VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Venus remedies: Simple ways to attract love, beauty and luxury Gujarat local body election: Hindu woman scripts victory in Muslim-majority Godhra ward Image: IANS The Supreme Court stated on Wednesday that existing legal provisions are sufficient to address hate speech offences, declining to issue further directions on the matter as it falls within the legislature’s domain.”Prescription of punishment lies squarely within legislative domain. Constitutional scheme founded upon doctrine of separation of powers does not permit judiciary to create new offences,” the supreme court said, adding that no legislative vacuum exists to warrant the intervention sought.”While constitutional courts may interpret law, they cannot legislate or compel legislation,” the supreme court said.The court, however, urged the Centre to examine whether fresh legislation is warranted to tackle hate speech in light of changing social contexts.A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta delivered the judgment on a batch of petitions seeking directions and guidelines to address the issue of hate speech, as cited by Live Law.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUAE 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 CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired Attack123PhotostoriesMS Dhoni calls this city his home: “There’s no good reason for me to work, to shift to any other city”10 royal baby boy names inspired by kings and warriorsSuhana Khan returns in liquid gold in an Arpita Mehta saree that refuses to be ignoredMorning affirmation at 5am: Feeling lost? This might helpFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?10 things you should walk away from— No regrets, no looking back123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal Poll Phase 2 ViolenceFirhad HakimBengal Poll Phase 1 Vote SurgeMamata BanerjeeCalcutta High CourtTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiExit Poll results 2026PM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap Chhattisgarh Board Class 12 Result 2026 today: CGBSE scores expected at 2.30 pm; check past trends Kareena Kapoor Khan declares herself Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘forever fan girl’ after ‘The Tonight Show’ performance Oura Ring 4 review: The wellness ring that keeps it simple Rising Childhood Obesity in India: Alarming Statistics Reveal 1 in 14 School Children Are Obese | India News Updated: Apr 29, 2026, 11:09 IST Telangana SSC Result 2026 today: Class 10 scores at 2 pm; check official websites to download marks Chris Pratt reacts to Aubrey Plaza’s pregnancy, says ‘She’s going to be a fantastic mother’ ‘How did game change?’: Raja Raghuvanshi’s family shocked after Sonam gets bail, cries manipulation NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday accused the Centre of giving a “clean chit to Pakistan” as defence minister Rajnath Singh said that “terrorism has no nationality and theology.”In a social media post on X, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the new “stance is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policy appeasement of the US and calibrated capitulation to China.””Yesterday, the defence minister, obviously with the approval of and at the instance of the Prime Minister, gave a shameful clean chit to Pakistan while speaking in Bishkek. Is Pakistan not the epicentre of terrorism? Are there no terrorist camps in Pakistan with India as their target? Is there no idelogical anti-India indoctrination in Pakistan?” Jairam Ramesh asked.”Were not the Mumbai and Pahalgam terror attacks masterminded and executed by terrorists from Pakistan? Clearly this new stance in relation to Pakistan is all part of the PM’s policy of appeasement of the US and calibrated capitulation to China. The defence minister’s shocking statements are as anti-national as the PM’s bizarre clean chit to China on June 19, 2020,” he added.This came as Rajnath, while addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation defence ministers’ meeting in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek on Tuesday said “Operation Sindoor had demonstrated India’s firm resolve that terror epicentres will be meted out justifiable punishment”.His warning to Pakistan came before its defence minister Khawaja Asif at the meeting.”Just a couple of days back, on 22 April, we remembered the victims of the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The carnage in Pahalgam had shook the entire humanity. During Op Sindoor, we demonstrated our firm resolve that terrorism epicentres are no longer immune to justifiable punishment. Last year the Tianjin Declaration brought out our firm and collective stance against terrorism,” the defence minister said.”It was a testimony to our zero-tolerance outlook towards terrorism and its perpetrators, which was endorsed by this esteemed Forum.But the real test of our collective credibility remains in consistency. We must not forget that terrorism has no nationality and no theology. No grievance, real or supposed, can become an excuse for terrorism and humanitarian loss,” he added.On the global situation, he said, “The real crisis today is not of a non-existent order but a tendency to question the established rules-based world order. We must focus on a global consensus where co-existence, cohabitation and compassion take precedence over chaos, competition and conflict…We should not allow it to become an era of violence and war, but an era of peace and prosperity.”About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘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 CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military Surge123PhotostoriesMS Dhoni calls this city his home: “There’s no good reason for me to work, to shift to any other city”10 royal baby boy names inspired by kings and warriorsSuhana Khan returns in liquid gold in an Arpita Mehta saree that refuses to be ignoredMorning affirmation at 5am: Feeling lost? This might helpFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?5 simple brain exercises that can boost memory without apps or tools123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal Poll Phase 2 ViolenceFirhad HakimAssembly Election 2026Bengal Oath CeremonyTrinamool CongressTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiExit Poll results 2026PM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap AP SSC result 2026 date and time: BSE AP Class 10 result to be announced on April 30 Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas to tie the knot with Kavya Reddy tonight; jets off to Tirumala for traditional wedding ceremony Expecting a summer baby? Ideal colour to keep your baby calm, comfortable and content in nursery . NEW DELHI: In a significant policy shift, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has removed key restrictions on MBBS seat expansion, opening the door for a substantial increase in undergraduate medical seats across the country.In a gazette notification issued on April 27, the NMC amended its 2023 regulations governing new medical colleges and expansion of existing courses.The amendment deletes a clause that capped the total number of MBBS seats at 150 per college for those seeking expansion from the 2024–25 academic year. Colleges seeking to increase intake will no longer be bound by this upper limit.The commission has also removed the requirement that states maintain a ratio of 100 MBBS seats per 10 lakh population, a norm that earlier guided approvals for new seats.Officials indicated that the changes are intended to provide greater flexibility to institutions and support faster expansion of medical education capacity in line with rising demand for doctors.In another operational change, the NMC has revised norms related to the distance between a medical college and its teaching hospital. Instead of a travel-time cap of 30 minutes, the rules now prescribe a maximum distance of 10 km. For northeastern and Himalayan states, the limit has been relaxed to 15 km.The amendments have been notified under the NMC Act, 2019, and apply to both the Undergraduate Medical Education Board’s seat expansion guidelines and the Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023.The move is expected to benefit both government and private medical colleges looking to scale up capacity, particularly in states where demand for seats continues to outstrip supply, while placing the onus on regulators to maintain quality standards and infrastructure.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘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 CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military Surge123PhotostoriesMS Dhoni calls this city his home: “There’s no good reason for me to work, to shift to any other city”10 royal baby boy names inspired by kings and warriorsSuhana Khan returns in liquid gold in an Arpita Mehta saree that refuses to be ignoredMorning affirmation at 5am: Feeling lost? This might helpFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?10 things you should walk away from— No regrets, no looking back123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Mamata BanerjeeBengal Women VotersPM Rally GunfireAssembly Election 2026Bengal Oath CeremonyTrinamool CongressTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiExit Poll results 2026PM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap ICAI CA Foundation May 2026 admit card released at eservices.icai.org: Direct link to download hall ticket here James Cameron: Billie Eilish and James Cameron Premiere Concert Film in London | King Charles: Melania Trump meets King Charles and Queen Camilla in style and her looks are going viral Women born on these dates radiate ‘Queen Energy’: Details inside Bengal phase 2 heats up: Mamata’s ‘rigging’ charge meets Suvendu’s ‘creating fear’ retort IPL 2026: For batters, struggle is real in slightly tough conditions | Cricket News CGBSE 12th Result 2026: Scores to be declared today; check official websites to download marksheet ‘Ted Lasso Season 4’: Jason Sudeikis returning to coach women’s team; know all about release date, teaser, and what to expect The tree that rains poison and causes blisters: Why the Manchineel is called the ‘The tree of death’ Is Trump getting the full picture? 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(PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) New Delhi: Supreme Court on Tuesday came to the rescue of 12 life convicts, who had undergone a total sentence of 12 years in jail, acquitting all of them in a 2008 murder case in Assam by holding that proper investigation was not done by police.Pointing fault in the probe, which could have been because of “ignorance, inefficiency or malicious motivation”, the Supreme Court began its verdict by saying “an inept investigation or a scripted enquiry, both are fatal to criminal prosecution but the latter has lethal consequences when there is a possibility of totally innocent persons being crucified”. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K Vinod Chandran accepted advocate Talha Abdul Rahman’s petition, which pointed out various loopholes in the prosecution’s story. The court said there was no sufficient proof to prove culpability of the accused in the case and set aside the orders of the trial court as well as the Gauhati HC of conviction and sentence. It asked Assam govt to take steps to give proper training to its police force. “It is unfortunate that the police officer who reached the spot immediately after the incident took place, failed to follow due procedure to put the criminal investigation in motion as per the CrPC,” the bench said. “Be it ignorance, inefficiency or malicious motivation, the crime is left unresolved, and considerable time and money has been spent in the prosecution of 16 persons, some of whom died during trial and the others suffered incarceration for long periods,” it said. The state and its home department “would do well to better equip their officers in investigating crimes and educating them of due procedure”, the bench said. SC noted that despite police having reached the spot immediately after the assault, in which one person was allegedly killed and two others injured grievously, no attempt was made to collect the blood spilled at the spot, so as to match it with that of the deceased and the injured. The bench said weapons seized were neither sent for forensic analysis nor were the accused confronted to eyewitnesses or the doctor who conducted postmortem.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengal 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 CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military SurgeIs Rafale deal with France stuck? Will India’s demand for access scuttle fighter deal?123Photostories10 royal baby boy names inspired by kings and warriorsSuhana Khan returns in liquid gold in an Arpita Mehta saree that refuses to be ignoredMorning affirmation at 5am: Feeling lost? This might helpFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?10 things you should walk away from— No regrets, no looking back5 simple brain exercises that can boost memory without apps or tools123Hot PicksAmit ShahMamata BanerjeeBengal Women VotersPM Rally GunfireAssembly Election 2026Bengal Oath CeremonyTrinamool CongressTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiExit Poll results 2026PM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap IPL 2026: ‘It’s an arduous task’- Shreyas Iyer highlights growing crisis for bowlers after loss | Cricket News Industrial growth slows to 5-month low in March BSE Telangana SSC result 2026 today: When and where to check TS Class 10 marks memo Ariana Grande unveils new album ‘Petal’, explains title: ‘Full of life and growing’ Delhi rains trigger flight delays: IndiGo and SpiceJet issue advisory warning of travel disruptions Love Horoscope Today, April 29, 2026: What the stars say about your love life ‘You’d be speaking French if it wasn’t for us’: King Charles’ humorous retort to Trump — Watch Trump hails Britons as ‘friends’ as King Charles visits WhatsApp New Delhi: Social media major WhatsApp has told the Union govt that it has deployed artificial intelligence-based logo detection and media matching system to identify and remove accounts impersonating law enforcement agencies to threaten senior citizens with ‘digital arrest’ and rob them of their life savings. Attorney general R Venkataramani filed the status report on behalf of Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), operating under ministry of home affairs (MHA), after the interdepartmental committee deliberated measures to curb “digital arrest” scams with department of telecom, Reserve Bank of India, ministry of information technology, representatives of telecom service providers and WhatsApp. The statement of WhatsApp is significant as the encrypted messaging service has been used in diverse jurisdictions to avoid detection. On the discussion with the social media major, the status report said, “WhatsApp will continue strengthening AI/ML-based systems to detect impersonation of law enforcement agencies, misuse of official logos.” “WhatsApp informed that detection models and warning mechanisms have been introduced to identify impersonation patterns and alert users in suspicious interactions,” the report said, adding that the popular social media platform assured to undertake additional safeguards to detect and mitigate prolonged scam calls, as seen in digital arrest cases, and submit proposed technical measures within a month. “WhatsApp further ensured to cooperate with Law Enforcement Agencies and I4C, including timely action on shared signals related to scam networks, impersonation of law enforcement agencies, and fraudulent activities conducted through the platform,” it said. The status report detailed a series of steps under implementation – biometric identity verification prior to issuance of SIM cards by all telecom service providers (TSPs) and national database on SIM card holders of all TSPs. “DoT, in coordination with TSPs, to ensure that the technical system for national-level visibility of SIM issuance across operators is implemented within six months thereafter, so that the BIVS (Biometric Idenity Verification System)-based cross-operator SIM monitoring system becomes operational within a total period of nine months, before Dec 2026,” it said. In an important step to stop fake telemarketers and cybercriminals from using multiple SIMs, the Centre told the SC that TSPs have been asked to “develop mechanisms to prevent misuse of multiple PoS (Point of Sale) identities by the same individual, including improved identity verification and PoS traceability “measures.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengal 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 CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military SurgeIs Rafale deal with France stuck? Will India’s demand for access scuttle fighter deal?123Photostories10 royal baby boy names inspired by kings and warriorsSuhana Khan returns in liquid gold in an Arpita Mehta saree that refuses to be ignoredMorning affirmation at 5am: Feeling lost? This might helpFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?10 things you should walk away from— No regrets, no looking back5 simple brain exercises that can boost memory without apps or tools123Hot PicksAmit ShahMamata BanerjeeBengal Women VotersPM Rally GunfireAssembly Election 2026Bengal Oath CeremonyTrinamool CongressTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiExit Poll results 2026PM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap Apr 29, 2026, 08:55 IST Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold prices hold steady; all eyes on US Federal Reserve meet ‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill says he is now cancer-free; describes his chemotherapy journey as ‘pretty miserable business’ Suicide or foul play? Mystery shrouds Bengaluru techie’s death; decomposed body found in locked flat Gulf leaders meet in Saudi to discuss Iran war’s fallout New Delhi: A view of Supreme Court of India, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) New Delhi: With many students from disadvantaged sections still not getting admission in neighbourhood schools under Right to Education Act (RTE) because of disagreements between govt authorities and school managements, Supreme Court on Tuesday stressed that pending grievances cannot be a ground for educational institutions to deny admission to such students and the same can be dealt with subsequently. Emphasising that interests of students should not be hampered because of a tug-of-war between govt authorities and school managements, a bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe said, “We find that schools, like the petitioner’s that may have some disagreement with the selection by govt, can make representation to the concerned authority, but they ought not wait for the outcome of such a representation and are mandated to grant admission to the student whose name finds mention in list forwarded to the school in the interregnum. This immediacy is essential to actualise the promise of Article 21A of the Indian Constitution.” The court said the law should be implemented in letter and spirit as providing free elementary education to children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups is a national mission. “This model envisages the school as a civic space that breaks down barriers of caste, class and gender, thereby advancing substantive social justice,” it said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengal 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 CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military SurgeIs Rafale deal with France stuck? Will India’s demand for access scuttle fighter deal?123Photostories10 royal baby boy names inspired by kings and warriorsSuhana Khan returns in liquid gold in an Arpita Mehta saree that refuses to be ignoredMorning affirmation at 5am: Feeling lost? This might helpFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?10 things you should walk away from— No regrets, no looking back5 simple brain exercises that can boost memory without apps or tools123Hot PicksAmit ShahMamata BanerjeeBengal Women VotersPM Rally GunfireAssembly Election 2026Bengal Oath CeremonyTrinamool CongressTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiExit Poll results 2026PM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap Updated: Apr 29, 2026, 08:43 IST