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No question of unregulated AI use by judges, says CJI Justice Surya Kant
The Supreme Court declined a plea seeking regulation of AI in courts, saying judges already act with caution and do not allow technology to influence judicial decisions
 "No question of unregulated AI use by judges, says CJI Justice Surya Kant")
India, Russia ink key agreements across energy, labour and health
PM Modi said the friendship between India and Russia has remained steadfast like a 'pole star' over the past eight decades
 "India, Russia ink key agreements across energy, labour and health")
Raghav Chadha urges ban on 10-minute deliveries, protection for gig workers
Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Chadha said delivery personnel are not robots, but individuals who are someone's father, husband, brother or son
 "Raghav Chadha urges ban on 10-minute deliveries, protection for gig workers")
Road accident deaths rise 2.3% to 177,000 in 2024, says Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari said the government has formulated a multi-pronged strategy to address the issue of road safety based on 4E's
 "Road accident deaths rise 2.3% to 177,000 in 2024, says Nitin Gadkari")
Putin's India visit: Why New Delhi won't act on the ICC arrest warrant
As Vladimir Putin visits India, the ICC arrest warrant resurfaces, but New Delhi faces no legal duty to detain him since India is not a Rome Statute signatory
 "Putin's India visit: Why New Delhi won't act on the ICC arrest warrant")
SC tells Kerala CM, guv to reach consensus or court will appoint VCs
The bench was hearing the matter related to the appointments of VCs of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, and the University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology
 "SC tells Kerala CM, guv to reach consensus or court will appoint VCs")
Red Fort blast: Court extends NIA custody of accused Soyab by 10 days
The probe agency produced Soyab at the Patiala House Court amid tight security on Friday upon the expiry of his previous 10-day custody, which was granted on November 26
 "Red Fort blast: Court extends NIA custody of accused Soyab by 10 days")
Loudspeakers not a fundamental right for religious practice: Bombay HC
The bench noted that the petitioner was unable to submit any material to show that the use of loudspeakers was mandatory/necessary to practice their religion
 "Loudspeakers not a fundamental right for religious practice: Bombay HC")
SC declines PIL on regulating use of AI, machine learning use in judiciary
The top court said it was aware of the ill effects of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools in the judiciary
 "SC declines PIL on regulating use of AI, machine learning use in judiciary")
Karthigai Deepam row: SC to hear Tamil Nadu plea on lamp near dargah
On December 1, a single judge bench of Justice G R Swaminathan had held that the Arulmighu Subramania Swamy Temple was duty-bound to light the lamp at the Deepathoon
 "Karthigai Deepam row: SC to hear Tamil Nadu plea on lamp near dargah")
Delhi HC upholds termination of CISF recruits for colour blindness
The Court noted that judicial review of policy is limited and may be invoked only where the policy is capricious or violates fundamental rights
 "Delhi HC upholds termination of CISF recruits for colour blindness")
No penalties for delayed Waqf registration for next 3 months: Kiren Rijiju
Rijiju said that several MPs and social leaders had requested an extension of the deadline, which is December 5, but the Supreme Court declined to grant it after the six-month deadline
 "No penalties for delayed Waqf registration for next 3 months: Kiren Rijiju")
For women with disabilities, an inclusive India is a distant country
Their share in education and workplace is much smaller than that of men with disabilities
 "For women with disabilities, an inclusive India is a distant country")
Adults can be in live-in relation without attaining marriageable age: HC
The court dismissed the argument, saying the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution cannot be denied
IndiGo fiasco result of govt's 'monopoly model', says Rahul Gandhi
IndiGo on Thursday told aviation watchdog DGCA that operations are expected to be fully stabilised by February 10, 2026, and sought temporary relaxations in flight duty norms
 "IndiGo fiasco result of govt's 'monopoly model', says Rahul Gandhi")
Simone Tata, former Lakme chair and mother of Noel Tata, passes away at 95
Last respects to Simone can be paid on Saturday morning at the Cathedral of the Holy Name Church in Colaba, followed by a mass at 11 am
 "Simone Tata, former Lakme chair and mother of Noel Tata, passes away at 95")
From oil and gas to S-400; value of Russian friendship proven: Tharoor
Highlighting India's approach to foreign policy, Tharoor said New Delhi maintains strategic autonomy and independent bilateral ties
 "From oil and gas to S-400; value of Russian friendship proven: Tharoor")
LS to take up Health, National Security Cess Bill for consideration today
The Bill, as stated by FM Sitharaman in the Lower House, aims to augment the resources for meeting expenditure on national security and for public health and to levy cess for the said purposes
 "LS to take up Health, National Security Cess Bill for consideration today")
Traffic advisory issued in Delhi amid Putin visit: All you need to know
The Delhi police asked commuters to avoid key routes, including Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, MLNP, Janpath Road, Firoz Shah Road and Sikandra Road
 "Traffic advisory issued in Delhi amid Putin visit: All you need to know")
Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' as govt steps up anti-pollution drive
Government ramps up mist spray units, intensifies dust and debris control, and urges citizens to report pollution issues via the MCD-311 app for faster action
 "Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' as govt steps up anti-pollution drive")
