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Supreme Court Halts BCI Action Against NALSAR Students, Seeks Reply on Circulars

The Supreme Court has intervened in a dispute between the Bar Council of India (BCI) and students of NALSAR University of Law. The court directed that no punitive action be taken against NALSAR students or faculty members. The Chief Justice made clear that the matter was between the students and the court, signalling displeasure at BCI's involvement. The Supreme Court has also sought a formal response from BCI regarding the circulars it had issued in connection with the matter.

Nepal Youths Push to Join Indian Army's Agniveer Scheme Despite Government Ban

Young Nepali men are demanding the right to enlist in the Indian Army under the Agniveer scheme, arguing it offers better prospects than Gulf employment. The Nepali government suspended recruitment of Gurkha soldiers under the scheme, citing conflicts with the 1947 Tripartite Agreement signed by India, Nepal, and Britain. That agreement has historically governed the terms under which Nepali citizens could serve in the Indian and British armies. Despite the official halt, many Nepali youth view military service in India as a more honorable and stable career path than overseas labor migration.

Renowned historian Sumit Sarkar, Subaltern Studies pioneer, dies at 87

Sumit Sarkar, one of India's most distinguished historians and a founding member of the Subaltern Studies Collective, has passed away at the age of 87. He was widely regarded as a key voice in the study of modern Indian history. Sarkar was known not only for his scholarly contributions but also for his principled stands on social and political issues. In 2007, he returned his 2004 Rabindra Puraskar as a mark of protest against the treatment of farmers in West Bengal.

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