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Hemant Soren appears before court for ''non-compliance'' of ED summons
The CM also filed two bail bonds each for Rs 7,000, and the next hearing in the case will be on December 12, he said
 "Hemant Soren appears before court for ''non-compliance'' of ED summons")
Defamation case against Rahul: Witness unavailable, next hearing on Dec 20
The criminal defamation case was filed by local RSS worker Rajesh Kunte following a speech given by Rahul Gandhi at an election rally near Bhiwandi on March 6, 2014
 "Defamation case against Rahul: Witness unavailable, next hearing on Dec 20")
Want to send a strong message that SC meant for common man: CJI Surya Kant
Justice Kant also said he cannot do this alone and the judges of the apex court have extended their full cooperation in this regard
 "Want to send a strong message that SC meant for common man: CJI Surya Kant")
Will establish measures to protect Ambedkar statues: UP CM Adityanath
CM Yogi announced a series of measures to protect Ambedkar statues and strengthen welfare initiatives for marginalised communities
 "Will establish measures to protect Ambedkar statues: UP CM Adityanath")
National Herald case: DK Shivakumar calls Delhi Police notice 'harassment'
In the notice dated November 29, the EOW has summoned Shivakumar to appear before it or provide the requested information by December 19 latest
 "National Herald case: DK Shivakumar calls Delhi Police notice 'harassment'")
Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde introduces Bill to regulate deepfakes in LS
The Bill also lists penalties for offenders creating or disseminating deepfake content with malicious intent
 "Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde introduces Bill to regulate deepfakes in LS")
President, VP, PM offer tributes to BR Ambedkar on 69th death anniversary
The prime minister said Ambedkar's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to justice, equality and constitutionalism continue to guide the national journey
 "President, VP, PM offer tributes to BR Ambedkar on 69th death anniversary")
Tentative rollout of Ayodhya mosque project at Dhannipur set for April 2026
Faruqi said the first mosque layout plan was rejected by the ADA, but even before that, the IICF had decided to drop it following objections from the community over its futuristic, modern design
 "Tentative rollout of Ayodhya mosque project at Dhannipur set for April 2026")
Ambedkar's legacy strengthens my resolve to defend Constitution, says Rahul
Gandhi paid floral tributes at Ambedkar's statue at the Prerna Sthal on the Parliament House premises
 "Ambedkar's legacy strengthens my resolve to defend Constitution, says Rahul")
Varanasi police deploy next-gen drones for Kashi Tamil Sangamam security
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Varanasi Commissionerate Saravanan Thangamani, a dedicated 10-member drone team is ensuring the safety and protection of the people visiting the venue
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', temperature drop adds to woes
Delhi-NCR continues to be under dense smog with 35 of 39 monitoring stations recording 'very poor' AQI. Temperatures have also hit the lowest so far this year
 "Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', temperature drop adds to woes")
Centre releases over ₹68,000 crore to states under Mgnrega in FY26
The MoS also informed the House that pending liabilities for wage, material and admin components under the scheme by November 26 were ₹10,127.58 crore
 "Centre releases over ₹68,000 crore to states under Mgnrega in FY26")
ECI extends Kerala electoral roll revision timeline ahead of polls
The local body polls will be held in the state on December 9 and 11 in two phases
 "ECI extends Kerala electoral roll revision timeline ahead of polls")
SC has reshaped free speech contours since Independence: Former CJI
Former CJI BR Gavai was delivering the Justice KT Desai Memorial Lecture 2025 on 'Freedom of Speech and Expression: Its Scope and Limitations Under the Constitution'.
 "SC has reshaped free speech contours since Independence: Former CJI")
Datanomics: Uranium traces put spotlight on India's polluted aquifers
A new nationwide groundwater assessment shows rising uranium and nitrate contamination - with Punjab and Delhi among the worst affected - raising urgent health and policy concerns
 "Datanomics: Uranium traces put spotlight on India's polluted aquifers")
No question of unregulated AI use by judges, says CJI 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 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")
