VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Chlorine gas leaks at defunct water purification plant in Pune; 24 hospitalised | Pune News New Delhi: Supreme Court on Wednesday said if a person’s fundamental right to freedom of religion is held to be superior to the identical right of a group or denomination, it could lead to dangerous consequences and the court was not going to be part of the process for annihilation of a religion. .Bindu Ammini, a lawyer and social activist who was manhandled for attempting to enter Sabarimala after the 2018 SC judgment removed the ban on entry of women in the 10-50 age group, asserted her fundamental right to enter a temple. Indira Jaising, appearing for Bindu and another woman Kanakadurga, said there was no theological bar on women entering any public temple.Appearing before a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices B V Nagarathna, M M Sundresh, A Amanullah, Aravind Kumar, A G Masih, P B Varale, R Mahadevan and J Bagchi, advocate Indira Jaising said Bindu did not dispute the ‘naistik brahmachari’ attributes of Ayyappa at Sabarimala, but the custom could not be the ground for violation of her fundamental right to enter the temple.Jaising said that the Indian Constitution was hailed as unique across the world because it gave prominence to individuals’ fundamental rights. “If a woman wants to go into a temple, what legal injury is she causing to anyone? If the court wants to rule the other way round, let it go ahead and do it and the world will be watching how the Supreme Court of India is developing jurisprudence relating to rights of women,” Jaising said.Justice Sundresh disagreed with her line of argument and asked if an individual’s right to freedom of religion under Article 25(1) clashed with that right of a group of devotees or followers of a denomination, whose right should prevail?”How do we enforce individual rights when it violates fundamental rights of others? Article 25(1) right of one cannot be pitted against another. If we agree with your submissions, it will lead to dangerous consequences. If each devotee goes to a common deity and exercises his freedom to worship in a different manner, the consequences will be disastrous for the religion or denomination itself,” he said.Justice Nagarathna agreed with him and said, “It will lead to annihilation of religion, and we do not want to be a part of it. Matters of religion are not a subject on which either the court or the legislature can sit in judgment. It cannot be a matter of debate because it is a matter of conscience.”Justice Amanullah asked whether a practice or custom, which has crystallised over centuries, should be removed by a court to ensure that a person must go into a temple despite knowing that it would hurt the religious feelings of the majority of the followers of the denomination. Arguments will continue on Thursday.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos12 Killed, Dozens Injured As Pickup Collides With SUV On Indore–Ahmedabad HighwayNYC Mayor Mamdani Says He’ll Urge King Charles To Return Kohinoor DiamondRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seas123PhotostoriesUNESCO-recognised rail wonders of India and why they’re among the world’s most unique train experiencesAfter 35, your bones start weakening silently: What most women aren’t told early5 lessons from Premanand Ji Maharaj for a more peaceful, happy, and fulfilling life10 divine baby girl names inspired by Goddess Durga6 low-maintenance plants that survive even if you forget to water themMorning affirmation at 5am: Wake up, check in for a soul resetHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? 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Indira Jaising, appearing for Bindu and another woman Kanakadurga, said there was no theological bar on women entering any public temple.Matter of reli gion is a matter of conscience, not for debate: SCAppearing before a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices B V Nagarathna, M M Sundresh, A Amanullah, Aravind Kumar, A G Masih, P B Varale, R Mahadevan and J Bagchi, advocate Indira Jaising said Bindu did not dispute the ‘naistik brahmachari’ attributes of Ayyappa at Sabarimala, but the custom could not be the ground for violation of her fundamental right to enter the temple.Jaising said that the Indian Constitution was hailed as unique across the world because it gave prominence to individuals’ fundamental rights. “If a woman wants to go into a temple, what legal injury is she causing to anyone? If the court wants to rule the other way round, let it go ahead and do it and the world will be watching how the Supreme Court of India is developing jurisprudence relating to rights of women,” Jaising said.Justice Sundresh disagreed with her line of argument and asked if an individual’s right to freedom of religion under Article 25(1) clashed with that right of a group of devotees or followers of a denomination, whose right should prevail?”How do we enforce individual rights when it violates fundamental rights of others? Article 25(1) right of one cannot be pitted against another. If we agree with your submissions, it will lead to dangerous consequences. If each devotee goes to a common deity and exercises his freedom to worship in a different manner, the consequences will be disastrous for the religion or denomination itself,” he said.Justice Nagarathna agreed with him and said, “It will lead to annihilation of religion, and we do not want to be a part of it. Matters of religion are not a subject on which either the court or the legislature can sit in judgment. It cannot be a matter of debate because it is a matter of conscience.”Justice Amanullah asked whether a practice or custom, which has crystallised over centuries, should be removed by a court to ensure that a person must go into a temple despite knowing that it would hurt the religious feelings of the majority of the followers of the denomination. Arguments will continue on Thursday.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos12 Killed, Dozens Injured As Pickup Collides With SUV On Indore–Ahmedabad HighwayNYC Mayor Mamdani Says He’ll Urge King Charles To Return Kohinoor DiamondRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seas123PhotostoriesUNESCO-recognised rail wonders of India and why they’re among the world’s most unique train experiencesAfter 35, your bones start weakening silently: What most women aren’t told early5 lessons from Premanand Ji Maharaj for a more peaceful, happy, and fulfilling life10 divine baby girl names inspired by Goddess Durga6 low-maintenance plants that survive even if you forget to water themMorning affirmation at 5am: Wake up, check in for a soul resetHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? 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On April 24, a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan allowed medical termination on a plea from the mother and directed AIIMS-Delhi to undertake the exercise.Advanced stage no bar to terminate pregnancy: SCIn a detailed order, it held that medical termination of unwanted pregnancy cannot be rejected on grounds of advanced stage of pregnancy or normalcy of fetus. Not allowing the termination on that basis would “render the right to bodily autonomy nugatory”, the bench had said. Three days later, AIIMS sought a review of SC’s order. Referring to medical ethics and right of an unborn child, AIIMS said it would lead to preterm delivery of a deformed baby needing prolonged neonatal ICU support. The bench on Wednesday dismissed the review plea and said, “It is strange that the review petitioner, AIIMS, is not inclined to obey the SC’s order and instead is assailing the order of this court dated 24.04.2026 in order to defeat the constitutional rights of the minor daughter of the appellant.” The mother has filed a contempt petition against Union health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava through her lawyer Rahul Sharma. In her petition, listed for hearing Thursday, she has sought contempt proceedings for non-compliance of SC’s order. Centre has also filed a curative petition, which is the last resort to seek judicial remedy, against the apex court’s order. The curative petition is likely to be mentioned before the Chief Justice of India for urgent listing. As time is running out for the girl, the outcome of Thursday’s proceedings would finally decide the controversy.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123Photostories5 lessons from Premanand Ji Maharaj for a more peaceful, happy, and fulfilling life10 divine baby girl names inspired by Goddess Durga6 low-maintenance plants that survive even if you forget to water themMorning affirmation at 5am: Wake up, check in for a soul resetHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? 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The same cannot be approved by this court… In pregnancy, whether first, second or third, the suffering would be the same and the pre-delivery as well as the post-delivery care that a mother needs to take is same,” the bench said.”Therefore, no discrimination could be shown by govt in approving the maternity benefits, especially maternity leave for the third pregnancy, to the employees,” the high court said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNYC Mayor Mamdani Says He’ll Urge King Charles To Return Kohinoor DiamondRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJP123PhotostoriesAfter 35, your bones start weakening silently: What most women aren’t told early5 lessons from Premanand Ji Maharaj for a more peaceful, happy, and fulfilling life10 divine baby girl names inspired by Goddess Durga6 low-maintenance plants that survive even if you forget to water themMorning affirmation at 5am: Wake up, check in for a soul resetHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? 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The programme, run by IGNOU, was effectively shut down after 2013 following its non-recognition by erstwhile Medical Council of India.The decision, announced by Indian Association of Clinical Cardiologists on Tuesday, is also being seen as a step towards addressing shortage of cardiology specialists in underserved regions.The decision comes against the backdrop of cardiovascular disease accounting for nearly 28% of deaths in India, even as access to specialists remains skewed towards cities. Nearly 65-70% of the country’s population lives outside major cities, but over 80% of cardiologists are based in urban centres, leaving large regions dependent on general physicians and delayed referrals.India has fewer than 5,000-6,000 cardiologists for over 1.4 billion people-roughly one per 2-3 lakh-which is far below global norms. “India is facing a widening and underreported shortage of cardiology specialists,” said Dr Rakesh Gupta of Indian Academy of Echocardiography. TNNEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123Photostories5 lessons from Premanand Ji Maharaj for a more peaceful, happy, and fulfilling life10 divine baby girl names inspired by Goddess Durga6 low-maintenance plants that survive even if you forget to water themMorning affirmation at 5am: Wake up, check in for a soul resetHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? 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(@lg_ladakh X/ANI Photo) Leh: In a strong message for world peace, the sacred holy Piprahwa relics of Buddha have reached Ladakh from Delhi’s National Museum for a fortnight-long, first-of-its-kind exposition starting May 1.The festival seeks to reinforce a sense of community in Ladakh where there is a significantly large Buddhist presence. Men, women and children of all age groups had traveled from across Leh to catch a glimpse of the relics that were taken in a grand procession to Jivetsal, the venue of the exposition beginning Friday, which marks the 2,569th Buddha Purnima.The opening ceremony of the festival will be attended by several union ministers, including Home Minister Amit Shah; chief ministers of Buddhist-dominated states; ambassadors; and Buddhist leaders. Leh and Zanskar are proposed to host many programmes, exhibitions and seminars over the fortnight.The relics will be available for public veneration from May 2 to May 10, followed by exposition in Zanskar on May 11 and 12, and thereafter at Dharma Centre in Leh from May 13 to 14. They will be flown back to Delhi on May 15.Lt Governor VK Saxena along with senior Buddhist monks received the relics. The Ladakh police accorded them a ceremonial guard of honour, while monks performed special prayers. The reception saw Buddhist monks playing traditional instruments used during prayers in monasteries, like the gyaling.Over the years, the Piprahwa bone relics of Lord Buddha have been exhibited in several countries, including Thailand, Mongolia, Vietnam, Russia, Singapore, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, drawing global attention and devotion.The relics are associated with Piprahwa stupa in Kapilvastu (in present-day Uttar Pradesh), the homeland of Sakya clan of Lord Shakyamuni Buddha, and were excavated in 1898 by Willaim Claxton Peppe. The sacred relics serve as profound symbols of the Buddha’s living presence and his universal teachings.Speaking to TOI, people along the route said they felt blessed to be a part of the occasion and that seeing the relics was nothing short of a dream come true for them.Sonam Wangchuk Shakspo, deputy secretary general of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace in Mongolia and secretary ABCP-Indian National Centre shared insights on how the exposition is the need of the hour and much awaited in Ladakh where Buddha is revered and his teachings considered a guiding force.Infact, the requests that the relics should be brought to Ladakh was made by the UT administration earlier this year leading to the exposition. The timing of the arrival also gains significance as it comes after a difficult year when Ladakh witnessed unrest and protests that turned violent in September last year. Led by activist Sonam Wangchuk and local bodies, the demonstrators among other things were protesting over demographic changes and industrial exploitation of the region’s resources. The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have been demanding statehood for Ladakh, inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, job reservations for locals, and a separate public service commission.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123Photostories5 lessons from Premanand Ji Maharaj for a more peaceful, happy, and fulfilling life10 divine baby girl names inspired by Goddess Durga6 low-maintenance plants that survive even if you forget to water themMorning affirmation at 5am: Wake up, check in for a soul resetHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? 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