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Govt issues new draft with accessibility standards for everyday products

TREND | 06 Sep 2025

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The government has come up with draft accessibility standards for everyday products like kitchenware, furniture and grooming items, proposing non-negotiable rules such as universal design, braille, tactile features and clear labelling on them to ensure barrier-free access for persons with disabilities. Prepared by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and directions of the Supreme Court, the draft framework is anchored in the globally recognised "POUR" approach, requiring that products must be Perceivable, Operable, Understandable and Robust. This translates into equitable use for all, simple and intuitive designs, tolerance for errors, minimal physical effort, and adequate space for wheelchair or mobility-aid users. The draft sets accessibility rules across 20 major categories of everyday use. The draft covers a wide range of everyday products from kitchenware, food packaging and grooming

Govt issues draft SOP for road accident victims with disabilities

TREND | 05 Sep 2025

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The Centre has proposed draft guidelines mandating disability-friendly ambulances, priority evacuation of injured persons, trained first responders, accessible public transport, and comprehensive rehabilitation plans for victims of road accidents who sustain disabilities. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), prepared by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), also integrates accident reporting databases with the Unique Disability ID (UDID) system to ensure real-time alerts and streamlined compensation claims. These draft guidelines for public consultation were issued last month. The draft has been formulated in compliance with the Supreme Court's 2014 directive entrusting the government to frame SOPs for road safety and post-trauma care. It lays down a framework for identification, immediate medical response, rehabilitation, and long-term social integration of persons with disabilities (PwDs) arising from road accidents. According to the SOP, all new

Are ethical pharma practice norms 'actually' implemented, asks SC

TREND | 04 Sep 2025

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The Supreme Court on Thursday said the actual "difficulty" was in the implementation of the existing norms while hearing a plea seeking an uniform code for marketing practices of pharmaceutical firms to curb any unethical ways to promote drugs. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta made the observation after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said the prayer made in the plea had become infructuous as a statutory regime was already in place. "The difficulty is, regime is there in place, but whether that is actually implemented or not," Justice Nath said. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who also appeared in the matter, said a new regime was brought in last year. "That is what the concern of mylords is, that if it is a toothless tiger... what is the purpose," Justice Mehta said. The law officer, however, responded, "It is a tiger with all power at its command". The Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024 came in force last year. Mehta .

SC may form panel to oversee co-developer selection for Supertech project

Business Standard | 04 Sep 2025 9 more

Trump files US Supreme Court appeal against striking down of tariffs

Business Line | 04 Sep 2025

US govt moves Supreme Court to uphold Donald Trump's tariff powers

Imposed tariffs on India over Russian oil imports: US govt to Supreme Court

HC suspends godman Rampal's life sentence in 2014 Hisar deaths case

A minor can't be treated as 'non-earning': SC on road accident compensation

Centre moves SC to transfer High Court pleas against Online Gaming Act

Trump Asks US Supreme Court To Uphold His Global Tariffs

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Govt moves SC seeking transfer of pleas against online gaming law from HCs

Centre Moves Supreme Court Seeking Transfer Of Pleas Against Online Gaming Law From High Courts

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Court rules US illegally froze $2 bn research funds in win for Harvard

TREND | 04 Sep 2025

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The US government violated Harvard's free speech rights and didn't follow proper procedures when it suspended a wide range of research grants in April, according to a federal judge

Trump govt asks SC to quickly take up tariffs case after appeals court loss

TREND | 04 Sep 2025

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The Trump administration took the fight over tariffs to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, asking the justices to rule quickly that the president has the power to impose sweeping trade penalties under federal law. The government called on the court to reverse an appeals court ruling that most of President Donald Trump's tariffs were illegal under an emergency powers law. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit left the tariffs in place for now, but the administration nevertheless called on the high court to intervene quickly in a petition filed late Wednesday and provided to The Associated Press.

ED arrests COO of Capital Protection Force in 792 cr fraud case

Business Standard | 03 Sep 2025 9 more

Dharmasthala case: Court extends police custody of complainant arrested for perjury

Business Line | 03 Sep 2025

Delhi HC Directs Government To Disburse Subsidies Promised To EV Buyers

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Delhi HC directs govt to disburse subsidies promised to EV buyers

Delhi HC directs govt to clear pending EV subsidies, raps delay in payments

Elgar Parishad case: SC defers Surendra Gadling bail plea to Sept 17

Govt tightens rules on scribes for disabled candidates in competitive exams

SC raps Sukesh Chandrashekar's wife for rushing bail plea in 200 cr case

Governors cannot examine legislative competence of bills: WB tells SC

US court blocks Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gangs

Trump to ask US Supreme Court for expedited ruling to save tariffs

TREND | 03 Sep 2025

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Trump told reporters that the US would appeal to the high court for relief as soon as Wednesday because "it would be a devastation for our country" if the appeals court ruling was left in place

Govt to notify rules, authority under Online Gaming Act soon: Delhi HC

Business Standard | 02 Sep 2025 9 more

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam refused bail in 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case

Business Standard | 02 Sep 2025

Maratha Quota Protest: Bombay HC Adjourns Case Till Wednesday

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Maratha Quota Stir: Protesters Removed From Mumbai's CSMT Day After Bombay HC Order

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Delhi HC Denies Bail To Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam In 2020 Riots Conspiracy Case

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Delhi HC orders takedown of fake Zepto websites, social media accounts

Business Standard | 02 Sep 2025

SC to interpret Constitution in Presidential reference, not specific cases

Business Standard | 02 Sep 2025

Bessent expects Supreme Court to uphold legality of Trump's tariffs but eyes Plan B

Business Line | 02 Sep 2025

Karnataka HC bars Byju Raveendran from selling assets in $235 mn dispute

Delhi HC tells DU colleges to enforce 5% sports, ECA quota in admissions

SC dismisses plea challenging nationwide rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol

TREND | 01 Sep 2025

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The Union government apprised the top court that the policy served national interests by supporting farmers and reducing import dependence

SC dismisses PIL against E20 policy, backs ethanol blending programme

Business Standard | 01 Sep 2025 9 more

Claims, objections to Bihar draft rolls allowed after Sept 1: EC to SC

Maratha Quota Protestors To Vacate All Places Except Azad Maidan By Sept 2, Orders Bombay HC

NDTV Profit | 01 Sep 2025

Supreme Court rejects PIL against nationwide rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol

Business Line | 01 Sep 2025

Supreme Court rejects plea opposing rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol

Supreme Court Junks Plea Against E20 Petrol Rollout

NDTV Profit | 01 Sep 2025

SC clears way for construction of new passenger jetty at Gateway of India

HC to hold special hearing on plea against Maratha quota protest in Mumbai

SC upholds Telangana's domicile rules for admissions in medical colleges

US trading partners Dazed and Confused' after tariff court loss

Business Line | 01 Sep 2025

Inherited property sale: The tax twist that saved crores in capital gains

TREND | 01 Sep 2025

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A Bombay HC ruling shows how a wording gap in Section 54 once let a son reinvest gains from his mother's flat into seven homes, escaping over Rs 1 crore in tax, rules are stricter now.

Maratha protest disrupts south Mumbai trade, traders urge govt action

TREND | 31 Aug 2025

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Traders have raised concerns over the ongoing Maratha agitation and sought intervention by the government or the High Court to restore normalcy and protect businesses in south Mumbai from long-term damage. Federation of Retail Traders Welfare Association ( FRTWA) president Viren Shah said the massive gathering at Azad Maidan has thrown south Mumbai into complete chaos and affected weekend sales across shops and markets. "Mumbai feels hijacked," he said. Shah said uncontrollable traffic and swelling crowds have paralysed the city, severely affecting daily life and business. "This deadlock cannot continue. It urgently requires talks by the government or intervention by the High Court to restore normalcy. Otherwise, the long-term damage to south Mumbai's business and livelihood will be devastating," he said. Weekend sales across shops and markets have dropped to negligible levels, leaving traders and business owners helpless. Business meetings are being postponed, offices are disrupt