India PE-VC Investments Dip 6% to $20.3bn in First Seven Months of 2024

Highway deaths dip in India for 1st time since Covid

PM Modi launches 100-week national campaign to build a drug-free India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a nationwide anti-drug campaign aimed at creating a drug-free India for the country's development. The initiative will run for 100 weeks, during which various de-addiction activities and awareness programs will be organized. Modi urged families to maintain open communication and seek professional help when dealing with substance abuse issues. He praised youth who overcome addiction as warriors deserving of respect and second chances from society. The Prime Minister also warned that hostile nations are deliberately fueling drug supply into India as part of terror strategies targeting the nation's youth and future.

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Over 80,000 Cases Pending in High Courts for 30+ Years, SC Backlog Persists

More than 10,000 cases have been pending in the Supreme Court of India for over a decade, while high courts across the country carry a backlog of over 80,000 cases that have remained unresolved for more than 30 years. Despite considerable investment in court infrastructure and technology, case pendency has not meaningfully improved. The law minister attributed the delays to judicial vacancies and issues of judicial responsibility. In response to the growing backlog, the government has introduced new legislation and formed committees aimed at clearing the burden. The situation highlights the persistent challenge of delivering timely justice within India's legal system.