ohio neighborhood led a 12-year-old to build a platform that keeps trash cans from spilling into the streetIn a world where litter is all too common, young inventor Damian Earley rose to the challenge. With keen awareness of his surroundings, he ...
Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...
A new law in Peru treats stingless bees as rights-bearing ecological actorsPeruvian municipalities in Satipo and Nauta have granted legal rights to native stingless bees. These tiny pollinators are now recognized a...
Maruti's premium play turns 10: Did it truly build a brand or just a better showroom?Ten years after its launch, Maruti Suzuki's Nexa is at an inflection point, preparing for Nexa 2.0 to re-engage aspirational buyers. Despit...
Congress unveils 10-point action plan to tackle Mumbai's air quality crisisMumbai Congress has launched a 10-point plan to fight rising air pollution. The mission includes emergency measures, health protections, an...
SC to hear plea seeking enforcement of measures to curb pollution in DelhiThe Supreme Court is set to hear a plea on Monday aimed at reducing air pollution in Delhi, as the city experienced "severe" air quality on...
Delhi's air quality severe, amicus curiae informs Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court was informed that Delhi's air quality reached "severe" levels. Expressing concern over inaction, the court emphasized tha...
Delhi Pollution: National capital chokes as AQI remains above 300, residents demand long-term solutionDelhi residents are facing severe air pollution. The Air Quality Index remains in the 'very poor' category. Citizens complain of breathing ...
No religion promotes pollution: Apex CourtThe Supreme Court criticized the Delhi Police for their inadequate response to the violation of the firecracker ban in the capital. The cou...
Living in pollution-free environment is citizens' fundamental right: SCThe Supreme Court rebuked central and state authorities for inaction on Delhi air pollution caused by stubble burning, emphasizing the citi...
Azan on loudspeakers does not violate fundamental rights of people belonging to other religions: K'taka HCA public interest litigation (PIL) by Bengaluru resident Manjunath S Halawar was heard by a division bench headed by Acting Chief Justice A...
Firecracker ban: Sivakasi firecracker manufacturing association moves SC seeking intervention"The existing respondent associations due to their internal policies, are not able to bring certain vital information to the kind attention...
SC notice to Delhi govt on plea challenging odd-even scheme; seeks pollution dataThe petition, filed by a Noida-based advocate, has alleged that the Delhi government's November 1 notification on the scheme also violates ...
Air pollution claims 7 million lives each year: UN expertDavid Boyd, UN special rapporteur on environment and human rights, said over six billion people are regularly inhaling air so polluted that...
Firecrackers ban: Supreme Court says need to consider both economic and health aspects of peopleTo this, the bench said the provisions which exists are made from the point of view of safety from firecrackers but these provisions are no...
Shiv Sena slams Bombay High Court order banning erection of pandals on roadsThe Sena said that citizens never complained that festivals cause noise pollution, cause damage to ears, or cause breathing problems.
Right to freedom from noise pollution is fundamental: Allahabad High CourtRemoval of a loudspeaker from a temple in the village earlier this month had triggered tension which was followed by political turmoil.