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Knighthood for Becks & Oldman

The Cabinet Office honours 1,200 people — from an 11-year-old to a 106-year-old — with 48% being women, showcasing diverse service across generations. Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman and football icon David Beckham

June 15, 2025

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Data bill opposed by Elton John finally passes

Peers wanted an amendment to the drably-titled Data (Use and Access) Bill which would have forced tech companies to declare their use of copyright material when training AI tools A bill which

June 13, 2025

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India to Launch First Digital Census with Caste Data

India’s nationwide census, including caste enumeration for the first time, will be conducted in two phases beginning October 2026 and conclude by March 1, 2027 India is set to conduct its first

June 5, 2025

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NDA claims mandate in Manipur

Ten NDA MLAs urge Manipur Governor to restore popular government, claiming support of 44 legislators amid political vacuum and ongoing ethnic unrest under President’s Rule. Amid continued uncertainty in Manipur under President’s

May 29, 2025

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Kamal heads to Rajya Sabha

DMK nominates Kamal Haasan to Rajya Sabha, fulfilling alliance promise, even as the actor faces backlash over remarks on Kannada’s linguistic roots and cultural sensitivities. Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan is set to enter

May 29, 2025

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‘Waqf not an essential part of Islam’

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, told a bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih Waqf Board does not touch upon any religious functions The

May 22, 2025

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Zaiwalla wins key ruling in £20m sanctions case

The case, brought by Virgo Marine and Nixie Marine, centres on allegations that Reed Smith unlawfully instructed Barclays to block access to client funds after one of the companies was designated under

May 15, 2025

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BCI clears path for foreign lawyers

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially amended its regulations to allow foreign lawyers and law firms to practise foreign law in India under a carefully structured framework. In a significant

May 15, 2025

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Justice Gavai is new CJI

He is the second Chief Justice of India from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community, following Justice K. G. Balakrishnan, who served between 2007 and 2010 Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in

May 15, 2025

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Musk’s DOGE slashes $400 mn in AmeriCorps grants

This move will impact 1,031 organisations and approximately 32,465 AmeriCorps members and senior volunteers, the sources said. AmeriCorps’ budget for the 2025 fiscal year is around $1 billion The US Department

April 27, 2025

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