India

Business
Clément VéritéFebruary 8, 2023
$270,000 compensation for a bad haircut in India? Excessive and disproportionate, the Supreme Court rules
An Indian model was awarded 20 million rupees in 2021 as compensation for bad haircut and hair treatment in a luxury salon.
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Business
Clément VéritéJanuary 18, 2023
Indian startup GoMechanic lets go 70% of workforce after having inflated revenue
And audit of Indian automobile after-sales service startup GoMechanic revealed the company cooked the books. It now needs downsizing among its 1,000 employees and restructuring its business.
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Business
Clément VéritéNovember 15, 2022
U.S. Department of Transport ordered six airline companies to refund $622m to passengers
The U.S. Department of Transport ordered five foreign airlines and one American carrier to refund 622 million dollars to passengers who had a flight canceled or significantly delayed. The airline companies have also been fined for the delays.
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Society
Clément VéritéOctober 31, 2022
The Supreme Court of India again calls to stop so-called virginity tests in sexual assault and rape cases
The Supreme Court of India directed authorities to make sure so-called virginity tests, or "two-finger testing", are banned in cases alleging rape and sexual assault. It also noted that suggesting a sexually active woman cannot be raped is "patriarchal and sexist."
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Society
Clément VéritéSeptember 29, 2022
Supreme Court of India rules unmarried women also have the right to abortion
The Supreme Court of India ruled that unmarried women have also the right to conduct an abortion. The judgment is considered a landmark decision as it paves the way for further court decisions adapted to "changing social mores".
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Health & Science
Clément VéritéMay 2, 2022
India Supreme Court rules that ‘no individuals can be forced to be vaccinated’
The Supreme Court of India considered that the body integrity of individuals encompassed the right to refuse medical treatment and could not say COVID-19 vaccine mandates were proportionate.
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Society
Clément VéritéMarch 15, 2022
An Indian High Court dismissed constitutional claim on hijab; not ‘essential’ to Islam practices
The High Court of the Indian state of Karnataka ruled that students are not entitled by the constitution to wear hijab and need to follow school uniform.
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Society
Clément VéritéMarch 1, 2022
Thousands Ukrainians flee the war; foreign nationals, too. African Union concerned, an Indian student killed
A large part of the people trying to escape the war in Ukraine is Ukrainians. But thousands of foreign nationals try to do the same. The African Union expressed concerns about reports of "ill treatment of Africans" who want to find safety while Poland rejects discriminatory claims. An Indian student died Tuesday in a bombing.
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Business
Clément VéritéFebruary 9, 2022
When global companies celebrate a national day politically controversial in another market
Some local branches of global companies celebrated a Pakistani national day, the Kashmir Solidarity Day, that India sees as disrespectful to its sovereignty. Several brands published apologies.
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Society
Clément VéritéFebruary 7, 2022
In India, a dispute between students wearing hijab or a saffron scarf
Some hijab-wearing students want to be able to attend classes in junior colleges in the state of Karnataka but other students show their disagreement by wearing saffron scarves.
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Politics
Clément VéritéJanuary 25, 2022
Indian Supreme Court concerned about irrational gifts politicians offer to voters
Indian politicians may offer so many gifts in trying to influence the population before elections that the Supreme Court of India is concerned about these irrational freebies.
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Society
Clément VéritéJanuary 7, 2022
India launches action plan for reintroducing cheetah after 70 years of absence
Environment Minister of India launched the reintroduction plan for cheetah. The species has been extinct in India for 70 years.
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Politics
Clément VéritéDecember 6, 2021
Russia and India extend military agreement until 2031
Russia and India extended their military agreement until 2031. India wants to work with both the United States and Russia for its defense.
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Society
Clément VéritéNovember 25, 2021
India fertility rate now below replacement level. Does its population decrease?
India fertility rate have never been lower, an indication the population is going to eventually decline, but not in the short term.
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Politics
Clément VéritéNovember 19, 2021
Modi and India repeal contentious farm laws voted 14 months ago
In India, the three contentious farm laws that led to farmer protests for a year will be repealed, Narendra Modi announced in an address to the nation
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Business
Clément VéritéOctober 11, 2021
India wants its share of the space economy
India launched the Indian Space Association in order to increase its influence in the space economy. It will share the knowledge of its civilian space agency to private companies.
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Business
Clément VéritéJune 16, 2021
Would Twitter Be Accountable For Its Content In India?
The new IT law in India could bring Twitter and other social media in court for their responsibility about the content published on their platforms.
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Politics
Clément VéritéFebruary 26, 2021
How does India use Internet access as a political tool?
Internet access is often used by Indian authorities for public order but also for national sovereignty and fears of secession.
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