Kerala High Court conducted an in-camera hearing today regarding the alleged loss of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols at Sabarimala temple. The Court restricted public and media access, keeping the sensitive proceedings completely confidential.
Farmers in Punjab recently observed a statewide shutdown, the ‘Punjab Bandh,’ protesting for a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 24 crops. A meeting with the Supreme Court-appointed committee is scheduled for January 3. Key leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal continues a hunger strike, demanding farmers’ rights and support.
The Supreme Court formed a 10-member National Task Force (NTF) to address safety concerns for healthcare workers following a tragic incident. The NTF’s first meeting is set for today, with a mandate to submit interim guidelines within three weeks and a final report in two months. The focus is on preventing violence and establishing a national protocol for safe working conditions.