The Supreme Court has named former judge Ranjana Prakash Desai as sole mediator in the KG Basin gas dispute between Reliance Industries, its consortium partners and the Centre, after being told the parties could not reach a settlement on their own.
The Uttarakhand government is set to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) starting today. This new law will replace personal laws based on religion with a common set of rules for all citizens. It will govern matters like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, aiming to ensure equality and justice. While some see it as a step toward fairness, others believe it could affect cultural and religious practices.
