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Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Passes Away at 80

Dec 30, 2025

A Defining Figure of Bangladeshi Politics Passes Away

Bangladesh on Tuesday lost one of its most consequential political leaders with the death of former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia at the age of 80. Her passing in Dhaka marks the end of a pivotal chapter in the country’s post-independence political history, defined by intense rivalry, democratic transitions, and alternating regimes.

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CCPA Fines Vision IAS ₹11 Lakh for Misleading UPSC Result Claims

Dec 28, 2025

Penalty Imposed Under Consumer Protection Law

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹11 lakh on Vision IAS Institute for publishing misleading advertisements related to the results of the UPSC Civil Services Examinations 2022 and 2023. The action was taken under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, following an investigation into promotional claims displayed on the institute’s official website.

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Delhi High Court: POCSO Cases Cannot Fail Solely Due to Hostile Child Testimony

Dec 28, 2025

High Court Reinforces Protective Spirit of POCSO

The Delhi High Court has ruled that criminal proceedings under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act cannot be dismissed merely because a child victim turns hostile during trial. The court stressed that such cases must be evaluated in light of the child’s vulnerability, power imbalance, and supporting medical or forensic evidence, particularly when the accused is a family member or caregiver.

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Bombay High Court Clarifies Civilian Honours Are Not Legal Titles

Dec 28, 2025

High Court Reiterates Constitutional Position

The Bombay High Court has reaffirmed that India’s highest civilian honours, including the Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards, are not titles and therefore cannot be used as prefixes or suffixes to an individual’s name. The court emphasised that while these honours represent national recognition and respect, they do not alter a person’s legal identity and must not appear as honorific titles in judicial or official records.

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Income-tax Act, 2025 to Replace 1961 Law from April 2026

Dec 26, 2025

A Landmark Overhaul of India’s Direct Tax System

India’s direct tax regime is set to undergo its most comprehensive transformation in over six decades with the enactment of the Income-tax Act, 2025, which will replace the long-standing Income-tax Act, 1961. The new legislation will come into force from April 1, 2026, and will apply to income earned from the financial year 2025–26 onwards. The reform reflects a decisive shift towards simplification, legal clarity and technology-driven tax administration.

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