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Application of the "rarest of rare" doctrine

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January 21, 2025

The "rarest of rare" doctrine in India, established by the Supreme Court in Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab (1980), mandates that the death penalty be imposed only in exceptional cases where life imprisonment is deemed inadequate.

Rattan Bai Jain was the first woman executed in independent India, hanged on January 3, 1955, for the murder of three girls.

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Kerala LoP slams govt as Sabarimala Gold Theft accused get bail

Kerala MLA VD Satheesan said on Wednesday that almost all the accused in the Sabarimala gold pilferage case have been released on statutory bail after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) failed to submit even a preliminary FIR or charge sheet within the mandatory 90-day period.

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February 12, 2026

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Vedanta Targets 50% Women in its Workforce, with 35% in STEM

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February), Vedanta Limited announced that women now account for over 35% of its STEM fresher hiring, rising to 45% with leadership and management roles combined.

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February 12, 2026

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DMK-led alliance extremely strong: Tamil Nadu Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai

Ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections, Tamil Nadu Congress president K Selvaperunthagai on Wednesday said that the alliance led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) was “extremely strong”.

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February 12, 2026

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US-EU deals strengthen India Credit Fundamentals

The recently announced trade deals with the United States and the European Union (EU), along with the fiscal policy roadmap outlined in the Union Budget 2026-27, uphold India's (CareEdge Global BBB+/ Stable) sovereign credit profile, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.

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February 12, 2026

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Magenta Line to become longest corridor with maximum interchanges

The Magenta Line (Line-8) of the Delhi Metro network is set to emerge as the longest corridor of the Delhi Metro, featuring the highest number of interchange stations and underground stations, thereby significantly enhancing cross-city connectivity across the National Capital Region.

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February 12, 2026

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Former TDB chief N. Vasu granted bail in Sabarimala gold case

Former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president and ex-Devaswom Commissioner N. Vasu has been granted statutory bail by a Vigilance Court in Kollam, Kerala, in the high-profile Sabarimala gold misappropriation case.

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February 12, 2026

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Ethics in banking not a ‘Soft Theme' but core discipline, says RBI Deputy Governor

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Swaminathan J on Wednesday said the ethics in banking is sometimes treated as a “soft theme”.

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February 12, 2026

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India's MSME sector strengthens economic output

The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in India has emerged as a primary driver of national economic output, with its share in the country’s Gross Value Added (GVA) rising consistently to reach 30.1 per cent in the 2022-2023 fiscal year, said Soumya Kanti Ghosh, the Group Chief Economic Advisor at the State Bank of India (SBI) and member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM).

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February 12, 2026

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Union Budget 2026-27 Receives Strong Industry Support for Energy Security, Healthcare and Infrastructure Growth

The Union Budget 2026-27 has been welcomed by industry leaders across sectors for its clear focus on strengthening India’s economic resilience, accelerating domestic manufacturing, and building long-term capacity in energy, healthcare, and infrastructure.

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February 12, 2026

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Biker’s Death: COURT Seeks Probe Status, CCTV Condition

The Dwarka court has called for a status report on the investigation done by Delhi Police so far in the Biker's death case of Janakpuri.

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February 12, 2026

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