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Some Laws which Indians commonly violate everyday Knowingly or Unknowingly

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Law is the fundamental way in which a nation-state survives. But often some of these laws are ignored both by those who implement these laws and those who are bound to follow them. They are as follows: Walking and crossing the railway tracks This is something that is pretty common across railway lines across India. Whether it be crossing at the railway stations or walking on tracks outside the stations as well. But as expected, trespassing on railway property is a punishable offence under Section 147 of the Railways Act, 1989.  Building bridges and escalators while completely ignoring the basic movement of people is to be blamed here. Similarly, entering railway platforms without a ticket is not allowed. Now you can book tickets using the Rail One App.  Jay Walking Jaywalking is a term unfamiliar to many but is very common in India and everyone ha explicitly done it. This means that you do not use designated zebra crossings for crossing the road. This is common in India due to...

Newscapsule for the Month of June 2023

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  Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can signup using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month  Kerala  Train catches fire in Kannur Railway Station. Bishop Franco Mullakal resigns from his post.  Kerala student found hanging at Amal Jyoti Engineering college hostel after officials seize her mobile phone. Students allege harassment. Controversy over sponsorship over CM's NY visit continues after revelations of details.  Pinarayi Vijayan successfully conducts his tour of NYC, Washington and Cuba.  MLA C Divakaran's book opens Pandora's box of controversies. Justice G Sivarajan refuses to comment on Divakaran's allegations UDF demands probe into allegations of bribe to judge Justice Sivaraman. Christian College suspends SFI leader and principal. Allegation of SFI leader getting passed on paper despite not attending the exam creates a row. Amal Jyothi Colleg...

Bush vs Gore, 2000

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This is one of the most interesting and controversial when it comes to American Politics in recent times. There was a repeat or fear of a repeat of a similar situation in 2020 as well. American Presidential Election is the most sought-after result out of all elections in the world. It happens every four years and is very lively to follow. Presidential elections even though happen in November, the preparations start close a year before.  Here is the article of the month . Here is the News capsule for the month of May. In 2000, the start of a new century saw one of the biggest political crises in the USA which perhaps has changed the world forever. The outcome of 2000 was crucial for the world. 1991 saw the collapse of the USSR ending the Cold War. Close to a decade, the US enjoyed an unchallenged unipolar movement. The new country Russian Federation was extremely weak and was facing an internal crisis in regions like Chechnya. The 2000 election was fought between then-the Governor o...

Newscapsule for the Month of May 2023

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can signup using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month  Kerala  Five people were slapped Rs 1000 fine each for sticking posters on Vande Bharat Express.  Thrissur Pooram fireworks light up the sky; Messi featured in 'Kudamattam'. CBI ready to take up Bar Bribery Case. Stone was thrown at Vande Bharat in Kerala within a week of the inaugural run; cracks on a window. Pinarayi hands over keys to 20,073 houses; contracts with 41,439 signed. Gangster Anil Dujana killed in UP police encounter, cops said he 'fired at team'. Congress party has been using the Kerala story to protest the screening of the film.  Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan visits Guruvayur temple and offers bananas as ‘thulabharam’. Doctor Vandana was stabbed to death by a man in custody creating uproar for the safety of doctors.  Kerala passes ordinance to sa...