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24 Apr

Supreme Court upholds reproductive autonomy; allows 15-year-old to terminate 7-month pregnancy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessArticle 21 reproductive rights, Justice BV Nagarathna, minor pregnancy termination, reproductive autonomy India, Supreme Court abortion ruling 2026

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a landmark pro-choice ruling on Friday, April 24, 2026, the Supreme Court of India held that no court can compel a woman, particularly a minor, to carry an unwanted pregnancy against her express will. A Bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan allowed a 15-year-old girl to medically terminate her pregnancy, which was over seven months along, emphasizing that reproductive autonomy is an integral facet of personal liberty and privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court directed that the procedure be conducted at AIIMS, New Delhi, prioritizing the mental, emotional, and…

23 Apr

Suzuki CEO promises further investment in Haryana during meeting with CM Nayab Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsBusinessHaryana Suzuki investment 2026, International Gita Mahotsav Japan, Kharkhoda hybrid vehicle production, Nayab Singh Saini Toshihiro Suzuki meet, Suzuki EV plant Haryana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a high-level meeting held at Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, Suzuki Motor Corporation CEO Toshihiro Suzuki met with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to discuss future expansion plans. During the interaction, Toshihiro Suzuki promised that the company would continue to prioritize Haryana for its future investments, asserting that Suzuki is committed to supporting the progress of both India and the state of Haryana. The Chief Minister reciprocated by assuring the CEO of continued administrative support and incentives to maintain the state's status as a premier industrial hub. Toshihiro Suzuki informed the…

16 Apr

Canada Post Begins Shift to Community Mailboxes, Signals Possible Closures of Urban Post Offices

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessCanada Post, community mailboxes, Ottawa, post office closures

OTTAWA (Rajeev Sharma)— Canada Post has begun preliminary steps to transition millions of households away from traditional door-to-door delivery, marking a significant shift in the country’s mail distribution system.The Crown corporation confirmed it is moving forward after consultations with union representatives, outlining a plan to convert nearly four million residential addresses to community mailboxes over the next five years. The rollout will occur in phases, with different regions transitioning annually.As part of the initial phase, Canada Post has started discussions with 13 communities nationwide, including Ottawa and Winnipeg. The organization aims to shift approximately 136,000 addresses from doorstep delivery to…

13 Apr

Chandigarh Pushes PNG Adoption, Urges Shift from LPG in Fully Covered Sectors

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore) — The Chandigarh Administration has accelerated the expansion of its Piped Natural Gas (PNG) network across the city, urging residents in fully covered sectors to transition from LPG to PNG to ensure uninterrupted and safer cooking fuel access.According to the advisory, PNG infrastructure is now fully operational in Sectors 32 to 38, 40, 42 to 44, 46 and 48 to 51. Partial availability has been reported in sectors including 10, 11, 17, 22, 26, 28, 30, 41, 47, as well as Manimajra and Industrial Area Phases I and II. Residents in these partially covered areas have been…

13 Apr

Dalal Street Opens Deep in Red as Crude Rally and Geopolitical Tensions Shake Investor Confidence

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingDalal Street

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Indian stock markets started the week on a weak note, with benchmark indices witnessing a steep decline in early trade on Monday, driven by surging oil prices and escalating global uncertainties. The BSE Sensex slipped sharply at the opening bell, losing over 1,600 points, while the Nifty 50 dropped around 400 points, reflecting a broad-based sell-off across sectors. The fall follows a spike in international crude oil prices, with Brent crossing the $100-mark after diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran failed to yield any breakthrough. Concerns over a potential disruption in oil supply intensified after…

08 Apr

Centre Clears Path for Women’s Reservation by 2029, Plans Early Delimitation and Seat Expansion

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, IndiaIndia, Narendra Modi cabinet decision, Nari Shakti Vandan Act amendment, women reservation

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved key amendments to enable the rollout of 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies by the 2029 general elections.The move seeks to fast-track the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which originally linked the reservation to a delimitation exercise after the 2026 Census. To accelerate the process, the government plans to introduce two Bills in Parliament.The first Bill will amend provisions in the 2023 law to allow reservation without waiting for the post-2026 delimitation. The second will modify the…

08 Apr

Court Permits Amritpal Aide Varinder Fauji as Witness in Gurpreet Harino Murder Case

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant development in the Gurpreet Singh Harino murder case, a local court has permitted the Special Investigation Team to present Varinder Singh Fauji, a close associate of Amritpal Singh, as a prosecution witness, a move expected to strengthen the ongoing investigation. Gurpreet Singh was shot dead in his native village on October 9, 2024. Investigators believe the हत्या was the result of a larger conspiracy, with multiple individuals allegedly involved. During the course of the probe, the name of Amritpal Singh also surfaced. He is currently lodged in Dibrugarh jail in Assam under the National…

05 Apr

Fuel Shock Hits US Economy as Iran Conflict Drives Up Costs Across Sectors

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The ongoing conflict involving Iran is beginning to ripple through the United States economy, with rising fuel prices pushing up transportation costs and triggering new charges for consumers and businesses alike. Petrol prices have surged sharply in recent days, climbing to an average of $4.09 per gallon — more than a dollar higher than pre-conflict levels and the highest since mid-2022. Diesel, a critical fuel for logistics, agriculture and construction, has seen an even steeper rise, reaching $5.53 per gallon, significantly higher than last year’s figures. The spike in fuel costs is already prompting major companies to…

04 Apr

Ensuring crop procurement and timely payment is government’s priority: Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Minister for Public Works and Public Health Engineering, Ranbir Gangwa, emphasized on Saturday, April 4, 2026, that the state government’s primary focus remains the seamless procurement of crops and ensuring timely payments to farmers. During an inspection of the Hisar Grain Market, the Cabinet Minister asserted that the new systems implemented in the mandis are designed entirely in the interest of local farmers. These measures aim to prioritize the purchase of local produce while bringing much-needed transparency and accountability to the entire procurement cycle. Accompanied by senior administrative officials, Gangwa held a detailed meeting with farmers,…

02 Apr

Equity Markets Tumble as Crude Oil Rally Deepens; Sensex, Nifty Under Pressure

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingCrude Oil, Iran

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): Indian stock markets faced a sharp sell-off on Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions and a spike in oil prices rattled investor confidence. The BSE Sensex dropped over 1,300 points to trade near 71,800, while the Nifty 50 fell by more than 400 points, slipping to around 22,300 levels during early sessions. The decline followed strong remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict involving Iran, which dampened hopes of a near-term resolution and triggered a surge in energy prices. Brent crude rose sharply, crossing the $105 mark per barrel, intensifying concerns for import-dependent economies like…