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Girls shouldn’t give up education due to lack of sanitary napkins, gender-segregated toilets in schools: Supreme Court
The [Supreme Court] has mandated the provision of free sanitary napkins and functional, gender-segregated toilets in all schools across India. This directive, stemming from a January 2024 judgment, aims to address school dropouts among adolescent girls due to inadequate menstrual hygiene facilities.
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Must ReadSo sad the NTA has not learnt its lesson, SC reacts to NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
The Supreme Court expressed strong disappointment with the [National Testing Agency (NTA)] over the [NEET-UG 2026] paper leak, noting it failed to learn from a similar incident in 2024. The Court is hearing petitions seeking fundamental restructuring or replacement of the NTA to ensure accountability, citing its recurring failures and lack of direct parliamentary oversight.
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Must ReadCoerced consent: On sedition
The Supreme Court of India recently clarified that trials involving the colonial-era offence of sedition under [Section 124A] of the [Indian Penal Code] can proceed if the accused person consents, modifying its May 2022 order that had placed a blanket stay on such proceedings. This editorial criticizes the move, arguing that such consent may be coerced, especially for incarcerated individuals lacking legal representation facing indefinite delays, and creates a disparity based on economic capacity to litigate.
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Must ReadThe U.S. ends Russia oil waiver, implications for India
The United States has decided to end the sanctions waiver that allowed India and other developing nations to import Russian seaborne oil without facing secondary sanctions. This move, aimed at tightening the economic squeeze on Russia over the Ukraine conflict, poses significant challenges for global energy markets already strained by conflicts in West Asia and maritime disruptions.
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Must ReadFor India, the energy challenge is urgent, step up to it
The editorial highlights India's escalating energy dependency and the urgent need for a strategic shift in energy consumption and production. Driven by geopolitical tensions that exacerbate the vulnerability of import-reliant economies, the piece underscores the paradox of rising demand against the backdrop of significant, yet insufficient, domestic resources like coal and renewables.
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