#Legislation
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GovernancePenetration 'to any extent' constitutes sexual assault under POCSO even without injury: HCHimachal Pradesh High Court rules that any degree of penile penetration into a child's anus amounts to penetrative sexual assault under POCSO Act.
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State PoliticsCBI files FIR against Punjab CM's OSD and five others on corruption chargesCBI files FIR against Punjab CM's OSD and five others on corruption charges
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MaharashtraPolice Issue Notices to MPSC Protesters and Coaching Classes; Commissioner Deems Protest IllegalMaharashtra police issue 70+ notices to MPSC protesters; Commissioner deems agitation illegal
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National PoliticsTharoor Condemns Government Over Rahul Gandhi's Detention at EC MarchTharoor condemns Gandhi's detention at EC protest, calls government response 'disgraceful'
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MaharashtraOfficials Bust Alleged Foetal Sex Determination Racket in MaharashtraBagalkot officials bust illegal sex determination racket in Maharashtra using undercover operation
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GovernancePress Council of India functioning below capacity with no active journalists on boardThe Press Council of India is operating with vacancies and lacks representation from working journalists and newspaper editors.
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MaharashtraPune BJP warns Rohit Pawar against backing MPSC bandhPune BJP warns Rohit Pawar against calling bandh over MPSC exam irregularities
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BusinessWhy charging for UPI changes the mathImposing MDR fees on UPI may boost payment system revenue but risks harming overall economic value.
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GovernanceNew rural jobs framework notifies 375 activities across four work categoriesCentre notifies 375 rural employment works under new VB-G RAM G framework, 41% higher than previous scheme
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ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh village bars Christian burials at Hindu cremation ground, sparking rights rowPunpalli Gram Sabha in Sukma district passes resolutions restricting Christian funeral rites at traditional Hindu cremation site.
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State PoliticsNaveen Patnaik shifts stance on national parties, ends calculated distanceOdisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has altered his long-standing strategy of keeping the BJD independent from national political alliances.
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National PoliticsRahul Gandhi Leads Opposition Protest at Election Commission Office Amid Heavy Police BarricadesRahul Gandhi and opposition leaders attempt to reach Election Commission office at Akashwani Bhavan, face police barricades and detentions.
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