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The petitioner contended that consumers were entitled to know the composition, quality, standards and compatibility implications of the fuel they purchase.
Law
The Supreme Court had banned the book in February in a suo motu case.
Questions have risen over the selection Ithraa Al Khair offering a higher price for the pilgrimage, with critics asking why a lower financial bid was overlooked.
Government
In response to suspected militants attacking a hill village in the district and allegedly setting several houses ablaze, the Committee on Tribal Unity announced a 24-hour shutdown along NH-2 from September 1.
Rights
Penguin didn't specify the issue over which there was an impasse citing “agreement and author confidentiality”.
Books
The ball is now squarely in India’s court. New Delhi must decide whether to seize this historic opportunity to reset relations on the principles of sovereign equality, reciprocal respect, and democratic legitimacy, or risk permanently alienating a vital regional neighbour.
Diplomacy
The pushback from legislators came during a meeting chaired by Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant. The legislators, including several BJP MLAs and an independent MLA who backs the BJP, reportedly opposed the Bill saying it was not required.
Communalism
Cases related to the SC community accounted for around 81% of the total during the three-year period.
Caste
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